Hear stories from the special needs community of Joy Life 901 in Memphis, Tennessee. Joy Life 901 brings together people of all abilities to build friendships in a safe place. Our heart is to love our friends like Jesus and for them to know His deep love and care for them. We believe they are fearfully and wonderfully made and add great value to His Kingdom here on earth.
Our very own Ashley Parks finishes out of November attitude of gratitude. Listen to her encouraging thoughts and how she has used the Word over the past 9 months.
Jakeena loves the Lord and you feel her joy and smile radiate even though you can't see her. Be encouraged to be thankful no matter what.
Our biggest Ole Miss fan around shares his thankful heart. Take a listen to Wesley and what this season means to him.
Caroline W is no stranger to public speaking or speaking straight from the heart. Take a listen to her share what she thankful for and how she is using her gifts this holiday season.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Today hear from our unofficial chaplin, Mr. Scottie. He is always full of an encouraging word and ready to pray a powerful prayer.
Brian Z has been a part of our Joy Life 901 community even before there it officially existed. He shoots it straight and is as honest as they come.
Our friend, Mister Josh has a jovial laugh and warm smile. We are thankful for his attitude of gratitude all year long.
Robyn with a Y was a part of Breakfast Club when it was a smaller group of friends. She has been working on her college courses. Take a listen as she shares how to push through when you want to give up.
Covid has allowed our friend Andrew to ZOOM in with us regularly even though he lives out of state. Listen to his encouragement to look for the light at the end of the tunnel.
Brooke has a GREAT smile and shares what makes her smile on the inside.
Our biggest wrestling fan shares her thankful heart with us. Caroline S. always brings a smile to the room. We hope you take a listen and join the smile.
Our Tiger Fan Mr. Chuck knows his bible and he is quick to share it. Hear him tell us what makes him thankful.
Our friend Emily, aka Blizzard Queen, shares her joy and heart of thankfulness. Such a sweet time!
Christina is back to share her thankfulness about life and how just love life.
We LOVE our friends. Leon is loyal and honest and shares some great truths straight from the heart.
Hear from one of our favorite cuties....Miss Q. She is soft spoken and tender hearted. Hear what she is thankful for and picture the tightest hug.
Today we check in with Jeff about what he is thankful for. Thanksgiving and getting out of the house are just a few of his favorite things. Take a listen
The one and only Queen V shares what she is thankful for and who her girls are.
Alecia shares from a thankful heart. Take a quick listen.
The word grace makes me smile and feel thankful. Today I talk with our sweet friend Grace who makes us feel that same way everytime we see her. Listen to Grace's sweet spirit share simply what she is thankful.
Marian shares her list of things she is thankful for. She gives us an encouraging reminder when gratitude is hard to find.
Patrick is the best encourager around. Take a minute to hear what he's thankful for and be inspired to choose an attitude of gratitude.
Our life long friend Ben shares what he's thankful for and shares some words of wisdom to help you stay encouraged as well.
Our dear friend and sister in Christ shares what makes her heart happy. Listen as Robin tells us what she is thankful for
Hear from Camilla and her thankfulness for her freedoms. She reminds us what we all need to focus on.
Our encouraging friend Oluremi shares what she's thankful for as well as some encouraging words on an attitude of gratitude.
Some short sweet words from Grant and what he is thankful for
Our dear friend Patrick shares his sweet spirit of thankfulness with us.
Our friend Julia shares what she's thankful for
Each day this month Joy Life 901 will give our friends a chance to voice what they are thankful for. We hope you are encouraged to reflect and be thankful as well.
A Total Tuesday experience with devotional reading and input from our friends.
Our audio did not keep it 100 this week. BUT it's worth working through to hear our friend Sam share his thoughts on kindness, being a friend and most of all keeping it 100.
Movement and activity are important for all abilities and all ages. We chat with Ginger who is a certified fitness instructor and works weekly incorporating “Pound” into our special needs ministry programming.
Robin is an adult with Down Syndrome celebrating being 53 years young! Listen as she shares her love for Jesus, Sunday School and being part of God's family.
Ashley and Pearl go back in time to where it all began. Hear from Donna Glenn and Kathryn Morelli who laid the groundwork for what we now know as Joy Life 901.
Shirley and Scottie chat with us about the impact of special needs ministry on their lives. We are reminded that when the prayers go up the blessings come down.
Continued heartfelt conversations with an amazing young lady. Oluremi is a young lady with Cerebal Palsy who RADIATES hope in Jesus and brings joy even in an online world. Listen as mom Nicole talks about letting go and sweet memories are shared. Oluremi wraps our time together up with a sweet devotional from “Jesus Calling”
Heartfelt conversations with an amazing young lady. Oluremi is a young lady with Cerebal Palsy who RADIATES hope in Jesus and brings joy even in an online world. Life in COVID has brought canceled plans for college this spring and camp this summer. Listen how these disappointments haven't held this young lady down. Hear her share her joys and the hope she has in Jesus.
Joy Life 901 talks with long time volunteer and supporter Andrew Grissom. He is now in seminary and Young Adult pastor at Christ Church Memphis. Hear how the special needs world has been a flagstaff moment in his life.
A sweet and simple chat about Special Needs Ministry programming in the age of ZOOM
Pearl sits down with her 3 girls to talk about Joy Life 901 and how the world of special needs touches their family
How do healthy choices impact us? We can all make a choice to be intentional. What choices can you make today? What can you keep in your control when you feel out of control?
Our friend Christina celebrates the big 3-0 and a life of HOPE
Beth and Murphy share about networking, friendships and some of Murphy's favorite memories with special needs ministries
Special Needs Ministry is made of the back bone of volunteers who love and serve as the hands and feet of Jesus. Ms. Linda chats with us about the simplicity of loving others like ourselves.
Special Needs Ministry reaches more than just the participants with disabilities. This week we talk with a Personal Assistant and her client. Listen in.
Hear about ministry colaboration to serve special needs families in your community.