Finding Purpose and Perseverance in Suffering with Dr. Nicole Wilke

In this, the second part of Carrie M. Holt’s interview with Dr. Nicole Wilke, they discuss the importance of faith in overcoming challenges, the lens through which we should view suffering in our lives, and how children of all abilities need to know they have a purpose and a role in their families. This conversation highlights the importance of hope and the unique, beautiful calling of parents who raise children with invisible and visible disabilities.Eps. 19; July 29, 2025Resources:Glass Children: Special Needs Siblings on DisplayLearn more about Overcoming and Caleb Koala's Comeback RideHelping Children with Disabilities Thrive ebook Purchase the book Overcoming: What Scripture & Science Say About ResiliencePurchase the book Caleb Koala's Comeback Ride: A Journey to OvercomingFollow Dr. Nicole Wilke on InstagramFind Dr. Nicole Wilke on LinkedInLearn more about Dr. Nicole Wilke on the CAFO WebsiteLearn more about the Christian Alliance for OrphansIf you enjoyed the show, leave a 5-star review!Get my new resource: 5 Practices For Processing GriefClick here if you want to be a guest on the showCarrie’s Facebook or InstagramFind me on SubstackMy book: The Other Side of Special *This podcast features honest conversations with special needs parents and faith-filled guests. While I deeply value the stories and insights shared, the views and opinions expressed may not always reflect my own. Any resources listed are shared for reference, not necessarily a personal recommendation. I invite you to listen with spiritual discernment and ask the Holy Spirit to guide you in what you hold onto and set aside.