Tamecka shares her journey as a single mother raising a son with Down syndrome and autism, reflecting on the challenges of diagnosis, healthcare demands, and balancing work and caregiving alone. She highlights how faith and prayer helped her stay grounded through difficult moments.

The episode emphasizes the importance of community support, advocacy for children with disabilities, and greater workplace understanding for single parents. Despite the hardships, Tamecka celebrates her son’s joyful spirit, sharing how his presence has brought purpose, resilience, and hope into her life.

In this uplifting episode, Becky sits down with Meredith Cornish, a mom of 15, to talk about faith, family, and finding joy in the midst of life's challenges. Meredith shares her journey of raising children with disabilities, growing her family through adoption, and trusting God's goodness through every season.

Together, they discuss intentional parenting, creating peace in a busy home, supporting children with special needs, and the importance of community, prayer, and resilience. Meredith also shares insights from her book, Even in the Hard Stuff, encouraging listeners to find hope, gratitude, and God's grace even in difficult circumstances.

This conversation is filled with practical wisdom, heartfelt encouragement, and a powerful reminder that joy can be found even in the hard stuff.

In this episode, we sit down with Will Spears, a high school senior with a heart for serving others. Will shares his personal story and explains why he is so passionate about supporting the special needs community. He talks about his efforts to raise funds and help students from Livingston Academy’s Special Education Department attend the Special Needs Prom hosted by Rising Above Ministries. Through his leadership, compassion, and dedication, Will is making a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Join us as we hear about the experiences that have inspired him and the difference one young person can make in a community.

On this week's episode of Rising Above with Becky Davidson, Becky sits down with Bralin Moss, the newest member of the Rising Above team, to discuss his journey, his passion for the disability community, and his new role as Ministry Advancement Associate.

A recent graduate of Tennessee Tech University, Bralin shares his heart for serving families living with disabilities and his excitement about joining the mission of Rising Above. He talks about the importance of building relationships and creating opportunities for businesses and individuals to partner with the ministry in bringing hope, encouragement, and support to special needs families.

Becky and Bralin also discuss what lies ahead as he helps expand the reach of Rising Above through community partnerships and ministry growth. If you've ever wondered how you or your business can make a meaningful impact in the lives of families navigating disability, this conversation offers a great introduction to the mission and vision behind the movement.

Join Becky and Bralin for this inspiring conversation as we officially welcome him to the Rising Above team and look ahead to all that's to come.

In this heartfelt episode, Becky Davidson talks with a father about the realities of raising children with special needs while balancing faith, family, and ministry. He shares his family’s journey following his daughter’s rare genetic diagnosis and the challenges and blessings that came with caring for a family member with severe autism. Through these experiences, he reflects on how their lives, priorities, and faith were deeply transformed.

The conversation explores the emotional impact of a diagnosis, the importance of community and church support, and the lessons learned through patience, perseverance, and trusting God during difficult seasons. Listeners will also hear practical encouragement for maintaining a strong marriage, seeking counseling, and building supportive relationships with other parents and caregivers.

Filled with honesty and hope, this episode offers encouragement to fathers and families navigating the special needs journey, reminding them they are not alone and that faith and community can provide strength in even the hardest moments.

Brandon Jones, father to Rickie Rose, joins this deeply moving episode to share the realities, challenges, and unexpected blessings of raising a child with special needs. From the life-changing adoption journey from China to navigating the emotional weight of uncertainty and grief, Brandon offers an honest look at how faith, marriage, and community have sustained his family through every season.

Throughout the conversation, Brandon reflects on the unique role fathers play in leading with strength while processing pain, the importance of partnership between husband and wife, and how intentional fatherhood shapes the emotional and spiritual health of the entire family. He also shares how recognizing God’s presence in everyday moments has transformed hardship into purpose and perseverance.

This episode is filled with encouragement for parents—especially dads—who may feel overwhelmed by the challenges of special needs parenting. Brandon reminds listeners that hope can coexist with hardship, resilient families are built through love and shared responsibility, and there is lasting peace found in faith and eternal perspective.

If you’ve ever wondered what your husband might be feeling—but not saying—this episode is for you. Since so many of our listeners are special needs moms carrying the emotional and practical load of daily life, Becky Davidson invited Steve Chatman to help shed some light on what’s often going on in the minds and hearts of special needs dads.

Together, they explore the emotions many dads struggle to express: feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, lonely, inadequate, or even unsure of how to communicate what they need. Steve shares honest insight into why dads sometimes pull back emotionally and offers practical ways moms can better understand and support their husbands without adding more pressure to an already full plate.

This conversation is real, encouraging, and filled with relatable moments that will make you laugh, think, and maybe even spark some meaningful conversations at home. If you’ve ever felt like you and your spouse are missing each other in the middle of the special needs journey, this episode offers a compassionate look into how to reconnect, strengthen your marriage, and remember you’re on the same team.

The conversation between Becky Davidson and Patrick Sawyer is a heartfelt exploration of family, faith, and personal growth. Patrick shares his journey from being an athletic trainer to entering full-time ministry, highlighting the pivotal role his son Connor, who has Down syndrome, played in this transition. Patrick discusses the challenges and blessings of raising a child with special needs, emphasizing the importance of community support and faith. He describes Connor as a "little evangelist," whose pure and enthusiastic faith inspires those around him. The discussion also touches on the significance of discipleship and the impact of sharing experiences with other parents facing similar challenges.

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