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2 Corinthians 12:14-21 Love that Longs for Repentance Our sermon text this morning is 2 Corinthians 12:14-21. That is on page 1152 in the provided Bibles. The apostle Paul is wrapping up his defense of his apostleship. And in these verses, he lets the Corinthians know that he will be visiting them again, soon. This will be his third visit. Paul's first visit was when he established the church in Corinth. He was there for 18 months. Paul's second visit was the painful visit he made a few months prior to writing this letter. And this third trip would be to check in on them and if necessary, deal firmly with their ongoing sin. As you will hear, Paul hopes they will repent, but fears they won't. Reading of 2 Corinthians 12:14-21 Prayer In 1962, Dick and Judy Hoyt gave birth to a son, Rick. Rick was born with a severe case of Cerebral Palsey. He was unable to move his legs, had limited use of his arms, and he was unable to speak. The Hoyts loved their son. They worked with him, and he learned to communicate through gestures and a rudimentary keyboard and screen. When Rick was 15, he communicated to his dad he wanted to race in a 5 mile road race. It was to raise money for a high schooler who had become paralyzed in an accident. So, they did it! Rick's dad pushed Rick in his wheelchair for 5 miles, and Rick loved it. It made him feel like he could walk and run. Dick Hoyt would end up not only pushing his son in road races, but he made a special seat to carry him on a bicycle. He would also row a boat and tow Rick behind him, as if he were swimming. They competed in over 1,100 races including triathlons and marathons. In fact, both Rick and his dad are in the Ironman hall of fame. They have inspired many many others. Rick's dad would do anything for his son. In the same way, the apostle Paul would do anything for the church in Corinth. He considered himself their spiritual father. Not their Heavenly Father, but their spiritual father on earth. And it's true. Paul brought the Gospel to Corinth. He labored for months and months to teach them about Jesus and God's promises fulfilled in him. Paul discipled them in their daily walk with Christ. He organized the church in Corinth. He brought the new believers together and taught them how to worship the Lord well. He modelled for them how to witness. He, in a sense, carried them. He loved them like a father would love a child. And that is why he wrote multiple letters. It's why he visited them twice up to this point. And it's why he sent Titus and Timothy, to minister on his behalf when he couldn't be there. Paul loved them. Let me ask, what would a loving father do in such a situation? Some of his spiritual children were not living the life that he taught them. Some of them had been believing in false doctrine – worldly philosophy. Others were even questioning his motives. What would a loving father do? Even if you never knew your father, or even if your father was abusive or overbearing or didn't seem to care or was mostly absent, even if one of those things, I think you can still probably imagine what a loving father would do. Maybe you saw it in someone else. Here's what I think. A loving father would #1 express his unconditional love to them in no uncertain terms. #2 a loving father would need to correct them. If people had been accusing him of things that were not true (like what was happening in Corinth) a loving father would make it clear what was true and why. If they believed in something that was not true, he would seek to instruct them in what is right. So, love and correction. Then 3rd. A loving father would be firm. A loving father disciplines his children. That discipline may include warnings of consequences if their behavior persists. And lastly, and not least, #4 a loving father would grieve. All these things would weigh heavily on him. These verses display all of those things. Paul was acting as a loving father for his spiritual children in Corinth. There are three progressions in his fatherly communication. You'll see them in the outline. 1. Seeking and sacrificing (12:14-15) – Paul displays a fatherly love that pursues no matter the cost 2. Dispelling deceit (12:16-19) – He speaks the truth in love to build them up 3. Fearing the fallout (12:20-21) – Paul warns them and grieves the devastation of unrepentant sin. 1. Seeking and sacrificing So, let's work through those. Number 1, seeking and sacrificing. That's what the apostle was doing. He was pursuing them no matter the cost. We see that right there in verse 14. He was saying to them, I'm ready to come to you a third time and there's nothing about my visit that will materially burden you. You don't need to financially support me. No, rather, I'm coming soon to help you. And then, he makes this beautiful declaration to them. “I seek not what is yours, but you.” I want you. I love you. I care about you. Isn't that what we all want to hear? It moving. I want you to know here that your spiritual fathers and brothers love you. I'm talking about our elders. We love you. I love you. We pray for you. We seek to spiritually care for you. Yes, our love for you is imperfect. We'll get to the perfect love of our heavenly Father in a moment. But we desire to care for and minister to your souls as your earthly spiritual fathers. Paul loved the Corinthians and he wanted their hearts. And this is where he uses the parent/child analogy. He says, “For children are not obligated to save up for their parents, but parents for their children.” All parents should care for and provided for their young children's needs – you know, a place to sleep, a roof over their head, clothing, education, guidance. Parents should save and sacrifice. Now, when a child becomes an adult, that child typically should take on many of the responsibilities for themselves. There are, of course, special situations.  If that adult child comes to have a family of his own or her own, they should then sacrifice for their own children. This is what Paul is alluding to in a general sense. Essentially, he was saying that as their spiritual father, he was pouring out his life for them. Another beautiful phrase is right there in verse 15, “I will most gladly spend and be spent for your souls.” He has given himself. As we've gone through 2 Corinthians, you've heard over and over about his love for them and his desire for them to mature in Christ. He would spend whatever it took for them - his time, his emotional energy, his own resources. He would endure all the risks and suffering to minister to their souls. That is the level of sacrifice that Paul was making for them He wants them to know of his sacrificial love. And he ends verse 15 with a question. “if I love you more, am I to be loved less?” He did love them, that's very true. And so, it was a gentle appeal to them that they return his love. I've poured out my life for you. Will you love me in return. He's sought them and sacrificed for them, and he desired that they respond to the love he's displayed. 2. Dispelling deceit (12:16-19) Which brings us to verses 16-19. Dispelling deceit. There were a lot of issues in the church in Corinth. We know from the letter of 1 Corinthians that the church struggled with sexual sin. The church also struggled with disunity. We'll see that spelled out in verses 20 and 21. In this letter, 2 Corinthains, we've seen how the false apostles perverted the teaching of Christ. Paul had to correct that. They were also arrogant. These so-called super apostles boasted in worldly credentials. They lived lives unbecoming of faithful believers. And they undermined Paul and his ministry. They even claimed that Paul was deceitful. That's what verse 16 says. They claimed that Paul was somehow taking advantage of them (verse 17). Now, we're not given specifics, but since he just talked about not being a financial burden, it's likely they claimed Paul was in some way profiting from his relationship with them. But it was all false. Let me ask a difficult question. When someone makes a false accusation against you and is actively spreading it around, should you make a defense? Do you defend yourself? It's a difficult question because Jesus, when he was reviled, did not revile in return. When Pilate questioned him, he didn't speak. When slander was heaped upon him, he received it. Furthermore, Jesus taught us to turn the other cheek which means to not retaliate. Does that mean we should not defend ourselves when someone is lying and spreading that lie? It's a hard question. Generally, I believe we should stand for what is true. When rumors or lies are spread about you or the church, depending what they are, they may bring undeserved shame upon the name of Christ. False public claims and distortions of the truth may cast dishonor on the name of Christ. If they do, then in those situations, I believe we should be clear about what was said or done or happened. We should not do that in a retaliatory or vindictive way, but for the sake of Christ and his bride, the church, we should make the truth known. Again, I'm speaking about slander that is being spread. In most cases, we should defend the truth because it seeks to restore honor to Christ. But it needs to be done in a way that is honorable and loving. Look at verse 19. Paul had just defended Titus and himself. He makes it clear that they were not taking advantage of the Corinthians. And then he says this (verse 19), “Have you been thinking all along that we have been defending ourselves to you? It is in the sight of God that we have been speaking in Christ…” Much of this whole letter has been a defense. Paul has not been ultimately defending himself, rather he's been defending the reputation of God. God is the one who had called Paul to his role as an apostle. Paul self-defense and his defense of the Gospel is a defense of Christ and his ministry. And verse 19 ends with another affirmation of Paul's love for them. He says, “all for your upbuilding, beloved.” The truth of the Gospel and the truth of Paul's ministry is what the church needed to hear. It was all done with the goal that they return to faithfulness. And so, Paul defends what is true. We need to dispel deceit in loving and clear ways to bring honor to Christ and his bride. 3. Fearing the fallout (12:20-21) Ok, #3 Fearing the fallout – verses 20-21 So far, the apostle has affirmed his fatherly love for the church in no uncertain terms. I do not want what is yours, but you. And I will gladly spend and be spent for your souls. He's furthermore defended himself against deceit. In defending his reputation and his love for them, he was defending Christ. It was all for their building up. And now, in these last two verses of the chapter, Paul firmly warns them. It's a fatherly firmness that they needed to hear. Let me ask the kids, her. Do your parents ever warn you? I'm guessing they do. Maybe you did something or said something that was disrespectful or selfish, and your mom or dad had to sit you down. What did they say? Well, from experience (on both sides), your mom or dad probably gave you a warning and some reasons. Right? For example, “yesterday you said that your homework was done so you could play with your friends. I found out that you were lying. It may seem small but lying breaks trust. It dishonors God because we are called to be people of truth and walk in the light. So, I will be checking your homework, and if you lie again, you will lose the privilege of playing with your friends for a week.” Does that sound familiar? That is a warning from a loving parent to a child. That is what the apostle Paul was doing here. He was sternly warning them about their actions and warning them about his upcoming visit, but he does it in a gentle way. He uses the word “fear.” Did you notice that at the beginning of verse 20 and 21? “I fear that perhaps when I come I may find you not as I wish…” and verse 21, again, “I fear that when I come again my God may humble me before you, and I may have to mourn over many of those who sinned earlier and have not repented.” He uses the word fear because he does not want to see the Corinthians enmeshed in sin. He knows the near term and long term consequences of their sin, and he doesn't want to see his children experience those consequences. And so he makes clear their need to repent, which means to see their sin, to grieve over it, turn from it, and back to God. Ok, briefly, let's look at the two lists of sin here. The first list in verse 20 includes relational sin within the church. “quarreling, jealousy, anger, hostility, slander, gossip, conceit, and disorder.” Those are all things that destroy the body of Christ. The second list are sins related to the purity of their minds and bodies. “impurity, sexual immorality, and sensuality.” These are sins that destroy the body and pollute the mind. Each of those lists is destructive in different ways. Those two lists are essentially what Paul's first letter focused on. That sin still plagued the church at that time. Paul loved them and longed to see them repent. But he feared that that they wouldn't. And so, as a loving father, he mourned. I don't know a godly parent who doesn't mourn and grieve and pray for their wayward child. They plead with the Lord and they pray. They love their child or children children by seeking them, sacrificing for them, being clear about their sin, but reminding them of the mercy of God if they turn from it back to him. You see, these are the words of a loving father, the apostle Paul, to his wayward children, some in the Corinthian church. 1. He sought them with all his heart and sacrificed for their souls. 2. He defended the truth with grace and love, and 3. He longed to see them repent, firmly warning them of their path. The Love of the Father through Christ This is fatherly love. And this love that the apostle Paul displays is patterned after the love of God the Father for you and for me. God's love is the love that underlies this whole section of 2 Corinthians 12. Every single aspect of fatherly love here reflects the love of God for his children. First, he is seeking you. verse 14. God “seeks not what is yours but you.” That's true. The Father doesn't want your gifts to him or your sacrifices. No, he wants you. He seeks you. He wants your heart. We read from Micah 6 in our call to worship this morning. “With what shall I come before the Lord…? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old? Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousands of rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?”  And then Micah says, “He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” He seeks you and your heart. Second, he has sacrificed for you. Verse 15. “I will most gladly spend and be spent for your souls.” God the Father has made an infinite sacrifice for you and for your soul. The Father sacrificed his eternal Son as payment for your sin. Jesus gave his life that you may live. Paul's life as an apostle is patterned after the ministry of God in Christ. Paul suffered and would eventually be killed bringing the Gospel to the ends of the earth. But God gave infinitely more. Jesus endured the wrath of God, which you and I deserve, so that we may know him and be reconciled to him by faith. What more could God spend than himself for your salvation. Third, God has given us his Word of truth. This Word is for all the world to see and know. This Word condemns deceit. It stands against injustice. It reveals truth and righteousness. God has lovingly given us his Word that we might know him and pursue him. And all of it, to use the words of verse 19, are for our upbuilding. And fourth, and finally, God longs for us to repent and turn to him. This is the call to all humanity that is found all through the Bible. God calls all to repent and turn to him by faith. All through the Old Testament God displayed his mercy and lovingkindness. But his people rejected him and his commandments. They were unfaithful to him. God justly warned of his judgment, but all the while he mercifully sought their return to him. This is the same fatherly love that he gives us The apostle Peter captures it well in 2 Peter 3:9 “The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.” As we come to a close, I want to ask you to evaluate your own heart and life. Each of us falls into one of three categories (related to these verses). 1. God is your loving Father and with a repentant heart, you are pursuing him by faith. Is that you? If so, press on by faith, continue to rely on him, continue to know his Word, and be reminded of his love for you in Christ. 2. God is your loving Father, but you, like some of the Corinthians, have wandered away from him. Maybe an unrepentant sin has taken hold of your life. Or maybe you've bought into a worldly philosophy like what the false apostles taught. If that is you, know that God loves you and longs for you to return to him. 3. Or maybe you fall into a 3rd category. God is pursuing you as a loving Father would pursue a wayward child. But you have yet to embrace his love. If that is you, know that God himself is seeking you. He has sacrificed his Son for you. He has spoken the truth to you with the firm resolve of a loving Father. And he desires you to submit your life to him by faith. Whichever category you are in, may God be at work in you because he is the loving Father.

Jon Syndergaard with Cerebral Palsey of Northeast Wisconsin (now known simply as CP) swings by to talk about a new event called "Game Changers." This event has been an annual auction for the organization, and this year, they're adding some games and challenges for some additional fun and a learning experience for attendees. Jon also informed us that the programs supported by CP extend beyond just those affected by cerebral palsy. Side note: Jon shares a story of trick or treating back in the day at Reggie White's house. Then we talk about home mortgages with Kristen Ambos from Point Mortgage! Kristen suggests that you shouldn't wait until after the election. If you're interested in buying or selling, start the conversations now! She's been helping people finance their homes for over 20 years and is very knowledgeable about programs others may not even know! N Maino and the Mayor is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WGBW in Green Bay and on WISS in Appleton/Oshkosh. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Maino and the Mayor! Guest: Jon Syndergaard

 This episode features an amazing mother! Katrina Placzek and her daughter, Dallas, can be seen all over social media spreading awareness about the importance of understanding and inclusion! Dallas was diagnosed at 2 years old with Cerebral Palsey, but her diagnosis sure hasn't stopped her from living her best life! Katrina, Dallas' mom has been an amazing advocate for her daughter, sharing her journey and helping spread the importance of inclusion! This has led her to creating a non-profit called The Recess Project! In this episode, we hear all about Dallas and Katrina's story. Starting with Dallas' diagnosis and the fear it brought to her young mother. We then dive into how amazing Dallas's life has been along with some of the limitations that inspired her mom to step in! Katrina then shares her journey starting The Recess Project, a non-profit that helps in creating more inclusive playgrounds for kids with disabilities. It is an amazingly humble episode, that will touch anyone's heart! We hope you enjoy it! See the video version of this episode here.

DR. JEFFREY N SCHOLTENBSc (Kin), DC, DCCJP, FCCJP, PgCPainIn private practice in Calgary, Canada since 2001, Dr. Scholten is a Fellow and board-certified Diplomate in Chiropractic Craniocervical Junction Procedures and holds a post-baccalaureate Graduate Certificate in Pain Management.Dr. Scholten is licensed to practice chiropractic in the Province of Alberta, Canada. The Clinic Director and Owner of the Vital Posture Clinic, Dr. Scholten also is an Adjunct Professor at Life Chiropractic College West in Hayward, California, and teaches Diagnosis and Management of Spinal Disorders to senior chiropractic students.read more There's a hierarchy of neurology in the body and you can understand that by understanding really catastrophic situations. If you were to injure your big toe catastrophically, it wouldn't be very good for you, but worse would be catastrophically injuring to the same level, your lower back. The center of your life force is the upper neck. There's a continuum of severity there.Dr. Sholten wanted to be a Firefighter but decided to become an Upper Cervical Chiropractor after he witnessed how it helped his sister with Cerebral palsy. A real reason why he donates so much of my time back to the profession is because the people who came before did stuff that developed the profession to help his family Dr. Scholten says:”.10 years ago, I didn't know things that I know now that the people that I didn't help ten years ago maybe I can help today. When you have a passion for this, and you get to see patients, and you get to interact with them, and you get to see how their lives are changed by doing what we're doing with them, it's very inspiring to me to continue to try to do that better tomorrow.”There is a situation in the neck. Either it is injured, or it is not injured. When somebody is suffering from a health condition, then it's a good thing to look and make sure if you think you've injured your neck, or even if you don't think, why not just check and make sure that your neck is healthy and okay?Dr. Scholten is part of a group of Doctors working tirelessly to expand Upper Cervical Chiropractic worldwide. If you are sick or suffering, please recognize that there is a possibility that somebody in the world can help and so don't give up hope. Try to figure it out and know that we're working to try to make sure that there are more people who can help in the world.The diplomates and the board-certified diplomates have done just a certain different thing, and there's a level of complexity of a case that we are trying to help manage even for our colleagues that are interested in doing their techniques well which are part of the affiliate organizations:ICA Upper Cervical CouncilFind a NUCCA DoctorFind a Blair DoctorFind a top rated DCCJP Diplomate of Chiropractic Craaniocervical Junction ProceduresFind a Doctor who identifies as Upper CervicalYou can find Dr. Scholten here:The Vital Posture ClinicFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/vitalposturehttps://www.facebook.com/jeff.scholtenTo contact Ruth: https://www.blairclinic.comruth@blairclinic.comhttps://www.facebook.com/rutelin

School Nurses are an important member of the IEP Team, especially if you have a child with medical needs! In this episode of The IEP Team BONUS Series, we discover some context to what they do and what their qualifications are. In this episode we cover: 1) School Nurse qualifications using Colorado's qualifications as an example 2) Nurses Aid's and their qualifications 3) 1:1 Nurses for medically complex children Register for the IEP Bootcamp to understand your child's IEP! Join the Facebook Group Shownotes

School Nurses are an important member of the IEP Team, especially if you have a child with medical needs! In this episode of The IEP Team BONUS Series, we discover some context to what they do and what their qualifications are. In this episode we cover: 1) School Nurse qualifications using Colorado's qualifications as an example 2) Nurses Aid's and their qualifications 3) 1:1 Nurses for medically complex children Register for the IEP Bootcamp to understand your child's IEP! Join the Facebook Group Shownotes

Did you know that Physical Therapists can write emergency evacuation plans into the IEP? Did you know that they also can help with adapting Physical Education? I didn't either until working in the schools alongside some amazing PT's! In this week's IEP Team BONUS Series we cover: 1) Qualifications of physical therapists 2) What PT's can do in the educational environment that you may not have known about! Register for the IEP Bootcamp January 27-29th! Download the FREE IEP Process Step-By-Step Guide! Join the Facebook Group Shownotes

Did you know that Physical Therapists can write emergency evacuation plans into the IEP? Did you know that they also can help with adapting Physical Education? I didn't either until working in the schools alongside some amazing PT's! In this week's IEP Team BONUS Series we cover: 1) Qualifications of physical therapists 2) What PT's can do in the educational environment that you may not have known about! Register for the IEP Bootcamp January 27-29th! Download the FREE IEP Process Step-By-Step Guide! Join the Facebook Group Shownotes

In this IEP Team Bonus Series we are talking about occupational therapists, my own profession! It's a little bit more in depth than you likely need...but then again...OTs are one of those professions that can cover a LOT when it comes to supporting your child! In this episode we discuss: 1) What requirements an OT needs to practice in the schools 2) What an OT actually can DO for your child 3) Some school cultural barriers to advocating directly for "more OT" for your child Join Facebook Group Download the FREE IEP Process Step-By-Step Guide Shownotes

In this IEP Team Bonus Series we are talking about occupational therapists, my own profession! It's a little bit more in depth than you likely need...but then again...OTs are one of those professions that can cover a LOT when it comes to supporting your child! In this episode we discuss: 1) What requirements an OT needs to practice in the schools 2) What an OT actually can DO for your child 3) Some school cultural barriers to advocating directly for "more OT" for your child Join Facebook Group Download the FREE IEP Process Step-By-Step Guide Shownotes

**LAST DAY FOR GIVEAWAY!!** I used to think Speech Language Pathologists (SLP's) just helped people to talk more clearly... ...turns out they do A LOT more than that! In this epispode we discuss: -Qualifications for SLP's (and a TINY but about SLP Assistants) -Speech Therapy scope of practice (articulation, expressive & receptive language, pragmatics, and augmentitive and alternitive communication) -Roles (case manager, treatment provider) Shownotes Join the Facebook Group! **LAST DAY TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY!** Rate and Review the Podcast in your preferred player & take a screenshot to submit! Make sure you are on the email list by CLICKING THIS LINK TO SIGN UP CLINK THIS LINK to fill out your submission form! You have until Thanksgiving 2022 to fill out your form to be entered into the drawings!

**LAST DAY FOR GIVEAWAY!!** I used to think Speech Language Pathologists (SLP's) just helped people to talk more clearly... ...turns out they do A LOT more than that! In this epispode we discuss: -Qualifications for SLP's (and a TINY but about SLP Assistants) -Speech Therapy scope of practice (articulation, expressive & receptive language, pragmatics, and augmentitive and alternitive communication) -Roles (case manager, treatment provider) Shownotes Join the Facebook Group! **LAST DAY TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY!** Rate and Review the Podcast in your preferred player & take a screenshot to submit! Make sure you are on the email list by CLICKING THIS LINK TO SIGN UP CLINK THIS LINK to fill out your submission form! You have until Thanksgiving 2022 to fill out your form to be entered into the drawings!

Welcome to the 4th week of the IEP Team Bonus Series! Today we ae talking preschool teachers, and there are 2 different situations! 1) A district hires a preschool teacher who is a general education teacher AND an "itenerant" ECSE (early childhood special education teacher) 2) A district can hire someone who is DUAL certified and is the general education teacher AND the ECSE! In this episode we break down each situation, what the qualifications are, and what their job actually looks like! All to give you a little context on what's happening "behind the scenes" in preschool classrooms! SHOWNOTES JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP! Rate and Review the Podcast in your preferred player & take a screenshot to submit! Make sure you are on the email list by CLICKING THIS LINK TO SIGN UP CLINK THIS LINK to fill out your submission form! You have until Thanksgiving to fill out your form to be entered into the drawings!

Welcome to the 4th week of the IEP Team Bonus Series! Today we ae talking preschool teachers, and there are 2 different situations! 1) A district hires a preschool teacher who is a general education teacher AND an "itenerant" ECSE (early childhood special education teacher) 2) A district can hire someone who is DUAL certified and is the general education teacher AND the ECSE! In this episode we break down each situation, what the qualifications are, and what their job actually looks like! All to give you a little context on what's happening "behind the scenes" in preschool classrooms! SHOWNOTES JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP! Rate and Review the Podcast in your preferred player & take a screenshot to submit! Make sure you are on the email list by CLICKING THIS LINK TO SIGN UP CLINK THIS LINK to fill out your submission form! You have until Thanksgiving to fill out your form to be entered into the drawings!

This week we are talking about General Education Teachers! A STRONG ally for you and your child...but also may have some similar feelings about IEP meetings as you do :) In this episode we cover: 1) Education/Qualifications 2) How they are involced in the SPED process (including the section of the IEP Meeting you do NOT want them to miss!) 3) What they actually DO for your child! Also! Here is the information to enter the giveaway! How to Enter the Giveaway: Rate and Review the Podcast in your preferred player & take a screenshot to submit! Make sure you are on the email list by CLICKING THIS LINK TO SIGN UP CLINK THIS LINK to fill out your submission form! You have until Thanksgiving to fill out your form to be entered into the drawings!

This week we are talking about General Education Teachers! A STRONG ally for you and your child...but also may have some similar feelings about IEP meetings as you do :) In this episode we cover: 1) Education/Qualifications 2) How they are involced in the SPED process (including the section of the IEP Meeting you do NOT want them to miss!) 3) What they actually DO for your child! Also! Here is the information to enter the giveaway! How to Enter the Giveaway: Rate and Review the Podcast in your preferred player & take a screenshot to submit! Make sure you are on the email list by CLICKING THIS LINK TO SIGN UP CLINK THIS LINK to fill out your submission form! You have until Thanksgiving to fill out your form to be entered into the drawings!

Today my conversation is with Dr. Book Sheehan, a healer whom I have been working with for the past 6 months. Dr. Brook is a chiropractor and Dynamic Systems Analysis Practitioner. Dr. Brook comes from a long line of medical practitioners, however it took her some time to realize this field was also for her.Diagnosed with mild Cerebral Palsey at birth, Dr. Brook ran the story in her head, that she could not be a Doctor. So many of us are patterned to believe we can or cannot do things.  Fortunately Dr. Brook found a chiropractor when she was pregnant with her child, who saw light in her and encouraged her to use her innate gifts to get a Chiropractic degree.From healing her migraines to giving birth to a healthy baby, Dr. Brook knew she could also help others, as she had been helped. With a toddler at home, leaving her accounting world, she went to Chiropractic school and furthered her studies with Dynamic Systems Analysis.Dr. Brook shares her story, and enlightens us about what DSA is. Each of us has a unique body that changes on a daily basis. She helps her clients identify what their body needs at any given time.  We also get a small exercise that can help us each make our own intuitive choices on what is right for our body.Dr. Brook has helped me immensely on my own healing journey. For more info she can be found here.https://drbrooksheehan.com/https://www.instagram.com/drbrooksheehan/Kim:https://www.kimduffselby.com/https://www.instagram.com/kimduffselby/

Episode 74: The "D" Word: Data!   Understanding data is key to effectively advocating for your child! But what does the data in your child's IEP even mean?   In this episode, we're covering what you need to know about data so you can be prepared when you walk into your next IEP meeting, We are diving into what IEP data is, where you should find it in the IEP, and why it is so important when advocating for your child. Shownotes: theieplab.com/episode74   Decoding IEP Data Workshop: theieplab.com/data Facebook group: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/IEPlab

Episode 74: The "D" Word: Data!   Understanding data is key to effectively advocating for your child! But what does the data in your child's IEP even mean?   In this episode, we're covering what you need to know about data so you can be prepared when you walk into your next IEP meeting, We are diving into what IEP data is, where you should find it in the IEP, and why it is so important when advocating for your child. Shownotes: theieplab.com/episode74   Decoding IEP Data Workshop: theieplab.com/data Facebook group: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/IEPlab

Our emotions play such a huge role in our everyday lives, relationships, and even the effectiveness of our advocacy for our children. Licensed mental health therapist Kyira Wackett of Adversity Rising is joining us today to share some insight into feelings of guilt and shame and how it affects our communication, how to move forward from feelings of lack of trust, anger, and pain, and how processing these feelings leads to acceptance and the ability to look at what your child really needs in order to thrive.   Kyira's website: https://adversityrising.com/   Shownotes: theieplab.com/episode54 Facebook group: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/IEPlab

Our emotions play such a huge role in our everyday lives, relationships, and even the effectiveness of our advocacy for our children. Licensed mental health therapist Kyira Wackett of Adversity Rising is joining us today to share some insight into feelings of guilt and shame and how it affects our communication, how to move forward from feelings of lack of trust, anger, and pain, and how processing these feelings leads to acceptance and the ability to look at what your child really needs in order to thrive.   Kyira's website: https://adversityrising.com/   Shownotes: theieplab.com/episode54 Facebook group: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/IEPlab

Have you ever wondered why if your child has a diagnosis of Autism that the school won't qualify them under that label? Have you ever been confused about the difference between a diagnosis and an educational label? Well, today, we are going through the 13 categories and talking about the big picture of those categories!  Shownotes: www.theieplab.com/episode49 Decoding IEP Data Workshop: www.theieplab.com/data

Have you ever wondered why if your child has a diagnosis of Autism that the school won't qualify them under that label? Have you ever been confused about the difference between a diagnosis and an educational label? Well, today, we are going through the 13 categories and talking about the big picture of those categories!  Shownotes: www.theieplab.com/episode49 Decoding IEP Data Workshop: www.theieplab.com/data

Jamie Freeman joins the show to talk about living with Cerebral Palsey and trusting that God is good even when He doesn't answer our prayers the way we want. We talk about how God is always good and can be trusted to guide us through the struggles of life! Listen and be thankful!!!

Jamie Freeman joins the show to talk about living with Cerebral Palsey and trusting that God is good even when He doesn't answer our prayers the way we want. We talk about how God is always good and can be trusted to guide us through the struggles of life! Listen and be thankful!!!

On this week's episode, we are switching medical fields and are joined by future Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Melissa Skinner. Melissa earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology at the University of Tennessee - Chattanooga, where she decided to pursue her passion of helping others and committed herself to the medical lifestyle. She attends St. Augustine University where she is in her clinical rotations of Occupational Therapy school and will finish up her doctorate's degree later this year. She has worked extremely hard to overcome lots of challenges, such as Cerebral Palsy, and pursues everyday to enlighten people of the stigmas and hardships that come along with it. Melissa does a fantastic job of explaining the differences of OT and PT (Physical Therapist), the process of earning her doctorate degree, field stories, as well as personal life experiences that helped her along her journey. Picmonic boosts confidence and grades. Our IRB study proved that with the Picmonic learning system students increase retention and test scores.Years ago, psychologists and education researchers found mnemonics to be an effective tool in increasing retention and memory recall. Today, lots of different strategies for learning and memorization using mnemonics exist including keyword, phrase, music and image mnemonics.Use code OFFWHITECOAT for 20% off your purchase. Dedicated technology for medical schools, residency and health programs looking to optimize performance on in-service and licensure exams. Students get access to the content, questions, explanations, and all benefits of the SmartBank to help enhance their performances on high-stakes exams. TrueLearn provides national average comparisons, including score, percentile, and category weaknesses according to the exam blueprint. Use code OFFWHITECOAT for $25 off your purchase.

Mary Fashik is a Lebanese-born, Queer Disability Rights Activist, author, public speaker and workshop facilitator.  In 2019, Mary founded Upgrade Accessibility, a movement designed to challenge today's accessibility standards.  The movement has grown to include disability rights, intersectionality, disability justice, equity and unequivocally supports Black Lives Matter / Black Disabled Lives Matter.  In the conversation today, Mary shares the backstory to Upgrade Accessibility and where and why the “Mary Mic Drops” have come from. We hear about why so many disabled people have neglected medical care during the pandemic as well as some personal experiences of Mary's during the last few years. Mary also tells us about a very exciting upcoming project with Row House and Wheat Penny Press, and why representation is so vital. -----LINKS:Mary on Instagram: @upgradeaccessibility  |  @maryfashik  Shout Out: @catalina_blissRow House Publishing on Instagram: @rowhousepubWebsite: thesafehaven.coInstagram: @thesafehavenpodcastFacebook: The Safe HavenAll the good stuff: linktree/thesafehavenpodcastEmail: hello@thesafehaven.co

Brian unwinds a remarkable tale about Neil Young's improbable career, persistence, vision and love of his kid. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: The Squires - The Sultan; The Mynah Birds - It's My Time; Neil Young - Hey Hey My My; Neil Young - Computer Age; Neil Young - Transformer Man; Neil Young - Betty Lou's Got a New Pair of Shoes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Young The Pitchfork review of Trans: https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/22905-trans/ https://thedissolve.com/features/interdisciplinary/94-the-dovetailing-musical-and-directorial-careers-of/ https://www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/trans-the-overlooked-prescience-of-neil-youngs-electro-album/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everybody%27s_Rockin%27 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvest_(Neil_Young_album) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everybody%27s_Rockin%27 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trans_(album) https://rockcelebrities.net/the-tragic-story-of-the-diseases-neil-youngs-children-suffered/ https://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/23/magazine/neil-young-comes-clean.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Re%C2%B7ac%C2%B7tor

In the Palestinian refugee camp 'Aida' in Bethlehem a group of women with children with a disability came together to support each other. It started as simple as collecting money to be able to buy cheaper nappies in bulk so they would save money. The mother's group grew out into the Noor (which means light in Arabic) Women Empowerment Group (WEG).In this episode you can learn more about the Palestinian refugee camps in general and Aida camp in Bethlehem in particular. I speak with Rua who runs the Noor Rehabilitation Center, a project by the Noor Women Empowerment Group. They support people with disabilities in different ways, with physical therapy, psychological support and by offering classes for children with learning problems and autism. As the Center is completely dependent on charity, donations are highly appreciated. They also offer (online) cooking classes that you can sign up for and donate towards!For the Society for Disabled go to: https://noorsocietyfordisabled.wordpress.comFor Noor Women Empowerment Group and cooking classes: https://noorweg.wordpress.comIf you want to follow Stories from Palestine podcast on social media, sign up for the mailinglist or make a donation, please follow this link: https://podspout.app/storiesfrompalestine To listen to the episodes that I produced for PAX Palestine Podcast go to https://paxpalestinepodcast.buzzsprout.com

Meet Joe. Joe is the now-grown-up younger brother to his sister who has Cerebral Palsey. Joe tells us his story of life growing up in a family with a child who has a special need. There were lots of tough days, but great ones too and Joe walks us through both, how he dealt with it and what he learnt that could help other siblings of fizzy kids as well as their parents. And it got me thinking…..there must be lots of siblings of fizzy kids out there who dealt with their own journey. From research, it's clear that for some siblings, growing up with fizzy kids can be traumatic and in some extreme cases it has lead to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. For others, they may take it all in their stride and find their own way through. But one thing's for sure – we mustn't forget them, because they have their own story which is equally as valid and deserves to be heard. Grab a cup of tea, sit back and enjoy being part of the FizzyKids tribe. Find more @thefizzykids (Instagram & Facebook) or on our website www.fizzykids.co.uk. Parenting podcast, special needs parenting, special needs, additional needs, autism, dyspraxia, dyslexia, reactive attachment disorder, sensory processing disorder, ADHD, special needs kids, sensitive kids, mental health, parental mental health.

Andrew shares his heartwarming and inspiring journey of growing up with Cerebral Palsey and how his community made him feel included and that gave him the confidence he needed to excel. When he found himself in college he learned that wasn't everyone's experience and decided to do something about that.

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Scott's son Drew has cerebral palsy, but that hasn't stopped him or dad from competing in the sports they love. Scott is 6'3" tall, weighs 185 pounds, and Drew is 4' 9" tall weighing in at 90 pounds. The duo placed 7th out of 49 racers in the 40-45 y/o age category at the 2019 Mighty Niagra half marathon, finishing in 1:50:55. They later competed in the 2019 Marine Corps marathon finishing in 4:02:40 and captured the public's attention with a feature in Runner's World. Ambassador for the Buffalo NY chapter of Ainsley's Angels, Scott takes a moment to share his experience training for endurance sports while pushing, pulling, and towing his son Drew (who has won more medals than his dad!).

Faced with infertility, Rod and his wife choose to trust God and His plans for them through the gift of adopting a child with Cerebral Palsey.Support the show (https://theunseenstory.org/giveandfollow/)

Today I am interviewing Rian Smoak. Rian is a Triathlete and has competed in multiple marathons and triathlons, including the Ironman Championships in Hawaii, which is the Mecca of all Ironmans. After Rian crossed the finish line in Kona he knew he needed to provide an opportunity for someone else to have that feeling, who maybe couldn’t finish on their own. This started the partnership with his teammate Bryce. Bryce has Cerebral Palsey and is in a wheelchair. CP makes him unable to walk or use his legs. Through an incredible friendship they are taking the triathlon world by storm. Rian is giving Bryce the opportunity to cross finish lines. Rian and Bryce have competed in multiple races together. This consists of Rian pulling Bryce in a boat on the swim portion, pulling Bryce behind his bike, and pushing him in a race stroller on the run. This Saturday they will be tackling a FULL Ironman at IM BOULDER. You will be so inspired to hear Rian talk about why he knew he had to use his passion for racing to help someone else, how he changed his attitude when it comes to competition. How a friendship formed between two very different but similar men, and how Bryce is teaching us all to be grateful, inspired, and being present is what life is all about it.   We also talk about how we can treat others with special needs, and how Bryce can teach us to treat everyone with kindness and respect even if they may seem different. See full show notes here! https://www.bestrongstory.com/be-love-podcast

Have you ever met someone you just instantly respect?  Someone who, for what could be an unexplainable reason you simply admire for how they show up in the world? That’s the feeling many people I know have when they meet Dr. Alan Christianson.  But it wasn’t always that way for Alan. Born with Cerebral Palsey, Alan struggled as a child to do the things most young boys take for granted.  But it was his curiosity matched with incredible discipline and consistent effort that took Alan from one of the most ridiculed kids in school to one of the most respected and admired people in Medicine. On this episode of the Mindshare Mindcast - you’ll hear Alan’s journey, and his perspective on how things are changing, and how health professionals need to adapt if they hope to make a bigger, more meaningful impact. Grab a cup of your favorite warm beverage (mine these days is Golden Milk) and enjoy this incredible story that took one teenager from teased to respected for the impact he’s had on tens of thousands of lives.

This week I have THREE amazing guests. First, journalist Hannah Soyer calls in & we talk about her article, "What Sex Is Like With A Disability" from Cosmopolitan Magazine. Hannah, the creator of the This Body is Worthy Project discusses living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, the dangers of being a disabled woman surrounding sex, and finding sexual agency with masturbation. I then talked to comedian Chris Crespo & writer Spencer Williams. Chris was born with Complicated Syndactyly & stars in the awesome web series Hand Jobs, despite being born with no forearms. Spencer has Cerebral Palsey and is currently writing about sex & disability for Vice. We talk about services that assist with sex for the disabled, fear of rejection, sex positions that are the most comfortable and wheelchairs: giant cockblock, or wonderful accessory?  Follow us: @howcumpodcast @remykassimir @cresposts @soyernotsawyer @djspencermusic IF YOU LIKE HOW CUM PLEASE RATE, REVIEW & SUBSCRIBE!!

Brenda is the race director for the Donate For Nate Run on Saturday April 30th 2015 at the Adjala Tosorontio Municipal building. The race is to help raise money for 10 year old Nathan Perry ,living with Cerebral Palsey to have Selective Dorsal Rhiziotomy (SDR) in St-Louis Missouri.  This will help reduce the amount of stiffnes (spasticity) in his muscles and allow him to movehis body more freely without pain.    You can read Nathan's full story and watch a video at www.gofundme.com/donatefornatesdr or www.facebook.com/groups/donatefornate   For more information you can email Bmacneil80@gmail.com or call 905 729 0307.   Here is how you can help: Purchase a bib and run the day of the event Purchase a bib and run virtually Volunteer Help spread the word Donate a prize for the silent auction Donate some baked good for the bake table        

The debate over including language that acknowledges nutrition and hydration as a basic need and not medical care is central to the issue of quality of life in promoting euthenasia around the world. Listen to Andrea Vrchota, a Franciscan University student who made an inrevention at the Disabilities Conference on behalf of the Society of Catholic Social Scientists,, as she tells the story of her lifelong struggle with Cerebral Palsey and the stigma that accompanies it. (4:33, 4.17 mb)