NeuroDiverse Christian Couples

This week is Juneteenth! It feels most appropriate to discuss autism and special needs from the perspective of people of color. We welcome back Dr. Mary for this discussion. Today, our guest is a pediatrician and mom who will give us great insight into this perspective through lived and professional experience. About Dr. Mary Jones: I am a physician and PCCI-trained life and leadership coach. I be...

You asked for it! We are answering listener requests. In 2022, the original JTG crew did a show on processing a later-in-life diagnosis. Several listeners asked that other men and women be on to process their later-in-life diagnoses. Don't worry—the original JTG crew will be back! This Special Edition looks at Greg, Brian, and Kevin's later-in-life Autism Identification. Check out Brian's book Int...

Today's guest has been on the podcast before when we discussed predictive error coding and the autistic brain; Dr. Peter Vermeulen Peter is the founder, director, CEO, lecturer, consultant, website developer, and secretary. Occasionally, Peter even cleans the office of Autism in Context, the senior Autism lecturer and consultant for Autisme Centraal, and the Chief Editor of “Sterk in Autisme!”, a...

We have been taking many road trips these past four years in the quest to visit all 50 states! We listen to podcasts, and podcasting and learning from podcasts has become a shared activity of connection! We start our discussion with the real definition of righteousness: returning to Eden and being naked and unashamed. What is an Ezer Kenegdo? Your neurodiverse relationship can be healthy when you...

Today, Dr. Stephanie and Dr. Kevin discuss a few topics. The blogs Dr. Stephanie mentions come from Dr. Kevin's blogs on his site. We talk about: Autobiographical memory Identity and Autism Neuroplasticity Videogaming- the good, the bad and the therapeutic About Dr. Kevin Hull: Dr. Kevin Hull owns and operates Hull and Associates, P.A., a private practice in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Hull is a licens...

Join Rev. Holmes and Dr. Holmes as they interview Bruce C.E. Fleming. This is our 3rd interview with Bruce an today we will discuss 1 Timothy and "let the women learn in silence." How does this reflect back to the creation of women and the role of women in the church world. About: Rev. Bruce C. E. Fleming holds three graduate and post-graduate degrees in theology: an M.Div. and Th. M. from Trinity...

Dan and the guys (Clay, Greg, Jeremy, & Mark) discuss their views of neurodiversity. What is it? Is this movement a good thing or not? How do you define it? Is the term useful? Dr. Holmes adds she prefers the Harvard Medical School definition of neurodiversity, which describes those with neurological differences such as autism, ADHD, learning differences and delays, and other developmental dif...

Charity and Jeremy Rochford have contributed to the upcoming book: Uniquely Us. Watch the countdown as: https://www.christianneurodiversemarriage.com/uniquelyus Dan and Stephanie have a family book out right now that was mentioned! Great insight into parenting, what we did right and hindsight learning. Erica speaks to what it is like having a dad on the spectrum at : www.christianneurodiversefamil...

We (I Stephanie) asked listeners on social media, "What would you like to ask us or what would you like to know about Neurodiverse Marriages?" Several questions came in, and we got to about 2/3 of them! Questions such as: What are realistic expectations for a successful ND marriage? What does maintenance look like? Is having a diagnosis helpful? Why or Why Not? Dan, do you struggle to start deep c...

While we are pro-marriage and pro-covenant. Sometimes abuse, unrepentant addiction, and adultery break the vows and can lead to divorce. Divorce from a Christian AS man can get very adversarial and messy. If you have wrestled through and find that you have peace and release to divorce, you may want a CDFA, like Rhonda, on your side of Women's Financial Wellness Center. A CDFA®, which stands for Ce...

Today, Dan and Stephanie talked with Kevin and Shawna Meek. Their story of divorce and remarriage to each other through infidelity and discovering their neurodiversity. Stephanie and Shawna spoke back in February about her betrayal trauma with the infidelity. Today, they share their determination for marriage and offer hope for those who have had similar challenges in a neurodiverse marriage. Kevi...

Just the Guys has its first guest, author Brian Hight. Brian and the guys talk about his book and being intentional! Brian Hight has a career dedicated to servicing marine and laboratory electronics, where he honed his understanding of technically intricate systems. Outside of work, his passions include hiking, electronics, and clay and stone carving, forming a blend of technical precision and cre...

If you have been following our podcasts for a bit, you know we are fans of Dr. Jim Wilder, and we talk about joy, hesed, group identity, and healthy correction often. Today, we have with us Chris Coursey, who has authored and co-authored several books on Joy using Wilder's principles and theoretical foundations. Today we discuss? What is Joy? Can I have Joy while things are bad? What is a Joy -Gap...

If you have been following the podcast, you have heard Dan and Stephanie talk about joy, hesed, group identity, and healthy transformation. Today, we talk with Michel Hendriks, the co-author of The Other Half of Church. About our Guest: MICHEL HENDRICKS (MDiv, Denver Seminary; BS, University of Colorado) has been a teacher and trainer for more than twenty-five years. He is the former pastor of spi...

Today, Dan and Stephanie talk about blindspots, receiving feedback, perspective-taking, and the Johari window. What is the Johari window? Listen to find out! If you really want to do a deep dive into Feedback skills- take our course as a self-study or reach out for coaching! www.christianneurodiversemarriage.com Group Coaching- Select Receiving Feedback and Relational Skills

Today, we talked about TBI, TIA, and when autism is combined with personality pathologies such as narcissism. From Jodi's website about her: Throughout my journey as a therapist, educator, and coach, I have amassed more than 20 years of experience helping people with a multitude of challenges, including autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, abuse, and codependency. I complet...

Today, Dr. Stephanie interviews Kristin Walker about her later-in-life autism diagnosis. About Kristin: Kristin Walker is the founder of the Mental Health News Radio Network and the Autism Podcast Network. With over 75 individual podcasts covering all aspects of mental health, she continues to host her own podcasts. She nurtures others who want to spread awareness, inclusion, and knowledge of thei...

Join Dr. Holmes and Dr. Ratliff Schaub as they discuss differentiating autism from other issues as well as the prevalence and genetic issues associated with Autism. Dr. Karen discusses common medical issues that may also occur for her patients on the spectrum. Bio Dr. Ratliff-Schaub is the Medical Director of Developmental Pediatrics and Program Director of the Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics...

Today, Dan and Stephanie talked with Dan Chrystal about the complexities of communication. We talked about basic communication skills and complexities in neurodiverse relationships. About our Guest, Dan Chrystal: Dan Chrystal, MBA, is a husband, father, author, speaker, and life coach. He has over 28 years in executive leadership and relational coaching, including six years as an administrative of...

Usually, Dan co-hosts the podcast, but today, Dr. Stephanie interviews Shawna Meek on betrayal trauma. She will speak to us from her personal and professional experience. This is part 1 of 2. of her story. In part 2, her husband will join Dan and me to discuss their processing of healing in their neurodiverse marriage. About our guest: Shawna is an author, a Professional Certified Coach through IC...

Today, Dan and Stephanie talk about a topic that is listener-requested! Many listeners asked to talk about pornography, sexual addiction, and autism. Today we have as our guest Dr. Jake Porter for this discussion. We will discuss: What is the difference between porn use and porn addiction? What is sex addiction? If a spouse acts out sexually or with porn, is that the spouse's fault? What is betray...

Join Dan Holmes (husband of Dr. Stephanie Holmes) and Just the Guys with a group of men on the spectrum, and they talk about Valentine's Day and showing love to their spouses. Just the Guys get together and talk about topics from the spectrum point of view. Today a few tips on what they used to believe about Valentine's Day and how to show love the way their non-autistic spouses want to be loved!...

Today, Rev. Stephanie C. Holmes interviews Pastor Jamal Baker, a former licensed professional counselor and sex therapist. This podcast is a module from a module that is on sale this month. The usual price is $129. https://courses.christianneurodiversemarriage.com/courses/topics-in-nd-relationships Pastor Jamal Baker is the lead pastor of the Atlanta location of Chapelhill Church. Pastor Jamal was...

Today it gets a little personal Hopefully, without being cringy, we will share how we took our physical and sexual intimacy level to the next level. We talk about what kills sexual intimacy and what you need to know to build sexual intimacy. We will define intimacy. We will talk about what builds intimacy and what destroys intimacy. Find out why Stephanie says, "If I can't trust you bringing home...