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Kids are facing an unprecedented number of challenges and obstacles. So are parents! Are you helping kids through issues such as mental health, autism, special needs, LGBTQ, gender identity, chronic i... more
FAQs about I Just Want to Be Included:How many episodes does I Just Want to Be Included have?The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.
April 16, 2024"Christianity and the Queer Community" Pt 2I continue my discussion with Sarah Steinhauser and talk about ways to build bridges between the Christian and Queer communities....more23minPlay
April 09, 2024"Christianity and the Queer Community" Pt 1Sarah Steinhauser is back and we talk about her experience coming out as queer after growing up in a Christian family....more27minPlay
December 19, 2023"A Christmas Story?" Rethinking TraditionToday I share a few thoughts on the season we are in. What importance tradition plays in the holiday verses Jesus's mission to challenge tradition.Cover Artwork by Julia Hawkins....more18minPlay
November 21, 2023Navigating the HolidaysToday I talk with Sarah Steinhauser, co-founder of Queer Families of Livingston County. We talk about navigating the holidays as a queer person or a support person. The holidays are stressful. They become even more stressful when you are around people who do not agree or want to acknowledge your coming out. Sarah has great tips to be proactive and deal with anxiety before walking into these situations.Check out Queer Families of Livingston at:https://qflivco.org/...more46minPlay
November 07, 2023"When Hospitals Deny Kids Help" Pt 2Kristy and I continue our conversation about the existing system in Michigan to get kids mental health care....more29minPlay
October 31, 2023"When Hospitals Deny Kids Help" Pt 1Today I talk with my friend Kristy about the experiences they've had trying to get their daughter help for her mental health issues. Learn what happens when you take your child to a Psych ER and try to get them help....more22minPlay
October 24, 2023"The Long Haul of Mental Health" Pt 2Sarah and I continue our conversation about helping kids with mental health issues. We discuss finding the right kind of help while trying to take care of ourselves. It's another open and honest conversation between friends!...more35minPlay
October 17, 2023"The Long Haul of Mental Health" Pt 1My friend Sarah is back and we talk about dealing with kid's mental health struggles from a parenting perspective. This is a daunting task and one that requires a lot of patience along with advocacy. Join us for another open and honest conversation about parenting....more35minPlay
October 10, 2023"When Churches Are Not Safe Spaces" Pt 2Sarah and I continue our conversation about making churches a safe place for people who are struggling with mental health issues....more29minPlay
October 03, 2023"When Churches Are Not Safe Spaces" Pt 1This is an open and honest discussion about churches and their ability to help people dealing with mental health issues. If we are going to be Jesus in this world, we need to listen to people and meet them where they are at. Creating safe spaces where people can struggle and get support is imperative if we are going to accomplish the mission Chris left us....more36minPlay
FAQs about I Just Want to Be Included:How many episodes does I Just Want to Be Included have?The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.