EPISODE · May 29, 2026 · 13 MIN
Let's Stop Arguing About Terms And Start Serving People
from Indispensable People · host Tracie Corll
Send us Fan MailWe talk about diagnoses and labels, why terminology keeps changing, and why no single phrase fits every person or family. We share a better way forward for churches: focus less on the “right term” and more on knowing people, offering real accommodations, and pointing everyone to Jesus. • why disability access matters and why many families still feel unseen • how labels and diagnoses can help without becoming identity • person-first language versus identity-first language and why preference varies • why God is the ultimate definer while roles and diagnoses can still be true descriptors • why churches do not need a diagnosis to serve someone well • practical examples like buddies, sensory supports, and alternative seating If you want to dive deeper on your own, you can check out the indispensable people blog or my books on Amazon called The Indispensable Kid or Gospel Accessibility and the Indispensable People.
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Send us Fan Mail We talk about diagnoses and labels, why terminology keeps changing, and why no single phrase fits every person or family. We share a better way forward for churches: focus less on the “right term” and more on knowing people, offering real accommodations, and pointing everyone to Jesus. • why disability access matters and why many families still feel unseen • how labels and diagnoses can help without becoming identity • person-first language versus identity-f...
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