In today's podcast I chat with Zack Wilson, and his parents Anne Marie and Tom Wilson. Zack is an individual with Down syndrome, a recent graduate of Eagle Access here in Dyersburg TN, an avid CrossFit competitor and an artist. He will he hosting his first art exhibition at McIvers Grant Public Library in Dyersburg TN on November 6, 2025 from 4 - 6 PM.Please come see us if you can!

Today I chat with Torben Jensen. He is the Ministry Relations Manager for Joni and Friends in Nashville, TN. His job focuses on helping churches of all shapes and sizes become better at including and serving families affected by disability. Timeline of our conversation:01:30 Torben's origin story02:40 Joni & Friends and its beginnings. The Story of Joni Eareckson Tada.05: 00 Programs and the Outreach Ministry10:00 Physical vs Emotional or Relational Barriers for families experiencing disabilities and the Church16:15 Summer Camps at Joni & Friends22: 00 Words of encouragement and ConclusionYou can contact Torben at [email protected]

Jessica Ronne is an author, speaker, podcast host at Coffee with Caregivers, associate producer of the documentary "Unseen", and caregiver advocate.  She is the founder and executive director of⁠ The Lucas Project⁠, a non-profit dedicated to providing recognition, resources, and respite support for special needs families. She and her husband, Ryan live in Michigan with their 8 children, including their son Lucas, who has profound disabilities. Her story of beauty from ashes has been shared on The Today Show, Daily Mail, and Huffington Post, and is detailed in her memoir Sunlight Burning at Midnight.  To follow the ongoing saga, she can be found at ⁠www.jessplusthemess.com ⁠or purchase her latest books, Blended with Grit & Grace, Lovin’ with Grit & Grace, and Caregiving with Grit & Grace. Timeline 3:00 Introduction to Jess Ronne4:36 How to ask for help as a parent and the value of consistent respite to fill your cup as a caregiver.6:21 Where is the Village?7:05 The Lucac Project9:00 Coffee with Caregivers - Marsh's highlight, Episode 62 with Alice Foran.10:00 The Intersection of Faith and Grief.12:24 The documentary Unseen and the upcoming documentary Uncertain.14: Jess's words of encouragement.

In this episode, I chat with Emily Moscoe about Catalyst Sports. Timeline:1:30 Introduction to Emily Moscoe and her involvement with Catalyst Sports3:34 Gol Ball5:00 Catalyst Sports origin story8:40 What does adaptive hiking/camping look likeFreedom Chair12:00 Overview of Catalyst Sports Programs14: 00 Great Smoky Mountains Bike Program14: 50 Contact Information and Conclusion