This Unexpected Life Podcast — Real stories. Real hope, on this unexpected journey.
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Have you found yourself facing an unexpected diagnosis, the unexpected role of a caregiver, disability mom, or a special needs parent?
Are you feeling alone, stuck, or need encouragement?
Would you want to hear other people’s stories and how they dealt with the unexpected in their role as mothers?
Do you wrestle with the complex emotions of grieving the life you thought you were going to have and the actual reality of what it is today?
This podcast is for you!
This Unexpected Life Podcast explores stories of resilience, hope, and messy faith to embrace our circumstances and find hope. Whether you’re new to this journey, have decades of experience, or are simply looking for encouragement to keep pressing on, this is a space where your story is held with honor.
From a mom with 18 years of experience raising a child with medical, mental, and physical disabilities who also loves to listen and hold your story with care and honor, this place is for you.
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Newest Episodes
Learning to Embrace the Life You Didn't Expect: Finding Peace, Purpose, and Prayer in the Special Needs Parenting Journey with Jenn Soehnlin – This Unexpected Life
- Learning to Embrace the Life You Didn't Expect: Finding Peace, Purpose, and Prayer in the Special Needs Parenting Journey with Jenn Soehnlin
- The Autism Caregiver's Journey: Finding Jesus in Perfectionism, People-Pleasing, and Isolation with Sarah Mays
- When You Feel Alone: Finding God’s Provision and Presence in a Rare Diagnosis with Brianna Johnson
Episodes by Season
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Amber Pierson Amy J Brown Anna Harp Barb Stanley Becky Davidson Beth Benson Breena Holt Brianna Johnson Bruce Holt Camille Joy Carrie M Holt Celeste Shally Chelsea Kuhn Cindi Ferrini Dr. Joe Ferrini Dr. Nicole Wilke Dr. Regina Crone Erika Weise Jeanetta Bryant Jen Headlee Jenna Erlandson Jen Potter Jess Ronne Johnna Hensley Julie Hornok Kara Ryska Katie Seelig Kristin Faith Evans Larah Roberts Mackenzie Walters Miranda Bailey Paula Romang Rachel Wojo Sandra Peoples Sara Clime Sarah Mays
Curated Collections
Collections designed to help inspire hope and resilience where you need it in this moment of your journey.
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I know you are busy, which is why I made sure you can tune in for episodes on the go. Explore my most popular podcast platforms accessible for your preferred listening devices. Stream me from your cell, your car, or download and save episodes to listen in offline.
Would you like to be a guest on my show?
I’m looking for moms with a willingness to share their stories with honesty and vulnerability but also faith and hope. We can hold it all in our hands, can’t we?
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