By Christine Boyle
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On this episode of Invited In, Christine and Dr. Steve Grcevich of Key Ministry, discuss the mental health crisis outside of and within the Church. Steve believes and shares that people with a mental health disability are the most underserved population by the church in North America. He encourages and provides resources from Key Ministry and his childhood psychiatrist experiences to help the Church see the need for mental health ministry.
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Christine interviews her 97-year-old grandpa about his life experiences working with and alongside adults with disabilities. He describes that time as the most rewarding experience of his life. Be encouraged by this precious, fun, and insightful interview!
Christine would like to thank her Grandpa, Ralph Sivak, for being a guest on Invited In, for sharing his story, and for encouraging everyone to see people with disabilities as people who want love, to be given the opportunities to work hard and use their gifts, and have meaningful friendships and life experiences just like everyone else.
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Christine records this episode from theme park Epcot at the Walt Disney World Resort. Disney is well known for being inclusive, accessible, and a place of belonging for people with disabilities. Christine shares how the church can better love and care for people with disabilities and their families by learning from Disney's example.
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October 10, 2024 - Joni Eareckson Tada Disability Research Center Global Access Online Community Event
Christine is the Keynote Speaker, speaking about Serving and Serving Alongside Adolescents with Disabilities
Register for FREE! - https://joniandfriends.org/disability-research-center/global-access/
Tristan Griffin, the Executive Director of Farming with Friends, joins Christine. Tristan is a self-labeled “recovering attorney,” who became a college football coach, went into full-time sports ministry, and now is a farmer. Tristan had his eyes and heart opened to the world of disability through his personal experience with his daughter. God used disability to chip away at much of what he used to think of as important, according to the world. Before long, Tristan was praying and dreaming of a farm where people with and without disabilities could experience the love of Jesus in all they do, working together side by side. YOU are Invited In!
Farming with Friends
www.farmingwithfriends.org
1438 Center Road, Hinckley, Ohio 44233
(817)944.0499
[email protected]
Fun on The Farm Event - An Ability Inclusive Event!!
FREE!!!!! Open to ALL!!!!!
October 5, 2024 - 11am-4pm
Located at address above!
Games & Acitivities for everyone! Live Music, Food, and Drinks!
Eggs, Produce and Tshirts available for purchase!!!
Pie Eating Contest at 1pm!!!
Episode 16 - An Obligation & An Opportunity - A Dad's Story
John Fela of Joni & Friends disability ministry shares his story of being a single, special needs dad near suicide to finding community and his purpose. John’s passion is coming alongside the special needs dad, who can often be overlooked and under-resourced. He teaches and educates churches to see disability ministry as an obligation and an opportunity!
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Connect with John Fela
Facebook:
Personal: John Fela ( Felageller)
Blog: www. facebook.com/johnsspecialneedsblog/
Instagram: john_fela_1
LinkedIn: John Fela
Twitter: John Fela (Felageller)
Alignable: John Fela (Felageller)
Website: www.johnfelageller.com
Resources Referenced:
Joni and Friends - www.joniandfriends.org
Special Fathers Network - https://21stcenturydads.org
Rising Above Ministries - https://www.risingaboveministries.org/community
Fatherhood Commission - https://www.fatherhoodcomission.com/
Christine records and shares from the abortion clinic where she met Christ 24 years ago. She tells her story of hopelessness and shame and how God met her right where she was at that day. The Lord not only saved her soul that day, but also saved the life of her precious daughter, Courteney.
Recognizing the unprecedented times we are living in, Christine also shares an encouraging message for those who affirm the value and the sanctity of life.
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To learn more about Young Life's ministry to teen moms, YoungLives: https://younglives.younglife.org/
Episode 14 - Debunking the Lies, Special Marriages Can Thrive!
Christine is joined by authors, speakers and disability parents, Todd & Kristin Evans. Todd and Kristin recently published a book called: How to Build a Thriving Marriage as You Care for Children with Disabilities.
Building a vibrant and joyful marriage is always a challenge. When you add the stresses inherent in parenting children with disabilities, it becomes both more difficult and more critical.
Once on the brink of divorce, Kristin and Todd Evans uncovered the unique set of skills critical for growing a fulfilling relationship amid the extraordinary challenges of caring for their child with disabilities and medical complexities. They share honest and transparent stories as well as practical and tangible ways to improve your marriage while caregiving.
Statistics will tell you that special needs marriages are doomed, but Todd and Kristin share the hope (and data!) that supports that special needs marriages can actually THRIVE!!! That's great news!
Find their book: Amazon
Find endless disability, marriage and caregiving resources at: www.DisabilityParenting.com
Instagram: @disabilityparenting
Facebook: www.facebook.com/kristin.evans.5895
X: @AuthorKristinEv
The best news we may ever hear is that Jesus enters into our messy stories. He meets us right where we are at. In the book of John, we see this when a woman with a bad reputation encounters Jesus at a well. He had come there just for her. The same is true for each one of us too. Meet Him at the well and find Living Water.
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Bible Reference: John 4: 1-42 NIV
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Her friend, Scott Habeeb, joins Christine and together they talk about the journey of bringing friends and families affected by disability out of the margins and into true community. As executive director of Masterpiece Alliance, Scott also shares how they are reaching, equipping, and educating churches to become places of belonging for friends with disabilities and their families.
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Masterpiece Alliance: www.masterpiecealliance.org
Young Life Capernaum https://capernaum.younglife.org
The 5 Stages of Changing Attitudes
Bonus Episode!!!
Christine is joined by her friend, Sue Passauer of MEI Travel & Mouse Fan Travel, who specializes in Disney travel planning. Together they talk all things Disney! If you want to know the ins & outs of Disney, how to save money on a Disney trip, and how to do Disney with a disability, this episode is for you!
Most importantly, Christine urges her listeners to find their happily ever after and make memories that will last a lifetime!
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Time Stamps:
33 min - Break down of Resorts, Skyliner, Food at Resorts
1 hr 19 min - DAS (Disability Access Service)
1 hr 45 min - Park Details (first aid, accessible changing) & Airport/Flying Info
Sue Passauer's Contact Info:
[email protected]
Business Cell #: 985.789.5268
Sue's Direct Team Page - Sue Passauer (emails will go directly to Sue)
Other Information Referenced:
Walt Disney World - Accessibility & Planning Guide & Recommendations
Give Kids The World - www.gktw.org
TSA Cares - www.tsa.gov/travel/tsa-cares
Orlando Medical Rentals - Website
AdventHealth - Website
Disneyland - Accessibility Planning Guide & Recommendations
Disney Cruise Line - Information for Guests with Disabilities or Medical Conditions
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