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Journey to HollandAuthor: Scott Lacey
Journey to Holland started as one dad's honest story of raising a son with Down syndrome. Now it's growing into something bigger: real conversations about what it means to be a Christian father in today's world.Host Scott Lacey shares candid stories from his own family the diagnosis, the marriage strain nobody warns you about, the faith questions that came with it, and the everyday grind of raising kids, including one who learns differently. Alongside that, he digs into what Scripture actually says about fatherhood, how to disciple kids in a culture moving faster than ever, and how to lead a family with grace instead of fear.If you're a dad trying to raise your kids to know God, a parent navigating a Down syndrome or special needs diagnosis, or you just want an honest, faith-centered take on fatherhood that doesn't sugarcoat the hard parts this show is for you.New episodes focus on faith, fatherhood, marriage, disability parenting, and raising kids of every kind of ability in a world that's constantly changin Language: en-us Genres: Education, Kids & Family, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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When The Down Syndrome Diagnosis Was Not The Hardest Part
Episode 3
Sunday, 23 August, 2026
Send us Fan MailThe day we got the news about a 99% chance our daughter would have Down syndrome is the day most people assume shattered us. It didn’t. The surprise is what came after, when the adrenaline faded and the real pressure started to work on our hearts: comparison with other families, the fear of an unknown future, and a quiet, internal frustration toward God that felt wrong but also felt real.We tell the story of that phone call, the swirl of shock, grief, and unexpected calm, and then we get honest about what nearly cracked our faith. We talk about how special needs parenting can trigger a constant mental scoreboard and how that comparison steals peace. We also name the spiritual tension many Christian parents carry but rarely say out loud: “Why, God?” and “How long?” Instead of pretending those questions don’t exist, we go straight to Scripture for language that can hold them.Psalms 13 and Psalm 42 show that lament is not weak faith, it’s biblical faith. Mark 9:24 reminds us that belief and doubt can sit in the same prayer. We also dig into the real-life risks of isolation for families raising a child with disabilities, why your invitations still matter, and why finding friends who have “been there” can be a lifeline. And we close with what helps in the long haul: prayer, community, marriage, and steady leadership as a Christian dad when life doesn’t go to plan.If you know a dad who’s carrying this kind of weight, share this with him. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us what part of the journey you want us to talk about next.Support the show
