Podcast appearances and mentions of lamar hardwick

At a recent Key Ministry conference, Disability and the Church 2025, Dr. Lamar Hardwick delivered a moving and powerful message about what it truly means to serve the disability community in the church. Drawing from personal experience and deep reflection, his words challenged attendees to go beyond preparation—and embrace pursuit.Find the full Show-Notes at www.keyministry.org/podcast

Featuring the voices of: Rohadi, Scott Coley, Lamar Hardwick, and Robert J Callahan Episode 7 on white supremacy, a crucial conversation for churchgoers, particularly white churchgoers, to generate awareness to the ways white supremacist thinking invades thought and beliefs. Indeed, white supremacist theology is in the DNA, a feature not an add-on, of nearly every denomination across the Americas. We'll try to pinpoint some of the most egregious forms in this episode, with a hope that listeners will become alert to the ways you own formation/beliefs are filtered through racist understandings of the world around us. We discuss biblical examples used to support white superiority and how common they are; learn how ableism is a precursor to white supremacy; and end with naming the weird in white evangelicalism, with a side of hopeful alternatives to find your way out. (more…)

Elaina chats with Dr. Terisha Lee about her professional experience cultivating a relationship between social services & practical theology. They also discuss the upcoming Disability and the Church Conference, and Dr. Lee's podcast with Dr. Lamar Hardwick.Find the full Show-Notes here; https://keyministry.org/podcast/

Please enjoy this interview with Lamar Hardwick for his interesting book “How Ableism Fuels Racism: Dismantling the Hierarchy of Bodies in the Church”.Learn more about it at autismpastor.com

Dr. Steve Grcevich interviews Dr. Lamar Hardwick one last time on his new book, How Ableism Fuels Racism. Buy this book at bakerbookhouse.com or amazon.Go to www.keyministry.org/podcast to find the full show-notes for EP 106.

Dr. Steve Grcevich sits down and interviews Dr. Lamar Hardwick on his new book How Ableism Fuels Racism. This is Part 2 of a 3-part series!Go to www.keyministry.org/podcast to find the full show-notes.

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Dr. Steve Grcevich sits down with Rev. Lamar Hardwick to discuss his new book, How Ableism Fuels Racism. Go to Bakerbookhouse.com and use PROMO: ABLEISM24 to get 50% off Lamar's new book.Go to www.keyministry.org/datc2024 to sign-up for our Disability & the Church 2024 Conference to hear both Lamar and Steve speak!!And finally, go to www.keyministry.org/podcast for the full show-notes!

089: An Interview with Lamar Hardwick on How Ableism Fuels Racism. Catherine Boyle interviews Lamar Hardwick on his newly released book, How Ableism Fuels Racism. Go to www.keyministry.org/podcast to see the Show Notes

One of the top books for Christian non-fiction in 2024, Lamar Hardwick joins Rohadi on the show to talk about his latest book and the topic: How Ableism Fuels Racism. This eye opening connection between disability and racism will shift paradigms for listeners. This episode is released as full hour long conversation. We begin the conversation surrounding the historical formation of white supremacy in America, tied to the trans-Atlantic slave trade, and connect the dots to the root source of anti-Blackness: ableism. As soon as white supremacy becomes about bodies, something must be developed to build an understanding certain bodies (white) are more valuable than others (Black and Indigenous). What those factors are ranging from intellect to supposed inherent biological traits, are built on the ruse of “disability”. We interrogate not only historical formation but how the same factors remain at play in the present with the policing of Black bodies including other intersections like health and faith. This conversation ends with a cursory view on the theological underpinnings of ableist theology that not only look at contributing bodies of work from Black or brown traditions as inferior, but also how the disabled Christ is sanitized to accommodate white superiority and thought. (more…)

Dr. Lamar Hardwick is back on the podcast! If you happened to miss our first conversation, I highly recommend you go back and listen. Lamar’s book, Disability and the Church, was the topic and it challenged my theology (in all kinds of good ways!). This time around we talked about his most recent book, How Ableism … Continue reading Ep. 234 – Lamar Hardwick

Disability Pride month is a remarkably overlooked awareness month and is gaining appropriate steam in notoriety. This is similar to how the disabled community is an often forgotten minority group. Not only does our society as a whole struggle with ableism but christianity in particular has used the healing narratives of scripture to communicate something that we believe God never has. In this episode Josh is joined by Nikki Thompson and Madi Snow to process through what aspects of both society and theology need to be adjusted to accommodate more to our disabled siblings and neighbors. Good resources would be:Nancy Eiesland, Stephanie Tait, Amy Kenny, Lamar Hardwick. Also follow Madi on her Substack "Funny Body" and on her instagram @madi.snow

In this episode, Dr. Lamar Hardwick shares six reasons why church leaders, especially those in disability and mental health ministry, may be struggling and how your church family can help them.

Dr. Anshu Batra, M.D., F.A.A.P is a Board Certified Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She completed Medical School from the University of Michigan, and Pediatric specialty training from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her specialty-residency training included rotations in Developmental Pediatrics within the UNC-TEACCH program. She has been in Pediatric practice since 1994. As a Developmental Pediatrician in private practice, Dr Batra specializes in the evaluation and treatment of children with developmental delays, autism, learning disabilities, cerebral palsy, Fragile X syndrome and other genetic disorders, ADHD and other behavioral problems. Dr Batra's approach to patient care begins with education to demystify diagnoses for the parents and caretakers. She then tailors a comprehensive individual therapeutic program based on the strengths and challenges identified in each child, with the goal of helping that child reach their utmost potential. Dr. Hardwick is a father, husband, pastor, and author. He holds a Master of Divinity degree from Emory University as well as a Doctor of Ministry degree from Liberty University School of Divinity. He is a gradute of the Yale School of Divinity Clergy Scholar Program and a 2017 graduate of Georgia Forward's Young Gamechangers Program, which included 50 of the state of Georgia's top thinkers, innovators, and leaders under the age of 40. He is currently a PhD at Union Institute and University in Cincinatti, Ohio. Dr. Hardwick is a contributing writer to multiple blogs and magazines including The Mighty, Key Ministry, Christianity Today, Huffington Post, Autism Parenting Magazine, and Zoom Autism Magazine. He is the author of Epic Church (2017) as well as his best-selling book, I am Strong: The Life and Journey of an Autistic Pastor (2017). He is the lead pastor of Tri-Cities Church in Atlanta, GA. Most Recent Book Project: Disability and The Church: A Vision for Diversity and Inclusion (InterVarsity Press 2021) Dr Lorraine Jones a licensed speech-language pathologist with a Ph.D. in Education anda Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral with extensive experience in the utilization ABA principles in the context of parent learning programs for rapid acquisition of speech, language, social, and cognitive skills in young children with autism and other developmental disabilities. With expertise in communication disorders, special education, and applied behavior analysis, Dr Jones is motivated to use her knowledge and skills from each of these disciplines to develop protocols to strategically identify abilities as well as challenges, develop programs that are guided by the individual's learning profile, and to implement those programs in ways that will support the development of relationships as well as the acquisition of skills that will instill confidence and a love of learning. Dr.Anshu Batra MD https://www.oprah.com/own-podcasts/faces-of-autismhttps://www.oprah.com/world/living-with-autism/all Dr. Lamar Hardwick - Autism Pastor https://autismpastor.com/?page_id=1808 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGc86DRETUs Interactive Metronome Inc. Dr. Lorraine Jones PhD https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorrainne-jones-phd-58858365/

Dr. Anshu Batra, M.D., F.A.A.P is a Board Certified Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She completed Medical School from the University of Michigan, and Pediatric specialty training from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her specialty-residency training included rotations in Developmental Pediatrics within the UNC-TEACCH program. She has been in Pediatric practice since 1994. As a Developmental Pediatrician in private practice, Dr Batra specializes in the evaluation and treatment of children with developmental delays, autism, learning disabilities, cerebral palsy, Fragile X syndrome and other genetic disorders, ADHD and other behavioral problems. Dr Batra's approach to patient care begins with education to demystify diagnoses for the parents and caretakers. She then tailors a comprehensive individual therapeutic program based on the strengths and challenges identified in each child, with the goal of helping that child reach their utmost potential. Dr. Hardwick is a father, husband, pastor, and author. He holds a Master of Divinity degree from Emory University as well as a Doctor of Ministry degree from Liberty University School of Divinity. He is a gradute of the Yale School of Divinity Clergy Scholar Program and a 2017 graduate of Georgia Forward's Young Gamechangers Program, which included 50 of the state of Georgia's top thinkers, innovators, and leaders under the age of 40. He is currently a PhD at Union Institute and University in Cincinatti, Ohio. Dr. Hardwick is a contributing writer to multiple blogs and magazines including The Mighty, Key Ministry, Christianity Today, Huffington Post, Autism Parenting Magazine, and Zoom Autism Magazine. He is the author of Epic Church (2017) as well as his best-selling book, I am Strong: The Life and Journey of an Autistic Pastor (2017). He is the lead pastor of Tri-Cities Church in Atlanta, GA. Most Recent Book Project: Disability and The Church: A Vision for Diversity and Inclusion (InterVarsity Press 2021) Dr Lorraine Jones a licensed speech-language pathologist with a Ph.D. in Education anda Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral with extensive experience in the utilization ABA principles in the context of parent learning programs for rapid acquisition of speech, language, social, and cognitive skills in young children with autism and other developmental disabilities. With expertise in communication disorders, special education, and applied behavior analysis, Dr Jones is motivated to use her knowledge and skills from each of these disciplines to develop protocols to strategically identify abilities as well as challenges, develop programs that are guided by the individual's learning profile, and to implement those programs in ways that will support the development of relationships as well as the acquisition of skills that will instill confidence and a love of learning. Dr.Anshu Batra MD https://www.oprah.com/own-podcasts/faces-of-autismhttps://www.oprah.com/world/living-with-autism/all Dr. Lamar Hardwick - Autism Pastor https://autismpastor.com/?page_id=1808 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGc86DRETUs Interactive Metronome Inc. Dr. Lorraine Jones PhD https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorrainne-jones-phd-58858365/

In this episode, Dr. Lamar Hardwick shares six reasons why church leaders, especially those in disability and mental health ministry, may be struggling and how your church family can help them.

In this episode, cohost Dr. Lamar Hardwick examines how to find hope when disability seems to limit our ability to participate in things that are important to our Christian faith.

Lamar Hardwick (DMin, Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary) is the lead pastor at Tri-Cities Church in East Point, Georgia. He and his wife, Isabelle have three daughters. Dr. Hardwick's blogs and articles can be found on his website. Get your copies Dr. Hardwick's books:I am Strong: The Life and Journey of an Autistic PastorDisability in the Church: A Vision for Diversity and InclusionKey Questions:What is my purpose?How can my community become more inclusive?How can my church better include people with disabilities?How can churches share the Gospel with kids and teens on the spectrum?Key Scripture:“A farmer went out to sow his seed. As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up. Some fell on rocky places, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly, because the soil was shallow. But when the sun came up, the plants were scorched, and they withered because they had no root. Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the plants. Still other seed fell on good soil, where it produced a crop—a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown. Whoever has ears, let them hear.” Matthew 13:3–9 Become a Church that Embraces People with Disabilities!Joni and Friends provides church training resources to help you welcome and embrace people with disabilities. See how you can start or grow your disability ministry! Find more encouragement through Joni Eareckson Tada's radio podcast  and daily devotional.Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.Your support  makes this podcast possible!Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Founded by international disability advocate Joni Eareckson Tada, we provide Christ-centered care through  Joni's House, Wheels for the World, and Retreats and Getaways, and offer disability ministry training and higher education through the Christian Institute on Disability. 

Lamar Hardwick (DMin, Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary) is the lead pastor at Tri-Cities Church in East Point, Georgia. He and his wife, Isabella have three daughters. Dr. Hardwick's blogs and articles can be found on his website.Get your copies Dr. Hardwick's books:I am Strong: The Life and Journey of an Autistic PastorDisability in the Church: A Vision for Diversity and Inclusion Key Questions:What is it like to grow up with undiagnosed autism?What is it like to live with autism as an adult?How can churches and communities support people with autism?What do people (especially people with disabilities) experience when they encounter the church? Key Scriptures:“Jonah ran away from the Lord and headed for Tarshish. He went down to Joppa, where he found a ship bound for that port. After paying the fare, he went aboard and sailed for Tarshish to flee from the Lord. Then the Lord sent a great wind on the sea, and such a violent storm arose that the ship threatened to break up.” Jonah 1:3–4“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14 Find more encouragement through Joni Eareckson Tada's radio podcast  and daily devotional.Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.Your support  makes this podcast possible!Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Founded by international disability advocate Joni Eareckson Tada, we provide Christ-centered care through  Joni's House, Wheels for the World, and Retreats and Getaways, and offer disability ministry training and higher education through the Christian Institute on Disability. 

May 4, 2022 | The Forum on Youth Ministry Worship Preacher: Rev. Dr. Lamar Hardwick, lead pastor, Tri-Cities Church Learn more about the Institute for Youth Ministry at https://iym.ptsem.edu/.

This is a re-release of an incredible conversation I had with pastor Lamar Hardwick in February of 2021. In honor of Disability Pride Month, I wanted to share this episode again because Lamar’s work in this space challenged me in my theology like nothing else had until that point. Lamar Hardwick, aka The Autism Pastor, is … Continue reading Episode 153 – Lamar Hardwick

In this episode, Dr. Lamar Hardwick will be examining the role of the healing narratives in the gospels and will try to understand how to ask better questions about God's role in disability, suffering, and human limitation.

In this episode of Key Ministry: The Podcast, we will be examining how our theology influences disability ministry and how the experience of disability influences our understanding of God, faith, and life. This week's cohost, Dr. Lamar Hardwick will talk about how understanding disability doesn't begin with having all the right answers, but how understanding disability requires that we ask the right questions.

After years of silently struggling with social anxiety and sensory processing issues, Dr. Lamar Hardwick was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at the age of 36. This week, we're going to talk about his book, “Disability and The Church: A Vision for Diversity and Inclusion.”In this episode, Dr. Hardwick and Robrenna talk about:- Dr. Hardwick's story and the earliest signs of his personal experience with autism spectrum disorder- How he came to be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder late in life- How the church has fallen short in inclusion and support for those who are differently abled- The parable of the banquet and what it can teach the church regarding loving the differently abled- Practical steps churches can take to make adjustments for differently abled membersCheck out Dr. Hardwick's book: https://amzn.to/3F71VfzFollow Dr. Hardwick:https://autismpastor.com/https://www.facebook.com/autismpastor/https://www.instagram.com/lamarhardwick/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/autismpastor***Follow Robrenna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robrennaredl/

Here is the second portion of my talk with Pastor Lamar Hardwick. He also has a book by this title which you can find here: https://www.ivpress.com/disability-and-the-church

In this conversation I sit down with Lamar Hardiwick to talk Disability and the Church. He also has a book by this title which you can find here: https://www.ivpress.com/disability-and-the-church

Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here to grow in your faith this year.Are you waiting on the next thing? Do you think you'll be happy if you could just get to _____ (fill in the blank)? Whether it's a promotion, graduation, marriage or heaven, life seems full of waiting for the next milestone. Dr. Lamar Hardwick, author and pastor, shares encouragement for seasons when you feel stuck in the here and now.Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it with others, so others can find it too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you!To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks.SocialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TenMinuteBibleTalksTwitter: https://twitter.com/tmbtpodcastPassages: John 17

Lamar Hardwick experienced a revelation at age 36 when he was first diagnosed with autism. That watershed moment opened so many doors for him to understand how he related to and communicated with other people and led to his being able to use his writing to raise awareness for the disability community, the largest minority community group in the world. Yet it continues to also be a marginalized group in the church. In this prophetic and frank conversation, Lamar shares amazing insights into the church's own self-identity that mirrors his own journey of being unaware of his own disability, and he offers profound ways for the body of Christ to better understand itself and the needs of people with disabilities. Don't miss this thought-provoking conversation.About the Guest:Lamar Hardwick, also known as "the autism pastor," is the lead pastor at Tri-Cities Church in East Point, Georgia. He is the author of Epic Church and the best-selling I Am Strong: The Life and Journey of an Autistic Pastor.In 2014, after years of silently struggling with social anxiety and sensory processing disorder, and a host of other significant issues, Hardwick was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the age of thirty-six. He now provides workshops, seminars, and consults with local churches and faith-based organizations on creating environments for people with autism. He also provides mentoring services for teens and young adults on the autism spectrum. His writing has been published by various autism and disability websites such as The Mighty, The Huffington Post, Key Ministry, and The Autistic Self Advocacy Network. He lives in Newnan, Georgia, with his wife, Isabella, and their three children.Follow Lamar on Twitter.SPECIAL OFFER | Save 40% on Lamar's book Disability and the Church and get free US shipping when you use promo code EVN40 at checkout.About the Hosts:Helen Lee is the director of product innovation at IVP; she is also the author of The Missional Mom and The Race-Wise Family, co-authored with Dr. Michelle Reyes. Helen also serves as the producer of The Every Voice Now Podcast and as the executive producer of The Disrupters. Follow Helen on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.  Formerly an editor at IVP, Ed Gilbreath is currently an executive leader at Christianity Today; he earned his bachelor's in communication arts from Judson University and a master's in philosophy of history from Olivet Nazarene University. He is also the author of two IVP books: Reconciliation Blues and Birmingham Revolution. Follow Ed on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.Support the show

Lamar Hardwick (DMin, Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary), also known as "the autism pastor," is the lead pastor at Tri-Cities Church in East Point, Georgia. He is the author of Epic Church and the best-selling I Am Strong: The Life and Journey of an Autistic Pastor. In 2014, after years of silently struggling with social anxiety and sensory processing disorder, and a host of other significant issues, Hardwick was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the age of thirty-six. He now provides workshops, seminars, and consults with local churches and faith-based organizations on creating environments for people with autism. He also provides mentoring services for teens and young adults on the autism spectrum. His writing has been published by various autism and disability websites such as The Mighty, The Huffington Post, Key Ministry, and The Autistic Self Advocacy Network. He lives in Newnan, Georgia, with his wife, Isabella, and their three children. Episode Talking Points: Lamar's upbringing Disability statistics How churches respond to those with disabilities Recognizing the blessing those with disabilities bring to the table Resources: https://autismpastor.com/ Disability and the Church --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-monday-christian/support

What do your prayers say about your relationship with God? What is the goal of your prayer life? https://twitter.com/autismpastor?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (Dr. Lamar Hardwick), also known as https://autismpastor.com (The Autism Pastor), shares what we can learn about God's response to prayer through a parable in https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+18%3A1-8&version=NIV (Luke 18). Listen to learn three important lessons about prayer. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it with others, so others can find it too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/ (website) and follow us on https://www.facebook.com/TenMinuteBibleTalks (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/ (Instagram), and https://twitter.com/tmbtpodcast (Twitter) @TheCrossingCOMO and @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TenMinuteBibleTalks (https://www.facebook.com/TenMinuteBibleTalks) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/ (https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/tmbtpodcast (https://twitter.com/tmbtpodcast) Passages https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+18%3A1-8&version=NIV (Luke 18) Support this podcast

Welcome to the All of Life podcast from Redemption Church Tempe where we have conversations on faith, culture, theology, and beyond to help us live all of life all for Jesus. In this episode, we are interviewing Dr. Lamar Hardwick about disability and the image of God. We pray this podcast helps us learn, grow, and truly be a community of radical love and grace. Contributors for this podcast were Melissa Stone and Dr. Lamar Hardwick. Sound editing by Jordan Unterburger, music provided by Warren Williams, and this podcast was produced by Stephen Collins. Subscribe to the All of Life podcast and to get more information on Redemption Church Tempe download our app or email tempe@redemptionaz.com.

Lamar has an MDiv from Emory University and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Liberty University. Over the years Lamar has served as a youth pastor, hospice chaplain, football coach, and pastor but his most important role is serving his wife of 16 years and their three beautiful children ages 11, 8, and 3. In 2014, after years of silently struggling with social anxiety and sensory processing disorder, and a host of other significant issues, Dr. Hardwick was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. He was 36 years old when diagnosed. Dr. Hardwick has had articles published by various autism and disability websites such as The Mighty,The Huffington Post, Key Ministry, and The Autistic Self Advocacy Network to name a few. His articles and blogs can also be found on his website www.autismpastor.com. Dr. Hardwick is the author of the best-selling book I am Strong: The Life and Journey of an Autistic Pastor and the recently released Disability and the Church: A Vision for Diversity and Inclusion.In this episode, Larmer tells his story and helps us understand how the church can better understand and include people with Disabilities. Theology in the Raw Conference - Exiles in Babylon At the Theology in the Raw conference, we will be challenged to think like exiles about race, sexuality, gender, critical race theory, hell, transgender identities, climate change, creation care, American politics, and what it means to love your democratic or republican neighbor as yourself. Different views will be presented. No question is off limits. No political party will be praised. Everyone will be challenged to think. And Jesus will be upheld as supreme.Faith, Sexuality, and Gender Conference - Live in Boise or Stream OnlineIn the all-day conference, Dr. Preston Sprinkle dives deep into the theological, relational, and ministry-related questions that come up in the LGBTQ conversation.Support PrestonSupport Preston by going to patreon.comVenmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Connect with PrestonTwitter | @PrestonSprinkleInstagram | @preston.sprinkleYoutube | Preston SprinkleCheck out Dr. Sprinkle's website prestonsprinkle.comStay Up to Date with the PodcastTwitter | @RawTheologyInstagram | @TheologyintheRawIf you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave a review.

In this week's episode Lamar Hardwick joins us to close out our series talking about disability and the church. He puts such a period on this whole discussion you don't want to miss it. 

AGP Hosts Hank Jenkins and Jonathan Campbell interview Rev. Dr. Lamar Hardwick, otherwise known as The Autism Pastor!

Lamar Hardwick – “Disability and the Church: A Vision for Diversity and Inclusion”

In this podcast interview, Lamar Hardwick shares a theology of the body, talks about the real purpose behind Jesus' healings, gives important lessons from the Parable of the Sower, and shares how the image of communion and the table present an amazing opportunity for us to live out our theology, from his book Disability and the Church: A Vision for Diversity and Inclusion. Lamar Hardwick has a DMin from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary and is known as "the autism pastor." He is the lead pastor at Tri-Cities Church in East Point, Georgia. He is the author of Epic Church and the best-selling I Am Strong: The Life and Journey of an Autistic Pastor. He provides workshops, seminars, and consults with local churches and faith-based organizations on creating environments for people with autism. He also provides mentoring services for teens and young adults on the autism spectrum. He lives in Newnan, Georgia, with his wife, Isabella, and their three children. The Future Christian Podcast is a production of Torn Curtain Arts and Resonate Media.

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This week, the team talks with pastor and disability advocate Lamar Hardwick about his book, Disability and the Church; his experience as an autistic pastor; disability in the Black church; how our fear of disabilities is connected to the fall of creation; the implications of Jesus' eternal wounds for disabled people; his theology of diversity; and a lot more.  Shake the Dust is a podcast of KTF Press. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Find transcripts of this show, sign up for our free mailing list, and subscribe to our blog at KTFPress.com. Hosts:  Jonathan Walton – follow him on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.  Suzie Lahoud – follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.  Sy Hoekstra – follow him on Twitter.  Our theme song is “Citizens” by Jon Guerra – listen to the whole song on Spotify. Our podcast art is by Jacqueline Tam – follow her and see her other work on Instagram.  Shake the Dust is produced and edited by Sy Hoekstra. Questions about anything you heard on the show? Write to shakethedust@ktfpress.com and we may answer your question on a future episode. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.ktfpress.com/subscribe

On this episode of Hope Unabridged,  Kasey and Angie discuss with ways to have a more inclusive church and outlook on the disabled community with husband, father, pastor, author, and autism advocate, Lamar Hardwick. Lamar Hardwick's Website: https://autismpastor.com Lamar Hardwick's Social Media Handle: @autismpastor Hope Unabridged is hosted by: Kasey Brennan (@thejoyfulwild) and Angie Elkins (@angiebrownelkins) Music by: Robert Elkins

What can we do to make our churches more inclusive for our disabled and neurodiverse communities? In this podcast, we learn from Dr. Lamar Hardwick about what it feels like to grow up with undiagnosed autism and what led him to pursue autism testing in his mid-thirties. He talks about what it meant to receive the autism diagnosis and ways he processed the information. He also discusses the autism grief cycle, how to love and care for people with autism, and how to combat the stigma of autism at church. Dr. Hardwick also shares key insights for ministry leaders on ways to remove barriers at church for those with invisible disabilities and how disability theology gives us an important lens for viewing God and our Bibles. I pray this conversation helps us all grow in more awareness, acceptance and advocacy for our disabled communities. Lamar Hardwick (DMin, Liberty University), also known as “the autism pastor,” is the lead pastor at Tri-Cities Church in East Point, Georgia. He writes and speaks frequently on the topic of disability, especially autism, and he is the author of the best-selling book "I Am Strong: The Life and Journey of an Autistic Pastor." His latest book "Disability and the Church: A Vision for Diversity & Inclusion" is published by InterVarsity Press. Learn more about him and his books: http://autismpastor.com/ You can see the video from this conversation and other insights from his book on the blog: http://www.mikedelgado.org/podcast/lamar-hardwick/

Today the guys are sitting down with Dr. Lamar Hardwick to talk about a very important topic within the church. We are talking about disability and inclusion in the church. We are happy to have Dr. Lamar Hardwick also known as "the autism pastor," to help us talk about these issues and bring more awareness to it. Dr. Lamar Hardwick is the lead pastor at Tri-Cities Church in East Point, Georgia. He is the author of Epic Church and the best-selling I Am Strong: The Life and Journey of an Autistic Pastor. In 2014, after years of silently struggling with social anxiety and sensory processing disorder, and a host of other significant issues, Dr. Hardwick was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the age of thirty-six. He now provides workshops, seminars, and consults with local churches and faith-based organizations on creating environments for people with autism. He also provides mentoring services for teens and young adults on the autism spectrum. Please welcome to The Caffeinated Christian podcast, Dr. Lamar Hardwick.Today our coffee is from New Day Coffee Roasters and they have been gracious enough to donate some of their amazing coffee to us! Today we have their flavor chocolate covered peeps and it's fantastic! If you would like to try some of their coffee please go to their website at newdaycoffeeroasters.com

In this episode of Stetzer Leadership Podcast, Ed is joined by Dr. Lamar Hardwick, author of the recently released book, Disability and the Church: A Vision for Diversity and Inclusion. This release follows his first book, the best-seller I am Strong: The Life and Journey of an Autistic Pastor. While Hardwick's first book centers around his personal journey with experiencing disabilities within the Church, his latest book offers "a practical and theological reconsideration of the church's responsibilities to the disabled community." Hardwick joins Stetzer Leadership Podcast to share more about his story, his latest book, and how COVID-19 has helped and/or harmed those with disabilities in our congregations.

On episode twenty-five, I'm talking with Dr. Louise Gosbell, an Australian biblical scholar who specializes in the subject of disabilities. Dr. Gosbell has written numerous articles and projects on how churches can engage with (and include) people with disabilities. We discussed the following: What is a disability? Why does this matter for the Church? What Biblical texts are primarily formative in developing a theology of disability? How do we engage other scholarship on the subject? What about the subject of healing? What does it look like for churches to become more inclusive? About Louise: Dr. Louise Gosbell is the Dean of Students and Lecturer in New Testament at Mary Andrews College in Sydney, Australia. Louise's PhD, which looked at disability in the gospels, was completed at Macquarie University in 2015 and was published in 2017. Louise has a keen interest in the issue of disability and has been involved in various aspects of ministry and academic writing in this area for over 20 years. She has also been in the role of Sydney co-ordinator for CBM's Luke 14 program training churches in disability inclusion for 10 years. Louise has recently completed writing a disability handbook for the Sydney Diocese of the Anglican church which will be launch in April this year which aims to help churches to become more inclusive of people with disabilities and their families. Louise is married to Mark who is a Principal at a special school and they have 3 teenage daughters. Louise is an avid reader in any form – ebooks, audiobooks and real books! Louise is also a slightly fanatical U2 fan and has seen them in concert 24 times. Recommended Resources: "Disability and the Way of Jesus: Holistic Healing in the Gospels and the Church Paperback," by Bethany McKinney Fox (https://amzn.to/3dUrpk6) "Including People with Disabilities in Faith Communities: A Guide for Service Providers, Families and Congregations," by Erik Carter (https://amzn.to/3xp3rVS) "The Bible, Disability and the Church: A New Vision for the People of God," by Amos Yong (https://amzn.to/3gN6xgm) "Disability and the Church: A Vision for Disability and Inclusion," by Lamar Hardwick (https://amzn.to/2S0Youx)

In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss the death of Prince Phillip, Russia, the shooting of Daunte Wright, the court ruling on Down syndome abortion, current FDA recommendations on the J&J vaccine, and the no-hitter thrown by Chicago pitcher. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week's ERLC content including Chelsea Patterson Sobolik with "Explainer: What you should know about the debate in Congress about the Born-Alive bill," Andrew Bertodatti and Lamar Hardwick with "How can churches be more inclusive of disabled person?," and Jill Waggoner with "How learning about trauma changed my life: Learning from The Body Keeps the Score." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Gary Lancaster for his farewell episode. ERLC ContentChelsea Patterson Sobolik with Explainer: What you should know about the debate in Congress about the Born-Alive billAndrew Bertodatti and Lamar Hardwick with How can churches be more inclusive of disabled persons?Jill Waggoner with How learning about trauma changed my life: Learning from “The Body Keeps the Score”CulturePrince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, dead at 99US sanctions Russia over hacksRussian troops massing on Ukrainian borderOfficer who fatally shot Daunte Wright chargedCourt ruling on Down syndrome abortion law praisedFDA recommends pausing J&J vaccine after 6 reported cases of blood clotsWhite House says J&J pause will not have "significant impact" on vaccination planDuke University to require vaccinations for fall semesterNo-hitter thrown by Chicago pitcherTurner's cheesy HR makes LA 1st to 10 winsConnect with us on Twitter@ERLC@jbwester@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicoletSponsorsEvery person has dignity and potential. But did you know that nearly 1 in 3 American adults has a criminal record? On Sunday April 11th , we invite you to join Prison Fellowship for a special service focusing on the power of second chances. To learn more and sign up for the virtual Second Chance Sunday service visit prisonfellowship.org/secondchances.Stand for Life: At the ERLC, we stand for life. Our work to save preborn babies and care for the vulnerable is vital to our work. Believing that abortion can end in our lifetime, will you join us as we STAND FOR LIFE?

Jennifer Noonan has lived through both of her children being diagnosed as on the autism spectrum. After years of excruciating work, stubborn perseverance, and tenacious hope, both of her children are now in full remission. She takes a treatment approach and shares with us the side of the autism conversation that explores what could physically be going on in autistic individuals, not just what is going on cognitively. Listen with an open mind, and I believe something in this episode will enlighten or encourage you! Kingdom Warrior Quiz: https://www.thehealministry.com/ Sign Up for the Heal Retreat: https://www.thehealministry.com/events Jennifer's Website: https://thegfcflady.com/ Jennifer's book, No Map to This Country: http://amzn.com/0738219045 Continue the conversation with me on Instagram @terabradham, where each Monday in April 2021 I am talking to Lamar Hardwick, the Autism Pastor, about diversity and inclusion in the church.

Lamar has become known as the autism pastor for his ability to pastor those who are differently abled and often left out of the Church. After finding out he was on the autism spectrum at the age of 36, he has made it his mission to show us the way to making Church the inclusive home it should be. Lamar has also recently been on a cancer journey, and he shares about all this and more in the episode today. Join us for the conversation and check out the awesome resources we have below, as well. Lamar's episode kicks off Autism Awareness Month for April, so please share this month's episodes with anyone you feel would be encouraged by their message. Disability and the Church book: https://ivpress.com/disability-and-the-church To get 30% off Lamar's book, head to https://ivpress.com/disability-and-the-church and put in the code HEALPOD at checkout. The offer is valid for the month of April, 2021. Follow us on Instagram and we will be chatting live on Mondays at 9am EST for the month of April. Tera IG: @terabradham Lamar IG: @lamarhardwick Lamar's other books: Epic Church: amzn.com/1946971014 I am Strong: amzn.com/1632133342

In this episode listen to Dr. Hardwick as he delivers a message based on his new best selling book Disability And The Church: A Vision for Diversity and Inclusion (Intervarsity Press Feb 2021)  What people are saying about Disability And The Church "In a time when first-person disability narratives remain hard to come by, Disability and the Church presents a marvelous example of the power of disabled voices in the church. Rev. Dr. Hardwick provides his readers with a powerful message about not only accepting people with disabilities but including them as church leaders. Masterfully interweaving his personal narrative with Scripture and the history of the Christian church, Hardwick offers an insightful look into what it means to pastor a church while on the autism spectrum, as well as practical tips for developing inclusive churches that take the wisdom of disability experience seriously. Disability and the Church is essential reading for church leaders and seminarians who desire to make their places of worship inclusive, diverse, and faithful to God's call by placing disability at the heart of the conversation." -- Devan Stahl, Baylor University "Writing is most beautiful, most authentic, and most life-transforming when authors embody the story they are telling. Dr. Lamar Hardwick inhabits the story he is writing. He writes from a unique vantage point: he has Asperger syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder. His autism doesn't define him. Jesus does. Jesus has graced and used his life to teach the church how to love and live more inclusively and generously. God invites us all to his banquet feast of grace. His table is big enough for us all." -- Derwin L. Gray, co-founder and lead pastor of Transformation Church, south of Charlotte, North Carolina, and author of The Good Life: What Jesus Teaches About Finding True Happiness As a seminary student-- and Mom of a son with multiple disabilities, I'm an advocate constantly looking for resources. I've had a lot of clunkers thrown my way. This book was recommended on the disability ministry Facebook page and it does not disappoint! I'm wanting to do a book study with this book when I get a congregation and feel this is the kind of book every pastor should read. Thank you for writing this book! It's exactly the kind of resource I've been looking for! -Amazon Reviewer  You can purchase Dr. Hardwick's new book anywhere books are sold!  https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B08CS88LDY&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_6ZJBHNHZHEWW4EADP4NZ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/autismpastorpodcast/support

Today on the show we are talking to Lamar Hardwick. Lamar is the pastor at Tri-Cities Church in East Point Georgia and the author of the brand new book, Disability And The Church: A Vision For Diversity And Inclusion. You can learn more about Lamar by visiting his web site, autismpastor.com Don't forget that we are giving away a copy of Lamar's book. All you need to do is leave a rating and review for the podcast and we will pick a winner this week! The Churchology Podcast is on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Let's connect! If you want to watch any of our episodes, head on over to our YouTube channel. Next Tuesday we will are talking to Dr. Kelly Flanagan about his latest book, 'True Companions', and why it's so hard to find true companions in the church.

(00:00-10:05): Brian was joined by guest co-host, Aubrey Sampson! Brian and Aubrey commented on Bianca Betancourt's Harper's BAZAAR article, “Meghan Markle Says Palace Played an"Active Role" in"Perpetuating Falsehoods" About Her and Prince Harry.” They also reacted to Adelle M. Banks' Religion News Service article, “After sermon criticizing wives' weight, pastor resigns as moderator of General Baptist meeting.” (10:05-27:46): Benjamin Vrbicek, Lead Teaching Pastor at Community Evangelical Free Church, Managing Editor for Gospel-Centered Discipleship, and Author of Don't Just Send a Resume: How to Find the Right Job in a Local Church, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his book, Blogging for God's Glory in a Clickbait World and his recent Gospel Coalition article, “When My Church Was Washed with Butter.”   Learn more about Benjamin and his books at his blog, benjaminvrbicek.com (27:46-37:21): Brian and Aubrey discussed her informal polls about Brian's Starbucks Dilemma and participation trophies.   (37:21-47:20): Brian and Aubrey reacted to Julia Ainsley's NBC News article, “Extremists discussed plans to 'remove Democratic lawmakers': FBI-Homeland Security bulletin.” (47:20-56:29): Brian and Aubrey commented on Samuel Perry's tweet about whether people “think God appoints the President.” They also shared their thoughts on Michael Gryboski's Christian Post article, “Shane Claiborne urges churches to remove US flag from altars or add flags of other 195 countries.” (56:29-1:06:55): Dr. Lamar Hardwick, lead pastor of Tri-Cities Church and Author of Epic Church and I Am Strong: The Life and Journey of an Autistic Pastor, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his new book, Disability and the Church: A Vision for Diversity and Inclusion.  Learn more about Lamar and his book at his website, autismpastor.com (1:06:55-1:16:41): Brian and Aubrey discussed Tim Challies' article at challies.com, “From Tabernacle to Stormtrooper Dance.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show we talk to Dan Kimball. Dan is one of the pastors at Vintage Faith Church in Santa Cruz, CA. He's on the faculty of Western Seminary and is the author of several books. Today we talk about his latest book, 'How (NOT) To Read The Bible: Making Sense of the Anti-women, Anti-science, Pro-violence, Pro-slavery and Other Crazy-Sounding Parts of Scripture." You can connect with Dan and learn more about his work by visiting his website. If you're on social media, so are we! You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can also watch all of our interviews over on our YouTube channel. Next Tuesday we've got a great conversation with Lamar Hardwick, author of the brand new book, 'Disability and the Church: A Vision for Diversity and Inclusion'. To make sure you don't miss it, go ahead and hit the subscribe button wherever you get your podcasts.

Pastor Lamar Hardwick, author of "Disability and the Church," talks about his diagnoses of autism and ways his church developed a more inclusive posture for those with disabilities.  World Magazine's Mindy Belz looks are global issues, including recent violence in Ethiopia and China's campaign against Uighur Muslims.

Program Director Adam Borneman speaks with pastor and author Lamar Hardwick about his new book, Disability and the Church: A Vision for Diversity and Inclusion.

We're learning from Jesus how to celebrate the diversity of the Kingdom as we hear from people with disabilities and learn from the Scriptures how to make our hearts and churches more accessible and welcoming.

We're learning from Jesus how to celebrate the diversity of the Kingdom as we hear from people with disabilities and learn from the Scriptures how to make our hearts and churches more accessible and welcoming.

Jerry, Rob, and Benji have a Zoom chat with pastor and author, Dr. Lamar Hardwick. He shares what it was like to be diagnosed with autism late in life and how he has been able to minister to the autism community since then. They also have a meaningful conversation on racial reconciliation. To find out more about Dr. Hardwick go to autismpastor.com Visit The JOY FM Job Board here: georgia.thejoyfm.com/jobs   For more information about this podcast and bonus material go to georgia.thejoyfm.com/finding-joy/podcast Help others find JOY... your positve reviews and ratings on Apple, Google Play, Stitcher, and Spotify really help others find the podcast. Email us at findingjoypodcast@thejoyfm.com