Stand By Me
I’ve always had monumental respect for the men and women who defend our freedoms. My grandfather, a World War II Veteran, instilled that in me from the time...
25
Oct
24
Oct
Part 1: The Scars That Have Shaped Me
This week on the podcast, Crystal is talking with a special guest who understands suffering. With the diagnosis of a debilitating disease that led to 21 surgeries by the time ...
22
Oct
October is National Physical Therapy Month!
When I was a teenager, there wasn't any national campaign around to raise awareness for physical therapy. And yet, when I packed my bags for college, I wanted to become ...
21
Oct
He Prepared Me For Planting
"What I didn’t initially realize was just how much my emotional well-being hinged on being productive and helping others." Working with a significant disability can present many obstacles, which is ...
17
Oct
Discovering a New Community Through Disability
Nicole Pollastrini is back to the podcast! Last episode, Nicole shared how her daughter’s unexpected diagnosis of Down syndrome impacted her family. Today...
15
Oct
Happy Birthday to Me!
Seventy years ago today, I was born to John and Lindy Eareckson who, incidentally, were anticipating a boy (after having three girls). They were so sure of this, they already ...
11
Oct
Misuse Of God’s Name
Hi, I’m Joni Eareckson Tada, and not long ago at a dinner party, I heard one of my co-workers say under her breath to a friend, “God, I can’t believe ...
10
Oct
My Baby Has Down Syndrome
In honor of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, Crystal is talking with Nicole Pollastrini, a wonderful mama to three kids. When Nicole and her husband first decided to grow their family, ...
10
Oct
A Solitary Life
Hi, I’m Joni Eareckson Tada. When Mrs. Morgan lost her husband, many thought she’d have a terrible struggle living alone. But when asked if she felt lonely, she said, “You know, I’ve adjusted nicely to ...
9
Oct
My Birthday’s Coming!
This past weekend I told a friend how excited I am about turning 70, and she gave me an odd look. "Joni," she said. "It's not like 70 is the new 40...