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Growing Hope ConversationsAuthor: Growing Hope
Growing Hope provides free therapy for children and young people with additional needs in partnership with local churches across the UK. Growing Hope Conversations is a podcast series sharing real stories, honest struggles, and how churches can truly make a difference. Language: en Genres: Kids & Family, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Leading with Vulnerability: Life in Ministry and Neurodiversity with David and Joanna Whale
Episode 24
Tuesday, 18 November, 2025
Welcome to Growing Hope Conversations Podcast. In this episode, we’re joined by David and Joanna Whale, clergy parents of children with additional needs, and admins of the Facebook groups Clergy Parents of Children with Additional Needs (UK) and Christian Parents of Children with Additional Needs. David and Jo share their experiences of life navigating the challenges of parenting children with additional needs while also leading a church. They discuss the importance of community support, education about disabilities within the church, and innovative approaches to inclusive worship. This is a podcast from Growing Hope, a charity offering free therapy for children and young people with additional needs, and support for their families. Join our host, Bambi French, as she welcomes guests who’ve been there - sharing real stories, honest struggles, and how churches can truly make a difference. 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:22 Introduction to David and Jo's Journey 01:37 Navigating Church Life with Additional Needs 04:47 Education and Re-education on Disability Theology 07:05 Innovative Church Activities for Inclusion 11:33 Creating Supportive Communities for Families 14:08 Challenges of Clergy Housing and Family Needs 14:54 When Dreams Change 15:24 Resources and Support for Families with Additional Needs 17:41 Encouragement and Lessons Learned Get involved: Join the Facebook groups: Clergy Parents Of Children With Additional Needs (U.K.) Christian Parent Carers of Children with Additional Needs (U.K.) Join monthly Growing Hope newsletter
