Key Ministry the Podcast

Elaina Marchenko sits down to interview Larah Roberts, the new Operations Director here at Key Ministry. Larah shares her heart for disability ministry, and her experience as a Special Needs mom. Find the full Show-Notes at: www.keyministry.org/podcast

Parents go through five phases as they raise their children with disabilities. It’s helpful for ministry leaders to understand these phases so we know better how to support families in these different seasons. In this episode, Sandra Peoples shares characteristics of the phases, the needs parents have in each one, and how the church can support them along the way.  Find the full Show-Notes at www....

In this episode of Key Ministry the Podcast, Catherine Boyle is joined by Dr. Chris Hulshof from Liberty University. We’ll be talking about a topic you may not be familiar with - but if you’ve been in ministry world for very long, you have probably seen, and that’s Religious Scrupulosity. Dr. Hulshof provides valuable insights for supporting individuals with this mental health challenge. Go to www...

Beth gives 3 must-have items for your sensory room. Go to www.keyministry.org/podcast to find the full show-notes.

Sandra Peoples talks with Julie Hernandez, the disability ministry director at her church. They have a conversation about what went great over the summer, what they plan to do differently next year, and what they're looking forward to this fall. Go to www.keyministry.org/podcast to find the full Show-Notes.

Elaina Marchenko gives a peek into the life as a special needs sibling. She discusses the different phases of her identity as it grew and changed during her life as a special needs sibling. To find the full show-notes, go to www.keyministry.org/podcast

Do you struggle with God’s timing? Do you have a ministry dream that you don’t know how to get started? The Mental Health and the Church conference may be just the place and time where God will bring your dreams into focus. Find the full Show-Notes at www.keyministry.org/podcast

In less than 8 minutes, Beth shares her summer vibe, suggests three events your church could try this summer, tells you about her summer serving gig, and issues four invitations from Key Ministry. Go to www.keyministry.org/podcast for the full show-notes.

One of the biggest challenges in inclusive ministry is meeting the needs of diverse learners. Today on the podcast, Sandra interviews Cortney Jenkins from Awe & Wonder and Laura Deeken from The Adapted Word about easy ways to make our lessons more accessible and about the resources they provide to help support every student in your ministry.  Find the full show-notes at: www.keyministry.org/po...

Dr. Steve Grcevich interviews Dr. Lamar Hardwick one last time on his new book, How Ableism Fuels Racism. Buy this book at bakerbookhouse.com or amazon. Go to www.keyministry.org/podcast to find the full show-notes for EP 106.

One of Key MInistry’s core values is collaboration. The momentum in disability ministry has come about in large part because of the collaboration across traditional lines of ministry. To help accelerate momentum in mental health ministry, we’re seeking collaborators for Mental Health and the Church 2024, as conference sponsors, exhibitors and advertisers. Find the full Show-Notes at www.keyministr...

As a disability ministry leader, do you ever feel alone? Beth Golik shares about Online Connection for Disability Ministry Leaders in Episode 104 of Key Ministry the Podcast. Find the full Show Notes at www.keyministry.org/podcast

Will all aspects of disability be erased in heaven? Sandra Peoples looks at applicable biblical passages and shares her thoughts in this episode of Key Ministry the Podcast. Find the full Show-Notes at www.keyministry.org/podcast

Dr. Steve Grcevich sits down and interviews Dr. Lamar Hardwick on his new book How Ableism Fuels Racism . This is Part 2 of a 3-part series! Go to www.keyministry.org/podcast to find the full show-notes.

In this episode of Key Ministry the Podcast, Catherine Boyle shares a peek into some of details of the upcoming Mental Health and the Church 2024 conference , September 26 - 27, 2024, in Cleveland, OH. Go to www.keyministry.org/podcast to find the full Show-Notes.

Ep 100: Ministry Visibility on Your Church's Website with Sandra Peoples In our 100th episode, Sandra Peoples shares three ways to increase ministry visibility on your church website. Most disability families are going to visit your church website before they visit your actual church. Does your website communicate everything they need to know for a smooth visit? Find the full Show-Notes on www.key...

Ep 100: Ministry Visibility on Your Church's Website with Sandra Peoples In our 100th episode, Sandra Peoples shares three ways to increase ministry visibility on your church website. Most disability families are going to visit your church website before they visit your actual church. Does your website communicate everything they need to know for a smooth visit? Find the full Show-Notes on www.key...

Beth Golik and Sandra Peoples recap our Disability & the Church 2024 Conference that happened last week in Orlando, Fl. Go to www.keyministry.org/podcast for the full show-notes.

Dr. Steve Grcevich sits down with Rev. Lamar Hardwick to discuss his new book, How Ableism Fuels Racism. Go to Bakerbookhouse.com and use PROMO: ABLEISM24 to get 50% off Lamar's new book. Go to www.keyministry.org/datc2024 to sign-up for our Disability & the Church 2024 Conference to hear both Lamar and Steve speak!! And finally, go to www.keyministry.org/podcast for the full show-notes!

Recently, Catherine had a conversation with Dr. Jim and Heather Sells, authors of the new book “Beyond the Clinical Hour: How Counselors Can Partner with the Church to Address the Mental Health Crisis.” Jim, Heather and their co-author Dr. Amy Trout offer a valuable resource to both mental health professionals and ministry leaders as a way to meet the heartfelt mental health needs impacting both c...

Beth sits down with the always delightful Marie Kuck, who has a special invitation for our listeners for a behind-the-scenes tour of Make ‘m Smile in Orlando.  Find the full Show-Notes at www.keyministry.org/podcast

Key Ministry the Podcast Ep 095 with Sandra Peoples and Tracy McElhatten. Find full shownotes at www.keyministry.org/podcast

In this week's episode of Key Ministry the Podcast, Catherine Boyle interviews Kimberly Britt from Anchor International . Kimberly will be presenting at Disability and the Church 2024 . We hope you’ll enjoy this preview of the conference and the great work of Anchor International. Find full Show-Notes at www.keyministry.org/podcast

Beth sits down with Doc Hunsley, the founder and executive director of SOAR Special Needs Ministry, who will be leading a Ministry Intensive at the Disability & The Church 2024 conference. Doc shares his personal journey of becoming involved in disability ministry as well as his passion for helping churches take the next step towards disability inclusion. Doc's Ministry Intensive – Disability...

In Episode 091 of Key Ministry the Podcast, Sandra shares an idea for organizing care for disability families in your church and how the parable of the Good Samaritan provides guiding principles for how and why we provide that care. Go to www.keyministry.org/podcast for the full Show-Notes.