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Joni and Friends Ministry Podcast

Joni and Friends
Faith
Christianity
Hope
Disability
Community Support
Mental Health
Disability Ministry
Christian Faith
Joni and Friends
Autism
Grace
Healing
Grief
Suffering
Joni Eareckson Tada
Prayer
Community
Caregiving
Americans With Disabilities Act
Jesus Christ

Joni and Friends shares encouraging conversations about finding hope through your hardships, along with practical ways to include people with disabilities in your church and community.

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Latest Episodes

What happens when the life you've built changes in an instant?

Former professional basketball player Patric Young seemed to have everything ahead of him: a successful athletic career, a new job, and a wedding just days away. Then a devastating car a... more

What does true belonging look like for families living with disability?

In this conversation, Carrie Mastenbrook shares her journey as a mom to Andrew, who had a stroke at birth and lives with cerebral palsy and epilepsy. From overwhelming early med... more

Worship leader and songwriter Isaac Immanuel shares his powerful story of faith in the midst of suffering. Born with osteogenesis imperfecta, a rare brittle bone disease that has resulted in hundreds of fractures and dozens of surgeries, Isaac has le... more

Stephanie Daniels, our host of the Joni and Friends Ministry Podcast, is gearing up for Season 8. Join her each week this summer to hear from inspiring guests who will encourage you right where you are. Whether you're looking for practical ways your ... more

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Recent Guests

Patric Young
Former elite basketball player who became paraplegic after a spinal cord injury; public speaker and advocate
Self/PatricYoung.com
Episode: When Everything Changes: Patric Young on Disability, Identity, and Trusting God through Adversity
Carrie Mastenbrook
Ministry Relations Manager for Minnesota Office
Joni and Friends
Episode: More Than Accommodation: Carrie Mastenbrook on Creating True Belonging in the Church
Isaac Immanuel
Worship leader and content creator
Independent musician/Worship leader
Episode: Worship Through the Breaking with Isaac Immanuel
Isaac Emmanuel
Worship leader born with osteogenesis imperfecta
Episode: We're Kicking Off Season 8 of the Joni and Friends Ministry Podcast!
Kevin Chandler
Author and speaker
Episode: We're Kicking Off Season 8 of the Joni and Friends Ministry Podcast!
Katie Blackburn
Author and mom of six
Episode: We're Kicking Off Season 8 of the Joni and Friends Ministry Podcast!
Pastor Shane Caldwell
Pastor
Episode: We're Kicking Off Season 8 of the Joni and Friends Ministry Podcast!
Jennifer Rothschild
Author, speaker, Bible teacher known for her inspirational story of faith and overcoming blindness.
Episode: Literally Living by Faith and Not by Sight – Jennifer Rothschild
Amber Smith
Author of The Girl on the Bathroom Floor and mother who shares her journey through grief after losing her son.
Episode: Arising through Grief: God's Faithfulness after Loss — Amber Smith

Host

Stephanie Daniels
Host of Joni and Friends Ministry Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 334 ratings
  • Former intern.

    Joni and Friends is a great ministry and a great work environment. Looking forward to hearing from the new host, Stephanie! Truly wonderful!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    agpowers
    United Statesa year ago
  • Family episode with FASD discussion

    Thank you for the episode with the discussion around FASD. This was very important. I am an advocate in this area, and I have worked within church ministry, and seen how this particular disability can be misunderstood. Among adoption, it is very common as well as foster care. thank you for featuring this disability so that more people can be aware of how this can impact churches and ministries

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    craigspofford
    United States3 years ago
  • So Encouraging!!

    I am another Aussie who tunes in to these podcasts.

    I listen while walking my dogs up our country lane, or while driving in to my local town to shop or into the burbs for an appointment.

    Each episode is always so encouraging.

    Crystal does a great job at interviewing.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Aussie Rosi
    Australia3 years ago
  • Love This!!

    The MC is so gracious. I have enjoyed playing these back to back. Painted the house while listening. Thank you!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lindir7
    United States3 years ago
  • Dr Jean Sutherland

    Wow. My mother struggled w/mouth & tongue cancer for years. Particularly relatable, inspiring & encouraging to shelter in & lean on God. Thank you for sharing your story.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jimnshar
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the show's focus on disability inclusion and faith.
Messages of hope and practical Gospel-centered guidance resonate deeply with the audience.
High regard for guests who share vulnerable, faith-centered stories.
Positive feedback on host warmth and interview quality.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

When Everything Changes: Patric Young on Disability, Identity, and Trusting God through Adversity
Q: What were some of the first questions you found yourself asking the Lord after your injury?
He wrestled with why this happened yet remained grateful for God's protection in the past, and he asked whether God was still sovereign, in control, and able to use him as a father, husband, and son.
Literally Living by Faith and Not by Sight – Jennifer Rothschild
Q: How can the church be more welcoming to people who are blind or have low vision?
Jennifer suggests initiating contact, offering concrete help, and being mindful of how to engage with those who are blind, ensuring they feel included.
Literally Living by Faith and Not by Sight – Jennifer Rothschild
Q: What would you tell your 17-year-old self, if you could go back to those early days of losing your sight?
Jennifer would reassure her younger self that she does not need to prove herself and emphasize the love and support that she has from Jesus.
Literally Living by Faith and Not by Sight – Jennifer Rothschild
Q: But did you have to process laying that dream down when you lost your vision?
Jennifer explains that while she had to process her dreams, the adjustment was constant rather than immediate, and she found comfort in playing piano by ear after losing her sight.
Arising through Grief: God's Faithfulness after Loss — Amber Smith
Q: Do you have encouragement for someone maybe taking the first steps toward inviting God into the darkest corners of their heartbreak?
Amber encourages individuals to run to God, study the Bible, and seek understanding of His sovereignty, even amidst the challenges.

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Encouraging, faith-forward conversations explore how to endure hardship with hope, often through personal stories of disability, illness, grief, and caregiving. Episodes frequently center on suffering, resilience, and practical ways churches and families can include people with disabilities, support caregivers, and lean into faith during tough times. A standout is the consistent emphasis on tangible, gospel-centered guidance for navigating real-life struggles, from chronic illness to mental health, while highlighting inclusive communities and ministry impact beyond individual experience.

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Recent guests on Joni and Friends Ministry Podcast include:

1. Patric Young
2. Carrie Mastenbrook
3. Isaac Immanuel
4. Isaac Emmanuel
5. Kevin Chandler
6. Katie Blackburn
7. Pastor Shane Caldwell
8. Jennifer Rothschild

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