Join Dr. Stephanie as she discusses disability theology and disability ministry with Stephanie O. Hubach, author of Same Lake Different Boat. Questions Stephanie and Stephanie Discuss: What is Disability Ministry and Why Does it Matter? a. How would you define disability ministry? b. Why doesn’t your definition of disability ministry even have the word disability in it? c. What is the role of disability ministry in the local church? d. If disability ministry is “central to the life of the church...
Jan 27, 2025•47 min
Today, Dr. Stephanie and Dan Holmes asked Dr. Natalie Engelbrecht about ASD, ADHD, and both. Dr. Natalie Engelbrecht is a clinician in Canada and was diagnosed later in life with both ASD and ADHD. Dr. Natalie will break down the similarities and differences between ASD, ADHD, and ADHD. She will also discuss the strengths of each neurotype—this is part 1 of our discussion. Some discussion points from Dr. Natalie: Co-occurring autism and ADHD can be experienced as Heightening of some autistic tra...
Jan 20, 2025•59 min
In this special episode of Just The Guys , host Dan Holmes is joined by renowned authors Dr. Jim Wilder and Marcus Warner for an insightful conversation on attachment, emotional maturity, and resilience within neurodiverse Christian relationships. Drawing from their extensive work and books like "Bounce," "Renovated," "Rare Leadership," and "The Other Half of Church," they explore how attachment goes beyond physical needs to deeply influence our relational and spiritual lives. The discussion del...
Jan 15, 2025•55 min
What is Shame? What is health shame vs toxic shame? What if someone is unaware of their feelings, including shame? Can you heal from shame alone? These are the questions we will be asking Dr. Curt Thompson. Many of our neurodiverse relationships have shame- either about the diagnosis, about not having the perfect Christian marriage, or not meeting someone's needs- what do we do about that? How can clergy deal with their own shame of not knowing how to help neurodiverse couples? About our Guest: ...
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr 1 min
We have guests with us. Carol and Greg Reller join us to discuss Chapter 7 of Uniquely Us on Social Communication and Challenges! You may recognize Greg’s voice, who has been on several of our Just the Guys segments. Greg is 63 and retired after a 35-year career as a consulting geologist. Married to Carol. He was diagnosed around age 55 with what was then called Asperger's Syndrome. Carol and he have three children. Carol is in her fourth year of retirement after a 32-year career as a speech-lan...
Jan 06, 2025•58 min
Today, Dr. Stephanie is solo hosting with guest Sarah McDugal. Sarah is a coach who was later identified on the autism spectrum. Today, we discuss her divorce from a former minister's wife and the challenges of divorce when you are in ministry. We discuss types of abuse. I asked Sarah, does being autistic give anyone a pass in their behavior? Sarah also discusses the importance of staying or leaving well. A major point of our discussion is that everyone is responsible for their actions and emoti...
Dec 30, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Giving the gift of relational JOY! Dan and I are continuing to build joy by working through Chris and Jen Coursey's 30 Days of Joy: For Busy Married Couples. Many couples get so obsessed with their needs and focus on "the marriage" that they wonder, " Do you even like this person anymore?" What do you like about your spouse?" Love is commanded by Scripture, but like is a choice. In Coursey's book, they said one exercise is to tell each other what you like about each other and whether your spouse...
Dec 23, 2024•59 min
Just the Guys discussed their experiences with planning surprise events and trips, emphasizing the importance of considering the other person's interests and preferences. They also shared their experiences with travel planning, highlighting the challenges and stress involved and the need to be more mindful and attentive in daily life. The conversation concluded with the importance of expanding experiences beyond the US context and understanding the unique interests and needs of their children....
Dec 18, 2024•50 min
Dr. Stephanie and Meredith discuss social skills groups for adolescents and young adults 14 and older. Meredith Sinclair is the Executive Director/Founder of LIFE Behavior Consulting, LLC. Meredith holds a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Georgia State University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Pennsylvania State University. She is a certified Rehabilitation Counselor and a Certified PEERS for Young Adults Provider, school-based Provider, and Telehealth provider. Mere...
Dec 16, 2024•44 min
About our Guests: Kristin Faith Evans, MA, MS, LMSW, and Todd Evans, PhD, MA, are award-winning authors, speakers, and disability parents. They earned their MA in Christian educational ministries at Wheaton College in Illinois and have served together in full-time ministry in church, camping, and retreat settings. Todd received his PhD from Vanderbilt University’s School of Engineering and currently manages his own business. Kristin earned her MSW from the University of Tennessee and is a Licens...
Dec 09, 2024•58 min
Listeners, you asked! We listened! Many reached out and wanted to hear from an NT Husband and ND Wife! Today, we have Gary and Molly, who discuss not only neurodiversity in marriage but also the extra layer and complexity of being a couple in ministry and who would find out about their neurodiversity. What are the similarities and differences of being the "reverse," so to speak, type of NeuroDiverse Christian Couple? Gary, being in ministry and having counseled hundreds of couples, what did he s...
Dec 02, 2024•53 min
We had 2 questions come in from listeners about chronic stress and autoimmune issues in the ND marriage and how to build resiliency and calm the central nervous system in high-stress environments. Today, Dan and Stephanie talked with Jana Smith, an expert in this area. About Jana: Bio: Jana Smith is a Certified Nervous System and Somatics Coach with a Master’s Degree in Health Education. Jana’s experience with neurodiversity began in her family of origin and included her diagnosis of ADHD as an ...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Dr. Donna Berghauser is a Florida-licensed and Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) with over 10 years of experience in public schools and community settings. Dr. Donna Berghauser earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Florida State University and a doctorate in psychology from Nova Southeastern University. Since 2011, she has served on the Florida Association of School Psychologists (FASP) executive board in many capacities, including President. Her professional interests incl...
Nov 18, 2024•43 min
Today is a special edition of JTG. Our usual crew will be back! Today, Dan discusses marriage, divorce, and a new marriage with John Fela of Joni & Friends. While not officially diagnosed, John has realized later in life his neurodivergent identification. About John: John Fela is the Ministry Relations Manager at Joni and Friends Chicago, working with churches to equip and train them to help the disabled in their communities. Prior to that, he spent almost 20 years in education, working with...
Nov 13, 2024•49 min
Today we took some listener questions and Dr.Stephanie asks them from neurodiverse couples to Natalie Roberts and Heather Parks. One key component- Neurodiversity is never THE only marriage challenge or complexity. ntroducing Natalie Roberts and Heather Parks Heather Parks has been in a neurodiverse relationship for over 25 years and lives in Devon, UK, with her husband and four children. Neurodiversity was unknown until 2012 when it exploded into their lives amid a mental health crisis that aff...
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Dr. Stephanie and Carrie talk about Carrie's journey in marriage and family navigating Autism. We speak about the limited opportunities that exist for those on the spectrum beyond high school and steps to consider to help your teen and young adult become more independent in life after high school. Carrie Cariello is the author of What Color Is Monday, How Autism Changed One Family for the Better, and Someone I’m With Has Autism. She lives in Southern New Hampshire with her husband, Joe, and thei...
Oct 28, 2024•51 min
Today, we discuss a few topics in today's podcast. Dr. Stephanie talks with Jenilee about their family's journey with autism on the mission field. While in church ministry and mission work the three teen girls are diganosed with ASD, ADHD, AuDHD. She realized not only were her kids neurodivergent, but she was in a neurodiverse marriage and family system. What additional challenges to ministry or being on the mission field may come with a neurodiverse marriage and family? Are churches or ministry...
Oct 21, 2024•59 min
Dan and the guys talk about AI, Perry's new book FAIK and applications to real life.
Oct 16, 2024•1 hr
Today, Dr. Stephanie interviews Sarah Casburn. They will chat about: ABA or not ABA? What is the controversy about ABA? Do nutrition and diet impact Autism? What is sensory enrichment therapy? Sarah Casburn is a late-diagnosed autistic woman and autistic mom who combines her 20 years of personal and professional experience in a variety of areas, including Early Childhood Education, Autism and Behavioral Science, Sensory Enrichment, Nutrition, and Children’s Ministry, to support families and volu...
Oct 14, 2024•58 min
We continue to discuss the book Dan did not read before publication and what he learned from each chapter when we received our author's copies of Uniquely Us . Pre-order yours today at https://www.christianneurodiversemarriage.com/uniquelyus
Oct 07, 2024•42 min
Today, Dr. Stephanie and Carolyn discuss self-concept, self-identity, and self-esteem as key ingredients to building social communication skills. Carolyn's curriculum starts from a neurodiverse-affirming lens that is strengths-based and effective. Carolyn Long is an SLP and the creator of the Social Optics curriculum. https://mysocialoptics.com/ Bio: Carolyn Long, MCD, CCC-SLP, has worked in school districts, private practice, and healthcare for 23 years. She is passionate about using nonverbal ...
Sep 30, 2024•45 min
Dr. Holmes discusses promoting safety and independence for young adults on the autism spectrum. Brody and Julie are OTRs with Springbrook Behavioral Health. They walk you through the skills needed for young adults on the spectrum to live as independently as possible, whether outside of the home or if they need to remain at home. Helping your young adult achieve autonomy, competence, and relatedness is key to a fulfilling life and mental health! As mentioned: https://nflyte.com NFlyte Bios: Brody...
Sep 23, 2024•43 min
Join Dr. Stephanie Holmes podcasting from the 2023 Converge Autism Conference with conference speaker Dr. Richard Boles. Dr. Boles joins her for an in-depth discussion about how energy metabolism, when not working right, can lead to many disorders, including Autism. About Dr. Boles Dr. Richard G. Boles is a medical geneticist and a pediatrician who specializes in mitochondrial medicine, functional disease (including cyclic vomiting syndrome, other atypical forms of migraine, and chronic fatigue ...
Sep 16, 2024•29 min
Sep 11, 2024•50 min
Dr. Stephanie interviews Rosemarie Griffin about her workshop on joint attention. Joint attention is an essential skill for clinicians, teachers, and parents to address for the autistic child/student. Joint attention involves shared attention between at least two people on an object or even with both people knowing they are attending to the same entity. While this is focused on students, this information is also essential for couples to learn.
Sep 09, 2024•42 min
While Dan participated in half of the new book, Uniquely Us, he did not read the chapter written by our other contributing authors in time for the book to reach the publisher by the due date. So, this next series will be Dan reacting to our new book, Uniquely Us! Today, we discuss chapter 8 of the book written by Robin Tate, MA, MS, CAS. Dan, while ND himself, has not really studied and read very much about the spectrum. So, he reacts with questions and his interpretation of the chapter. Today, ...
Sep 02, 2024•1 hr
Today, Dr. Holmes and guest Meisha Marshall discuss NLP. What is NLP? Is it something people of faith should be concerned about? What drew Meisha to NLP? What are the tools that NLP offers? Can NLP be helpful for those on the spectrum? More on Autism and NLP https://anlp.org/blog/using-nlp-to-help-high-functioning-autistic-children-explore-change- Bio of Guest: Meisha is a Marriage Coach dedicated to helping adult children of divorced parents disrupt the cycle of divorce. Her mission is to assis...
Aug 26, 2024•39 min
Today, Stephanie talks with Brittany Browne about her recent diagnosis. Many topics are covered, but a key point is the vulnerability that can occur for undiagnosed women on the spectrum. Bio: Brittany Browne is a licensed massage therapist and contestant in the 2024 Mrs. Georgia America Pageant. Brittany’s mission on this platform is to elevate the conversation around neurodiversity, with a particular emphasis on understanding and advocating for women with autism. Her journey from acquiring a M...
Aug 19, 2024•55 min
Usually, in this spot is Dan and Just the Guys! Listeners requested a discussion of later-in-life diagnosed women on the spectrum and a discussion of the spectrum's similarities and differences. Stephanie and her daughter Sydney host this special edition of Just the Girls!
Aug 14, 2024•57 min
