Podcast appearances and mentions of joni eareckson

Im Jahr 1967, im Alter von nur siebzehn Jahren, brach sich Joni Eareckson bei einem Badeunfall das Genick, was dazu führte, dass sie von den Schultern abwärts querschnittsgelähmt war. Sie flehte Gott an, sie zu heilen. Aber es sollte nicht sein. Gott hatte allerdings nach dieser menschlichen Tragödie erlösungsreiche Pläne für sein Kind: Joni würde das Leben von Millionen von Menschen mit Behinderungen verändern und vielen Gottes Liebe und Gnade zeigen, die in dieser zerbrochenen Welt leiden.

Serie: Una libertad diferente, con Joni Eareckson. Ep2. Dios permite el sufrimiento para acercarte más a Él.

Serie: Una libertad diferente, con Joni Eareckson. Ep1. Para Dios, tu alma es mucho más importante.

A diving accident left Joni Eareckson paralyzed. Her handicap didn't keep her from marrying Ken Tada, but it almost kept her...

If you're human, there's a high liklihood that you've experienced pain and suffering in your life. Debbie Downer intro, but it's true! While we can't undo the pain each of us has experienced, what if we could harness that pain and use it for good? That's the call (and opportunity) we each have. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton shares examples of Tyler Joseph (Twenty One Pilots) and Joni Eareckson, and how our biggest area of potential impact is probably directly through our pain. When we harness all the junk in our past, we can use it to make an impact on this world. It's not always fun, but it's profoundly powerful.  If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:  Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/meaning_over_money⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meaning_over_money Daily Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://travisshelton.com/blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Subscribe to the daily blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shorturl.at/ipS35⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Podcast Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/370457478238932⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Podcast website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.travisshelton.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Travis's Instagram:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/travis_shelton_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  YouTube:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasnj17-bOl_CZ0Cb9czmyQ

Erstens bekenne Gott deine Untauglichkeit. Joni Eareckson sagt: “Leugne deine Schwachheit, und du wirst niemals Gottes Kraft in dir erfahren.“ Gott sprach zu Paulus: „Meine Gnade ist alles, was du brauchst, meine Kraft zeigt sich in deiner Schwäche.“ Alles, was dich dazu bringt, dich auf Gott zu verlassen, ist kein Minus, sondern ein Plus. Zweitens höre auf, dich selbst herabzusetzen. Du sagst: „Ich bin für diese Aufgabe nicht qualifiziert.“ Aber Gott beruft nicht die Qualifizierten, er qualifiziert die Berufenen. Wie? Indem er sie mit seinem Geist erfüllt. „Ich werde meinen Geist ausgießen über alles Fleisch. Eure Söhne und Töchter werden Propheten sein, eure Alten werden Träume haben und eure jungen Männer haben Visionen. Auch über Knechte und Mägde werde ich meinen Geist ausgießen“ (Jo 1,1-2 EÜ). Gott ist nicht durch Alter, Geschlecht, Rasse oder Bildung begrenzt; du begrenzt dich selbst. Drittens glaube es nicht. Die Werbung redet dir ein, du wärst ohne ihr Produkt unvollkommen. Glaube dem nicht! Beginne zu sagen: „Ich preise dich, dass ich so herrlich, so wunderbar geschaffen bin“ (Ps 139,14 ZB). Viertens betrachte die hervorragende Leistung eines anderen als Motivationsquelle und nicht als Bedrohung. Verliere deine einzigartige Begabung nicht aus den Augen. Ja, auf irgendeinem Gebiet bist du begabt. „Wir haben mancherlei Gaben nach der Gnade, die uns gegeben ist, …so übe… sie“ (Röm 12,6 LU). Deine Gabe mag noch unentdeckt oder unterentwickelt sein, aber sie ist da. Setze sie heute frei und beginne, sie zu gebrauchen.

Weekly live worship service from Cornerstone Church, North Gower (Ontario) FOLLOW US #northgowercornerstone WEBSITE https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/northgowercornerstone/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/northgowercornerstone/ LINKTREE https://linktr.ee/knowgrowshow The One Thing: When In Doubt, Talk It Out Scripture: John 20:19-31 Discussion Questions Know K1 In the video Matt Bellefeuille talked about the Doubt Treadmill. Have you ever been on the “Doubt Treadmill”? What doubts do you struggle with? Intellectual doubt? Emotional doubt? Volitional doubt? Sociological doubt? Grow G1 Doubt and Faith: Thomas famously doubted the resurrection until he could see and touch Jesus' wounds. How does Jesus respond to Thomas' doubt, and what does this teach us about the relationship between doubt and faith? G2 The Peace of Christ: Jesus greets his disciples with the words "Peace be with you." What significance does this greeting have in the context of Jesus' resurrection, and how does it relate to the disciples' state of mind at that moment? G3 Thomas's Experience: What do you think Thomas was feeling when he first heard about Jesus' resurrection from the other disciples? How might his doubts have been influenced by his experience of Jesus' crucifixion? G4 Seeing and Believing: Jesus tells Thomas, "Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." What does this statement suggest about the nature of faith, and how might it encourage believers who have not witnessed Jesus' physical resurrection? G5 Witness and Testimony: The Gospel of John emphasizes the importance of eyewitness testimony to Jesus' resurrection. How does the inclusion of Thomas's doubt and subsequent belief strengthen the credibility of the resurrection account? Show S1 What step do you need to take to deal with your doubt? Talk your doubt out? Figure out your flavour of doubt? Doubt your doubts? Hitchhike on others' faith? Bring Jesus your doubt as worship? Take that step. Nextsteps Check out Truth Snack on YouTube / podcast or truthsnack.ca Talk to someone about your doubts. Check out the stories of Christians who have suffered greatly and persevered in faith: Joni Eareckson, Nick Vujicic, Bethany Hamilton, Corrie Ten Boom, Brother Yun, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Richard Wurmbrand and Immaculée Ilibagiza.

Stephen Tracey talks with the Rev. Gordon Cook, (Pastor of Living Hope, OPC, Brunswick, ME, and recently retired as a hospital chaplain) and Dr. Logan Murray, (Pediatric Hospitalist, and Ruling Elder in Living Hope OPC, Brunswick, ME). This episode is full of practical insights and wisdom on visiting people in hospital, or in hospice care. Jesus reminds us that visiting the sick is one of the marks of his sheep,  “I was sick and you visited me…Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.” Matthew 25:36 & 40."One learns to visit the sick by doing it and allowing the patient to be your teacher." Gordon Cook“None of us do this perfectly. Take the pressure off yourself in terms of aiming for perfection, and go and be the person you are—that's what the person needs. They need you. They need you to be yourself and you have that privilege, so just take it and do it.”  Logan Murray.Recommended ReadingGordon recommends the following books, though most are not distinctly Reformed, they are all worthwhile.Carson & Koenig, Spiritual Caregiving  Healthcare as a Ministry,  Templeton Foundation Press, 2004  Holst, Lawrence, Hospital Ministry, the Role of the Chaplain Today, Crossroad Publishing, 1987.Oates & Oates,  People in Pain Guidelines for Pastoral Care, The Westminster Press, 1985. Puchalski & Ferrell,  Making Health Care Whole, Templeton Press, 2010.  (Focused on Hospice and Palliative Care)Tada, Joni Eareckson & Steven Estes  When God Weeps, Zondervan, 1997.Somewhat related:  Welch, Edward, Caring for One Another, Crossway, 2018.Taylor, Douglas, I Shall Not Die, But Live  Facing Death with Gospel Hope , Banner of Truth Trust  2016.

From the ministry of Joni and Friends, Joni Eareckson Tada previewed the Mississippi Warrior Getaway, November 3-7, 2022 in Lawrence, MS, offering comments on the concept of the event and the activities.  You can find out more at joniandfriends.org/mississippi.

From the ministry of Joni and Friends, Joni Eareckson Tada previewed the Mississippi Warrior Getaway, November 3-7, 2022 in Lawrence, MS, offering comments on the concept of the event and the activities.  You can find out more at joniandfriends.org/mississippi.

This week on the Joni and Friends Ministry Podcast, find encouragement from three couples you'll recognize from previous episodes of the show. Discover the importance of good communication, respect, and gratitude in a marriage, especially when a disability is involved.Mike and Tracey Motoda: When Tracey met Mike nearly 2 decades ago, she told him, "I use a wheelchair to get around, but I don't let that get me down!" And these words have been true for them as a couple over 13 years of marriage. As they rely on each other for different needs, they are a true team. Kevin and Jamie Stark: When disability is present in a marriage, effective communication is vital. For Kevin and Jamie, good communication is a beautiful expression of their love for one another. But what happens when it breaks down? Hear how the simplest apology can make a difference in building trust and guarding against bitterness.Greg and Gina Hubert: When all 3 of their sons were diagnosed with autism, this couple discovered a brand-new way of life. For more than 25 years, they have navigated the ups and downs of disability and have found God's grace every step of the way. Listen as they share 3 relational areas for marriages to focus on in the midst of hardships! Resources:Watch Joni and Ken's Marriage Advice for Caregiving: As an inter-abled couple, caregiving has brought Ken and Joni Eareckson closer together. Joni shares that it's not out of duty that Ken takes care of her needs, but out of devotion to Jesus.When Disability Challenges Your Marriage: Listen Ken and Joni Eareckson Tada share the importance of communication and offer practical advice for other couples in a caregiving marriage.Love, Marriage, and Disability: Kevin and Jamie Stark share what it really means for any couple to say “for better, for worse…in sickness and in health…till death do us part.” Find a Joni and Friends Marriage Getaway near you!Questions or comments? Email Crystal at podcast@joniandfriends.orgSupport Joni and Friends to help make this podcast possible. Follow Joni and Friends on Facebook,  Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter.Thank you for helping others find this podcast by leaving a 5-star review!  *Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Together, our mission is to glorify God as we communicate the Gospel and mobilize the global church to evangelize, disciple and serve people living with disability.Joni and Friends was founded in 1979 by Joni Eareckson Tada who in a diving accident was left a quadriplegic at 17 years old. Ministry began as Tada, joined by friends around her kitchen table, responded to letters she received from people with disabilities in search of support. For more than 40 years, the ministry has grown to serve thousands of people impacted by disability worldwide: delivering more than 191,000 wheelchairs and Bibles through Wheels for the World and provided Christian care to 64,000 special needs family members through Family Retreats. The organization also equips individuals and churches with disability ministry training and provides higher education courses through the Christian Institute on Disability. For more encouragement, download the Joni and Friends Radio Program podcast in English or Spanish, and view inspirational videos on the Joni and Friends website.www.joniandfriends.org*

Robert Kapen was an athletic college student studying Parks and Rec and working part-time at an outdoor Young Life camp when his life turned upside down. In the summer of 2011, a mystery virus caused a bilateral stroke that left him suddenly paralyzed and unable to speak. With his mind fully functioning but no ability to move or communicate verbally, Robert felt trapped in his own body.Over the next 8 years, Robert diligently engaged in speech, physical, and occupational therapies. When he was moved to a rehab facility located near the workplace of his friend, Nelly, she began visiting him regularly to brighten his day. As Robert’s communication developed from blinking to texting, his friendship with Nelly also blossomed into a relationship and eventually marriage. This week on the podcast, Robert and Nelly are sharing their story of God’s generous provision through seasons of disability, recovery, marriage, and caregiving. And as Robert approaches his 10-year anniversary of paralysis, he is thrilled that in God’s providence, he has found his voice to record his first podcast interview alongside Nelly!Resources:Visit Robert's WebsiteFind Robert on Instagram  and FacebookWatch Joni and Ken's Marriage Advice for Caregiving: As an inter-abled couple, caregiving has brought Ken and Joni Eareckson closer together. Joni shares that it's not out of duty that Ken takes care of her needs, but out of devotion to Jesus.When Disability Challenges Your Marriage: Listen Ken and Joni Eareckson Tada share the importance of communication and offer practical advice for other couples in a caregiving marriage.Love, Marriage, and Disability: Kevin and Jamie Stark share what it really means for any couple to say “for better, for worse…in sickness and in health…till death do us part.” Find a Joni and Friends Marriage Getaway near you!Questions or comments? Email Crystal at podcast@joniandfriends.orgSupport Joni and Friends to help make this podcast possible. Follow Joni and Friends on Facebook,  Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter.Thank you for helping others find this podcast by leaving a 5-star review!  *Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Together, our mission is to glorify God as we communicate the Gospel and mobilize the global church to evangelize, disciple and serve people living with disability.Joni and Friends was founded in 1979 by Joni Eareckson Tada who in a diving accident was left a quadriplegic at 17 years old. Ministry began as Tada, joined by friends around her kitchen table, responded to letters she received from people with disabilities in search of support. For more than 40 years, the ministry has grown to serve thousands of people impacted by disability worldwide: delivering more than 191,000 wheelchairs and Bibles through Wheels for the World and provided Christian care to 64,000 special needs family members through Family Retreats. The organization also equips individuals and churches with disability ministry training and provides higher education courses through the Christian Institute on Disability. For more encouragement, download the Joni and Friends Radio Program podcast in English or Spanish, and view inspirational videos on the Joni and Friends website.www.joniandfriends.org*

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29 A 1967 diving accident in the Chesapeake Bay left Joni Eareckson a quadriplegic. As she pondered her recovery in a hospital bed, Joni clung to John 5, which recounts how Jesus healed the paralytic. Like the man at the pool of Bethesda, Joni did not want her Savior to pass her by. However, she came to realize that her salvation was, first and foremost, for her justification. And secondly, Jesus wanted to sanctify her so she would become more like Him, even in her suffering.

Today, we begin week six of our series, “Imagining a New Life and a New Story.” In this season of Lent, we’ve observed the practices that formed Jesus’ story and life. This week, we consider the very challenging practice of “taking the one seat,” when we have only one option in life and it is not a good option.

El testimonio de Joni Eareckson es muy valiente. Hablando de Juan 9 nos enseña cosas que sólo quien ha experimentado el dolor puede contar.

¿Por qué es necesario saber el qué y el por qué de las cosas? de Nuestro dolor, por ejemplo. Hoy vemos dos actitudes frente al dolor. Música: Alfonsina y el mar. Letra del historiador Félix Luna, Música del gran compositor Ariel Ramírez.

Joni Eareckson was born October 15, 1949 and is a Christian author, radio host, and founder of Joni and Friends, an organization "accelerating Christian ministry in the disability community." On July 30, 1967, she dived into the Chesapeake Bay after misjudging the shallowness of the water. She suffered a fracture between the fourth and fifth cervical levels and became a quadriplegic, paralyzed from the shoulders down.  Her story is one of courage and of a living faith in the living God.(Recorded 27 August 2017)

On July 30, 1967, Joni Eareckson’s life changed forever, leading to her greatest blessings and greatest sufferings. She misjudged the shallowness of the water in the Chesapeake Bay, dove in, and was paralyzed. She was [...] The post God Made Me Unique: A Conversation with Chonda Ralston of Joni and Friends appeared first on Life Is Story.

Today on Hugs from Heaven, we share the phenomenal story of Joni Eareckson. You won't want to miss this! 

Is there a way through suffering? Can we own our pain and find real joy? At age 17, a diving accident left Joni Eareckson a quadriplegic, confined to a wheelchair for the rest of her life. If that was not enough, in 2010, she was diagnosed with stage III breast cancer. And today, Joni lives with excruciating, unrelenting pain. She is no stranger to suffering. In this special edition episode, Michael Easley and Joni Eareckson Tada discuss finding hope no matter the circumstance. Get the free five-day devotional, Comforted by God here: https://michaelincontext.com/comforted-by-god/

Listen up for a tender and eye-opening conversation on being an adoptive and foster parent. I interviewed my friend Lindsay on her foster care and adoption journey. We talk about the highs, the lows, and all the parts in between. View below for full episode notes. Lindsay and her husband always knew they would be living as modern-day missionaries, but they did not expect it to be in this way. Nearly five years ago they embarked on an adventure that would prove to be the toughest and the most rewarding of their lives. Their very first foster placement eventually became their forever baby, now their 4-year old little boy. 2 more foster children and one biological babe later and they are already on to the next adoption journey. In this conversation, Lindsay shares about their experiences with each of the children that have been in their home. She is open and honest about the good parts and the bad, and what baggage each of the unique situations brought along with them. Lindsay addresses some common fears and stereotypes that come along with foster care and adoption and offers real, genuine encouragement to individuals who are considering adoption in their futures. Lindsay also shares some practical tips on how to love families well who are serving as foster and adoptive parents. Lindsay and I touch on what it's like to have an interracial family and some of the challenges that come along with that. Lindsay admits that she was naïve to the obstacles that having a family made up of different races would bring and how she went about educating herself so that she could be the best mom possible to a child that is a different color than she is. She also talks about action steps that she and her husband are taking now to provide for children of color in their home in the future. The foster care and adoption world is a place where Hollywood stories cloud our realities so very easily. Throughout our interview, Lindsay opened my eyes to a lot of incorrect assumptions that I had and pointed out many things about the system that I had never before thought of. Whether or not foster care or adoption is something that has appealed to you before, this conversation and Lindsay's story will tug at your heart strings and give you a soft spot for families that endure similar circumstances. Lindsay's lovely Instagram feed and blog writing will also do the same thing, so make sure you check her out! Show notes available at: www.heartfelthippie.com Lindsay's Website: http://www.hopeunswerving.com/ Shannon Martin Website: http://www.shannanmartinwrites.com/ Instagram: @shannanwrites The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas: http://www.nationalbook.org/nba2017-ypl-thomas-the-hate-u-give.html#.Wys7-6knbaY Small Great Things by Jodi Piccoult: https://www.jodipicoult.com/small-great-things.html Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson: https://www.amazon.com/Just-Mercy-Story-Justice-Redemption/dp/081298496X The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis: https://www.amazon.com/Great-Divorce-C-S-Lewis/dp/0060652950 A Deeper Healing by Joni Eareckson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NI22o5u32z0 Brene Brown TED Talk on Vulnerability: https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability C.O. Bigelow Lavender Salve: https://www.bigelowchemists.com/c-o-bigelow-chemist-no-013-lavender-salve.html Lindsay's Socials: Instagram: @lindsay.walder Facebook: Lindsay Walder Photography

Our special guest is Joni Eareckson Tada, the Founder and CEO of Joni and Friends International Disability Center, an international advocate for people with disabilities. A diving accident in 1967 left Joni Eareckson, then 17, a quadriplegic in a wheelchair, without the use of her hands. After two years of rehabilitation, she emerged with new skills and a fresh determination to help others in similar situations. Visit her website at www.joniandfriends.org During her rehabilitation, Joni spent long months learning how to paint with a brush between her teeth. Her high-detail fine art paintings and prints are sought-after and collected. Her best-selling autobiography Joni and the feature film of the same name have been translated into many languages, introducing her to people around the world. Mrs. Tada has also visited more than 47 countries, several many times. Mrs. Tada has served on the National Council on Disability and on the Disability Advisory Committee to the U.S. State Department. She has served as Senior Associate for Disability Concerns for the Lausanne Committee for World Evangelization and serves in an advisory capacity to the American Leprosy Mission, the National Institute on Learning Disabilities, Christian Blind Mission International, as well as on the Board of Reference for the Christian Medical and Dental Society. Joni Tada currently serves on the Young Life Capernaum Board. After being the first woman honored by the National Association of Evangelicals as its “Layperson of the Year” in 1986, Joni was named “Churchwoman of the Year” in 1993 by the Religious Heritage Foundation. She has received numerous other awards and honors, including the American Academy of Achievement’s Golden Plate Award; The Courage Award from the Courage Rehabilitation Center; The Award of Excellence from the Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center; The Victory Award from the National Rehabilitation Hospital; and The Golden Word Award from the International Bible Society. Joni has been awarded several honorary degrees, including: Bachelor of Letters from Western Maryland College; Doctor of Humanities from Gordon College; Doctor of Humane Letters from Columbia International University, the first bestowed in its 75-year history; Doctor of Divinity from Westminster Theological Seminary; Doctor of Divinity from Lancaster Bible College; a Doctor of Humanitarian Services from California Baptist University; and in 2009, a Doctor of Humane Letters by Indiana Wesleyan University. She was also inducted into Indiana Wesleyan University’s Society of World Changers. Joni has written over 50 books and is a regular columnist in several magazines. She was inducted into the Christian Booksellers’ Association’s Hall of Honor in 1995 and received the Gold Medallion Lifetime Achievement Award in 2003 from the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association. Joni’s works cover topics ranging from disability outreach to understanding the goodness of God and the problem of suffering. Her books include: A Christmas Longing, depicting her best-loved Christmas paintings, and Life and Death Dilemma, addressing the complex issues surrounding physician-assisted suicide. The mystery of suffering is systematically examined in When God Weeps: Why Our Sufferings Matter to the Almighty, a book written with Steve Estes in 1997 which won ECPA’s Gold Medallion Award. In 2003, Joni wrote her memoir The God I Love, chronicling a lifetime walking with Jesus. In 2011, A Place of Healing was released, recounting her journey through physical pain and addressing questions concerning prayers for healing. After battling stage III breast cancer in 2010, Joni wrote Diagnosed with Breast Cancer: Life after Shock, released in the fall of 2012. Joni & Ken: An Untold Love Story was released in 2013. Joni’s book detailing her latest health challenges, Beside Bethesda: 31 Days Toward Deeper Healing, was released in 2014. In October 2016, her new daily devotional,

A diving accident in 1967 left 17-year-old Joni Eareckson a quadriplegic in a wheelchair, unable to use her hands. After two years of rehabilitation, Joni re-entered the community with new skills and a fresh determination to help others in similar situations. Having been catapulted onto a national stage, Joni founded Joni and Friends (JAF) in 1979 to accelerate Christian ministry in the disability community throughout the world.

A diving accident in 1967 left 17-year-old Joni Eareckson a quadriplegic in a wheelchair, unable to use her hands. After two years of rehabilitation, Joni re-entered the community with new skills and a fresh determination to help others in similar situations. Having been catapulted onto a national stage, Joni founded Joni and Friends (JAF) in 1979 to accelerate Christian ministry in the disability community throughout the world.