Disability and Faith
by Christine Boyle
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Home Care Nursing - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Home Care Nursing - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
About this podcast
Hosted by Christine Boyle, "Disability and Faith - Invited In" is a podcast that explores the intersection of disability, caregiving, and faith. Christine is the mother of two adult children with disabilities—Courteney, who went home to Jesus in 2022 at the age of 21, and Kevin, who joined the Boyle family through adoption from El Salvador in 2013.
With over two decades of lived experience, Christine shares the real and raw stories of the disability journey—the joys, the struggles, the griefs, and the victories. Her contagious hope and joy point listeners back to Christ, who meets us in every moment.
This podcast is not only a source of encouragement and inspiration, but also a practical guide. Each episode offers insights and tools for caregivers walking the long road of disability or chronic illness, as well as for ministry leaders and volunteers seeking to create true belonging in disability ministry.
Together, we’ll discover how Christ invites us in—to His presence, His strength, and the beauty and joy found in disability.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 37 episodes
- Home Care Nursing - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly · 1 h 23 min · Season 1 Episode 37Christine Boyle returns to Disability and Faith to share candidly about life as a disability mom and caregiver, focusing on home care nursing and all that comes with it…
- The Truth About Abortion: The Day God Saved My Daughter—and Me. · 27 min · Season 1 Episode 36Every year I return to Preterm Cleveland because this is where, 26 years ago, God stopped me from having an abortion and I gave my life to Jesus. I came in terrified and…
- He's Still My Dad - What Schizophrenia Changed, and What It Didn't. · 1 h 5 min · Season 1 Episode 35The heart of this episode is deeply personal. I share my story as a daughter and caregiver to my dad, who has lived with schizophrenia for nearly 43 years. I was raised in a…
- Proms are Nice. Belonging is Better. · 1 h 0 min · Season 1 Episode 34In this episode of Disability and Faith, host Christine Boyle talks about the upcoming global Tim Tebow Prom event, 'Night to Shine', for people with disabilities. Christine…
- The Unapologetic Advocate & Caregiver · 58 min · Season 1 Episode 33In this episode, Christine Boyle shares a raw and emotional recount of her recent experience with a case manager from the Ohio Department of Medicaid. The episode details an…
- Hope & A Future - Two Teen Moms, One Faithful God · 1 h 17 min · Season 1 Episode 32In this deeply personal and hope-filled episode of Disability and Faith- Invited In with Christine Boyle, Christine welcomes her dear friend and mentor, Betsy Stretar, for a…
- The End of My Young Life Era · 1 h 0 min · Season 1 Episode 31In this heartfelt episode of Disability and Faith, Christine Boyle opens up about closing one beautiful chapter and stepping boldly into another. After eight incredible years…
- Why I Was Embarrassed to Say I Work in Disability Ministry · 16 min · Season 1 Episode 30In this episode, I share an honest story from a recent Content Creators Expo (CEX) in Cleveland, where I was asked again and again: “So, what do you do?” I would explain that I’m…
- Hell Lost, Heaven Won! - My Abortion Story · 36 min · Season 1 Episode 29Today we celebrated that 25 years ago, on August 16, 2000, I met Christ in this abortion clinic, Preterm Cleveland! God intervened, Courteney's life was saved, and my soul was…
- I'm Still Here · 53 min · Season 1 Episode 28After a whirlwind of life, ministry, and miracles, I’m back behind the mic, and I’ve got stories to tell. In this heartfelt episode, I'm Still Here, I’m catching you up on the…
- Voting Without Limits: Ohio's Secretary of State on Disability Access · 1 h 1 min · Season 1 Episode 27In this enlightening episode, we dive into the critical issue of disability and voting with Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose and ADA Coordinator Brett Harbage. Discover the…
- Who Is Whole and Who Needs Wholeness? · 1 h 16 min · Season 1 Episode 26In this episode, Christine is joined in Studio Court by her husband, Dan, and their best friends Nancy and Curtis Carnes. Nancy and Curtis have been long-time dear friends of the…
- Chronic Sorrow - The Unspoken Journey of the Disability Parent with Brad Mowry · 1 h 12 min · Season 1 Episode 25In this episode, Christine is joined by her dear friend, co-worker, and fellow disability parent, Brad Mowry. Together they share raw and authentic perspectives on the topic of…
- More Than a Prom - What Families Really Need · 1 h 2 min · Season 1 Episode 24Night to Shine proms are just around the corner! On February 7, 2025, hundreds of churches worldwide will host Night to Shine proms. These proms are good if they lead to fruitful…
- What is Belonging? with Dr. Erik Carter · 1 h 4 min · Season 1 Episode 23Dr. Erik Carter, the Luther Sweet Endowed Chair in Disabilities at Baylor University and Executive Director of the Baylor Center on Developmental Disabilities, joins Christine on…
- The 5 Stages: Changing Attitudes Toward Disability - with Dan Vander Plaats · 53 min · Season 1 Episode 22Christine interviews Dan Vander Plaats the creator of "The 5 Stages: Changing Attitudes," a resource used all over the world to teach about disability and attitudes toward…
- Episode 21 - Remembering My Why · 1 h 2 min · Season 1 Episode 21December 4th is a day of celebration, remembering, and mourning. Christine reflects on and celebrates the completion of her first year of podcasting. Christine simultaneously…
- Mental Health & The Church - with Dr. Steve Grcevich · 45 min · Season 1 Episode 20On this episode of Invited In, Christine and Dr. Steve Grcevich of Key Ministry, discuss the mental health crisis outside of and within the Church. Steve believes and shares that…
- "The Most Rewarding Experience of My Life" - An Interview with Christine's Grandpa · 1 h 13 min · Season 1 Episode 19Christine interviews her 97-year-old grandpa about his life experiences working with and alongside adults with disabilities. He describes that time as the most rewarding…
- What the Church Can Learn from Disney · 45 min · Season 1 Episode 18Christine records this episode from theme park Epcot at the Walt Disney World Resort. Disney is well known for being inclusive, accessible, and a place of belonging for people…
