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Keith Dow highlights a special episode of 100 Huntley Street focused on disability and faith. He explores how the show shares stories of people living with disabilities within a faith context. The post reflects on finding God’s presence in everyday struggles and connections.
100 Huntley Street is a daily Christian television talk show of Crossroads Christian Communications out of Burlington, Ontario. The December 5th, 2016 episode featured several segments related to disability and faith.
Family's journey with Down Syndrome
First, the show highlighted the journey of Jen Forsthoff and her family as they learned that their baby was born with Down Syndrome. Jen describes the initial shock and fear that she experienced as she and her husband processed the news that their baby had been born with Down Syndrome. Then there was a pivotal moment when she came to realize that she had been chosen to be a mother to Charlie, hence the title of her book. Their daughter was a gift to be treasured, not a diagnosis to be treated or a problem to be solved.
Christian Horizons and church inclusion
Next, 100 Huntley highlighted the work of Christian Horizons in an interview with CEO Janet Noel-Annable. Janet provides several ideas on how church communities can become places where everyone is welcome and participates in the life of the community. You can learn more about Christian Horizons’ resources for churches by visiting their website, here.
Additional resources and videos
For more on Down Syndrome, check out our recent post on A World Without Down Syndrome or watch a beautiful music video on the journey of Michael and Lisa Gungor with their daughter Lucie. You can see previous interviews with Janet on 100 Huntley street on January 23 and April 22, 2014. You can also watch this episode in its entirety at the 100 Huntley Street website. We look forward to hearing your thoughts in the comments below!
About the Author:
Keith Dow:
Keith Dow, PhD, is a theologian, writer, and credentialed pastor with BIC Canada, serving as Director of Culture and Mission Alignment with Karis Disability Services. His work explores disability theology, Christian caregiving, spiritual life, and the gifts of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. He is the author of Formed Together: Mystery, Narrative, and Virtue in Christian Caregiving (Baylor University Press, 2021) and the researcher behind Images of God. His latest peer-reviewed article is “Imaging God Together.” Keith recently completed a term as president of the AAIDD Religion & Spirituality Interest Network. Explore his writing and research at keithdow.com.
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Keith Dow highlights a special episode of 100 Huntley Street focused on disability and faith. He explores how the show shares stories of people living with disabilities within a faith context. The post reflects on finding God’s presence in everyday struggles and connections.
100 Huntley Street is a daily Christian television talk show of Crossroads Christian Communications out of Burlington, Ontario. The December 5th, 2016 episode featured several segments related to disability and faith.
Family's journey with Down Syndrome
First, the show highlighted the journey of Jen Forsthoff and her family as they learned that their baby was born with Down Syndrome. Jen describes the initial shock and fear that she experienced as she and her husband processed the news that their baby had been born with Down Syndrome. Then there was a pivotal moment when she came to realize that she had been chosen to be a mother to Charlie, hence the title of her book. Their daughter was a gift to be treasured, not a diagnosis to be treated or a problem to be solved.
Christian Horizons and church inclusion
Next, 100 Huntley highlighted the work of Christian Horizons in an interview with CEO Janet Noel-Annable. Janet provides several ideas on how church communities can become places where everyone is welcome and participates in the life of the community. You can learn more about Christian Horizons’ resources for churches by visiting their website, here.
Additional resources and videos
For more on Down Syndrome, check out our recent post on A World Without Down Syndrome or watch a beautiful music video on the journey of Michael and Lisa Gungor with their daughter Lucie. You can see previous interviews with Janet on 100 Huntley street on January 23 and April 22, 2014. You can also watch this episode in its entirety at the 100 Huntley Street website. We look forward to hearing your thoughts in the comments below!
