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Life With A Baby With Special Needs

Life with a Baby with Special Needs

October 31, 2020
with Tracy Lane

Tracy Lane talks about anticipating the birth of her third child, a boy named Davis, that doctors identified as having Spina Bifida. Tracy talks about her journey towards surrender with God.

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Parents Of Special Needs Kids

Parents of Special Needs Kids

October 10, 2020
with Ginny Owens, Jennifer Shaw, Paul Miller, Sarah Parshall Perry

Do you have a child with special needs? Ginny Owens, Jennifer Shaw, Paul MIller, Sarah Parshall Perry, and Amy Julia Becker share stories of faith, joy, and hardship unique to parenting special children.

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Embracing Marriage Together

June 18, 2020
with Joe and Cindi Ferrini

Joe and Cindi Ferrini talk candidly about walking through life with their 38-year-old son Joey, who has special needs.

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God Please, Not My Son

June 17, 2020
with Joe and Cindi Ferrini

Joe and Cindi Ferrini recall the birth of their son, Joey. First diagnosed with cerebral palsy, they were later devastated to learn Joey was also mentally impaired. The Ferrinis share how they emotionally processed Joey's disabilities.

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15: My Affliction For His Glory

October 28, 2019
with Daniel Ritchie

Moments after Daniel Ritchie was born without arms and with difficulty breathing, the doctor asked his father, "Do you want us to let him go?" Thankfully Daniel's father said no. Being different wasn't easy-but Daniel found transcending joy in Christ.

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Parents Of Special Needs Kids

Parents of Special Needs Kids

October 12, 2019
with Amy Julia Becker, Ginny Owens, Jennifer Shaw, Paul Miller

Do you have a child with special needs? Ginny Owens, Jennifer Shaw, Paul MIller, Sarah Parshall Perry, and Amy Julia Becker share stories of faith, joy, and hardship unique to parenting special children.

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A Very Special Family 3

Lessons We’ve Learned as Parents

December 19, 2018
with Michael and Sharon Dennehy

Some of the greatest lessons of life come through parenting. Michael and Sharon Dennehy, the parents of 12 children, nine of whom are adopted, have spent much time in life's classroom and reflect on what adoption has taught them.

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The Realities of Adoption

December 18, 2018
with Michael and Sharon Dennehy

Adoption has its challenges. Michael and Sharon Dennehy, known as the "United Nations couple" due to the number of international adoptions they've pursued, talk about the challenges and realities of adopting children with special needs.

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Nurturing a Heart for Adoption

December 17, 2018
with Michael and Sharon Dennehy

Have you ever considered adoption? Michael and Sharon talk about the incredible family God designed for them, which includes 12 children, nine of whom are adopted and many of whom have special needs.

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Through The Eyes Of Hope 2

Walking by Faith, Not by Sight

January 9, 2018
with Lacey Buchanan

Life is often filled with unexpected turns. Lacey Buchanan talks honestly about the challenges she and her husband have faced since welcoming the birth of their first son, Christian, who was born blind.

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Seeing With Eyes of Faith

January 8, 2018
with Lacey Buchanan

Lacey Buchanan talks about the birth of her first son, Christian, who was born with severe facial deformities. Buchanan shares how the faith of her and her husband has helped them through the difficulties.

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Through His Love

July 7, 2017
with Irene and Domingo Garcia

When Domingo and Irene Garcia gave their lives to Christ, miracles happened. Domingo and Irene share how God filled their hearts to the brim; so much so that they've fostered or raised 32 children.

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Reaching Out To The Orphan

Reaching Out to the Orphan

April 21, 2017
with Dennis Rainey, Jedd Medefind, Rick Warren, Russell Moore

The challenges of the orphan crisis are many and every Christian man needs to play a part in the solution. Join Rick Warren, Dennis Rainey, Jedd Medefind as they discuss the problem, and offer solutions.

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The High Calling of Adoption

April 20, 2017
with Mary Bennett, Paul and Robin Pennington

Paul and Robin Pennington joined by Dr. Mary Bennett talk about the needs of orphans in Haiti, and the difficulties adoptive parents may have after bringing traumatized children into their home.

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Challenges of Adoption

April 19, 2017
with Paul and Robin Pennington

Adoptive parents Paul and Robin Pennington talk about the hard realities of adoption. The Penningtons talk about ROOTED, an online training course they've developed to support adoptive and foster families.

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Growing a Heart for the Orphan

April 17, 2014
with Johnny Carr

Pastor Johnny Carr shares how he and his wife, a teacher to the deaf, came to adopt three special needs children to add to their family of four. 

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Special Needs Child Day 2

Celebrating Special Children

August 31, 2012
with Brenda Solomon, Cameron Doolittle

Cameron Doolittle and Brenda Solomon talk about Jill's House, the respite care facility that's giving much needed rest to families.

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Brenda’s Story

August 30, 2012
with Brenda Solomon, Cameron Doolittle

Life's twists and turns can be unexpected and unimaginable.

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The Impact of a Special Needs Child on a Mar...

February 18, 2011
with Laura Hendrickson

The demands of a special needs child often impact a marriage.

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Seeing God in the Midst of Autism

February 17, 2011
with Laura Hendrickson

God is good, even when life presents challenges.

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Coming to Terms with Your Beliefs

February 16, 2011
with Laura Hendrickson

Laura prayed that her baby boy would become a great man someday.

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Living Bravely

December 1, 2010
with Chuck Colson, Emily Colson

It's not adversity that defines you, but how you handle it that matters.

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Special Needs Child Day 2

The Gift of Max

November 30, 2010
with Chuck Colson, Emily Colson

Life can change in a moment.

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Special Needs Child Day 1

A Father and His Daughter

November 29, 2010
with Chuck Colson, Emily Colson

Dark clouds often have rainbows behind them.

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Special Needs Child Day 3

Love: A Day-by-Day Assignment

July 1, 2009
with Joe and Cindi Ferrini

Caring for a handicapped child isn’t easy.

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Special Needs Child Day 2

Embracing Life’s Changes

June 30, 2009
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Sometimes one single incident changes the course of your life.

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Facing a Painful Reality

June 29, 2009
with Joe and Cindi Ferrini

You can’t always see what’s around the corner.

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