Different, Not Less

Episode 36 of the Indispensable People podcast, hosted by Tracie Corll, titled "Different, Not Less" was published on June 20, 2025 and runs 15 minutes.

June 20, 2025 ·15m · Indispensable People

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Summary

Send us Fan Mail Church culture often overlooks a startling reality - while 25% of Americans have a disability, 80% aren't in our churches. This disconnect between our theology and practice demands a shift in perspective to recognize that different is not less. • Every person is created in God's image, regardless of ability • Society constantly whispers that those with disabilities are "less than" • Parenting a child with disabilities involves navigating both internal and external challenges...

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Church culture often overlooks a startling reality - while 25% of Americans have a disability, 80% aren't in our churches. This disconnect between our theology and practice demands a shift in perspective to recognize that different is not less.

• Every person is created in God's image, regardless of ability
• Society constantly whispers that those with disabilities are "less than"
• Parenting a child with disabilities involves navigating both internal and external challenges
• God's plan may look different than expected, as illustrated by Tracy's foster care journey
• Stephanie Hubach's book "Parenting and Disabilities: Abiding in God's Presence" offers a valuable perspective
• Knowing a child's diagnosis in advance creates a different journey than discovering needs gradually
• God values diversity and has imparted dignity to every person
• The body of Christ requires diversity to function as designed

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