When Amanda's daughter was diagnosed with Down Syndrome at birth, it was the last thing she and her family were expecting. But instead of this difference tearing apart their family, God has used Rory to bring more joy, more strength, and more truth to the Cunninghams' lives than they ever could have imagined. Now Amanda runs a business, the Glory Days Co., designed to help parents caring for differently-abled little ones thrive. Check out their products below and listen to Amanda's incredible story on the episode today.

Rory IG: @roryblakeisgreat

The Glory Days Co IG: @theglorydaysco

The Glory Days Co Website: https://theglorydaysco.com/

Heal Website: https://www.thehealministry.com/

Listen to one of the best-selling contemporary Christian authors, Philip Yancey, share about pain. From his dad dying of polio to the multiple books he has authored on grappling with God about disappointment and pain, Philip is as close to an expert in this field as it comes. Philip's books have sold more than 15 million copies and have been translated into more than 40 languages worldwide. He did not disappoint in this conversation, sharing hard-earned wisdom that I believe is going to bless your socks off!

Philip's Website: https://philipyancey.com/

Where is God When it Hurts? : http://amzn.com/B000SEONA6 

Disappointment with God: http://amzn.com/B00UF72CMC

The Gift of Pain: http://amzn.com/0310221447

Fearfully and Wonderfully/Bearing God's Image Combo: http://amzn.com/B07PZW8MLQ

Pre-order Philip's Memoir: https://www.christianbook.com/where-the-light-fell-a-memoir/philip-yancey/9780593238509/pd/3238509 

Tera IG: @terabradham

Tera's Website: https://www.terabradham.com/

Heal's Website: https://www.thehealministry.com/

We're turning one year old! This special episode features some highlights from some of our favorite episodes the past year. Whether you're joining us for the first time or you've been with us since the launch of the podcast, we're grateful you're here. Thank you for celebrating with us, and we pray you are encouraged with each episode that releases. 

Heal Website: https://www.thehealministry.com/ 

Tera IG: @terabradham

Episodes featured in this podcast:

Ep. 4 Irma Cantu: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-5-irma-cantu-losing-a-child-to-spinal-muscular-atrophy/id1503052916?i=1000470648666

Ep. 7 Dan Meers: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-7-dan-meers-when-an-nfl-mascot-learns-wolves-cant-fly/id1503052916?i=1000472074726

Ep. 9 Madison Cawthorn: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-9-madison-cawthorn-running-for-congress-after-one/id1503052916?i=1000473530090

Ep. 10 Paul Butler: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-10-paul-butler-from-missionary-to-bone-cancer/id1503052916?i=1000474242023

Ep. 21 Haven Faith Shepherd: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-21-haven-faith-shepherd-no-legs-no-problem/id1503052916?i=1000486959763

Ep. 22 Kaylene Baker: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-22-kaylene-baker-on-god-in-suck-bad-day-in-life/id1503052916?i=1000487661385

Ep. 27 Elijah Scheidler: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-27-elijah-scheidler-why-does-god-allow-pain-to-take/id1503052916?i=1000491968317

Ep. 32 Shadrick Bell: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-32-shadrick-bell-rollercoaster-of-diagnoses/id1503052916?i=1000499907220

Ep. 35 Rick Archer: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-35-rick-archer-miracles-medicine/id1503052916?i=1000504283317

Ep. 40 Carley & Mark Denboer:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-40-carley-mark-denboer-valentines-suicide-prevention/id1503052916?i=1000509096122

Ep. 41 Tchofor Dick Nchang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-41-tchofor-dick-nchang-supercharged-from-sickle-cell/id1503052916?i=1000510159438 

George Dennehy was born without arms in a country where his difference was stigmatized. Without being touched or cared for as an infant in an orphanage, George survived and was adopted into a family in the US. After battling years of insecurity and struggles with his identity, now he is living freer than ever through Christ as he speaks and creates music for all of us to enjoy. You can find his video with the Goo Goo Dolls, his album Have my Heart, and other ways to connect with him below.

George Website: http://www.thatarmlessguy.com/ 

George IG: @thatarmlessguy

Tera IG: @terabradham

After losing both her mom and sister to cancer, Niki found out six weeks after her sister’s death that she, too, had cancer. Today, she takes us through her journey of colorectal cancer and how God has helped her become a cancer thriver, not just a cancer survivor.

Niki is also an author and a podcast host, so check out her resources below:

Breathe Again: How to Live Well When Life Falls Apart: http://amzn.com/0800735544

Chemo Chair Prayers Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chemo-chair-prayers/id1539229249

Website: https://nikihardy.com/

Follow us both on Instagram and grab a copy of Niki’s book to follow along with us in the March Pain to Praise Book Club!

IG: @niki.hardy

Tera IG: @terabradham

Tchofor Dick Nchang joins us today from Cameroon, Central Africa, to share his journey through Sickle Cell Disease. Diagnosed when he was two years old, Dick’s pain crises worsened to the point where he nearly lost his life. In 2016, he received a bone marrow transplant and had two years of bedrest following the procedure. Today, he is doing better than ever, and he founded the Sickle Cell International Foundation, which works to reduce the global impact of Sickle Cell by providing care, building communities, and advancing research in the field.

Dick IG: @nchangdick

Sickle Cell International Foundation Website: https://scintf.org/

Sickle Cell International Foundation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SCIntF/?_rdc=2&_rdr

Contact Dick: [email protected]

Music mentioned in the episode:

-Maseh Nchang: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Y1qXsT9kf4OaDy8fv2haV

-Stanley Enow: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1FEzMUWFcZynVzahFj6Xny

-Davido: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Y3agQaa6g2r0YmHPOO9rh

- Yorùbá Praise and Worship: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0UqY8iCenbK2FqBeo5SjbF

Carley and Mark DenBoer join us today to talk about their lives and how they seek to glorify God amidst their marriage with chronic pain. After a biking accident in high school, Mark has had an unimaginable headache that never leaves. Carley has been diagnosed with both lupus and severe depressive disorder. While we talk about fun parts of their lives and I think you will fall in love with their personalities, we do get into a long conversation about suicidal ideation, as well. This is a large part of many people's lives who live in chronic pain, so our hope is that you can relate to either Carley or Mark in their specific type of suicidal thoughts they have experienced and that this podcast enables you to seek help and thrive amidst your pain. Please share this episode with anyone you feel would be uplifted by its message!

NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE: 1-800-273-8255

National Prayer Line: 1-800-4-PRAYER

Carley and Mark IG: @chronicpromises

Blog: https://www.chronicpromises.com/ 

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chronic-marriage-management/id1547731156

Hear Carley and Mark speak at our first Heal Retreat: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spring-heal-2020-carley-mark-denboer-marriage-chronic/id1503052916?i=1000479418794 

Tera IG: @terabradham

Paul Rudzitis has experienced quite a bit of pain, from a hangman's fracture in his neck to prostate cancer to doing Ironmans. He joins us today to talk about what he's learned from God amidst each of these situations that were thrown his way. 

Join the Heal Community or become a Heal Advocate: https://www.thehealministry.com/ 

Every Good Endeavor by Timothy Keller: amzn.com/1594632820/ 

Tera IG: @terabradham

When he was in high school, Mike Bartlett suffered a nerve injury when his boat crashed and the blunt side of a propeller hit him right between his spine and major artery. He shares the lessons he's learned after over a decade of living with nerve damage. This one gets better and better as we dive deeper and deeper, so listen all the way to the end!

Mike IG: @bikemartlett

NNU IG for hiring students (with professor supervision) to do your graphic work: visual_arts_at_nnu

Tera IG: @terabradham

Listen in to Tera's message from the Fall Heal Retreat, then sign up using the link below for the Winter Heal Retreat happening on January 30, 2021.

The Heal Retreat is a one-hour event designed to help you draw closer to God and build community with others who are experiencing physical pain or limitation. The Winter Heal Retreat will take place Saturday, January 30, 2021 from either 12-1pm EST or 4-5pm EST.

Sign up here: https://www.thehealministry.com/events

Tera IG: @terabradham

Bob Bardwell Website: https://www.ironwoodsprings.com/

Bob Bardwell Ep. 25: https://anchor.fm/tera-bradham/episodes/Ep--25--Bob-Bardwell-on-a-Life-of-Impact-100-Wheelchair-Marathons-and-16-565-Extra-Days-and-Counting-eirid0