Champions4Parents

Tom and Julie Meekins

You are a hands-on parent. Your child has some challenges. You are looking for creative ideas to help you help your child reach for all they were meant to be. Tom and Julie Meekins, who have over 21 years of experience raising children with challenges and mentoring and coaching other parents all along the way, will encourage and empower you with tips and strategies regarding child development, heart-based parenting, and nutrition that are practical, doable, and life-changing.

  1. 2024-07-11

    C4P 69 – “Support, Encouragement, Ideas, Training, Resources for YOU”

    Show Notes for Podcast 69 – “Support, Encouragement, Ideas, Training, Resources for YOU” Today on the Podcast we are talking about all the ways that we engage with and support parents and caregivers and also ministry leaders.  If you are feeling stuck or isolated, need to brainstorm some ideas over a puzzle or concern, would like to know of resources, or if you just need someone to talk to, give this podcast a listen. You may find something that resonates with you. We invite you to engage with us in a way you think would be helpful to you. Champions4Parents exists for YOU! If this Podcast has been helpful to you, we invite you to check out more Podcasts and our Blogs on our website: https://champions4parents.com/  If you would like to be part of our disability community on Facebook, search Champions4Parents Community. If finding the group proves challenging, just send us an email at Champions4Parents@gmail.com and we are happy to assist. We also invite you to our Virtual Coffee Shop Chat every third Thursday of the month at 1:00 pm Eastern on Zoom. Here is the link for more information about this lively monthly discussion, https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/6hD3LCS If you would like support in brainstorming ideas on any topic specific to or of concern to you, please don’t hesitate to email us at Champions4Parents@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you.  We offer individual or group coaching to parents or ministry staff and volunteers. Email us at Champions4Parents@gmail.com if you would like to schedule a session. There is no fee for this service. We do staff and volunteer training at churches and conferences. Visit us at Champions4Parents.comYou can support us at: champions4parents.com/donate/ Sign up for our Monthly Updates by emailing us at Champions4Parents@gmail.comVisit us on Facebook: facebook.com/Champions4Parents/ The post C4P 69 – “Support, Encouragement, Ideas, Training, Resources for YOU” appeared first on Champions4parents.

    24 min

  2. 2024-06-17

    C4P 68 – “Why You Should Come to DATC2025”

    Show Notes for Podcast 68 – “Why You Should Come to DATC2025” On May 1st through 3rd, we had the wonderful privilege of attending, speaking at, and having an exhibitor table at the Disability and the Church 2024 (a/k/a DATC2024) Conference put on by Key Ministry and the Tim Tebow Foundation. The Disability and the Church conference was such an amazing time. Where else can you be with 500 other people with the same passion – supporting individuals living with disability and their families by working to ensure a place for them to integrate into church life. Join us as we discuss some highlights from our perspective as 1) a person living with a disability, 2) parents and caregivers, and 3) ministry leaders.  During the podcast, we listed a number of individuals and ministries that may be great resources for you. We promised that we would put them here in the show notes. Here they are:  Dr. Steve Grcevich, Beth Golik, and Catherine Boyle of https://www.keyministry.org/ Rebekah with The Banquet Network: https://www.thebanquetnetwork.com/Doc Hunsley with Soar Special Needs: https://soarspecialneeds.org/ Barb and Leah with Wonderful Works: https://www.wonderfulworks.net/ Becky Davidson and the team at Rising Above Ministries:  https://www.risingaboveministries.org/ Ryan Wolfe and the team at Ability Ministry: https://abilityministry.com/ Charla Holst of Overcomer Ministries: https://overcomerministries.com/ Samantha Jones of Benevolence United: https://www.benevolenceunited.org/ Sandra Peoples – https://sandrapeoples.com/ Steph Hubach – https://www.stephaniehubach.com/ Cortney at Awe & Wonder:  https://www.specialneedsministryresources.com/ Christine Boyle: https://christineboyle.com/Scott Habeeb, KJ, & Sydney with Masterpiece Alliance: https://masterpiecealliance.org/  If this Podcast has been helpful to you, we invite you to check out more Podcasts and our Blogs on our website: https://champions4parents.com/  If you would like to be part of our disability community on Facebook, search Champions4Parents Community. If finding the group proves challenging, just send us an email at Champions4Parents@gmail.com and we are happy to assist. We also invite you to our Virtual Coffee Shop Chat every third Thursday of the month at 1:00 pm Eastern on Zoom. Here is the link for more information about this lively monthly discussion, https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/6hD3LCS If you would like support in brainstorming ideas on any topic specific to or of concern to you, please don’t hesitate to email us at Champions4Parents@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you.  We offer individual or group coaching to parents or ministry staff and volunteers. Email us at Champions4Parents@gmail.com if you would like to schedule a session. There is no fee for this service. We do staff and volunteer training at churches and conferences. Visit us at Champions4Parents.comYou can support us at: champions4parents.com/donate/ Sign up for our Monthly Updates by emailing us at Champions4Parents@gmail.comVisit us on Facebook: facebook.com/Champions4Parents/ The post C4P 68 – “Why You Should Come to DATC2025” appeared first on Champions4parents.

    15 min

  3. 2024-04-11

    C4P 67 – Working Through Crisis

    Most of us face some kind of crisis in our lifetimes. Families affected by disability encounter situations that could be considered – catastrophes, dilemmas, disasters, emergencies, or troublesome – often and sometimes daily, at least during some seasons.  As we go through the crisis, we may feel a whole range of emotions. We may feel anxious, guilty, angry, afraid, confused, hopeless, vulnerable, and maybe even helpless.  Join us as we discuss what we can do during these stressful situations. If this Podcast has been helpful to you, we invite you to check out more Podcasts and our Blogs on our website: https://champions4parents.com/  If you would like to be part of our disability community on Facebook, search Champions4Parents Community. If finding the group proves challenging, just send us an email at Champions4Parents@gmail.com and we are happy to assist. We also invite you to our Virtual Coffee Shop Chat every third Thursday of the month at 1:00 pm Eastern on Zoom. Here is the link for more information about this lively monthly discussion, https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/6hD3LCS If you would like support in brainstorming ideas on this topic or any topic specific or of concern to you, please don’t hesitate to email us at Champions4Parents@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you.  We offer individual or group coaching to parents or ministry staff and volunteers. Email us at Champions4Parents@gmail.com if you would like to schedule a session. There is no fee for this service. Visit us at Champions4Parents.comYou can support us at: champions4parents.com/donate/ Sign up for our Monthly Updates by emailing us at Champions4Parents@gmail.comVisit us on Facebook: facebook.com/Champions4Parents/ The post C4P 67 – Working Through Crisis appeared first on Champions4parents.

    13 min

  4. 2024-02-12

    C4P 66 – “Disability Ministry – A Whole Church Ministry or a Department?”

    For the last four years, we have spent a significant amount of time meeting with and collaborating with leaders all over the country who are passionate about keeping disability ministry on many levels moving and growing and about supporting those along the way who want to participate in the movement. We are very optimistic. We see many ministry leaders’ mindsets changing and gaining a better understanding of people with disabilities and their role in the church. We are hopeful because we are also observing that more of God’s people at large are intentionally enfolding our friends with disabilities in church life in a more meaningful way.  Join us as we discuss whether disability ministry should be considered a whole church ministry filtering through all of the ministries of the church or if disability ministry should exclusively be another ministry department?  If this Podcast has been helpful to you, we invite you to check out more Podcasts and our Blogs on our website: https://champions4parents.com/  If you would like to be part of our disability community on Facebook, search Champions4Parents Community. If finding the group proves challenging, just send us an email at Champions4Parents@gmail.com and we are happy to assist. We also invite you to our Virtual Coffee Shop Chat every third Thursday of the month at 1:00 pm Eastern on Zoom. Here is the link for more information about this lively monthly discussion, https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/6hD3LCS If you would like support in brainstorming ideas on this topic or any topic specific or of concern to you, please don’t hesitate to email us at Champions4Parents@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you.  We offer — at no cost to you, parent or ministry staff or volunteer — individualized or group coaching. Email us at Champions4Parents@gmail.com if you would like to schedule a session.  Visit us at Champions4Parents.comYou can support us at: champions4parents.com/donate/ Sign up for our Monthly Updates by emailing us at Champions4Parents@gmail.comVisit us on Facebook: facebook.com/Champions4Parents/ The post C4P 66 – “Disability Ministry – A Whole Church Ministry or a Department?” appeared first on Champions4parents.

    14 min

  5. 2024-01-07

    C4P 65 – Perseverance – How to Push Through in the Hard Times

    Today on the podcast we are talking about perseverance – pushing through those hard times. We all have them.  Recently we asked some folks in our local support group and in our Champions4Parents Facebook Community group four questions about how they persevere when it’s tough and what encourages them. What inspires you to persevere in hard times? How are you most encouraged in your walk as a parent of a child with disabilities? Inspiration: Where do you get yours to keep going through tough stuff? What encourages you in your day-to-day as you are affected by disabilities at home or at church? Whether you are a parent, another type of caregiver, or you work with children or adults with disabilities in the church setting, this podcast is for you. Tune in for inspiration and encouragement.  If this Podcast shows itself helpful to you, we invite you to check out more Podcasts and our Blogs on our website: https://champions4parents.com/  If you would like to be part of our disability community on Facebook, search Champions4Parents Community. If finding the group proves challenging, just send us an email at Champions4Parents@gmail.com and we are happy to assist. We also invite you to our Virtual Coffee Shop Chat every third Thursday of the month at 1:00 pm Eastern on Zoom. Here is the link for more information about this lively monthly discussion, https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/6hD3LCS If you would like support in brainstorming ideas on this topic or any topic specific or of concern to you, please don’t hesitate to email us at Champions4Parents@gmailcom. We would love to hear from you.  We offer — at no cost to you, parent or ministry staff or volunteer — individualized or group coaching. Email us at Champions4Parents@gmail.com if you would like to schedule a session.  Visit us at Champions4Parents.comYou can support us at: champions4parents.com/donate/ Sign up for our Monthly Updates by emailing us at Champions4Parents@gmail.comVisit us on Facebook: facebook.com/Champions4Parents/ The post C4P 65 – Perseverance – How to Push Through in the Hard Times appeared first on Champions4parents.

    13 min

  6. 2023-11-10

    C4P 64 – Dispelling Discouragement in Disability by Reframing

    Today on the podcast we are talking about creating environments where those with disabilities can push through discouragement, grow, shine, and bring to the world what they were intended to bring. Whether you are a parent, another type of caregiver, or you work with someone with disability in the church setting, this podcast is for you. Tune in as we take a different route. Instead of approaching this from the disability itself, let’s start with all of the ABILITIES. Let’s reframe.  If this Podcast shows itself helpful to you, we invite you to check out more Podcasts and our Blogs on our website: Champions4Parents.com. If you would like to be part of our disability community on Facebook, search Champions4Parents Community. If finding the group proves challenging, just send us an email at Champions4Parents@gmail.com and we are happy to assist. We also invite you to our Virtual Coffee Shop Chat every third Thursday of the month at 1:00 pm Eastern on Zoom. Here is the link for more information about this lively monthly discussion, https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/6hD3LCS If you would like support in brainstorming ideas on this topic or any topic specific or of concern to you, please don’t hesitate to email us at Champions4Parents@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you.  We offer — at no cost to you, parent, or to you, ministry staff or volunteer — individualized or group coaching. Email us at Champions4Parents@gmail.com if you would like to schedule a session. Visit us at Champions4Parents.comYou can support us at: champions4parents.com/donate/ Sign up for our Monthly Updates by emailing us at Champions4Parents@gmail.comVisit us on Facebook: facebook.com/Champions4Parents/ The post C4P 64 – Dispelling Discouragement in Disability by Reframing appeared first on Champions4parents.

    15 min

  7. 2023-09-08

    C4P 63 – Trailmap for Life

    Show Notes for Podcast 63 – “Trailmap for Life” Today on the Podcast we introduce you to a free Life Skills resource and invite you to join us in providing input to the organization that created it to address some of the needs of the disability community.  Most of us, as adults, are in pursuit of making life better, of doing life more efficiently, of maximizing the resources that are available to us, of using our gifts and talents with good benefit to us and to others. We want our children and friends with disabilities who have reached adulthood to have the same opportunity. We want to help our teens with disabilities to get a jump start on those opportunities. As you know, these are called Life Skills. Recently, after discussions with our daughter, Amy (an adult with disabilities), we noted that she had a desire to go to the next level of Life Skills in her own life. In our pursuit of finding a Life Skills curriculum that we could go through with Amy, we came across Trailmap for Life. Tune into the Podcast for further information about joining us in making the world better for our teens and adults with disabilities. As we promised in this Podcast: here is the link to Trailmap for Life: https://trailmapforlife.com/ If this Podcast has been helpful to you, we invite you to check out more Podcasts and our Blogs on our website: Champions4Parents.com. If you would like to be part of our disability community on Facebook, search Champions4Parents Community. If finding the group proves challenging, just send us an email at Champions4Parents@gmail.com and we are happy to assist. We also invite you to our Virtual Coffee Shop Chat every third Thursday of the month at 1:00 pm Eastern on Zoom. Here is the link for more information about this lively monthly discussion, https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/6hD3LCS  If you would like support in brainstorming ideas on this topic or any topic specific or of concern to you, please don’t hesitate to email us at Champions4Parents@gmailcom. We would love to hear from you.  We offer — at no cost to you, parent, or to you, ministry staff or volunteer — individualized or group coaching. Email us at Champions4Parents@gmail.com if you would like to schedule a session.  Visit us at Champions4Parents.com You can support us at: champions4parents.com/donate/  Sign up for our Monthly Updates by emailing us at Champions4Parents@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook: facebook.com/Champions4Parents/ The post C4P 63 – Trailmap for Life appeared first on Champions4parents.

    11 min

  8. 2023-08-04

    C4P 62 – Sleep Issues

    Show Notes for Podcast 62 – “Sleep Issues? 25 Tips to Help You Catch some more Z-z-z-s” At our house, we have sleep issues. Can you relate?  Join us on the Podcast today as we share some ideas that may make it easier for you to GET to sleep and to GET BACK to sleep. As we promised in this Podcast: Here is the link with a few tips from Healthline.com: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/17-tips-to-sleep-better If this Podcast has been helpful to you, we invite you to check out more Podcasts and our Blogs on our website: Champions4Parents.com. If you would like to be part of our disability community on Facebook, search Champions4Parents Community. If finding the group proves challenging, just send us an email at Champions4Parents@gmail.com and we are happy to assist. We also invite you to our Virtual Coffee Shop Chat every third Thursday of the month at 1:00 pm Eastern on Zoom. Here is the link for more information about this lively monthly discussion, https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/6hD3LCS  If you would like support in brainstorming ideas on this topic or any topic specific or of concern to you, please don’t hesitate to email us at Champions4Parents@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you.  We offer — at no cost to you, parent, or to you ministry staff or volunteer — individualized or group coaching. Email us at Champions4Parents@gmail.com if you would like to schedule a session.  Visit us at Champions4Parents.com You can support us at: champions4parents.com/donate/  Sign up for our Monthly Updates by emailing us at Champions4Parents@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook: facebook.com/Champions4Parents/ The post C4P 62 – Sleep Issues appeared first on Champions4parents.

    17 min
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You are a hands-on parent. Your child has some challenges. You are looking for creative ideas to help you help your child reach for all they were meant to be. Tom and Julie Meekins, who have over 21 years of experience raising children with challenges and mentoring and coaching other parents all along the way, will encourage and empower you with tips and strategies regarding child development, heart-based parenting, and nutrition that are practical, doable, and life-changing.

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  • Creator
    Tom and Julie Meekins
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2024
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2020 Champions4Parents
  • Show Website
    Champions4Parents