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Naomi Sherman
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A faith-based podcast providing encouragement to moms on the special needs parenting journey. 

Episodes

  1. Ep. 9 Life After the Diagnosis: Family, Boundaries, and Growth

    JAN 5

    Ep. 9 Life After the Diagnosis: Family, Boundaries, and Growth

    In this episode, I share what it was like telling our family and close friends about our son’s autism diagnosis, including how we learned to set boundaries around what we needed during that season. I also talk about how siblings of autistic children adapt and grow, and what it was like welcoming another child into our family after already parenting a child with disabilities.

    36 min
  2. Ep. 8 Redefining Identity and Purpose in a Season of Caregiving

    12/29/2025

    Ep. 8 Redefining Identity and Purpose in a Season of Caregiving

    In this episode, I talk honestly about how our identity can slowly become wrapped up in caregiving when you are parenting a child with disabilities. I wrestle with the question many of us quietly ask: Who would I be if my life looked different? and, more importantly, Who does God say I am right now? We look at Scripture, including John 3:1 and Galatians 4:7, to ground our identity as children of God-not defined by roles, productivity, or survival mode. I share my own story of feeling a call to ministry long before becoming a mom, and how that calling didn’t disappear after diagnosis, even when it felt buried under advocacy, exhaustion, and constant need. I also talk candidly about what self-care really looks like as a special needs parent, the reality of burnout, and why practices like Sabbath can feel almost impossible. As a new year approaches and resolutions are everywhere, we explore redefining productivity and purpose in this season, especially when you are constantly pouring out and rarely poured into. We close by reflecting on the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10, and what Jesus’ words reveal about presence, worth, and choosing what is better-without guilt or shame. This episode is for the parent who feels lost, tired, and unsure of who they are beyond caregiving, and needs a reminder that God still sees them, calls them, and loves them deeply.

    40 min
  3. Ep. 7 Hope Was Born Here: Finding Joy in an Unconventional Christmas

    12/15/2025

    Ep. 7 Hope Was Born Here: Finding Joy in an Unconventional Christmas

    Christmas doesn’t always look the way we imagined it would - especially when you’re parenting a child with autism. In this Christmas episode, we talk honestly about what the season looks like in our home. Our son Timmy doesn’t sit quietly by the tree opening presents - he’s usually running laps through the house instead. And while it can be tempting to compare our Christmas to others, comparison is quick to steal joy if we let it. Together, we turn our hearts back to the true meaning of Christmas. Scripture reminds us that hope was born in Bethlehem with the birth of Jesus. As we read from Isaiah 9:6 and John 1:9, we’re reminded that Christmas isn’t about perfection - it’s about the Light entering a dark world. Jesus was born in an unconventional way - with no room at the inn (Luke 2:7). And in many ways, that mirrors the unconventional Christmas experiences we have as special-needs parents. We also reflect on the gift of the Holy Spirit, our helper and companion through the hard days (John 14:15–17), and how we can find joy right where we are - not in the version of Christmas we wish we had, but in the one God has placed us in. If your Christmas looks different this year, you’re not alone. Hope was born here - and He meets us exactly where we are.

    26 min
  4. Ep.6 When Healing Delays: Trusting Jesus in the ‘Not Yet’

    12/08/2025

    Ep.6 When Healing Delays: Trusting Jesus in the ‘Not Yet’

    In this episode, I open my heart about the tension many special-needs moms feel: we know God can heal-Scripture tells us He does-but what do we do when He hasn’t healed our child? We walk through the story in Mark 5, where the woman with the issue of blood reaches for the hem of Jesus’ garment, believing completely in His power to heal. And we remember the promise in Hebrews that Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever-His compassion and power haven’t changed. But the reality of disability can make that truth hard to hold. I talk honestly about the wrestle between faith and disappointment, between what we believe God can do and what we see in front of us. And yet-there is hope. There is healing in heaven. There is eternity with no pain, no limitations, no struggle. Whether healing happens on earth or in eternity, God promises restoration. And that promise can anchor us today. This episode is for the mom who believes… but aches. For the mom who trusts… but longs for more. For the mom who needs the reminder that heaven is real, healing is real, and Jesus is still near.

    35 min
  5. Ep.5 Parenting Through Anxiety:

    12/01/2025

    Ep.5 Parenting Through Anxiety:

    In this episode, I open up about my lifelong struggle with anxiety - how it intensified when I became a mom, and how it grew even heavier as I learned to navigate parenting an autistic child. The fears, the “what ifs,” the sleepless nights. they can feel overwhelming and isolating. But this is also a story of hope. I share how God has met me in the moments when my chest is tight and my thoughts are racing, and how He has shown me again and again that He is with us today and already ahead of us in tomorrow. Even when the path feels uncertain, He is gently making a way for our families, our children, and our hearts. If you’ve ever felt consumed by worry, or wondered how to trust God with the future of your child, this conversation is for you. You are not walking this journey alone - and you are held by a God who goes before you.

    33 min
  6. Ep.4 Loved Without Limits: God’s Pursuit of Every Child

    11/24/2025

    Ep.4 Loved Without Limits: God’s Pursuit of Every Child

    In this episode, we explore a tender picture of God’s heart for our children -especially those who experience the world differently. Through Mark 10, we imagine Jesus walking straight to our dysregulated or overwhelmed child, meeting them with compassion and understanding. Be encouraged: no ability, limitation, or struggle can separate our children from the love of God. He sees them, loves them, and welcomes them. May this episode bring hope, peace, and the reminder that God is with your child - exactly where they are.

    22 min

  7. 11/17/2025

    Ep. 3 Healing and Isolation - The Heart of a Mother

    In this episode, I share why Jesus’ healing ministry in the Gospels means so much to me, especially in seasons of loneliness and struggle. I open up about my journey as an autism mom - the longing to connect with my son, the grief and hope that come with his diagnosis, and how easily isolation can take hold. We talk about how the enemy uses those quiet moments to discourage us and why taking small, simple steps back toward community and support can make all the difference. This is an honest conversation about faith, healing, motherhood, and finding courage when life feels heavy.

    36 min

  8. 11/10/2025

    Ep. 2 Healing Hope Therapy - "Trusting God in the Unexpected"

    In this episode, we open up about one of the hardest parts of parenting a child with special needs: letting go of the dreams we once had for them - and learning to embrace the new ones God is giving us. I share how therapy has been a powerful part of my healing journey, reminding us that it’s completely okay to have both Jesus and a therapist. As special needs parents, we carry unique challenges, and having a safe space to process them is a gift of strength, not weakness. We’ll also talk about the beautiful shift that happens when our hearts begin to celebrate the “little things” - a new word spoken, a shared moment of eye contact, a whispered “amen” at bedtime. These moments, though small, carry the power to redeem the dreams we thought were lost. This is a conversation about hope, healing, and faith - about how God reshapes our expectations and breathes new life into our stories. Even when the journey feels heavy, He is working all things together for good.

    33 min

  9. 11/03/2025

    Ep. 1: Hope in the Hard - God’s Plan for the Special Needs Parent

    If you’ve ever found yourself awake in the middle of the night, heart racing with questions like “What happens when my child turns 18?” or “Will they ever talk?” you’re not alone. Parenting is already hard, but parenting a child with special needs can feel overwhelming, isolating, and sometimes even impossible.

    29 min
  • 9 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

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About

A faith-based podcast providing encouragement to moms on the special needs parenting journey. 

Information

  • Creator
    Naomi Sherman
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Created For More Podcast
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