Key Ministry the Podcast

Apr 17 2025 145 ep. 17 mins 10
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Each week, Key Ministry: The Podcast will cover topics related to disability and mental health ministry. You will deepen your theology of disability, learn ways to reach and support special needs families, and equip your staff and volunteers to make church more accessible to students and adults with disabilities and mental health diagnoses. Find out more at keyministry.org/podcast

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143: Dr. Terisha Lee on Podcasting, Practical Theology, and More!

Apr 17 2025 24 mins  
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/ (https://keyministry.org/podcast/)

142: Physician Assisted Suicide, Disability Inclusion & Advocacy with Melissa Ortiz

Apr 10 2025 57 mins  
Dr. Steve Grcevich sits down with Melissa Ortiz to discuss her history with disability & advocacy, physician assisted suicide, along with what she will be sharing at Disability and the Church Conference. Find the full Show-Notes here. (https://keyministry.org/2025/04/10/physician-assisted-suicide-disability-inclusion-advocacy-with-melissa-ortiz-ep-142/)

Ep 141 ChatGPT: Could It Be Your Ministry’s Accessibility Advisor?

Apr 03 2025 21 mins  
Sandra Peoples shares how ministry leaders can use ChatGPT to know how to welcome kids with disabilities, train volunteers, make modifications, and support behavior challenges. Could it be your ministry accessibility advisor? Sandra says yes and teaches you how to get the most out of it. Find the full Show-Notes at:

EP 140: Jesus, Disability & Theology with Chris Hulshof

Mar 28 2025 53 mins  
In this episode, Larah has a conversation with Dr. Chris Hulshof to discuss what it means to cultivate a truly inclusive church culture—one that moves beyond passive acceptance to active participation for people with disabilities. They explore the foundations of disability-inclusive leadership and how pastors and church leaders can take practical steps toward shifting their congr

How to Plan a Disability Ministry Summer Camp EP 139

Mar 20 2025 37 mins  
In this episode, Larah Roberts sits down with Sara Dalgliesh to talk all things summer camp! Sara shares how her church’s disability ministry team plans, prepares, and runs an inclusive and gospel-centered summer camp for kids of all abilities. From organizing volunteers to adapting activities and creating a welcoming environment, she gives practical insights and encouragement fo

An Accessible Church is a Healthy Church EP138

Mar 06 2025 26 mins  
Sandra Peoples interviews Pastor Jim Roden, and they talk about the characteristics of accessible churches that help make them healthy churches. You'll be surprised by the last three!Find the full show-notes at: https://keyministry.org/2025/03/06/an-accessible-church-is-a-healthy-church-ep-138/ (https://keyministry.org/2025/03/06/an-accessible-church-is-a-healthy-church-ep-138/)

Living Out the Great Commission Within the Walls of the University, Dawn Allen from BUILD at Bethel University: EP 137

Feb 20 2025 36 mins  
Elaina chats with Dawn Allen, the director of Bethel University's BUILD program, a special program equipping and encouraging students with intellectual disabilities to attend college!Find the full show-notes at: https://keyministry.org/2025/02/20/living-out-the-great-commission-within-the-walls-of-the-university-dawn-allen-from-build-at-bethel-university-ep-137/ (https://keyministr

Finding KiND with Kari Baker: Podcast EP 136

Feb 13 2025 33 mins  
Elaina sits down with Kari Baker, author of Finding KiND: Discovering Hope and Purpose While Loving Kids with Invisible Neurological Differences, and talks about special needs parenting, autism spectrum, and supporting other families on the same journey.Go to www.keyministry.org/podcast for the full show-notes!

135: Help for Planning 2025 with Sandra Peoples

Feb 06 2025 14 mins  
It’s February, and we’ve all somewhat settled into 2025 and are ready to look ahead to what the year will bring. To help you prepare for your church’s steps of accessibility and inclusive events, we’ve created a Ministry Planning Calendar! In this episode, Sandra Peoples will walk you through ideas for planning ahead and praying for what God will do in 2025. Download your c

Supporting Families Affected by Disability with Rachael VerMeulen from A Little Extra Love: EP 134

Jan 30 2025 25 mins  
Elaina Marchenko sits down with Rachael VerMeulen from A Little Extra Love Ministries to talk about the reality for families affected by special needs, the need for disability support in Colorado, and what Rachael will be sharing at Disability & the Church Conference. (https://disabilityandthechurch.com)Find the full show-notes at: www.keyministry.org/podcast