Crystal Keating has been part of Joni and Friends for over ten years helping the ministry answer thousands of calls, letters, and messages about disability, sharing resources, and holding fast to hope in Jesus through life’s greatest hardships. Her prayer for the Ministry Podcast is that each conversation will help listeners and their loved ones “bear much fruit” (John 15:8) in acts of love throughout the disability community.

Tune in to Crystal Keating’s interview with Joni Eareckson Tada from season one

More podcast episodes mentioned:

• Jerry Sittser
• Randy Alcorn
• Rachel LeMaster
•  Darby Strickland
• Vicki Zoradi
• Jamie Stark
• Tracey Motoda
  • Mutual Friendship When Disability is Involved
  • Thriving with Spinal Muscular Atrophy During COVID-19

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KEY QUESTIONS: 

In what new ways can your church and community welcome, include, and love people with disabilities?

Times of transition can be difficult—how can you trust God and put your hope in him as you face a new beginning or a bittersweet ending?

What hope for the future has God placed on your heart?

KEY SCRIPTURES: 

Philippians 1:3–6: “I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”

John 15:8: “This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.”

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Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Founded by Joni Eareckson Tada, we provide Christ-centered care through Joni's House, Wheels for the World, Retreats and Getaways, and disability ministry training.

Find more encouragement on Joni Eareckson Tada's Sharing Hope podcast and her daily devotional.