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See Me, Not My Disability

See Me, Not My Disability

How do you pursue your dreams when congenital muscular dystrophy threatens your independence? At fourteen years of age, Tim had a fourteen-hour surgery to straighten his spine. Tim describes how the post surgical excruciating pain led him to question God’s wisdom and love. He had to relearn to walk and cannot walk without assistance to this day. But instead of turning inward into a bitter, young man, Tim persevered through a year of pain and rehabilitation that helped him learn to walk with assistance. The recovery period gave him time to think through his goals of pursuing a life of purpose. In this transparent interview, Tim shares some of the ways he intentionally interacted with other students and school staff, as well as his own understanding of God’s purposes for his life.

Illness, Emotions, TeensMARKINC MinistriesMarch 6, 20182018, 2nd 30Comment

Sex Trafficking: I Am Not For Sale! A Conversation with Edie Rhea

Sex Trafficking: I Am Not For Sale! A Conversation with Edie Rhea

Edie’s father died when she was four years old so when her mother brought a new man into her home, she welcomed him as her father. When she was nine years old, this man began regularly raping her in her home. By the time she was twelve, he was taking her to hotel rooms where he trafficked her to men and women for the purpose of sex until she was seventeen. How does a child recover from such

Relationships, Addressing Sins, TeensMARKINC MinistriesFebruary 16, 20182018, 2nd 30Comment

The Grace Land Of Marriage And Disability: A Conversation With Joan And Jerry Borton

The Grace Land Of Marriage And Disability: A Conversation With Joan And Jerry Borton

Jerry was born with Cerebral Palsy and Joan had worked with people who have disabilities throughout her life, so she thought she knew what she was signing up for when they were married. In this transparent interview, Joan and Jerry share the challenges of marriage and disability. But you might be surprised at what they describe as some of their greatest challenges. Listen as Joan and Jerry offer hope to people with disabilities, to the parents of children with disabilities, and to others as well.

Special Needs, Relationships, Later Years of Life, CaregivingMARKINC MinistriesFebruary 9, 20182018, 2nd 30Comment

Abandoned but Not Forgotten, A conversation with Dr. Bob Petterson

Abandoned but Not Forgotten, A conversation with Dr. Bob Petterson

Bob Petterson was abandoned by his mother, shifted from one abusive foster home to another, bullied not only by kids but by some of his foster parents, beaten and sexually assaulted by numerous people tasked with being his protectors. Is there any hope for such a child? Bob shares how he grew into a hope-filled man who learned to trust God.

Addressing Sins, Faith, EmotionsMARKINC MinistriesFebruary 2, 20182018, 2nd 30Comment

Anorexia - Teens: Recovery Is Possible

Anorexia - Teens: Recovery Is Possible

Her body was too fat and limiting her calories seemed like the right way to lose a little weight. Slowly, the weight melted away, but one day, this beautiful young woman realized that she had starved herself into a medical crisis. Rebecca shares her painful journey and how she found the pathway to recovery.

AddictionMARKINC MinistriesJanuary 19, 20182018, 2nd 30Comment

The Aftermath of Abortion

The Aftermath of Abortion

Post Abortion Stress Syndrome, though not recognized in the medical community, is a real diagnosis in which thousands of women and men live with guilt, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, and more in the aftermath of abortion. In this interview, Jill, a woman who has had four abortions, offers her story as a means to encourage women and men to discover the healing that is possible.

Emotions, GriefMARKINC MinistriesJanuary 4, 20182018, 2nd 30Comment

The Thin Blue Line and Marriage

The Thin Blue Line and Marriage

When they leave for work they pray they will return home, safe and sound. Their spouses have to learn how to live with the constant possibility that a gunshot will destroy their family. Police officers are a special breed of men and women who go toward danger in order to protect their community. How do a husband and wife build a marriage when there is a constant tension of uncertainty and low grade fear? Joe and Candice Racite speak frankly about their own struggles as a law enforcement family, acknowledging the work of law enforcement affects almost every area of life, as well as relationships to family and friends.

First RespondersMARKINC MinistriesDecember 15, 20172017, 2nd 30Comment

Standing with Hope: Through It All

Standing with Hope: Through It All

How do you find purpose when you are in excruciating pain 24/7, survived 78 surgeries and most likely face more? Add to that your status as a double amputee. In this interview, Gracie Rosenberger, who was 17 when she was in an almost fatal car accident, shares what life and marriage is like with such challenges. Gracie’s story reveals a woman of strength and determination in the face of impossible obstacles.

Warrior Woman, Special Needs, Grief, IllnessMARKINC MinistriesNovember 29, 20172017, gracie, 2nd 30Comment

Help and Hope for the Caregiver: A Conversation with Peter Rosenberger

Help and Hope for the Caregiver: A Conversation with Peter Rosenberger

In this interview, Peter Rosenberger author of Hope for the Caregiver, candidly discusses the pressures a caregiver experiences when solely responsible for his or her spouse’s physical needs. He humbly admits that he has made every mistake possible and is passionate about helping other caregivers avoid those pitfalls.

Special Needs, Grief, CaregivingMARKINC MinistriesNovember 3, 20172017, popular, 2nd 30, Peter rosenbergerComment

Finding Freedom In The Rough Pathways Of Life

Finding Freedom In The Rough Pathways Of Life

Renee Dixon compares her life as a widow, single mom, and small business owner with mounting bills to climbing a hard, rocky pathway filled with gnarled roots. She describes how she learned to grasp those roots as a means to pull herself along the hard road of life that sometimes felt impossible to travel. Those gnarled roots along the pathway helped shape Renee into a woman whose own determination, endurance and grit encourages the very people she is called to serve.

Parenting, Special Needs, Warrior WomanMARKINC MinistriesOctober 6, 20172017, 2nd 30Comment

Thinking About Suicide? Teens, Just Hold On!

Thinking About Suicide? Teens, Just Hold On!

Suicide was on teen Denise Haas’ mind a lot, so much so that she tried several times to take her life. Her parents’ divorce shattered her world and finding purpose in life was very difficult. In this compelling conversation, Denise transparently shares her story in an attempt to grab the hands of teens who are struggling with similar darkness and compel them to “just hold on!”

Grief, Emotions, TeensMARKINC MinistriesSeptember 18, 20172017, 2nd 30Comment

Lost Hope: A Look At Teenage Depression And Suicide

Lost Hope: A Look At Teenage Depression And Suicide

The third leading cause of death in 15 to 24 year olds is suicide and depression. This interview is an honest conversation with two professionals who have helped teens and families through these struggles. Parents and teens alike will benefit from strategies to help teens find hope in the darkness of depression.

Grief, Emotions, TeensMARKINC MinistriesSeptember 1, 20172017, 2nd 30Comment

Hope When A Child Loses A Parent

Hope When A Child Loses A Parent

Joy was 10 years old when her mother lost her battle with aggressive breast cancer. Her two little sisters looked to her for mothering. She became her father’s confidante as he tried to navigate grief, single parenthood, and looking for a new wife. Joy’s story gives listeners a glimpse into how the loss of a parent can create an ever widening circle of grief that takes years to process.

Grief, Emotions, TeensMARKINC MinistriesAugust 18, 20172017, 2nd 30Comment

When Food Is The Enemy: Surviving A Life Threatening Eating Disorder

When Food Is The Enemy: Surviving A Life Threatening Eating Disorder

What gets inside the head of a young girl who almost starves herself to death because when she looks into a mirror she sees a fat, ugly, lonely girl? In this special interview, Rose takes us inside the heart of a girl who who has struggled with weight issues her who life. Rose does not sugar coat her battle and admits that even now, she must practice strong disciplines in order to fight old habits.

Addiction, TeensMARKINC MinistriesAugust 3, 20172017, 2nd 30Comment

Hope In Uncertain Days: A Young Woman's Story Of Overcoming

Hope In Uncertain Days: A Young Woman's Story Of Overcoming

A young woman, beginning to see her career as a recording artist start to take off, hears the diagnosis no young person ever expects: “You have an inoperable brain tumor.” Listen as Caitlin describes her battle to find a cure and then just when life seemed to be turning around, the news that shook her world once

Illness, EmotionsMARKINC MinistriesJuly 21, 20172017, 2nd 30Comment

Loneliness and Depression: Discovering Hope

Loneliness and Depression: Discovering Hope

In this interview, Danielle demonstrates that depression in young adults is often rooted in childhood. It’s easy to hide depression and to slowly withdraw rather than fight the dark feelings of sadness, loneliness, and worthlessness. Danielle offers help and hope as she describes the steps she took to find her way back to a life of purpose.

Emotions, TeensMARKINC MinistriesJuly 7, 20172017, 2nd 30Comment

The Prison of Chronic Dieting: A Conversation with Constance Rhodes

The Prison of Chronic Dieting: A Conversation with Constance Rhodes

Thin. Fat. Thin again. Dieting. Binging. Starvation diets. Grapefruit Diets. Low Carb. Thin. Fat. Thin again. Constance Rhodes understands the obsession with body image. In this conversation, she shares her own roller coaster struggle with weight. Young people and adults alike will find a friend in Constance as she transparently tells her story of weight loss, weight gain and the thin cage in which she found herself trapped.

Addiction, TeensMARKINC MinistriesJune 15, 20172017, 2nd 30Comment

Teens & Porn

Teens & Porn

When encouraged to protect their children from tech invasions, many parents vehemently declare that their child is so innocent and so protected, they are not concerned. Sadly, these parents are often in the dark when it comes to what their young children have already seen and experienced through innocent interaction in video games, research for reports, etc. In this interview, parents learn about additional layers of protection and how to talk to their children about the dangers of porn and how to respond when exposed.

Addiction, Addressing Sins, TeensMARKINC MinistriesMay 5, 20172017, 2nd 30Comment

Helping Your Teens With Same-Sex Attraction

Helping Your Teens With Same-Sex Attraction

How does a parent help a child navigate sexuality when so many forces come against a biblical worldview? This interview offers practical help so that parents can respond with confidence and wisdom as they help their children understand sexual integrity in a sexually broken world.

Parenting, Addressing SinsMARKINC MinistriesMay 5, 20172017, 2nd 30Comment

The Thorn of Autism

The Thorn of Autism

Nearly aborted, graciously adopted and later abandoned, Lori Sealy has traveled the road of atheism and lived a life of autism. Lori was diagnosed with Autism as an adult and not long after that diagnosis learned her son had autism as well. In this interview, parents of a young man who has autism ask Lori the questions burning in the hearts of other parents with high functioning children that struggle every day with the "thorn of autism."

Special Needs, ParentingMARKINC MinistriesApril 21, 20172017, popular, 2nd 30 Comment