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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.
Episodes
Apr 18, 2022
Apr 18, 2022
44 min
Mom Series:
”Moms Panel” with Sandi Anderson, Cheri Monis and Terri Stashak
We begin our series for moms with a discussion with 3 amazing ladies who are all moms of adult children diagnosed with various special needs. Cheri Monis, Sandi Anderson, and Terri Stashak are each such incredible women with allot of insight and wisdom to share and I just know you’re going to admire these ladies as much as I do. So lets get started..
Sandi Anderson and her husband of 36 years, Jeff, have 2 adult sons on the autism spectrum. Sandi has advocated tirelessly for 33 years to help their sons reach their full potential and live the life God created especially for them. Sandi created “Arts In Motion,” an adult day program that teaches life, social, academic and business skills to her son, Joel. Together they have established a micro enterprise supporting Joel’s painting, animation and speaking schedule: Joel’s Vision Arts. As an international public speaker, she has served with Miracle139 International on two trips to Peru; with Joni & Friends International to Nanjing China, and with SEPAC to Beijing China. It is her greatest joy to share the hope of Jesus Christ to other families here in the USA and all over the world.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Hope on the Hard Road, Inc. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as professional, medical, or legal advice.
Apr 4, 2022
Apr 4, 2022
28 min
Medical Diagnosis Series:
"A Family's Journey with Batten Disease Part 1" with Danny and Bekah Bowman
Danny and Bekah have been married for 16 years and are parents of two incredible boys, Titus and Ely. Danny is the Head X- Country and Track and Field Coach for Northwest Nazarene University, where he invests in the student-athletes in a holistic way that prepares them to launch into the world. He enjoys painting and gardening in his free time.
Bekah is the Executive Director for a local CASA program, author of Can't Steal My Joy, and rare disease advocate. She loves to share the hope and goodness of Jesus in really dark, difficult places. She enjoys working out, reading and coffee dates with girlfriends in her free time.
Episode Links and Resources:
Bekah Bowman
www.bekahbowman.com
Facebook: @Team4TitusEly (Team 4 Titus & Ely)
Instagram: @bekahsbowman
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.
- Website: https://hopeonthehardroad.org
- Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/hopeonthehardroad/
- Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/hopeonthehardroad/
- Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/2621447987943459/?source_id=105530184205752
- Free Youtube Resource Library https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsSAfvTkSy87X-fEqtVR2qvo7w9UQBuxz
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Hope on the Hard Road, Inc. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as professional, medical, or legal advice.
Mar 21, 2022
Mar 21, 2022
25 min
Medical Diagnosis Series:
"A Family's Journey with Batten Disease Part 1" with Danny and Bekah Bowman
Danny and Bekah have been married for 16 years and are parents of two incredible boys, Titus and Ely. Danny is the Head X- Country and Track and Field Coach for Northwest Nazarene University, where he invests in the student-athletes in a holistic way that prepares them to launch into the world. He enjoys painting and gardening in his free time.
Bekah is the Executive Director for a local CASA program, author of Can't Steal My Joy, and rare disease advocate. She loves to share the hope and goodness of Jesus in really dark, difficult places. She enjoys working out, reading and coffee dates with girlfriends in her free time.
Episode Links and Resources:
Bekah Bowman
www.bekahbowman.com
Facebook: @Team4TitusEly (Team 4 Titus & Ely)
Instagram: @bekahsbowman
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.
- Website: https://hopeonthehardroad.org
- Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/hopeonthehardroad/
- Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/hopeonthehardroad/
- Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/2621447987943459/?source_id=105530184205752
- Free Youtube Resource Library https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsSAfvTkSy87X-fEqtVR2qvo7w9UQBuxz
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Hope on the Hard Road, Inc. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as professional, medical, or legal advice.
Mar 7, 2022
Mar 7, 2022
27 min
Medical Diagnosis Series:
”A Family’s Journey with Cancer” with Sherri Rempe
Sherri Rempe is a Mother of 3 boys, Owen, Taylor, and Logan. She has a Master’s degree in clinical social work and a Special Education Teaching credential. She currently teaches High school special education specializing in students with Autism and Emotional Disturbance. At age 7, her son, Taylor, was diagnosed with Leukemia. He went through 3 years of chemotherapy. It was a difficult time for her family. She relied on her relationship with God and the support of a group of friends at church to help her through this difficult time.
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.
- Website: https://hopeonthehardroad.org
- Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/hopeonthehardroad/
- Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/hopeonthehardroad/
- Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/2621447987943459/?source_id=105530184205752
- Free Youtube Resource Library https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsSAfvTkSy87X-fEqtVR2qvo7w9UQBuxz
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Hope on the Hard Road, Inc. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as professional, medical, or legal advice.
Feb 21, 2022
Feb 21, 2022
38 min
Family Series:
“Special Needs Siblings” with Joey and Stephanie Alarcon
Continuing on with our Family Series in this episode we focus on Siblings. You won’t want to miss this heart felt and informative episode. Joey Alarcon is the youngest brother to Chris, who has Down Syndrome. He and and his wife Stephanie have been married for 8 years, have a two year old son, and a little girl on the way in August. Both Stephanie and Joey are Special Education teachers with 4 combined credentials and a Master’s degree in Education. Joey teaches Adapted PE in San Diego Unified and Stephanie is taking a break from teaching Special Education to focus on raising their little ones.
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.
- Website: https://hopeonthehardroad.org
- Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/hopeonthehardroad/
- Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/hopeonthehardroad/
- Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/2621447987943459/?source_id=105530184205752
- Free Youtube Resource Library https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsSAfvTkSy87X-fEqtVR2qvo7w9UQBuxz
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Hope on the Hard Road, Inc. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as professional, medical, or legal advice.
Feb 7, 2022
Feb 7, 2022
23 min
Family Series:
“Marriage and Parenting Part 2” with Dr Joe and Cindi Ferrini
We’re beginning the new year with our Family series starting with an insightful and heartfelt conversation about Marriage and Parenting with Dr Joe and Cindi Ferrini. The Ferrinis are national speakers, bloggers, and regular radio contributors having been heard on both Focus on the Family and Family Life. They are the authors of “Unexpected Journey: When Special Needs Change Our Course” and “Love All-Ways: Embracing Marriage Together on the Special Needs Journey”. They have been married for more than 42 years and have allot of wonderful wisdom to share with other couples who find themselves on the journey of parenting a child with special needs, while maintaining the harmonious dance of a thriving marriage in the midst.
Episode Links and Resources:
Dr. Joe Ferrini
Cindi Ferrini
Instagram: @cindiferrini
www.cindiferrini.com
www.facebook.com/cindi.ferrini
www.facebook.com/UnexpectedJourney/
www.facebook.com/MyMarriageMatters/
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.
- Website: https://hopeonthehardroad.org
- Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/hopeonthehardroad/
- Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/hopeonthehardroad/
- Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/2621447987943459/?source_id=105530184205752
- Free Youtube Resource Library https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsSAfvTkSy87X-fEqtVR2qvo7w9UQBuxz
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Hope on the Hard Road, Inc. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as professional, medical, or legal advice.
Jan 24, 2022
Jan 24, 2022
44 min
Family Series:
“Marriage and Parenting Part 1” with Dr Joe and Cindi Ferrini
We’re beginning the new year with our Family series starting with an insightful and heartfelt conversation about Marriage and Parenting with Dr Joe and Cindi Ferrini. The Ferrinis are national speakers, bloggers, and regular radio contributors having been heard on both Focus on the Family and Family Life. They are the authors of “Unexpected Journey: When Special Needs Change Our Course” and “Love All-Ways: Embracing Marriage Together on the Special Needs Journey”. They have been married for more than 42 years and have allot of wonderful wisdom to share with other couples who find themselves on the journey of parenting a child with special needs, while maintaining the harmonious dance of a thriving marriage in the midst.
Episode Links and Resources:
Dr. Joe Ferrini
Cindi Ferrini
Instagram: @cindiferrini
www.cindiferrini.com
www.facebook.com/cindi.ferrini
www.facebook.com/UnexpectedJourney/
www.facebook.com/MyMarriageMatters/
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.
- Website: https://hopeonthehardroad.org
- Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/hopeonthehardroad/
- Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/hopeonthehardroad/
- Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/2621447987943459/?source_id=105530184205752
- Free Youtube Resource Library https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsSAfvTkSy87X-fEqtVR2qvo7w9UQBuxz
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Hope on the Hard Road, Inc. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as professional, medical, or legal advice.
Jan 10, 2022
Jan 10, 2022
3 min
"2022 Preview" with Eric and Christen Freund
Eric and Christen Preview the upcoming Podcasts for the 2022 Year. Join us to listen to what is coming to the Hope on the Hard Road Podcast.
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.
- Website: https://hopeonthehardroad.org
- Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/hopeonthehardroad/
- Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/hopeonthehardroad/
- Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/2621447987943459/?source_id=105530184205752
- Free Youtube Resource Library https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsSAfvTkSy87X-fEqtVR2qvo7w9UQBuxz
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Hope on the Hard Road, Inc. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as professional, medical, or legal advice.
Hope on the Hard Road, Inc
Hope on the Hard Road Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit ministry dedicated to helping connect and encourage families with children of all ages with special needs through programs designed to support the unique needs of the individual, the family, and the community.
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