Take the Next Step with Amy Julia Becker
Parenting a child with a disability can feel overwhelming and isolating—but you don’t have to journey this road alone. Take the Next Step offers practical insights to help you create a thriving future for your whole family. Join Amy Julia every Wednesday for honest conversations that offer simple next steps to build connection, belonging, and delight—at home and in community.
Podcasting since 2025 • 21 episodes
Take the Next Step with Amy Julia Becker
Latest Episodes
Disability and Simple Faith Practices for Exhausted Parents with Pam Harmon
E19—Many parents of children with disabilities carry deep spiritual questions and have very little space to process them. Amy Julia Becker talks with Pam Harmon about spiritual direction and why it can be a lifeline for parents navigatin...
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Episode 19
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27:32
Your Child’s Behavior Is Communication with Emily Longino
E18—Your child isn’t “misbehaving.” They’re trying to be understood. Many children with disabilities communicate through behavior, especially when spoken words aren’t available in the moment. Behavior analyst Emily Longino shares practic...
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Episode 18
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29:32
Why “Special Needs Ministry” Isn’t Enough with Rebecca Wall
E17—Is your family welcome at church? If Sunday mornings leave you more exhausted than encouraged, you’re not alone. Rebecca Wall, Executive Director of With Ministries, joins Amy Julia Becker to...
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Episode 17
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27:59
Parent + Caregiver: How to Do Both Without Burning Out with Juli Henderson
E16 — Parent and medical caregiver. Many parents of children with disabilities know the complexity of these two full-time roles. Juli Henderson, founder of In Our Arms, was the caregiver for h...
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Episode 16
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25:05
Disability: Tragedy, Inspiration… or Something Else? with Matthew Mooney
E15 — Tired of feeling like you have to “fix” your child—or turn their life into an inspiration story? Parents of kids with disabilities are often pushed toward two extremes: tragedy or triumph. But what if both miss the point? In this c...
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Episode 15
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29:30