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Hope on the Hard Road Special Needs Podcast

Hope on the Hard Road Special Needs Podcast

著者： Hope on the Hard Road
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 For a family raising a child with special needs, life can be difficult. There are many storms to weather and struggles to address, and we often feel isolated and alone due to the nature of our circumstances. Families have a need to connect and find resources, a need to be encouraged, and a need for hope as we walk down what can be a very hard road at times. Hope on the Hard Road Special Needs Podcast was created for this purpose. Our vision is to grow a thriving community, where families with children of all ages with special needs can feel connected, be encouraged, and find hope for the road ahead.Copyright 2020 All rights reserved. キリスト教 スピリチュアリティ 聖職・福音主義
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  • “A Life of Significance as Caregivers” with Marcus & Jen Jones

    “A Life of Significance as Caregivers” with Marcus & Jen Jones
    2026/02/02
    Family. Series: “A Life of Significance as Caregivers” with Marcus & Jen Jones Thanks for joining us today as we begin our Family Series with Marcus and Jen Jones. We first met Marcus and Jen a few years ago when I saw an Instagram video of their family dancing and reached out knowing that we had mutual friends. Then last year we had the privilege of having them come and speak to our couples at Date Night. And now Ladies, I’m excited to share that Jen will be a speaker at our Moms Day Out conference this May 1-3. Marcus and Jen have been married for 25 years and have 4 children. Their oldest daughter has a diagnosis of Down Syndrome. They are authors, speakers, and entrepreneurs having founded, led and successfully grown both non-profit and for-profit organizations, with their latest endeavor being the co founding of the Significant Life Foundation in 2024 to advocate for adults with intellectual disabilities. Marcus is a pastor and leader with over 30 years of ministry experience and he is currently working as the Executive Director of the HIS EYES Foundation to combat homelessness. Jen is the founder and CEO of Jen Jones Direct LLC, and creative architect of the Significant Conference. She is also a certified health coach, having built a nationwide health and wellness business. Together Marcus and Jen know what it’s like to experience the unexpected and have to grow through life’s greatest challenges. This is an honest and beautiful conversation – one we know will resonate with you. So, Let’s Ilsten in to our conversation Marcus and Jen Jones. Bios: Marcus is a pastor, leader, creator and communicator with over 30 years of ministry experience. He is a long-time advocate for adults with intellectual disabilities and father of four, including her oldest daughter with Down Syndrome. He has written multiple books, including “The Five-Minute Marriage Mentor,” and “Holding Hands with Grace,” all about his journey of fatherhood with a child with intellectual disabilities. He founded “The Significant Life Foundation,” in 2024 to advance the cause of independent housing, employment and community for the intellectually disabled community. He serves on multiple non-profit boards and is the Executive Director of the HIS EYES Foundation to combat homelessness. Married over 25 years to his wife, Jen, Marcus enjoys traveling, Golfing and undiscovered cafes and cuisine. Jen Jones is the founder and CEO of Jen Jones Direct LLC, and creative architect of the Significant Conference. Through her books, courses, conferences, podcast and Significant Life groups, she equips and empowers women to create the life they love on the foundation of faith. Jen and her husband Marcus are living this great adventure with their four children in San Diego, California. Jen knows what it’s like to experience the unexpected and have to grow through life’s greatest challenges. She advocates for differently-abled kids and their parents because she is mom to a daughter with Down Syndrome. She helps families identify their core values and champions women to know and own their God-given worth to live a life of significance. She is a certified health coach, and has built a nationwide health and wellness business. She guides people on a path to help them take control of their health—mentally, physically and spiritually. She is in the personal transformation business. Jen has appeared as a speaker and coach in numerous conferences, retreats and podcasts, including ABC Family and the Live Out Loud Show. She is also the author of Thrive: Growing Through Life’s Greatest Challenges, Tribe: Building Your Family on What Matters Most, and The Five-Minute Marriage Mentor. https://significantlifefoundation.org/ jen@jenjonesdirect.com @jenjonesx4 https://jenandmarcusjones.com/marcus/ https://jenandmarcusjones.com/jen/ facebook.com/jonestribe For a family raising a child with special needs, life can be difficult. There are many storms to weather and struggles to address, and we often feel isolated and alone due to the nature of our circumstances. Families have a need to connect and find resources, a need to be encouraged, and a need for hope as we walk down what can be a very hard road at times. Hope on the Hard Road Special Needs Podcast was created for this purpose. Our vision is to grow a thriving community, where families with children of all ages with special needs can feel connected, be encouraged, and find hope for the road ahead. Connect with Us: If you enjoy this podcast please share us with others and be sure to follow us so won’t miss an episode. We’d love to hear from you so please leave us a comment or rating and connect with us on social media or on our website. Email us: info@hopeonthehardroad.org Website: https://hopeonthehardroad.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopeonthehardroad/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopeonthehardroad/ Facebook Group: https://...
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    46 分
  • "The Life of a Medical Caregiver" with Kara Ryska

    "The Life of a Medical Caregiver" with Kara Ryska
    2026/01/19

    "The Life of a Medical Caregiver" with Kara Ryska

    Hey guys, Thanks for joining us today! We’re continuing on in our Medical Family Series with guest Kara Ryska, host of The Special Needs Mom Podcast. As a devoted mother of four, ranging from ages 7 to 17, Kara's life has been shaped by her role as a mother of a multiple brain tumor survivor and a child with diverse disabilities, encompassing physical, visual, behavioral, and medical challenges.

    Driven by her personal experiences, Kara has become an advocate for families facing similar hurdles, offering support through her role as a life coach. Kara’s resilience is inspiring and you’re absolutely gonna want to listen in or watch today’s episode.

    Bio

    Meet Kara Ryska, a compassionate and resilient force empowering families through her impactful journey as the host of The Special Needs Mom Podcast. As a devoted mother of four, ranging from ages 7 to 17, Kara's life has been shaped by her roles as a mother of a multiple brain tumor survivor and a child with diverse disabilities, encompassing physical, visual, behavioral, and medical challenges.

    Driven by her personal experiences, Kara has become an advocate for families facing similar hurdles, offering support through her role as a life coach. Her commitment extends beyond the microphone as the creator of "Pathway to Peace," a transformative group coaching community that has touched and changed countless lives. Kara's resilience and wisdom make her a sought-after speaker, sharing her insights on navigating the complexities of parenting children with special needs.

    Kara brings together strength and empathy, fostering a sense of unity among families navigating similar paths. Her dedication to creating a space of understanding and hope resonates in every episode of her podcast and within the transformative impact of her coaching programs. Kara Ryska is not just a podcast host; she is a beacon of inspiration, guiding others towards a life filled with purpose and peace.

    Contacts

    www.kararyska.com

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/thespecialneedsmompodcast/

    Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-special-needs-mom-podcast/id1523926612

    For a family raising a child with special needs, life can be difficult. There are many storms to weather and struggles to address, and we often feel isolated and alone due to the nature of our circumstances. Families have a need to connect and find resources, a need to be encouraged, and a need for hope as we walk down what can be a very hard road at times. Hope on the Hard Road Special Needs Podcast was created for this purpose. Our vision is to grow a thriving community, where families with children of all ages with special needs can feel connected, be encouraged, and find hope for the road ahead.

    Connect with Us:

    If you enjoy this podcast please share us with others and be sure to follow us so won’t miss an episode. We’d love to hear from you so please leave us a comment or rating and connect with us on social media or on our website.

    Email us: info@hopeonthehardroad.org

    Website: https://hopeonthehardroad.org/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopeonthehardroad/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopeonthehardroad/

    Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2621447987943459

    Free Youtube Resource Library: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsSAfvTkSy87X-fEqtVR2qvo7w9UQBuxz
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    40 分
  • A Family’s Courageous Journey“ with Steve and Melissa Bundy

    A Family’s Courageous Journey“ with Steve and Melissa Bundy
    2026/01/05

    Medical Family Series:

    “A Family’s Courageous Journey” with Steve and Melissa Bundy

    Intro:

    Today we begin our medical family series and you are about to be inspired by one family’s story.

    Steve and Melissa Bundy have been married for 33 years and have two adult sons. Their oldest son Caleb was born with a rare chromosome deletion and subsequent multiple medical diagnoses.

    Steve is the Senior vice president of International ministries at Joni and Friends International Disability Center and has been on staff for past 18 years. And Melissa is a part time wound care home health nurse. This incredible couple sat down with us to share their story. A courageous story where heartache is met with hope.

    Let’s listen into our conversation with Steve and Melissa.

    Bio:

    Steve and Melissa Bundy have been married for 33 years and have two incredible adults sons. Steve is the Senior vice president of International ministries at Joni and Friends International Disability Center and has been on staff for past 18 years. Melissa is a part time wound care home health nurse.

    Their 26 year old son Caleb was born with a rare chromosome deletion 2q37.1 partial terminal deletion. This missing piece of the chromosome means he has severe cognition delay, severe autism (unable to speak), apraxia of speech and body, and also a rare form of muscular dystrophy called Bethlem/Ulrich. They were given this diagnosis of the chromosome deletion at ages 10 months, autism at 2 years and muscular dystrophy when he was 12. Caleb has had a very difficult journey in life yet has had a family who has surrounded him with the love, support and advocacy he needed to be as functional and loved for who he is as much as possible.

    Caleb’s younger brother Jaron is 22 years old and has been such a huge supportive sibling even in the most challenging of times. Jaron graduated this past year from Belmont University in Nashville, TN with a degree in music production and now has his own business producing music and teaching students in guitar,piano and music production at jaronmicahmusic.com.

    Joniandfriends.org

    For a family raising a child with special needs, life can be difficult. There are many storms to weather and struggles to address, and we often feel isolated and alone due to the nature of our circumstances. Families have a need to connect and find resources, a need to be encouraged, and a need for hope as we walk down what can be a very hard road at times. Hope on the Hard Road Special Needs Podcast was created for this purpose. Our vision is to grow a thriving community, where families with children of all ages with special needs can feel connected, be encouraged, and find hope for the road ahead.

    Connect with Us:

    If you enjoy this podcast please share us with others and be sure to follow us so won’t miss an episode. We’d love to hear from you so please leave us a comment or rating and connect with us on social media or on our website.

    Email us: info@hopeonthehardroad.org

    Website: https://hopeonthehardroad.org/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopeonthehardroad/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopeonthehardroad/

    Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2621447987943459

    Free Youtube Resource Library: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsSAfvTkSy87X-fEqtVR2qvo7w9UQBuxz
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    46 分
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