Grace in the Unexpected - navigating disability parenting

Our Summer Update: Therapy, Treatments & Trusting God In this episode, we’re catching up on life and sharing an update on the therapies and treatments that filled our summer. We talk about our experiences with Fortis Therapy Center, Ascend Pediatric Therapy, and Centre of Movement, and what this season has looked like for our family. Through it all, we’re holding on to hope and reflecting on P...

Peter’s Origin Story In this episode, we’re joined by Cheyenne Mellor to share Peter’s origin story—a journey shaped by unexpected turns, deep love, and the purpose that unfolds even when life does not go according to plan. Cheynne also opens up about her journey of sharing Peter and their family’s life on social media: what inspired her to begin, why it has become so important to their family, an...

In this episode, Emily and Morgan talk about the powerful role the church can play in the lives of special needs families. We share our personal experiences of churches that have loved and served not only our disabled children, but our entire family—showing us what it truly looks like to live as the body of Christ. Together, we reflect on Matthew 19:13–15, where Jesus says, “Let the little childre...

In this episode, we’re diving into the world of intensive therapy—what it is, why so many families are turning to it, and how it’s impacted Grasley and Madeline’s journey in ways we never expected. We break down the difference between intensive therapy and traditional weekly sessions, and why that distinction matters when you’re fighting for progress. From the structure and frequency to the outcom...

In this powerful episode of Grace and the Unexpected, Emily shares her deeply personal testimony of faith, surrender, and the life-changing journey of adopting Grasley. What began as an uncertain path unfolded into a story only God could write—one marked by trust, resilience, and the undeniable truth that His ways are higher than our own. Through moments of doubt, hope, and divine provision, Emily...

Grace in the Unexpected is a podcast hosted by Emily and Morgan—where faith meets real life right in the middle of the unexpected. In this powerful episode, Morgan shares her personal testimony—an honest and heartfelt look at her family’s journey navigating a child with disabilities and medical complexities. Through her story, you’ll hear how God’s grace showed up in ways she never expected, bring...