Need Project Podcast

Begun in San Jose, Calif., in 1986, Young Life Capernaum Ministries is a program of Young Life especially for kids and young adults with disabilities. Young Life Capernaum gives kids and young adults with disabilities the chance to have fun, make friends, develop self-esteem and begin a relationship with Jesus Christ

• Dr. Steve Grcevich currently serves as President and Founder of The Family Center by the Falls,a multidisciplinary behavioral health group practice based in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, exclusively devoted to serving children and families. • He also serves as President of Key Ministry Foundation, a non-profit organization charged with assisting churches in the provision of outreach and support services to families of children with hidden disabilities. Katie Wetherbee • Former special education teacher, Katie has always enjoyed working with children who have special needs. • However, her experience as a mother to a child with special needs has fueled her passion for helping parents. In addition to her work with Key Ministry.

Mike Woods is a father of three boys with autism, and an Autism and Inclusion Specialist. We discuss being fathers and how we as men, think about our children and their future.

Amy is a writer of the blog “The Inclusive Church” and seeks to equip churches to successfully include children with various neurological and physical differences. Amy researches for her writing and speaking by interviewing secular professionals and experienced children’s ministry leaders.

• The Colorado Lions Camp and Conference center was founded in 1969 and they serve 350 campers every summer. • Colorado Lions Camp and Conference Center is a project of the Lions Clubs from the state of Colorado. • There are 15 other camps around the country. • The camp is a year round facility providing summer programs for those with special needs and winter programs available for larger and small groups. • The camp is nestled at 8,500 feet in the mountains of Pike National Forest just west of Colorado Springs and four miles north of Woodland Park on Highway 67N. • In 1964 Lion Dr. ML Crawford offered his cabin in Steamboat Springs to be used for the very first camp session. There were five girls that attended that summer; each girl was visually impaired. I • In 1966 several Lions signed personal notes to purchase the present location of the Colorado Lions Camp. • At the 1968 State Convention, the Lions of Colorado voted to build a permanent camp. Forty acres whe

Kathy Deyer Boulduc is a nationally recognized author and speaker in the field of disability ministry, concentrating on disability’s impact on the family system, and ways in which churches can become more welcoming of families that live with disability.

Dr. James Dobson has been defending families for over 33 years. He is the Founder of Focus on the Family and his new ministry Family Talk. He is the author of over 28 books on marriage and parenting. Dr. Dobson talks with us about the families and what we can do to help them thrive.

Stephanie Hubach is the Special Needs Director for Mission to North America. She is the author of Same Lake, Different Boat: Coming Alongside People Touched by Disability. Stephanie will be speaking at the Life and Justice conference on Disability and the Gospel Jan 22nd http://www.lifeandjusticeconference.org

Cindi Ferrini gives some creative and fun ideas to celebrate the Christmas season with your special need’s child.

Our guest is Patty Dobbs Gross. She is the Founder and Executive director of North Star Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping children who face social, emotional and educational challenges and help them reach their goals with the help of well bred and socialized assistance dogs. She is also the author of The Golden Bridge.

Rising Above Ministries is a non-profit organization dedicated to special needs ministry at the church, chapter and community level. Everyone is created by God with a plan, purpose and destiny to reflect His glory.

Beverly is a New York Times bestselling author of novels for adults, children and teens. In this sensitive yet realistic story, Jesse's sister struggles to understand her brother, and the kids who make fun of him. This endearing book will encourage families everywhere to appreciate and befriend children with special needs.This is a great book both for children that have a sibling with special needs as well as for kids that don’t.

Due to a diving accident in 1967, Joni became a quadriplegic. Her life is a wonderful example of faith and perseverance through difficult times. Though she suffered a deep depression and lost the will to live in the aftermath of her accident, she gradually came back to a deeper relationship with God. Through her personal struggles, Joni developed a ministry reaching out to others who were hurting. We replay the interview due to Joni's recent health news.

Henry Jernigan is the author of, Unexpected: Discover God’s Plan for You and Your Unborn Child. The Jernigan's discovered their son “Pierce” would be born with Spina Bifida. They chose to trust God with their child’s unknown circumstances.

A special message for Parents from our president Bob West. Bob Spoke to parents at a special needs parents group.

A Never-Give-Up Heart is a book for moms who have children who have needs that are particularly challenging. The focus is to encourage parents to persevere and to help their children to persevere in discovering their unique and God-given purpose in life.

Jennifer Shaw is a nationally know speaker, singer, and worship leader. Her son Toby was Diagnosed with Sensory Integration Dysfunction. Jennifer talks to us about how early diagnosis and intervention as keys to Toby's success.

Randy and Kesti Suggs are the founders of "Chuckie's Place". Chuckie’s place is a non-profit committed to providing free weekend retreats at a Colorado mountain lodge for families with special needs.

Tammy and Steve are the parents of a 21-year-old Webb, a boy born with a disability so rare that he is yet to be officially diagnosed. In her book "Stories and Meditations from Webb’s Mommy" Tammy reveals the secret to the joy, hope and strength that she and her family exhibit is a result of an unwavering faith in God.

Nathaniel’s Hope was founded in 2002 to meet the needs of kids with special needs (VIP Kids) and their families. VIP Kids are those with any physical, cognitive, medical or hidden disability, chronic or life-threatening illness, or those who are medically fragile.