Tag: Autism
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Autism, Faith, and the Gospel: Raising an Autistic Child to Know God with Larah Roberts
Eps. 42 Date: 3/17/26 Title: Autism, Faith, and the Gospel: Raising an Autistic Child to Know God with Larah Roberts Summary: What happens when an autism diagnosis reshapes everything you expected about parenting—and faith? In this episode of This Unexpected Life, Carrie Holt talks with Bible teacher, author, and autism mom Larah Roberts about navigating…
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The Hidden Story of Special Needs Siblings: Growing Up with Disability and Raising a Child with Autism with Sandra Peoples
Eps. 41 Date: 3/10/26 Title: The Hidden Story of Special Needs Siblings: Growing Up with Disability and Raising a Child with Autism with Sandra Peoples Summary: What is it really like to grow up as the sibling of a child with disabilities? How does that experience shape the way you parent your own family? In this…
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When Caregiving Feels Unseen: Finding God’s Presence in Lifelong Special Needs Parenting
Eps. 37 Date: February 3, 2026 When Caregiving Feels Unseen: Finding God’s Presence in Lifelong Special Needs Parenting Summary: What happens when caregiving lasts far longer than you ever imagined—and no one is applauding? In this deeply honest episode, Carrie sits down with Beth Benson, a mother whose life has been shaped by infertility, trauma,…
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Trusting God Through Autism, Infertility, and Unanswered Prayers with Jenna Erlandson
Eps. 36 Date: January 20, 2026 Title: The Long Wait: Trusting God Through Autism, Infertility, and Unanswered Prayers with Jenna Erlandson Summary: In this episode of This Unexpected Life, Carrie Holt talks with Jenna Erlandson, a mother of six, about her journey through infertility, postpartum depression, and receiving an autism diagnosis for her son. Jenna…
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Finding God in the Autism Journey: Jeanetta Bryant on Hope, Healing, and Advocacy
Eps. 34 Date: 01/6/26 Title: Finding God in the Autism Journey: Jeanetta Bryant on Hope, Healing, and Advocacy Summary: When Jeanetta Bryant’s daughter was diagnosed with autism, her world changed overnight. What began as heartbreak soon became a journey of faith, perseverance, and unexpected purpose. In this episode, Jeanetta shares how God met her in…