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Episode 23: Just Do Something: Simple Ways to Start in Disability Ministry


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🎙️ Episode 23: Just Do Something: Simple Ways to Start in Disability Ministry

Do you want to serve families affected by disability, but you feel overwhelmed and do not know where to start?

In Episode 23 of Unshaken, Tony shares practical lessons from the last few years of building disability ministry in his community. This is for church leaders, volunteers, parents, and anyone who wants to do something real, but feels stuck in planning mode.

Progress starts the moment you do the next small thing.

🔵 Explore this episode: 
https://unshakenpodcast.org/episodes/just-do-something-simple-ways-to-start-in-disability-ministry/

Tony walks through how this ministry began, why the goal is never perfection, and how to start where your community already is instead of reinventing the wheel. He talks about creating experiences that honor dignity, building with families in mind, and why authenticity will always beat polish. If you care about disability ministry but feel paralyzed by the size of the need, this episode will help you take a next step that actually matters.

🔶 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

  • Why “just do something” is the best antidote to paralysis in planning
  • How to find the needs in your area by searching what services already exist and starting there
  • A simple principle: choose a better experience over prettier decorations every time
  • Why leadership matters, including disability representation, so others can see what’s possible
  • A practical invitation for churches: start the conversation, then take the next small step

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