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Does Dementia Diminish the Image of God?
Does dementia diminish our worth? What happens to the image of God in us when a mind changes, fades, or forgets? Is disability the same as suffering? The answers to…
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“I’m so delighted that my kids have Down syndrome.”
“I’m so delighted in the fact that my kids have Down syndrome and that I get to know them and love them. It feels like just the privilege and honor…
From Deficit to Delight: Changing the Disability Narrative
TAKE THE NEXT STEP PODCAST E6 — What if one powerful way to advocate for your child is simply to delight in who they are? Author and advocate Heather Avis…
When the Church Tries to Fix What God Calls Good
REIMAGINING THE GOOD LIFE PODCAST S9 E2—What if disability isn’t something to fix, but a way to see God and one another more clearly? Theologian John Swinton joins Amy Julia…
Why I’ve Been Silent This Down Syndrome Awareness Month
It’s the middle of October, Down Syndrome Awareness Month, and I have done nothing to acknowledge this fact. We didn’t walk in a Buddy Walk. We haven’t posted stories about…
Disability & Belonging: “We Aren’t Us Without You”
TAKE THE NEXT STEP PODCAST We all long to belong. But for many families experiencing disability, true belonging can feel out of reach. In this episode, researcher and advocate Erik…
When You Want More for Your Family (and Your Life)
I would like to wave a magic wand and make the pain and discomfort of this life go away. And yes, I mean that in some big and existential sense…
10 Dimensions of Belonging
10 Dimensions of Belonging created by Erik Carter In a recent conversation, Erik says: Early in our research, we wanted to understand what it really means to be a community…
Disability & Family: The Yes/No Filter Every Parent Needs
TAKE THE NEXT STEP PODCAST Overwhelmed by therapies, appointments, and never-ending “to-dos”? Author Jillian Benfield shares practical tools for families experiencing disability—offering parents guidance on setting limits, saying yes to…
How Do You Know Your Calling?
REIMAGINING THE GOOD LIFE PODCAST Some people get paid to do what they love, but most don’t. How can we find meaning in everyday work that we don’t always love…
