12. Putting the Kingdom of God (i.e., RELATIONSHIPS) First w/Catina Haverlock

Y'all are in for a treat this week. And yes, I am taking the liberty of saying "y'all" because my family just moved to the South and I'm not going to live below my privileges.For my very last episode filmed in California, I wanted to interview a dear friend and role model, Catina Haverlock. I have gotten to know Catina while serving the youth in our church together and am constantly in awe of her wisdom, accomplishments, and heart.Catina's parenting journey looks a little different from most. Her oldest son, Adam, who happens to be the exact same age as me, has experienced profound autism since around the time that he turned one year old. By witnessing Adam's unique strengths and helping bear the load of his challenges, Catina has been blessed with a magnified view of human development. She's learned what really works to help children with autism thrive. And at the end of the day, these principles apply to all parent-child relationships.In this episode, we explore the differences between two popular autism interventions, and Catina explains why she has chosen to lean on one over the other. The cool thing is that the approach she takes—nicknamed RDI or Relationship Development Intervention—puts into action SO many eternal principles that we might sometimes forget apply to parenting.Join us as Catina debunks autism myths, shares spiritual insights, and teaches concepts and practices that will bless any parent and child.Scripture References:Hebrews 11:1Alma 32:21Matthew 6:33Resources Mentioned:Adam Takes On Autism (Adam & Catina's Instagram)The Beyond Series (Catina's fiction novels)FEAT of Southern NevadaTERI Inc.The Christ Who Heals by Fiona & Terryl GivensThe God Who Weeps by Terryl & Fiona Givens