In this first episode of season 2, Ethan and Michaela talk with Sevrin Hamilton from The Elisha Foundation (aka TEF) about Family Retreats and disability ministry training.

In the final episode of Season 1, Ethan and Michaela sit down with Brad Mann to talk about his life with disabilities as well as his ministry in his neighborhood.

Ethan and Michaela continue their conversation with Carter Knight. Carter shares personal stories relating to the unique blessings and challenges of nursing home ministry as well as some practical encouragements on how to care for the elderly.

Ethan and Michaela talk with nursing home chaplain Carter Knight about the biblical importance of visiting the elderly in nursing homes.

Ethan and Michaela sit down with Brad and Denise Willis to talk about their family’s experience in church with a son who has Autism. Brad also shares how their experience with special needs has impacted his perspective and trajectory for gospel ministry.

In this episode, Ethan and Michaela talk with Pastor Kim Kira about the pastor’s role when it comes to special needs ministry within the church. Kim Kira is a pastor at Lighthouse Community Church in Torrance, California, where their church has served families with special needs for about eight years.

Ethan and Michaela talk with Rebecca Cedillo, Immanuel Kids Ministry Director, about the special needs ministry at Immanuel Baptist Church in Louisville, KY. Rebecca shares how their ministry began as well as some impactful ways they are serving individuals with special needs.

Ethan and Michaela sit down with Robert and Hollie Brookman to hear about their family’s experience regarding the challenges and blessings of navigating special needs and the church. The Brookmans also share some helpful tips on how churches can better serve families affected by disability.

Ethan and Michaela discuss what the Indispensable Podcast is all about! The Indispensable Podcast is an audio resource of the LRBA and seeks to be a catalyst and a resource to local churches in regards to special needs ministry.