From Desperation to Assignment: Building Safe Place Bedding for Families on Empty (With Jon & Amara Smith) | Episode 13

What happens when your child can’t sleep and neither can you?Kyle Vermeulen sits down with Jon and Amara Smith, parents of a son with Angelman syndrome and founders of Safe Place Bedding, to talk about the holy trenches of caregiving: chronic sleep deprivation, marriage strain, and the moment God turned an exhausted idea into a life-changing mission.This conversation isn’t just about a product—it’s about obedience born out of desperation, dreams reimagined, and the way God meets families who are running on empty. If you’re a parent who hasn’t slept through the night in years, this episode is for you.In this episode, we talk about:Jon & Amara’s early years of marriage + becoming new believers while navigating diagnosisThe grief of “dreams crashing down” and learning to dream new dreamsThe hidden cost of sleep deprivation on marriage, parenting, and spiritual lifeThe breakthrough moment: realizing enclosed sleep helped—and travel made everything unravel againHow Safe Place Bedding was born from a Florida hotel room at 3amWhy safe sleep is not “convenience,” but dignity, safety, and sustainability for the whole familyPractical encouragement for exhausted couples: asking for help, protecting date night, and staying anchored in ChristKey Scriptures referencedPsalm 34:19Psalm 34:18Matthew 25:40Romans 8:37Connect with Jon & Amara / Safe Place BeddingWebsite: Safe Place Bedding - https://safeplacebedding.com/If you’re overwhelmed or unsure where to start: reach out to their team—they’ll help you navigate options like insurance, grants, and next steps.