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EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 46 MIN

Disabilities: Assumptions in the Church + a Personal Story with Abby Howard

from ANCHOR + WAVES · host Jacque Carlson, Stacy Ludwig, Abby Howard

What happens when your life changes overnight? When nothing looks the way you planned? In this special live episode of Anchor + Waves, recorded at our Paint + Podcast women’s event, Abby Howard shares her powerful story of faith, loss, and purpose after a rare spinal stroke left her paralyzed. But this conversation goes deeper than one story; listen to how God used Abby's story to encourage and create community within the disabilities community.Together, we talk about:▪️How to trust God when your future is stripped away▪️The tension between visible healing and ongoing struggle▪️Assumptions the church makes about disability▪️Why “making space” matters more than we think▪️How empathy can change the way we see everyone around usThis is a conversation about resilience, surrender, and the reminder that every person you pass is carrying a story. You’re not alone. And your story matters more than you think.👉 Subscribe so you don't miss any episodes.👉 Listen now and be encouraged to trust God as we navigate the calm and the storms that life brings.🎧 Also available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.📺 Check us out on YouTube As always, shoot us your questions at [email protected] and enjoy today's episode.=============================Anchor + Waves: Channel Credits=============================🎙️ HOSTS:: Jacque Carlson, Stacy Ludwig🎉 SPECIAL GUESTS:: Abby Howard🎥 VIDEO + SEO DIRECTORS:: Zac Anderson, Colin McFarland🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved

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What happens when your life changes overnight? When nothing looks the way you planned? In this special live episode of Anchor + Waves, recorded at our Paint + Podcast women’s event, Abby Howard shares her powerful story of faith, loss, and purpose...

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