Marie Kennedy

Holy Ground Parenting

Religion EN ↓ 12 episodes

Christian parenting in the special needs world. A faith-based, real life look at the highs and lows of special needs parenting from a mom living it.

Author

Marie Kennedy

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Religion

Latest episode

May 13, 2026

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Episodes

Season 1 Finale: Staying Present in the Busy Seasons 13.05.2026

Send us Fan Mail Hey y’all, welcome back to Holy Ground Parenting . In this Season 1 finale, we’re talking about something that feels especially important in this season of life—staying present. Between end-of-school events, birthdays, tee ball, vacation Bible school, bringing Pearl home, and all the chaos of what many parents jokingly call “Maycember,” life has felt very full lately. And in the m...

Holding On To Each Other: Marriage & Special Needs Parenting 05.05.2026

Send us Fan Mail Hey y’all, welcome back to Holy Ground Parenting . This week’s episode is a special one—as my husband Stephen and I celebrate 10 years of marriage, I’ve been reflecting on what it really looks like to stay connected through the ups and downs of special needs parenting. Marriage is a journey in itself, but when you add in the stress, exhaustion, and unpredictability that can come w...

Meeting Pearl: When Answered Prayers Don't Look Like You Expected 28.04.2026

Send us Fan Mail Hey y’all, welcome back to Holy Ground Parenting . This episode is a special one—and an honest one. Over the past couple of weeks, our family traveled to training to meet Evie’s autism service dog, Pearl. It’s something we prayed for, hoped for, and waited on for a long time. But when the moment finally came… it didn’t look the way I expected. Evie’s first reaction to Pearl was fe...

Celebrating the Wins (Even the Small Ones) 14.04.2026

Send us Fan Mail Hey y’all, welcome back to Holy Ground Parenting . This week’s episode is all about celebrating the wins—even the small ones. In the middle of therapies, appointments, and the day-to-day challenges of special needs parenting, it can be easy to focus on what’s still hard. But in this episode, we’re slowing down to recognize the progress that often goes unnoticed—the small steps tha...

The Loneliness of Special Needs Parenting 07.04.2026

Send us Fan Mail Hey y’all, welcome back to Holy Ground Parenting . In this episode, we’re talking about a part of the special needs parenting journey that often goes unspoken—loneliness. The kind of loneliness that comes from feeling misunderstood… from having to constantly explain your child… and from navigating a life that looks different than what you once expected. It’s also the quiet moments...

When Plans Change: Helping Our Kids Navigate Transitions 31.03.2026

Send us Fan Mail Hey y’all! Welcome back to Holy Ground Parenting . In this episode, we’re talking about something that comes up often in the day-to-day life of special needs parenting—transitions. From leaving places our kids love to navigating unexpected changes in routine, even small shifts can feel really big for children on the spectrum. Our anchor scripture this week comes from Proverbs 16:9...

Navigating the Public: When People Don't Understand Your Child 17.03.2026

Send us Fan Mail Hey y’all! Welcome back to Holy Ground Parenting. Have you ever had a moment in public where your child did something unexpected and suddenly you felt like everyone around you was watching? For parents raising children with special needs, those moments can happen more often than we’d like. And sometimes the hardest part isn’t what our child did — it’s how other people respond. In...

Through a Father's Eyes: Fear, Faith, and the Future 10.03.2026

Send us Fan Mail Hey y’all! Welcome back to Holy Ground Parenting . I’m so glad you’re here. This week’s episode is a little different because I’m welcoming my very first guest — my husband, Stephen. Over the past few episodes, you’ve heard me share my heart about our journey through infertility, the NICU, autism, and the fears that can come with raising a child with special needs. But this journe...

After the Diagnosis: Finding Yourself Again 03.03.2026

Send us Fan Mail Hey y'all! Welcome back to Holy Ground Parenting. I'm so glad you're here! This week we are looking at what happens after the diagnosis. Our anchor scripture this week is Romans 8:1 , and our supporting scripture is Esther 4:14 and Isaiah 43:1 . I talk about the quiet lies we can sometimes tell ourselves, about the shame and doubt that can take over our thoughts, an...

Caregiver Burnout: When You're Tired of Being Strong 24.02.2026

Send us Fan Mail Hey y'all! Welcome back to Holy Ground Parenting. I’m so glad you’re here! In our episode this week we are going to talk about caregiver burnout and how Jesus tells us in Matthew to lay down our burdens. Our anchor Scripture this week is Matthew 11:28-30 . The purpose of this episode is to talk openly and honestly about burnout, while also pointing to God for rest and restora...

Progress, Not Perfection: Finding Holy Ground in the Small Steps 17.02.2026

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Holy Ground Parenting! I’m so glad you’re here. In this week’s episode, I want to talk about seeing God in the small steps. We will focus on progress, not perfection in our parenting and in daily life. Our key scriptures this week will be Philippians 3:12-14 and Zechariah 4:10. So go reheat your coffee and settle in! I hope this week’s episode blesses you and remin...

Against All Hope: Our Story of Holy Ground Parenting 09.02.2026

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Holy Ground Parenting! This is a safe, grace-filled space for Christian parents of autistic and special needs children. In this first episode I'll be introducing myself and my family, talk about why I'm doing this, and talk about Abraham's faith against all hope as referenced in Romans 4:18-25. I will round things out with a prayer and some encouragement...

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