Raising Autistic Disciples

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34: Autism & Healing Series: Who Decided Neurotypical...

Raising Autistic Disciples ·

2026/10/05

When Christians talk about autism and healing, what exactly do we mean by healed?Sometimes we picture something dramatic: autistic today, non-autistic tomorrow. And underneath that picture can be an assumption we may not even realize we're making: autistic means something is not whole, less autistic means becoming more whole, and non-autistic means healed.But who decided neurotypical means whole? Because I don't think Scripture did.In Part 3 of the Autism & Healing series, we're examining what

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33: Autism & Healing Series: What I DO Pray For My...

Raising Autistic Disciples ·

2026/09/28

If I don’t know whether God intends to remove my son’s autism this side of eternity… what exactly do I pray for?In Part 1 of this series, we established a framework: God gets the outcome. I get the assignment. But trusting God with the outcome doesn’t mean we stop asking Him for things. Paul didn’t. In 2 Corinthians 12, he pleaded with God to remove his thorn three times. Trusting God’s sovereignty didn’t silence his prayers—and it doesn’t have to silence ours.In this episode, I’m getting very

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32: Autism & Healing Series: Can God vs. Will God

Raising Autistic Disciples ·

2026/09/21

Can God heal autism? And if God can, does that mean He has promised that He will?In Part 1 of this four-part Autism & Healing series, Larah wrestles with the difference between God’s ability and God’s intention—and why that distinction matters for Christian parents raising autistic children.We’ll look at what Scripture allows us to be certain about, where faithful theology may require us to say “I don’t know,” and why accepting, supporting, and accommodating an autistic child is not evidence of

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31: The Worst Meltdown Ever & the Road That Led There

Raising Autistic Disciples ·

2026/09/14

Big idea: The meltdown gives us information, but so does the road behind it. If we only study the point of collision, we may miss what our autistic kids were communicating long before they had the words to tell us.Sometimes the meltdown is the first thing everyone notices—but it may not be where the story started.In this episode of Raising Autistic Disciples, Larah shares one of Graham’s most memorable meltdowns from the early years after his diagnosis: a simple change in the Sunday morning plan

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46:36

30: BIG Behaviors… Where Did That Come From?

Raising Autistic Disciples ·

2026/08/31

Try Minno Free for 7 DaysWant to make a change in what your kids are consuming? Get a free 7-day trial of Minno using my promo code >>> RAD.CLICK HERE______When your autistic child suddenly starts using extreme language, explosive phrases, or emotional scripts that seem to come out of nowhere, there’s a question worth asking before assuming the behavior itself is the whole problem:Where did they learn it?In our house, we discovered Graham wasn’t just watching characters—he was learning from

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31:47

29: The Abundant Life

Raising Autistic Disciples ·

2026/08/24

In John 10:10, Jesus says, “I have come so that they may have life and have it in abundance.” But what exactly does abundant life mean—especially for families whose lives include disability, dependence, limitation, or suffering?In this episode, Larah looks at John 10 in its larger biblical context and challenges the assumption that abundance means health, independence, success, comfort, or a life untouched by hardship. With help from Puritan theologian William Gurnall's reflections on redemption,

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49:40

Communication through a Gospel Lens - Webinar

Raising Autistic Disciples ·

2026/06/04

You can find the webinar on YouTube here. How do we communicate the gospel in a way that serves the listener?In this webinar episode, Larah explores a biblical theology of communication and introduces the LEARN framework, a practical approach for discipling autistic individuals and others impacted by disability. Drawing from the ministry methods of Jesus, Larah explains why communication is not primarily about the speaker, but about helping the listener understand and engage with truth.Throughout

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47:26

The Gift of Friendship on the Hard Road

Raising Autistic Disciples ·

2026/05/22

In this episode of Raising Autistic Disciples, Larah sits down with her friend Kari Baker for a conversation that didn’t go as planned in the best way.What started as a simple podcast recording turned into an honest, heartfelt conversation about friendship, waiting on God, the struggle of wanting answers now, and the temptation to reach for control when life feels uncertain. Together, Larah and Kari talk about autism parenting, faith, social media, idols, patient endurance, and the gift of having

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71:42

Understanding PDA Through a Gospel Lens

Raising Autistic Disciples ·

2026/04/16

In this episode of Raising Autistic Disciples, Larah sits down with her friend Angie for an honest, VERY vulnerable, practical, and gospel-centered conversation about PDA, or Pathological Demand Avoidance.Larah comes into this conversation the same way many parents do, with questions. What is PDA really? How does it show up in everyday life? How do you parent a child who experiences demands, correction, and ordinary expectations in a very different way? And how do you hold on to a gospel lens while

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57:02

When Parenting Feels Overwhelming = Slow Down

Raising Autistic Disciples ·

2026/04/02

In this episode of Raising Autistic Disciples, Larah sits down with her friend Tiffany Long for a real and encouraging conversation about parenting, autism, and learning to slow down when life feels overwhelming.Tiffany shares her family’s journey after her sons autism diagnosis and the lessons God has been teaching her in this season of parenting. Together they talk about the importance of creating margin, resisting the pressure to “figure everything out” immediately, and learning to trust that God

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Tell the Story - How to Talk To Your Autistic Kid...

Raising Autistic Disciples ·

2026/03/26

Find the guide here: https://mailchi.mp/57d52c1801c7/tellthestory A lot of Christian parents want to talk about Easter with their kids… but when the moment comes, they freeze. What do I say? How do I explain the gospel simply? Am I doing this right? On this podcast, Larah walks through a simple, biblical way to share the Easter story with your kids using the “Tell the Story” method, one sentence at a time. This approach is rooted in God’s design for discipleship in Deuteronomy 6, the power of

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40:12

The Search for a Church That Says Yes

Raising Autistic Disciples ·

2026/03/19

In this encouraging episode of Raising Autistic Disciples, Larah Roberts sits down with content creator, podcaster, and special needs advocate Camille Joy of Moments of Joy. Together, they talk honestly about raising autistic children, grieving what changes, finding community, navigating church hurt, and why discipleship matters so deeply for families like ours. Camille shares her story as a mom of five, her journey from executive chef to advocate, and the heart behind her new devotional, Moments of

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The School Board Wasn't Expecting This Kind of Advocacy

Raising Autistic Disciples ·

2026/02/27

Sometimes autism parenting feels like you’re making high-stakes decisions with incomplete information. School. Therapies. Doctors. The constant “what if.” The pressure to pick the perfect path and never regret it.In this episode, Larah sits down with her friend Nicole (mom of six boys) to talk about what it looks like to advocate for your autistic child without losing your peace or your witness.Nicole shares what led her to speak at a school board meeting, how she prepared, and what anchored her in

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52:47

Sourdough & Raising Autistic Disciples

Raising Autistic Disciples ·

2026/02/20

What does sourdough have to do with an autism diagnosis?More than you think.In this episode of Raising Autistic Disciples, I sit down with Courtney Moody of Acts of Sourdough to talk about motherhood, marriage, discipline, safe foods, Domino’s pizza… and what happens when the sky “isn’t blue anymore” after receiving a diagnosis.Courtney shares candidly about: The guilt that creeps in with every questionnaire The “tango” between “It’s my fault” and “It was always going to be this way” Navigating

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56:37

I'm Not Trying to Convince You (A Better Way to Have...

Raising Autistic Disciples ·

2026/02/13

Larah kicks off the 2026 season with a conversation that sets the tone for every interview to come. Her guest is Barb Stanley, founder of Wonderful Works Ministry—and also a mentor who helped Larah put words to something so many special needs parents feel but can’t always articulate:You don’t have to convince people. You can share your story and invite them to consider your lived experience.This episode is for the parent who is tired of defending. For the church member who wants to advocate without

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41:43

Do I Tell People My Kid Is Autistic?

Raising Autistic Disciples ·

2026/02/07

Welcome back to Raising Autistic Disciples! After a full year away from the mic, Larah and Colin Roberts are back with a “year in review” catch-up, a few honest laughs (yes… including the legendary Pooper Bowl anniversary), and a question Larah gets from other Christian parents all the time:“I struggle to tell people my son has autism. I want him treated like every other child. How did you handle this?”In this episode, Larah and Colin talk through the tension so many parents feel: wanting to protect

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25:44

Why is Life so Hard?

Raising Autistic Disciples ·

2025/01/17

Join Collin and Larah as they discuss the question "why does life have to be so hard?" Why is the journey of raising an autistic kid have its challenges? What verse in the Bible explains "why is this life so hard?"Join the conversation!

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28:27

Hives, Goldfish & Snot: the Christmas Recap

Raising Autistic Disciples ·

2025/01/10

Join Collin and Larah as they describe the Christmas adventures their family went on and what they learned from it that includes breaking out in hives, goldfish, snot, and blessing the Lord at all times.

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HIves, Goldfish & Snot: the Christmas Recap

Raising Autistic Disciples ·

2024/12/27

Join Collin and Larah as they describe the Christmas adventures their family went on and what they learned from it that includes breaking out in hives, goldfish, snot, and blessing the Lord at all times.

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46:36

Prepping Your Family For Your Family

Raising Autistic Disciples ·

2024/12/23

In this special episode of Raising Autistic Disciples, we’re joined by author JJ Levan, a passionate advocate and parent of an autistic son. Together, we explore the unique challenges and blessings of preparing your family—siblings, grandparents, and even close friends—to embrace and celebrate your autistic child’s God-given design.JJ shares heartfelt stories from her own journey, practical wisdom, and biblical encouragement for fostering understanding and unity within your family. From navigating

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