Rolling in Grace: Brooke Brown on Faith, Writing, and Resilience

Welcome back to We’re Not Stumped! Today, I’m honored to sit down once again with Brooke Brown — an “ink weaver of life, faith, and fiction,” an honors graduate of ASU’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism, Ms. Wheelchair Arizona 2022, and founder of Brooke’s Butterfly Touch, a ministry that helps individuals discover the power and purpose of their own stories.Brooke is also the author of Rolling in Grace: Volume 1 — A Foundation of Faith and Imagination, now available in audio format. Having read it myself, I can promise you: it’s full of relatable, uplifting, and beautifully practical stories.Living with cerebral palsy and using an augmentative communication app, Brooke demonstrates that every voice — every single one — can inspire hope, healing, and opportunity. This is her second appearance on the show, so after watching, don’t forget to visit WereNotStumped.com to catch her first episode.🎙️ In This Episode, We Dive Into:✨ Parental leadership & early expectations How her parents’ unwavering belief shaped her life after doctors warned otherwise.✨ Imagining life without limitations What she believes would be different if her cerebral palsy were removed from her story.✨ The spark of creative writing How a fourth-grade assignment from Mrs. Jones transformed her future.✨ Fiction as a safe space Why teenage Brooke explored disability through characters instead of personal narrative.✨ A surprising reunion at ASU The moment her former third-grade teacher saw her again — now as a university student.✨ Guidance for parents of children with disabilities Including an impactful story from her fifth-grade year.✨ A Sweet 16 with purpose A purple van, independence, and the trust that helped her grow.✨ Faith, foundation, and Scottsdale Christian Academy How her school shaped who she is today.✨ A memorable ASL class experience And the lesson that came with it.✨ Meeting “Dr. Fun” at the Cronkite School The professor who encouraged, challenged, and empowered her.✨ Winning the Walter Cronkite Outstanding Undergraduate Award And giving a speech she’ll never forget.✨ Inclusive theater at Ability360 Her meaningful involvement and the impact of accessible creative spaces.✨ What’s next? With her audiobook released and Volume 2 on the way, Brooke shares what else she’s excited for in the future.If you’re looking for a conversation filled with faith, creativity, resilience, and purpose — this episode is for you.👍 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and visit WereNotStumped.com for more inspiring stories.Send Mike a Message!Support the showWant to be considered as a guest?  Fill out the form here: https://werenotstumped.com/podcast-guest-information/Learn more about our host Mike Bolland: https://mikebolland.com/