Disability and Faith

Christine is joined by her very first guest, Ryan Wolfe, an expert in the field of disability ministry.  Ryan shares how he has learned to effectively love and serve this community, no strings attached.  From church based ministry to guardianship programs and day programs to Challenger Baseball, Ryan has found ways, in his over two decades of experience, to meet practical needs as a way to build friendship and trust with the disability community.  

Ryan is the President of Ability Ministry, an independent Christian non-profit ministry that strives to enhance the lives of people affected by disability, including residence, job placement, opportunities for social interaction and spiritual growth.  Ability Ministry also seeks to partner with individuals, churches and other organizations to meet the physical and spiritual needs of people with disabilities.  Ability Ministry works to enable others through training, resources, and encouragement to effectively minister. 

Ryan served in church disability ministry for over 15 years in Canton, Ohio.  He was also a church consultant for Key Ministry.  He was a regular contributing author for Joni & Friends and Irresistible Church.  Ryan is also a featured speaker, who you can find speaking at many disability conferences each year.  

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Mentioned Resources:

Ability Ministry: abilityministry.com

Disability is Beautiful: disabilityisbeautiful.com

First Christian Church:  firstchristian.com

Through the greatest loss she has every faced, Christine shares how God was still perfect in all of His ways. On the two year anniversary of the passing of her daughter Courteney, Christine invites us into the intimate details of how Jesus was there through it all.

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Nurses Running Video

Courteney Boyle Celebration of Life

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Christine's husband, Dan, joins her to talk about Running with Purpose, literally and figuratively! From getting Disney to change their "No Mobility Aid" policy for athletes with disabilities to pushing his Princess over 100 at Disney World before she passed away, this Dad knows what it means to persevere and live life to fullest. Dan and Christine encourage us all run our own races that Christ has called each one of us to with great love and determiniation.

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Videos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MbB8ME1M_E

https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/cuyahoga-county/95-17560478

https://vimeo.com/250872902

No matter what the world says, in Christ you lack nothing. Christine shares ways to counter the world’s lies with the truth of God! You are Invited In!

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Most of us can relate to times when we knew we needed to speak up but we didn’t. We often stay silent due to fear of not being liked, fear of retaliation, or fear of being misunderstood. This can be especially hard for caregivers and those in the world of disability. In this episode, Christine shares what she has learned about being an advocate for those whom God has entrusted to her, as well as for the marginalized and those without a voice.

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In this episode, Christine shares how in her time of being a single, teen mom, God was writing a story she never could've imagined. After her husband Dan came into her life, God called them to adopt a child with disabilities from El Salvador. She courageously declares how in their flesh, they would've said "no" to this call, but by God's grace and kindness, they said "yes." This unpredictable journey has led her and her family to be a part of a story that only He could write. You are Invited In!

Christine shares her story of how she met Christ where she least expected it...in an abortion clinic. Disability came soon after into her life when she gave birth at 18-years-old to her daughter. Christine teaches about the sovereignty of God in disability and all things. Listen and be encouraged and inspired! You are Invited In!