In this week's episode of 'God on the Move', Mainor Mora shares his inspiring journey connecting autism and faith. Mainor, a Bible translator from Costa Rica, opens up about his experiences of discovering his own autism after his son's diagnosis and how he navigated this new reality through scripture and acceptance. This episode dives deep into his ministry work in Equatorial Guinea and Mexico, his struggles and successes, and his sincere belief in God's purpose in neurodiversity. Mainor also discusses his book 'Jesus, the Samaritan Woman and Autism', community efforts, and how churches can be more inclusive of neurodiverse individuals. Join us to hear a powerful testament of vulnerability, understanding, and God's glory revealed through autism.
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Links from the Interview
- Mainor's Book: Jesus, the Samaritan Woman, and Autism
- Autismo y Fe (Faith and Autism)
- Autismo y Fe Facebook
Mainor Mora Rodríguez
Mainor Mora Rodríguez is passionate about learning, service, and inclusion. Born in Palmares, Costa Rica, he overcame early challenges with speech and social interaction, finding solace in books and later in basketball. A career-ending injury led to a deep faith journey, shaping his mission to serve others.
He has worked in Bible translation projects in Guinea Ecuatorial and Mexico and has trained indigenous leaders and translators. As the author of Jesus, the Samaritan Woman, and Autism, he advocates for greater inclusion of autistic individuals in the church, believing that true Christian community embraces and empowers every person’s unique gifts.
Vivian Eberle-Cruz
Originally from Puerto Rico, Vivian has served in Mexico with SIL Global since 2000 alongside her husband. She is passionate about editing and translating exegetical resources for indigenous translators and linguistic publications, including dictionaries in Mexican languages and Spanish.
She also helps lead the Potatoes Project, an initiative fostering self-awareness and unity in a multicultural community to glorify God in relationships. In her spare time, she enjoys interpreting and bridging connections between friends who speak different languages.
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