The speakers urge believers to reach the one billion in our world with disabilities. Joni Eareckson Tada also encourages the church to help facilitate the missional calling of believers with disabilities. Joni Eareckson Tada is founder and CEO of JoniRead more…
A Middle Eastern Response to the Kingdom of God and Disability
We give all the glory to God for the way He blesses His work all over the world. I am moved by the article and fully agree with Steve that our dear friends who are looked at by many culturesRead more…
Terri Schiavo Story (Part 1 of 2)
In this two-part episode, Joni and Friends presents the story of Terri Schiavo. Her family’s long and highly emotional struggle to save their daughter’s life eventually came under the harsh glare of a worldwide media spotlight, the US Congress andRead more…
Terri Schiavo Story (Part 2 of 2)
In this two-part episode, Joni and Friends presents the story of Terri Schiavo. Her family’s long and highly emotional struggle to save their daughter’s life eventually came under the harsh glare of a worldwide media spotlight, the US Congress andRead more…
Useless Eaters – Disability as Genocidal Marker in Nazi Germany
“We don’t always learn lessons from history – many of the same mistakes are repeated from some of our world’s worst horrors. This slide presentation and interview is deeply moving, adding a ‘face’ to the dangers of euthanasia. There areRead more…
Seth is a Perfect Child
It used to be only older women who were pregnant who were screened for Down syndrome, but several years ago the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists changed their policy. Since then, many younger women are screening for a diagnosisRead more…
Euthanasia
My husband Ken is a history teacher and one of the reasons he so enjoys teaching World History to his students is because of the lessons learned… or, I should say, the lessons not learned. All too often the worstRead more…
The Sanctity of Life Challenged
I’m so grateful you’ve taken the time to follow the Lausanne Conversation on giving the love of Christ to people with disabilities and their families. Your concern on this issue is of paramount importance. I remember reading a jarring headlineRead more…
Interview with Hillary Marides
Joni interviews her friend Hillary with cerebral palsy about her involvement in disability ministry. Joni: Hi, this is Joni Eareckson Tada and I want you to meet a very special friend. It’s my friend Hillary Marides. Hillary, welcome to JoniRead more…
Holly’s Heart
Self image and self confidence are issues that everyone wrestles with, especially in a culture that puts great value on physical perfection. So how does Holly Strother respond? Born with spina bifida, she lives with an imperfect body. Yet thisRead more…