Ever felt paralyzed by a big decision for your child... like every option feels wrong?

Have you prayed for clarity but felt like heaven went silent?

Do you wish you could actually hear God’s guidance in the middle of chaos and medical overwhelm?

In this episode, I’m sharing how to practice focused and intentional prayer when you’re a Christian autism mom making impossible decisions for your child.

You’ll learn how to pray for clarity without pressure, how to notice God’s nudges in your daily life (yes, even through TV shows and ordinary moments), and how to build a rhythm of prayer that brings calm in the storm.

I share two deeply personal stories: one about deciding whether to move forward with a clinical trial for my son’s rare disease, and another about trusting God to make the right call for therapy. Through both, I learned that intentional prayer isn’t about perfection, it’s about presence.

By the end, you’ll walk away with practical ways to invite God into your decision-making and confidence to move forward in faith, even when the path ahead feels foggy.

⚠️ Important Note

*This is not advice for your specific situation, only a personal reflection on what worked for my family. Always seek professional medical and therapeutic guidance to determine the right path for your child while continuing to pray to God for clarity. I will never provide advice on how to properly care for your child. I am here to help guide moms toward Christ, not to replace professional expertise.

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• 💬 Related Episodes:
  • Episode 28: How to Pray When God Feels Silent While Caring for Your Medically Complex Child
  • Episode 29: How to Pray When You Don't Know How

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Do you feel like God has stopped listening to your prayers? Are you questioning why He would allow your child to struggle? Will you ever be able to trust God again?

In this podcast, you will find solutions to restore your faith in God as a Christian mom raising an autistic or medically complex child. My mission is to equip you to be mighty in your faith through prayer, validation rooted in scripture, and reconnection with God.

If you’re ready to believe and trust in God again with everything you’ve faced in motherhood, you’re in the right place.

Hey, I’m Ash! Mom of two (one autistic with a rare disease), wife, and former Disney princess turned reverend. When my son was diagnosed with a rare disease at just seven months old, my faith was shaken in ways I never imagined. I prayed, begged, and pleaded with God, only to be met with silence. I felt like He had abandoned me when I needed Him the most.

I finally realized that everything I thought I knew about prayer and God had been misguided. I opened my Bible, turned to scripture, became an ordained ministry coach, and discovered a simple framework that made prayer possible again, even in the hardest moments. And I’m ready to share it all with you.

If you’re ready to feel refreshed in your faith, fully embrace the title Christian Autism Mom, and feel like God is your BFF (because He absolutely is), this podcast is for you.

So fill up your water jug, open your heart, and let’s fill up your spirit together!

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Have you ever reached a place where you were too exhausted, too broken, or too overwhelmed to pray? In this episode of The Be Mighty Mom Podcast, Ash, shares raw stories from hospital rooms, tear-filled closets, and moments of collapse, when prayer felt impossible.

Through Romans 8:26–27, we discover that even sighs, groans, and silence count as prayer. That the Holy Spirit intercedes for us when we can’t find the words. This is not about polished prayers or perfect faith; this is about real life, real motherhood, and the God who meets us in our weakness.

If you’re a Christian mom raising autistic or medically complex kids, or simply a weary believer who has ever wondered if your silence counts, this episode will remind you that your tears are holy, your sighs are sacred, and God is listening.

✨ Listen in for:

• Hope-filled encouragement for Christian moms in hard seasons

• Honest stories from an autism and medical mom’s journey

• A fresh perspective on what prayer really is when you have no words

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In this episode, Ash Dion, Christian mom, autism advocate, and faith-driven storyteller, opens up about the power of prayer in the middle of motherhood struggles, autism parenting challenges, and the moments where faith feels stretched thin.

If you’ve ever wondered how to keep praying when life feels overwhelming, when the meltdowns are hard, the diagnosis feels heavy, or the exhaustion of motherhood leaves you feeling empty, this episode is for you. You’ll hear real encouragement, relatable stories, and Scripture truths that remind us prayer isn’t just a ritual. It’s the lifeline that keeps Christian moms grounded in peace, strength, and hope.

Whether you’re navigating autism, rare disease, or simply the daily chaos of raising kids, this conversation will show you that prayer is not about getting it “perfect”. It’s about showing up as you are and trusting that God is already there.

Tune in to discover how prayer can transform the way you mother, advocate, and walk with God through every season.

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Are you a Christian mom raising an autistic child, a child with a rare disease, or navigating the daily realities of medical complexity, while secretly wondering if God even hears your prayers? You’re not alone.

Ash shares her raw and honest journey of faith through the sleepless nights, endless doctor visits, and the crushing weight of advocacy. She opens up about the moments when prayer felt empty, when God seemed silent, and when her faith nearly unraveled.

Together, we’ll unpack:

• What the Bible actually says about unanswered prayers

• Why prayer isn’t a vending machine and what it really is

• The science-backed benefits of prayer for stressed and exhausted moms

• Practical ways to pray when you’re overwhelmed, angry, or doubting

• How to find peace and strength in God’s presence even when life feels unbearable

If you’ve ever felt dismissed, unheard, or spiritually drained while carrying the heavy load of special needs motherhood, this episode will remind you that God sees you, loves you, and has a plan for you and your child.

Be Mighty in Prayer: A Faith Series for Christian Moms Raising Autistic, Rare Disease, or Medically Complex Kids

✨ Scriptures shared: Jeremiah 29:11, Matthew 6:5–8, Luke 11:9–10, Philippians 4:6–7, Psalm 13:1–2 ✨ Resource Mentioned: Free mini prayer guide for moms struggling in their faith.

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Hit play now and rediscover the hope, peace, and strength you need in this season.

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Are you a mom raising a medically complex or autistic child, lying awake at night wondering if God is even listening? Do you feel your faith crumble while navigating hospital visits, rare diagnoses, and endless advocacy? You are not alone.

In this of The Be Mighty Mom Podcast, Ash shares her deeply personal story of moving from doubt to renewed faith. Anchored in Jeremiah 20:11: “But the Lord is with me like a mighty warrior; so my persecutors will stumble and not triumph over me,” this episode explores how God shows up in the chaos, the quiet, and the heartbreak of parenting a child with complex medical or developmental needs.

Ash opens up about the first cracks in her belief when her son, Max, was just a few months old and began showing symptoms of a rare, life-altering condition. From the initial dismissals by medical professionals to the whirlwind of tests, biopsies, and hospital visits, she shares the exhaustion, fear, and raw emotions every mom in a similar situation knows intimately.

You’ll hear about the slow descent into disbelief, the whispers of prayer that felt hollow, and the moments of despair where faith seemed impossible. And then, the turning point: a chance encounter in a hospital waiting room that reminded her that God is present, even when answers don’t come instantly and life feels completely out of control. Through this story, Ash illustrates how faith isn’t about perfection, it’s about persistence, presence, and the quiet moments where God meets you in the hardest seasons.

This episode is for moms who:

• Feel distant from God while parenting a medically fragile, autistic, or medically complex child

• Struggle with prayers that seem unanswered

• Are dealing with exhaustion, burnout, and constant worry

• Want guidance on integrating faith and advocacy for their children

Ash also explores how to:

• Pray intentionally even when words fail

• Recognize God’s presence in the small, everyday moments

• Allow your faith to grow and return after seasons of doubt

• Advocate fiercely for your child while leaning on God for strength

Whether you are lying awake at night, pacing hospital hallways, or simply wondering how to keep your faith alive amidst uncertainty, this episode offers encouragement, hope, and practical insight. It reminds moms that God is not silent in suffering, He is a mighty warrior walking alongside you, guiding, protecting, and providing moments of unexpected affirmation.

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📌 Keywords: Christian mom, raising autistic child, raising medically complex children, struggling with faith, mom burnout, parenting a sick child, praying for your child, faith in hard times, Christian parenting, parenting rare disease, mom exhaustion, and doubt

This episode sets the stage for a new season of The Be Mighty Mom Podcast focused on faith, prayer, advocacy, and real-life parenting challenges. You don’t have to believe perfectly. You don’t have to be unshakeable. God is mighty enough to carry you, even in the middle of disbelief.

Welcome to the Be Mighty Mom Podcast, a faith-led space for moms raising autistic or medically complex kids. I’m Ash, mom, advocate, and proof that you can survive the storms and still stand mighty.

If you feel unseen, overwhelmed, or caught between science and faith, this is your safe space. Together, we turn our rage into fuel, find strength in God, and learn to live, love, and advocate like Jesus.

Come stressed, leave refreshed.

* This podcast is evolving to focus on faith, prayer, and hope for moms raising autistic or medically complex children. Episodes from our earlier parenting-focused series are still here to help, but you’ll now find guidance rooted in Christian faith and prayer.*

If you’re a mom raising an autistic child or a child with disabilities, you already know: advocacy comes with anger. Not just frustration, but the deep, burning, sleepless anger that comes from being dismissed, gaslit, or ignored when all you’re trying to do is get your child the care they deserve.

In this raw and honest episode of Be Mighty Mom, Ash dives into the hidden side of advocacy anger, why it happens, how medical gaslighting fuels it, and how to carry that fire without letting it consume you.

You’ll hear about:

• ​What’s happening in your brain and body when anger takes over
• ​How medical gaslighting creates trauma for parents of autistic and disabled kids
• ​A personal story of missed diagnoses and the fight to finally be heard
• ​Why advocacy anger can both fuel us and quietly wear us down
• ​Practical, research-backed tools for channeling anger into sustainable advocacy (without burning out)

Because here’s the truth: you are not “too much.” You are not “overreacting.” You are a mom who knows your child best, and that fire inside you is proof of how deeply you love them.

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