Joni and Friends Ministry Podcast

• Disability, Advocacy, and God’s Purpose: A Conversation with Special Needs Parent Roberta Dunn

  Roberta Dunn has been active in the disability community as an advocate and parent leader since the birth of her twins more than 30 years ago. Sharing insights and challenging misperceptions of disability, Roberta has spoken nationally, regionally, locally—and across the coffee table—with thousands of parents, professionals, and individuals experiencing disability.Learn how to advocate for inclusion in your church and community!KEY QUESTIONS:What’s one thing in your life that you “just can’t handle”? Ask God to meet you in this pain point and show you the way forward.Look around your church or neighborhood… who in your midst needs help or encouragement today? What is your mission (as a Christ-follower, daughter/son, parent, friend)? Write it down and lift it up in prayer.KEY SCRIPTURES:James 1:2–4: “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.”Proverbs 3:5–6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”  You make this podcast possible! Thank you for your support.Find all podcast resources and message our team. Follow Joni and Friends on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok. 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 Joni Eareckson Tada, we provide Christ-centered care through Joni's House, Wheels for the World, Retreats and Getaways, and disability ministry training. Find more encouragement on Joni Eareckson Tada's Sharing Hope podcast and her daily devotional.

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• We Are Kicking Off Season 7 Hosted By Stephanie Daniels!

  Stephanie Daniels, host of the Joni and Friends Ministry Podcast is kicking off Season 7. Listen in each week to hear from our incredible line up of guests who bring their unique experiences and perspectives to encourage you right where you are.Whether you're interested in learning practical ways your church can welcome and embrace people living with disability, or you are personally facing a new disability or diagnosis, physical or mental health challenge, or serve as a caregiver, we're sharing encouragement and hope through your hardship!Join us for a weekly dose of encouragement beginning Thursday, May 8th. We'll see you soon!Do you have a comment or question? Send Stephanie a message! You make this podcast possible! Thank you for your support.Find all podcast resources and message our team. Follow Joni and Friends on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok. 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 Joni Eareckson Tada, we provide Christ-centered care through Joni's House, Wheels for the World, Retreats and Getaways, and disability ministry training. Find more encouragement on Joni Eareckson Tada's Sharing Hope podcast and her daily devotional.

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• Season Six Finale: Saying Goodbye to Host Crystal Keating

  Crystal Keating has been part of Joni and Friends for over ten years helping the ministry answer thousands of calls, letters, and messages about disability, sharing resources, and holding fast to hope in Jesus through life’s greatest hardships. Her prayer for the Ministry Podcast is that each conversation will help listeners and their loved ones “bear much fruit” (John 15:8) in acts of love throughout the disability community.Tune in to Crystal Keating’s interview with Joni Eareckson Tada from season oneMore podcast episodes mentioned:Jerry SittserRandy AlcornRachel LeMaster Darby StricklandVicki ZoradiJamie StarkTracey MotodaMutual Friendship When Disability is InvolvedThriving with Spinal Muscular Atrophy During COVID-19Explore episodes from the past six seasons KEY QUESTIONS: In what new ways can your church and community welcome, include, and love people with disabilities?Times of transition can be difficult—how can you trust God and put your hope in him as you face a new beginning or a bittersweet ending?What hope for the future has God placed on your heart? KEY SCRIPTURES: Philippians 1:3–6: “I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”John 15:8: “This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.” You make this podcast possible! Thank you for your support.Find all podcast resources and message our team. Follow Joni and Friends on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok. 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 Joni Eareckson Tada, we provide Christ-centered care through Joni's House, Wheels for the World, Retreats and Getaways, and disability ministry training. Find more encouragement on Joni Eareckson Tada's Sharing Hope podcast and her daily devotional.

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• Finding The Spirit of the Season: A Christmas Special with Joni Eareckson Tada

  Do you find yourself feeling nostalgic, wistful, or drained going into Christmas? Perhaps frustrated, frantic, or lonely? Joni knows well that Christmas time doesn’t automatically induce joy, especially as you grapple with the challenges of disability, grief, or other hardships. This is why she invites you to think deeply about Christ’s coming, and his death on the cross, meditating on what this salvation message means to you personally. Because gratitude will prepare your heart to find joy and fulfillment in Christ’s coming, bringing light into the darkness, and joy that transcends the deepest of pain.Learn more at joniandfriends.org/christmasIf you need hope today, Joni and Friends can help:Sign up to receive encouraging daily devotionals written by JoniDownload Joni and Ken’s Bible-reading plan to journey with them through God’s WordTune in to Joni’s radio programsKEY QUESTIONS:How do you cultivate the Christmas spirit?Who in your life could use a word of encouragement this season?What (or whom) are you most grateful for today? Stop to give God thanks!KEY SCRIPTURE:Take time to read and meditate on the promises found in Isaiah 9:6–7:“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.” You make this podcast possible! Thank you for your support.Find all podcast resources and message our team. Follow Joni and Friends on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok. 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 Joni Eareckson Tada, we provide Christ-centered care through Joni's House, Wheels for the World, Retreats and Getaways, and disability ministry training. Find more encouragement on Joni Eareckson Tada's Sharing Hope podcast and her daily devotional.

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• Joni Eareckson Tada Shares Her Heart on Hope

  Do you ever struggle to feel hopeful about your life? When suffering and pain get overwhelming, whether because of the challenges of disability, chronic pain, loss of a loved one, or even world events, hope can seem fleeting—or even impossible to find.Today, in every hardship you or your loved ones face, Jesus offers you hope and is faithful to provide what you need.RESOURCES TO HELP YOU FIND HOPE THROUGH HARDSHIP:· Order Joni’s book, Infinite Hope in the Midst of Struggles, for inspirational stories, hand-picked Scriptures, and breathtaking artwork that will stir hope in your heart. · Get your copy of Joni’s booklet, Hope: The Best of Things · For more Christ-centered encouragement from Joni, sign up to receive her daily devotional. KEY QUESTIONS:  · Where do you turn for hope when life feels grim?· How can you lean on Jesus today to find new hope?· Who in your life needs fresh hope—and how can you connect them to Jesus?KEY SCRIPTURES:  · Hebrews 6:19: “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain.”· Romans 15:13: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” You make this podcast possible! Thank you for your support.Find all podcast resources and message our team. Follow Joni and Friends on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok. 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 Joni Eareckson Tada, we provide Christ-centered care through Joni's House, Wheels for the World, Retreats and Getaways, and disability ministry training. Find more encouragement on Joni Eareckson Tada's Sharing Hope podcast and her daily devotional.

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