Grace in the Chaos: Real-Life Insight from Parents of Children with Special Needs.

Returning guests Steve and Deborah Decker join host Ryan Rush once again on Grace in the Chaos for a heartfelt conversation about their family’s journey raising two sons with profound autism and epilepsy—and the story behind Steve’s book, The Blanket: A Mother’s Special Needs Journey.  Like many new parents, Steve and Deborah once received the beloved book Love You Forever when their first child w...

In this moving episode, Dr. Rush and Dr. Sneller sit down with Dana and Kristen Mason, parents of McCarthy and Audrey, to hear their powerful story of navigating life with a child on the autism spectrum. From their early days in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to building a supportive life in Houston, the Masons share how their faith, family, and church community have sustained them. We explore the reali...

In this episode, Shoby and Dolly John share their journey of adoption, raising their son Jonathan, who was diagnosed with autism at age seven. They discuss the challenges they’ve faced, from navigating Jonathan’s behavioral needs to finding support within their church and community. Despite the obstacles, the Johns emphasize the joy they've found in their faith, family, and the unique blessin...

In this heartfelt episode of Shifting to a New Set of Plans , hosts Dr. Ryan Rush and Dr. Chris Sneller are joined by Steve and Deborah Decker, parents of two children with special needs, to share their powerful journey of faith, sacrifice, and love. From Steve’s decision to put his engineering career on hold to care for their sons, to Deborah’s emotional challenges as a mother and FBI special age...

In episode 6, Fred and Kem Frost share about the journey through parenting and faith that has been shaped by their experiences raising four sons, two of whom have autism and special needs. Fred grew up in Macon, Georgia, and later pursued law at Vanderbilt University, while Kem is a native of Houston, Texas, also a lawyer by profession. Their paths crossed in Houston, where they quickly became bes...

Episode 5 of the podcast welcomes Tim and Talida Chen, parents of twin daughters with autism. The Chens share their experiences navigating the complexities of raising children with special needs. Tim, originally from Taiwan, and Talida, a native Texan, met in college through a Christian fellowship. After moving to Katy, Texas in 2021, their daughters faced significant developmental challenges. The...

In episode 4 of the Grace of the Chaos Podcast, Co-Host, Dr. Ryan Rush flips the interview tables and chats with Chris and Monica Sneller. The Snellers' share about their journey of adjusting expectations, trusting God’s sovereignty, and the joys and challenges of raising children with special needs. They also share how their faith plays a central role in their parenting journey, reminding th...

In episode 3 of the Grace of the Chaos Podcast, Co-Host, Dr. Chris Sneller interviews the Rush family, as they share the emotional and spiritual journey of wrestling with God's timing. Ryan and Lana are honest about faith and the lessons they’ve learned about surrender, control, and finding peace amidst chaos. About Ryan and Lana Ryan and Lana Rush have been married for 32 years and have 3 da...

Dr. Rush and Dr. Sneller welcome the Smith Family to episode 2 of The Grace in the Chaos podcast. Darrin and Sara Smith highlight the challenges, joys, and deep faith involved in raising children with special needs, especially within the context of adoption and the deaf community. This powerful interview includes many lessons learned by the Smith family. Particularly the importance of making decis...

Dr. Ryan Rush and Dr. Chris Sneller welcome Jacob and Melissa Robinson to episode 1 of the Grace in the Chaos podcast. They discuss the Robinson family's journey through special needs parenting, highlighting their emotional growth, reliance on faith, and the lessons they've learned about control, joy, and resilience. About the Grace in the Chaos Podcast Grace in the Chaos is a podcast th...

About the Grace in the Chaos Podcast Grace in the Chaos is a podcast that provides real-life insight from parents of children with special needs, featuring hosts, Dr. Ryan Rush and Dr. Chris Sneller. Grace in the Chaos is a part of the Empowered Homes Podcast Network. Questions about the podcast? email us at podcast@empowerdhomes.org