Our guest this week is Brady Murray of Salt Lake City, who is father to 11 children, a managing director at Capstone Partners a Mass Mutual General Agent, founder of RODS Heroes as well as the Special Abilities Network.

Brady and his wife, Andrea, have been married for 21 years and are the proud parents of 11 children. By age they are: Brinley (17), Nash (16), Ridge (13), Copper (11), Mason (8), Willow (6) and Olivia (5) and as this episode gets published the couple is in Columbia adopting four siblings: John (16), Jarrow (14), Sandra (15) and Roccio (10).

Both Nash and Cooper have Down Syndrome.

RODS Heroes is a non-profit organization with the mission to inspire families to adopt children with special needs or other unique circumstances. Over the last decade, RODS Heroes has inspired the adoption of 102 children (83 of whom have Down syndrome), providing them with loving forever homes. Through their advocacy and dedication, RODS Heroes aims to raise awareness and promote a positive perception of adoption of children with special abilities, ultimately transforming lives and communities.

The name RODS is an acronym for Racing for Orphans with Down Syndrome.

Within RODS Heroes, there is a special program entitled Cooper's Mission. Cooper (11) one of the Murrays with Down Syndrome is on a mission to help unite 30 orphaned children with Down syndrome or other unique circumstances with their forever family - one pitch at a time, by making appearances at 30 Major League Baseball games. Please consider donating to Cooper's Mission to receive a signed Cooper Murray Rookie Card.

The Special Abilities Network is a coalition of professionals comprised of financial, clinical, legal, and tax experts who work together as a team on your behalf. Every aspect of your special needs plan is developed and executed under the collective strategic guidance of your team members. They surround you and your family with expert support at every step of the journey.

That's all on this episode or the SFN Dad To Dad Podcast.

Show Links -
Email – [email protected]
Website - https://rods.org/
Website - https://specialabilitiesnetwork.com/
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradymurraycfp/
Instagram – #bradymurray21
Instagram - #RODSHeroes

Special Fathers Network -
SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 500+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through."

SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.

Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channe... Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/do...

Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/

SFN Dads Mastermind Group - https://21stcenturydads.org/sfn-mastermind-group/

Discover more about the Dads Honor Ride 2023 - https://21stcenturydads.org/2023-dads-honor-ride/

Find out about Horizon Therapeutics – Science and Compassion Working Together To Transform Lives. https://www.horizontherapeutics.com/

Our guest this week is Rob Billerbeck of Lakewood, CO who works for the National Park Service in Colorado.

Rob and his wife, Sarah, have been married for 27 years and are the proud parents of three children; a daughter, a son who has Down Syndrome and a third who is non-binary.

Rob reflects on being the 9th of nine children and the impact that losing a sister in a car accident and a brother to suicide. Rob also reflects on the challenges they have encountered as parents, the organizations that played an influential role and very humbly, how his children have been his greatest teacher.

That's all on this episode of the SFN Dad To Dad Podcast.

Links -
Email – [email protected]
Global Down Syndrome Foundation - https://www.globaldownsyndrome.org/
Mile High Down Syndrome Association - http://www.mhdsa.org/
The ARC of Colorado – https://thearcofco.org/about/

Special Fathers Network -
SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 500+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through."

SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.

Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channe... Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/do...

Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/

SFN Dads Mastermind Group - https://21stcenturydads.org/sfn-mastermind-group/

Discover more about the Dads Honor Ride 2023 - https://21stcenturydads.org/2023-dads-honor-ride/

Find out about Horizon Therapeutics – Science and Compassion Working Together To Transform Lives. https://www.horizontherapeutics.com/

Our guest this week is Father Medard Laz of Ft. Lauderdale, FL a retired Catholic priest for the Archdioscese of Chicago, founding pastor of Holy Family Church in Inverness Illinois, the author of nine books and a serial social entrepreneur.

His achievements are many; so many in fact, that we’re presenting his conversation with David Hirsch in two parts. This week in part 2, we’ll hear about Father Laz’s not for profit ventures, his many books and more.

Father Med is the founder of many non-profits, including:

• Rainbows For All Children
• Joyful Again
• Treats For The Soul
• Hearts For Humanity
• Angels in Action -

He is also the author of nine books including:

• Love Adds A Little Chocolate (1998)
• Life After Divorce (1998)
• Coping When Your Spouse Dies (1998)
• The Gathering: Jesus And Abortion A Story For Our Time (2020)
• Spiritual Guidance for Separated & Divorced
• Six Levels Of A Happy Marriage
• Lift Up My Spirit Lord
• After Your Loved One Dies

That’s all on this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad podcast.

Show Notes -
Email – [email protected]
Rainbows For All Children – https://rainbows.org/
Joyful Again - https://joyfulagain.org/
Treats For The Soul - https://www.treatsforthesoul.org/
Hearts For Humanity – https://heartsforhumanity.org/
Angels in Action - http://angelsinactionusa.org/

Books –
Love Adds A Little Chocolate (1998) - https://www.amazon.com/Love-Adds-Little-Chocolate-Brighten/dp/0446524247/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1547912876&sr=8-1&keywords=love+adds+a+little+chocolate

Life After Divorce (1998) - https://www.amazon.com/Life-After-Divorce-Practical-Guidance/dp/0764801910/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1547913003&sr=8-2&keywords=life+after+the+divorce+medard+laz

Coping When Your Spouse Dies (1998) - https://www.amazon.com/Coping-When-Your-Spouse-Dies/dp/0764802267/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1692142989&refinements=p_27%3AMedard+Laz&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Medard+Laz

The Gathering: Jesus And Abortion A Story For Our Time (2020) - https://www.amazon.com/GATHERING-Jesus-Abortion-Story-Time/dp/B08BDSDQ5L/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Spiritual Guidance for Separated & Divorced - https://www.treatsforthesoul.org/wp-content/uploads/SPIRITUAL-GUIDANCE-FOR-SEPARATED-DIVORCED.pdf

Six Levels Of A Happy Marriage – https://www.treatsforthesoul.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/SIX-LEVELS-OF-A-HAPPY-MARRAGE.pdf

Lift Up My Spirit Lord – https://www.treatsforthesoul.org/wp-content/uploads/Lift-Up-My-Spirit-Lord.pdf

After Your Loved One Dies - https://www.treatsforthesoul.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/AFTER-YOUR-LOVED-ONE-DIES.pdf

Special Fathers Network -
SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 500+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through."

SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.

Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channe... Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/do...

Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/

SFN Dads Mastermind Group - https://21stcenturydads.org/sfn-mastermind-group/

Discover more about the Dads Honor Ride 2023 - https://21stcenturydads.org/2023-dads-honor-ride/

Find out about Horizon Therapeutics – Science and Compassion Working Together To Transform Lives. https://www.horizontherapeutics.com/

Our guest this week is Father Medard Laz of Ft. Lauderdale, FL a retired Catholic priest for the Archdioscese of Chicago, founding pastor of Holy Family Church in Inverness Illinois, the author of nine books and a serial social entrepreneur.

His achievements are many; so many in fact, that we’re presenting his conversation with David Hirsch in two parts. In this first installment we’ll hear about his home life growing up and the beginnings of a spiritual journey to help those in need.

Father Med is the founder of many non-profits, including:

• Rainbows For All Children
• Joyful Again
• Treats For The Soul
• Hearts For Humanity
• Angels in Action -

He is also the author of nine books including:

• Love Adds A Little Chocolate (1998)
• Life After Divorce (1998)
• Coping When Your Spouse Dies (1998)
• The Gathering: Jesus And Abortion A Story For Our Time (2020)
• Spiritual Guidance for Separated & Divorced
• Six Levels Of A Happy Marriage
• Lift Up My Spirit Lord
• After Your Loved One Dies

That’s all on this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad podcast.

Show Notes -
Email – [email protected]
Rainbows For All Children – https://rainbows.org/
Joyful Again - https://joyfulagain.org/
Treats For The Soul - https://www.treatsforthesoul.org/
Hearts For Humanity – https://heartsforhumanity.org/
Angels in Action - http://angelsinactionusa.org/

Books –
Love Adds A Little Chocolate (1998) - https://www.amazon.com/Love-Adds-Little-Chocolate-Brighten/dp/0446524247/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1547912876&sr=8-1&keywords=love+adds+a+little+chocolate

Life After Divorce (1998) - https://www.amazon.com/Life-After-Divorce-Practical-Guidance/dp/0764801910/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1547913003&sr=8-2&keywords=life+after+the+divorce+medard+laz

Coping When Your Spouse Dies (1998) - https://www.amazon.com/Coping-When-Your-Spouse-Dies/dp/0764802267/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1692142989&refinements=p_27%3AMedard+Laz&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Medard+Laz

The Gathering: Jesus And Abortion A Story For Our Time (2020) - https://www.amazon.com/GATHERING-Jesus-Abortion-Story-Time/dp/B08BDSDQ5L/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Spiritual Guidance for Separated & Divorced - https://www.treatsforthesoul.org/wp-content/uploads/SPIRITUAL-GUIDANCE-FOR-SEPARATED-DIVORCED.pdf

Six Levels Of A Happy Marriage – https://www.treatsforthesoul.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/SIX-LEVELS-OF-A-HAPPY-MARRAGE.pdf

Lift Up My Spirit Lord – https://www.treatsforthesoul.org/wp-content/uploads/Lift-Up-My-Spirit-Lord.pdf

After Your Loved One Dies - https://www.treatsforthesoul.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/AFTER-YOUR-LOVED-ONE-DIES.pdf

Special Fathers Network -
SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 500+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through."

SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.

Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channe... Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/do...

Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/

SFN Dads Mastermind Group - https://21stcenturydads.org/sfn-mastermind-group/

Discover more about the Dads Honor Ride 2023 - https://21stcenturydads.org/2023-dads-honor-ride/

Find out about Horizon Therapeutics – Science and Compassion Working Together To Transform Lives. https://www.horizontherapeutics.com/

Our guest this week is Eric Swithin of Florence, AL a retired U.S. Marine, a former youth pastor, now founder and executive director of Outdoor Adventures as well as The Alliance For Ending The Fatherless Epidemic.

Eric and his wife, Kameron, have been married for 14 years and are the proud parents of two children: Mason (6) and McKinzie (4).

After some formative years in the U.S. Marines and serving as a youth pastor, Eric has found his calling: to end the fatherless epidemic through mentorship.

Eric is the founder and executive director of Outdoor Adventures and creator of the film “Fatherless Epidemic.” Eric works with youth, many who are fatherless, and through Biblical based teaching and experiences, empowers them to chart a new path for themselves and serve as leaders in their families and the community at-large.

We’ll hear Eric’s story on this episode of the Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad podcast.

Show Links -
Email – [email protected]
Website- http://www.fatherlessepidemic.org/
Website – http://www.outdooradventures.org/
Documentary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmkgiCepzTE&t=7s
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-swithin-10a2aa23/

Special Fathers Network -
SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 500+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through."

SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.

Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channe... Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/do...

Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/

SFN Dads Mastermind Group - https://21stcenturydads.org/sfn-mastermind-group/

Discover more about the Dads Honor Ride 2023 - https://21stcenturydads.org/2023-dads-honor-ride/

Find out about Horizon Therapeutics – Science and Compassion Working Together To Transform Lives. https://www.horizontherapeutics.com/

Our guest this week is Eric Jorgensen of Frederick, MD a retired Navy veteran, widower, founder of True North Disability Planning, cancer survivor and father of two, including a son with Autism.

Eric and his wife, Christine, were married for 12 years before, very sadly, she passed away in April 2012, after a short battle with HLH (Hemophagocytic Lympho Histiocystosis), a rare autoimmune disease. They are the proud parents of two; including William (23), who has Autism, is non-verbal with learning & intellectual disabilities, and mental health challenges.

Eric reflects on his 20+ years in the Navy and work aboard submarines as well as his more recent battle with cancer. He also talks about his frustration navigating the world of disability resources that lead to creating Spectrum Needs Navigator, which starting in 2020 lead to creating True North Disability Planning, a company whose mission is: to make Disability Planning accessible to all.

Eric also publishes a weekly newsletter entitled: Waypoints and is the host of the ABCs of Disability Planning podcast.

We’ll hear Eric’s story and how he found his calling to help families invest in their future. That’s all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad podcast.

Show Notes -
Email – [email protected]
Website - https://truenorthdisabilityplanning.com/
Podcast – https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/abcs-disability-planning
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-jorgensen-true-north-disability-planning/
The Arc of Montgomery County -https://thearcmontgomerycounty.org

Special Fathers Network -
SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 500+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through."

SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.

Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channe... Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/do...

Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/

SFN Dads Mastermind Group - https://21stcenturydads.org/sfn-mastermind-group/

Discover more about the Dads Honor Ride 2023 - https://21stcenturydads.org/2023-dads-honor-ride/

Find out about Horizon Therapeutics – Science and Compassion Working Together To Transform Lives. https://www.horizontherapeutics.com/

Our guest this week is Tony Brescia of West Dundee, IL who owns a Hallmark store, is the father of two including a son with Tuberous Sclerosis, and more recently is raising funds to create Project ALEX Communities, a unique residential community for adults with intellectual disabilities.

Tony and his wife, Joelle, have been married for 34 years and are the proud parents of two boys: Jason (28) and Alex (32) who was born with Tuberous Sclerosis, a rare genetic disease that causes non-cancerous (benign) tumors to grow in the brain and several areas of the body, including the spinal cord, nerves, eyes, lung, heart, kidneys, and skin.

Tony owns the Joelle's Hallmark Shop in Clarendon Hills. Joelle and Tony also have a vision for building Project ALEX Communities. ALEX stands for Adult, Living EXperience and the mission is "establishing a safe (residential) living environment and create a community atmosphere for adults with intellectual / developmental disabilities and individuals without disabilities."

We also learn about the role the Tubular Sclerosis Association, Canine Companions for Independence of Greater Chicagoland and Ten Pin Bowlers Special Olympics Bowling have played in Alex's life.

Tony also talks passionately about the role the SFN Mastermind Group has played in his life and being among a small group of like-minded special needs dads who meet on a weekly basis for fellowship and camaraderie.

It's a touching and uplifting story about faith and family all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast.

Show Links:
Email – [email protected]
Website - https://projalex.org/
Website – http://www.joelleshallmark.com/
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-brescia-3302875/
Tubular Sclerosis Association - https://tuberous-sclerosis.org/
Canine Companions for Independence - https://canine.org/
SFN Dads Mastermind Group - https://21stcenturydads.org/sfn-mastermind-group/

Special Fathers Network -
SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 500+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through."

SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.

Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channe... Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/do...

Find out about Horizon Therapeutics – Science and Compassion Working Together To Transform Lives. https://www.horizontherapeutics.com/

Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/

Discover more about the Dads Honor Ride 2023 - https://21stcenturydads.org/2023-dads-honor-ride/

Our guest this week is Jeff Zaugg of Minneapolis, MN, a former pastor of family ministries, a fatherhood advocate and host of the DadAwesome Podcast.

Jeff and his wife, Michelle, have been married for 17 years and are the proud parents of four daughters: Kiva (9), Ruthie (6), Raya (4) and Zara (2).

Jeff has been an outspoken advocate for fathers and is founder of Fathers for the Fatherless, a non-profit dedicated to: activate dads to lead with wonder—building intentional connection with their kids while experiencing God’s awesomeness together.

Jeff is also the host of the DadAwesome Podcast now with nearly 300 episodes. In fact he interviewed David Hirsch, 21CD founder and host of the SFN Dad To Dad Podcast. Here is a link to that interview episdoe #274: https://www.dadawesome.org/blog/274-2

We also learn about the Zaugg family RV travels (yes all six of them) all over the U.S. the past two years.

It's a touching and uplifting story all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast.

Show Links:
Email – [email protected]
Website – https://dadawesome.org/
Website – http://www.venture.org/
Website - https://www.thereelhopeproject.org/about-us/
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffzaugg/
Instagram: @dadawesome @fatherforthefatherless
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dadawesomepodcast/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dadAWESOMEpod
DadAwesome Podcast Episode #101 - Just Another Day In Paradise - Jeff Zaugg Remembers his Dad Chuck https://dadawesome.org/101-2/

Special Fathers Network -
SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 500+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through."

SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.

Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channe... Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/do...

Find out about Horizon Therapeutics – Science and Compassion Working Together To Transform Lives. https://www.horizontherapeutics.com/

Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/

Discover more about the Dads Honor Ride 2023 - https://21stcenturydads.org/2023-dads-honor-ride/

Our guest this week is Dan Redfield of Anchorage, AK who is an Emmy nominated filmmaker and the father of three children.

Dan and his wife, Kristen, have been married for two years and are proud parents of three children; Henry (8 mo.), Reagan (3) and Ava, who very sadly passed away in November 2021 at age six, after suffering from Infantile Tay-Sachs, a rare inherited genetic disease.

We’ll hear how Dan developed a passion for film making and how that led to the creation of the PBS documentary film 'Granted,' which led to creating short documentary films for other families touched by disabiltiy, in the name of Adventures for Ava, a non-profit dedicated to helping families with special needs capture memories.

That’s all on this episode of the Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast.

Show Notes -
Email – [email protected]
Website – https://www.danredfield.com/
Website – https://www.avasstory.org
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/danredfield/
Cure Tay-Sachs Foundation - https://www.curetay-sachs.org/
National Tay-Sachs & Allied Disease Foundation - https://ntsad.org/ Granted:
A Wish Story (Ava’s Make-A-Wish Journey) – min 52:10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTKo7Li2Gv0

Special Fathers Network -
SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 500+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through."

SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.

Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channe... Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/do...

Find out about Horizon Therapeutics – Science and Compassion Working Together To Transform Lives. https://www.horizontherapeutics.com/

Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/

Discover more about the Dads Honor Ride 2023 - https://21stcenturydads.org/2023-dads-honor-ride/

Our guest this week is Krista Mason, of Holland, Michigan, a Christian, wife and mother.

Krista and her husband, David have been married for 32 years and are the proud parent of two boys: James (29) and Benjamin (27), who has Autism and developmental delays.

Krista is also the co-founder of Benjamin’s Hope, a live, learn, play, worship farmstead community where people of all abilities are transformed by the love Christ.

The Ben's Hope Way: Committed to loving God and others,we fiercely respect the dignity intelligence and value of all humans. We are creative, courageous and committed to excellence. Through the love of Christ we live the abundant life together

We’ll hear the story of Benjamin’s Hope and more on this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast. It’s a fascinating conversation, one which you are sure to enjoy.

Show Notes -
Email – [email protected]
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/krista-mason-90a804b/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/benjaminshope
Website – https://www.benjaminshope.net/

Special Fathers Network -
SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 500+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through."

SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.

Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channe... Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/do...

Find out about Horizon Therapeutics – Science and Compassion Working Together To Transform Lives. https://www.horizontherapeutics.com/

Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/

Discover more about the Dads Honor Ride 2023 - https://21stcenturydads.org/2023-dads-honor-ride/