Belonging, The Heart of the Matter

May 10 2022

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Hi friends, it's Emilie and Nicole. We are going to be your hosts for belonging where we are going to get straight to the heart of the matter. Let's unpack together what it truly means to belong in an uninviting society when living with or affected by a disability. This is a conversation where we will share one story at a time while educating one another on God's view of disability, building awareness, and changing perspectives. Come as you are and be prepared to hear the real, raw truth.

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Season One Finale....On Air Interview with Emilie and Nicole

May 10 2022 50 mins

Friends, we can't believe it has been five months of laughter, tears, shared stories, belonging, vulnerability, disability, God's Kingdom and over 1.6k plays!!! Today we wrap up Season One with a fun twist of putting each other in the hot seat. We look forward to creating ideas and content over the summer to kick off Season Two in September. If you have any ideas

Episode 14: Rewind and Recap

May 03 2022 28 mins

Wrapping up with a recap of Episodes 12 and 13 as both episodes complimented each other so well we decided to end Season One with Travis Bush and Bayley Melton. But we have one more surprise for you next week!!!

Episode 13: A Simple Formula to Engage People with Disabilities- Be Yourself

Apr 19 2022 38 mins

As our youngest guest, but certainly wise for her age. You will hear how Bayley Melton has always been comfortable and what we like to call "a natural" when engaging with people living with disabilities. We hope that peers her age, and adults twice her age, will take away some encouragement and confidence to just be yourself! Just like Bayley, she has learned being herself is

Episode 12: Faith and Disability

Apr 12 2022 61 mins

Friends! Join us as we have an incredible conversation with Pastor Travis Bush as he shared not only how disability has impacted his life but we dive deep into some bigger questions that explore biblical truth about disability. NO matter where you land on the faith spectrum we hope this conversation will leave you with curiosity and a hopeful perspective. Show Notes: F

Episode 11: Rewind and Recap- Looking Back on Episodes 7-10

Mar 29 2022 52 mins

Today we give you another cliff notes episode where we recap and review episodes seven through ten. We can't believe we can celebrate ten episodes already! We have truly enjoyed hearing story after story, meeting new friends and learning all along the way. Get comfy as we unpack the last four episodes together.

Episode 10: Defying all Odds

Mar 22 2022 49 mins

Today's episode is about a five year old little boy named Coby who loves blowing kisses and watching monster trucks. Sounds pretty typical, right?!? Well, his father, Adam Berry, shares Coby's birth story that led to unbearable news. Tune in to hear how Coby has fought since day one to defy all odds. Show Notes: You Tube Channel mentioned in episode https://

Episode 9: In a Blink of an Eye

Mar 15 2022 36 mins

Today's guest shares his incredible faith story. As you listen to a miracle unfold, be prepared to shed a tear with our guest Wallick Harding. In this episode, we re-live a tragic accident that left him surviving a stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries. As Wallick fought hard for his life, two angels would intercept to start the long road of recovery he was about

Episode 8: Unpacking the Impact Serving has your Heart

Mar 08 2022 63 mins

The next generation is full of hope if these two men are leading it! In today's episode we share the stories of how serving those with disabilities impacted the lives of Andrew Mitchell and Avery Echols. Summer after summer they volunteer for an entire week (sometimes two!) to be an example of Jesus and caring for an entire family impacted by disability. Hopefully after listening t

Episode 7: A Mother's Journey Pivoting During the Unexpected

Mar 01 2022 45 mins

In today's episode you will hear how one Instagram direct message led to a beautiful friendship. Our guest Jessica Lidh shares her motherhood experience to being a mom to Elsa, along with her three other children. Jessica walks you down her path of the unexpected and you will feel a mother's love so deeply. Little did we know when shared with her today was going to be her release d

Episode 6: Rewind and Recap- Looking Back on Episodes 2-5

Feb 15 2022 55 mins

Tune in to hear what we thought were the biggest take-aways from our first four guests. We laughed, shed a tear or two, and enjoyed discussing what really touched our hearts. Elizabeth, Lauren, Taylor and Alison- we want to thank you again for sharing such diverse stories to help build awareness and a better understanding on disability for us all!