"When life gets tough how do you handle the breakdown BEFORE the breakthrough?"
Today, we are going to talk to Tom and Julie Meekins, founders of Champions 4 Parents, a ministry whose mission is to provide love, support, and resources to parents raising children who have been impacted by disability.
Join us as we hear from Tom and Julie all about the most uncertain time in their life, after their daughter, Amy, was born with CHARGE syndrome. Find out how they really felt when life looked more like a breakdown than a breakthrough, how that impacted their relationship with Christ, and what we can all learn for our own lives.
Tom Meekins Bio
Tom is a graduate of Westminster Seminary and the University of Delaware. Before taking an early retirement to go into full time ministry, Tom had rich employment experiences as a teacher and business manager at a Christian school and also as a software engineer/systems administrator in the DC Metro area.
He has a passion to help dads and moms know that we can do nothing apart from total dependance on God and the grace of God. His goal is to point people to Jesus as Savior and as the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. His message is that God is in control and he wants to lead parents to pray “Thy will be done.” Tom wants to encourage dads especially to total surrender and dependence on our Lord and his Word.
Julie Meekins Bio
Julie is excited to pursue the vision God gave her to empower and equip parents whose families are impacted by disabilities (defined as learning struggles, hidden disabilities, and very obvious disabilities).
The question she sought the answer for most often was, “How can we be the parents that EACH of our children needs?” She knows other parents are asking the same question. This question has fueled her passion to help other parents.
Find More from Tom and Julie Here
To learn more about CHARGE Syndrome please visit: www.chargesyndrome.org
To learn more about Wonderful Works Ministry please visit wonderfulworksministry.org
.A quick note on disability terms:
Before you listen, I wanted to talk to you about something important about our podcast, and that is how we will be referring to disability during our discussions. We want you to know that at Wonderful Works Ministry, we know that words matter. We will strive to use preferred language regarding disability. But we also understand that preferred terms change over time and also can be subjective and vary from person to person, even among those with a shared diagnosis. With this in mind, we ask that you understand that we, here at Wonderful Works, and our guests may use a variety of terms on this show and in our resources. Please know that we will always approach language with inclusion, dignity and respect, and we hope you will too. Thank for listening!
One more quick note:
The views and opinions expressed in our show are those of our guests and do not necessarily reflect those of Wonderful Works Ministry. Wonderful Works Ministry does not provide medical, legal, or therapeutic advice or services. Rather, we provide general information regarding disability ministry. The information provided in our content does not replace the advice of medical, legal, or educational professionals. Wonderful Works Ministry is not responsible for any information or services provided by third parties. It is recommended that you use independent judgement when considering any resource associated with serving those who have been impacted by disability. Thank you.
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