Hope on the Hard Road Special Needs Podcast

By Hope on the Hard Road

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For a family raising a child with special needs, life can be difficult. There are many storms to weather and struggles to address, and we often feel isolated and alone due to the nature of our circumstances. Families have a need to connect and find resources, a need to be encouraged, and a need for hope as we walk down what can be a very hard road at times. Hope on the Hard Road Special Needs Podcast was created for this purpose. Our vision is to grow a thriving community, where families with children of all ages with special needs can feel connected, be encouraged, and find hope for the road ahead.

Episode Date
“Season highlights and summer send off” with Eric and Christen
May 11, 2026
"Celebrating Our 100th Episode!" with Eric and Christen
Apr 27, 2026
“Creating a Neuro Affirming Environment” with Chris Wenger “Speech Dude”
Apr 13, 2026
“Creativity in Marriage & Parenting: Replay” with Angela and Mike O’Brien
Mar 30, 2026
“The Significant Life of a Dad” with Marcus Jones
Mar 16, 2026
"The Significant Life of a Mom" with Jen Jones
Mar 02, 2026
“Marriage and Caregiving” with Kara & Dan Ryska
Feb 16, 2026
“A Life of Significance as Caregivers” with Marcus & Jen Jones
Feb 02, 2026
"The Life of a Medical Caregiver" with Kara Ryska
Jan 19, 2026
A Family’s Courageous Journey“ with Steve and Melissa Bundy
Jan 05, 2026
"Season Highlights & Happy Holidays" with Eric and Christen
Dec 15, 2025
“The Spellers Method” with Dawnmarie Gaivin
Dec 01, 2025
“Finding Their Voice: A Family’s Journey with Spelling” with J Brad and Paulette Britton
Nov 17, 2025
“Spelling Adventures and Advocacy” with Kelly and Pamela Schlenz
Nov 03, 2025
“Happiness is Down Syndrome” with Misty Snyder
Oct 20, 2025
“The Lucky Few : Shifting Narratives” with Heather Avis
Oct 06, 2025
"The Dani Plan" with Joel & Debbie Pearlman
Sep 22, 2025
“Putting the Puzzle Pieces Together” with Amanda Owen
Sep 08, 2025
“Welcome to Season 5” with Eric and Christen
Aug 25, 2025
'That’s a Wrap for Season 4!' with Eric and Christen Freund
May 26, 2025
'Mental Health in Teens and Young Adults with Disabilities' with Cheryl Jordan
May 12, 2025
'Mental Health for Families with Special Needs' with Elizabeth Strout
Apr 28, 2025
'International Disability Ministry' with Linda Martin
Apr 14, 2025
'Autism and the Church' with Pastor Russ Ewell
Mar 31, 2025
'Motherhood & Special Needs' with Becky Wall
Mar 17, 2025
'Creativity in Marriage & Parenting' with Angela and Mike O’Brien
Mar 03, 2025
'Building a Healthy Marriage' with Garett and Becky Wall
Feb 17, 2025
“Teammates in Marriage” with Eric and Christen Freund
Feb 03, 2025
'Hope for Secondhand Suffering' with Camille Block
Jan 20, 2025
Happy New Year - 2025 Preview
Jan 06, 2025
2024 Year End Review
Dec 16, 2024
Advocacy and Fundraising for Medical Families with Abby Zachritz
Dec 02, 2024
'Medical Caregiving and Community' with Andy and Laura Gibson
Nov 18, 2024
"Finding Hope in the Midst of Medical Complexity" with Andrea Bourne Foster
Nov 04, 2024
"Supplemental Security Income (SSI) & Employment" with Aleyda Toruno
Oct 21, 2024
"Future Planning" with Wendy Smith
Oct 07, 2024
"Transition IEPs" with Crystal Sanford
Sep 23, 2024
“Everything No One Tells You About” with Kelly Coleman
Sep 09, 2024
“Kicking off the School Year Organized” with Angela O'Brien
Aug 26, 2024
"Season 3 Wrap Up" with Eric and Christen Freund
Jun 24, 2024
"FamilyLife as a Dad Part 2" with David Robbins
Jun 10, 2024
"FamilyLife as a Dad Part 1" with David Robbins
May 27, 2024
"Rising Above as a Dad Part 2" with Steve Chatman
May 13, 2024
"Rising Above as a Dad" with Steve Chatman
Apr 29, 2024
"Shining as a Dad" with Garett Wall
Apr 15, 2024
“Reclaiming Hope” with Angela O'Brien
Apr 01, 2024
“Moms Retreat Panel” with Stacy Shradar, Andreina Carillo, Cheri Monis, Sandi Anderson , and Teri Stashak
Mar 18, 2024
"Stories from Siblings"with Joey and Stephanie Alarcon and Lynette Fuson
Mar 04, 2024
"Marriage in the Midst Part 2" with Eric and Christen Freund
Feb 19, 2024
"Marriage in the Midst Part 1" with Eric and Christen Freund
Feb 05, 2024
"Reframing the Journey with Medical Needs" with Colleen Swindoll Thompson
Jan 22, 2024
”2024 Preview” with Eric and Christen Freund
Jan 08, 2024
”Surviving the Holidays” with Eric and Christen Freund
Dec 11, 2023
”Shine Ministry” with Garett Wall
Nov 27, 2023
”Bethesda Ministry” with Jill Miller
Nov 13, 2023
”Reframing Special Needs Ministry” with Colleen Swindoll Thompson
Oct 30, 2023
”Blissful Seeds” with Rita Saliba
Oct 16, 2023
”Creating Residential Opportunities” with Jess Ronne
Oct 04, 2023
”SSI Supports” with Wendy Dumlao
Sep 18, 2023
”IEP Supports” with Crystal Sanford
Sep 04, 2023
”Season 3 Intro” with Eric and Christen Freund
Aug 21, 2023
”Season 2 Wrap Up” with Eric and Christen Freund
May 29, 2023
”The Additional Needs Blogfather Part 2” with Mark Arnold
May 15, 2023
”The Additional Needs Blogfather Part 1” with Mark Arnold
May 01, 2023
”Gathering Dandelions” with Melissa Maimone
Apr 17, 2023
”Unexpected Blessings” with Sandra Peoples
Apr 03, 2023
”Rising Above a Medical Diagnosis” with Becky Davidson
Mar 20, 2023
”Living with a Rare Medical Diagnosis” with Jolene Philo
Mar 06, 2023
Parent Panel
Feb 20, 2023
”Marriage in the Midst Part 2” with Bill and Pam Farrel
Feb 06, 2023
”Marriage in the Midst Part 1” with Bill and Pam Farrel
Jan 23, 2023
2023 Preview
Jan 09, 2023
”Special Needs Ministry in the Church” with Sandra Peoples
Dec 12, 2022
”The Additional Needs Blogfather Ministry” with Mark Arnold
Nov 28, 2022
”CalABLE Accounts” with Kasey Superstar
Nov 14, 2022
”Self Determination” with Kasey Superstar
Oct 31, 2022
”Conservatorship” with Elizabeth McCoy
Oct 17, 2022
”Special Needs Trusts” with Elizabeth McCoy
Oct 03, 2022
”IHSS & Medi-Cal Supports” with Wendy Dumlao
Sep 19, 2022
”Regional Center Supports” with Wendy Dumlao
Sep 05, 2022
Season 2 Intro
Aug 22, 2022
Season 1 Wrap Up
May 30, 2022
”Unexpected Journey” with Joe Ferrini
May 16, 2022
”Unexpected Journey” with Cindy Ferrini
May 02, 2022
”Moms Panel” with Sandi Anderson, Cheri Monis and Terri Stashak
Apr 18, 2022
”A Family’s Journey with Batten Disease Part 2” with Danny and Bekah Bowman
Apr 04, 2022
”A Family’s Journey with Batten Disease Part 1” with Danny and Bekah Bowman
Mar 21, 2022
”A Family’s Journey with Cancer” with Sherri Rempe
Mar 07, 2022
”Special Needs Siblings” with Joey and Stephanie Alarcon
Feb 21, 2022
”Marriage and Parenting Part 2” with Dr. Joe and Cindi Ferrini
Feb 07, 2022
“Marriage and Parenting Part 1” with Dr Joe and Cindi Ferrini
Jan 24, 2022
”2022 Preview” with Eric and Christen Freund
Jan 10, 2022
”2021 Year-in-Review” with Eric and Christen Freund
Dec 13, 2021
”Applied Behavior Analysis” with Megan Sprague
Nov 29, 2021
”Occupational Therapy” with Jan Dalby
Nov 15, 2021
“Counseling for Special Needs Families” with Cheryl Jordan
Nov 01, 2021
“Special Needs Ministry” with Janice Chan
Oct 18, 2021
“Miracle 139 International” with Linda Martin
Oct 04, 2021
“Rights and Recommendations in the IEP Process” with Wendy Dumlao
Sep 20, 2021
“Equipping and Empowering Parent Advocacy” with Dr Sandy Robinson
Sep 06, 2021