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The Special Needs Parent: A Guide to the Life You Never Expected With Joe and Cindi Ferrini

April 30, 2026 • Empowered Homes

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What do you do when life turns out completely different than you expected?

In this heartfelt episode of the Empowered Homes Podcast, Bobby Cooley and Meghan Landi sit down with Joe and Cindi Ferrini—authors of The Special Needs Parent: A Guide to the Life You Never Expected. With honesty, wisdom, and deep faith, the Ferrinis share their personal journey of raising a child with special needs and how God met them in both the struggles and the victories.

Together, they explore what it means to walk “the journey you didn’t choose,” how to move from feeling overwhelmed and isolated to living a vibrant, hope-filled life, and the practical realities families face—from stress and finances to navigating difficult relationships. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or ministry leader, this conversation will equip and encourage you to better support families navigating special needs while reminding you that no one walks this road alone.

If you’re at the beginning of this journey—or walking alongside someone who is—this episode offers gospel-centered hope, real-life wisdom, and a powerful reminder of God’s presence in the everyday.

Get the Book Here.

Connect with the Ferrinis here.

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