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Disability and the Church (with Dr. Lamar Hardwick)
April 27, 2022
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After years of silently struggling with social anxiety and sensory processing issues, Dr. Lamar Hardwick was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at the age of 36. This week, we’re going to talk about his book, “Disability and The Church: A Vision for Diversity and Inclusion.”
In this episode, Dr. Hardwick and Robrenna talk about:
- Dr. Hardwick’s story and the earliest signs of his personal experience with autism spectrum disorder
- How he came to be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder late in life
- How the church has fallen short in inclusion and support for those who are differently abled
- The parable of the banquet and what it can teach the church regarding loving the differently abled
- Practical steps churches can take to make adjustments for differently abled members
Check out Dr. Hardwick’s book: https://amzn.to/3F71Vfz
Follow Dr. Hardwick:
https://autismpastor.com/
https://www.facebook.com/autismpastor/
https://www.instagram.com/lamarhardwick/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/autismpastor
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Follow Robrenna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robrennaredl/
In this episode, Dr. Hardwick and Robrenna talk about:
- Dr. Hardwick’s story and the earliest signs of his personal experience with autism spectrum disorder
- How he came to be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder late in life
- How the church has fallen short in inclusion and support for those who are differently abled
- The parable of the banquet and what it can teach the church regarding loving the differently abled
- Practical steps churches can take to make adjustments for differently abled members
Check out Dr. Hardwick’s book: https://amzn.to/3F71Vfz
Follow Dr. Hardwick:
https://autismpastor.com/
https://www.facebook.com/autismpastor/
https://www.instagram.com/lamarhardwick/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/autismpastor
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Follow Robrenna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robrennaredl/
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Robrenna Redl is a real, raw, no-filters kind of girl. She went from an army brat to a military veteran. A wife to Troy and mom of two young adults, she has served in women’s, children’s, and middle school ministries. Robrenna is the friend you call to walk alongside you in hard, painful places of life as well as the joyful ones. She is a volunteer for the anti-sex-trafficking organization; I’ve Got A Name and an apprentice facilitator for the Trauma Healing Institute. Her passions include mocha coffee, dark chocolate, time with family and friends, and showing God’s love, mercy, and grace to others.
