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Podcast Episode: Faith, Silence, And Inclusion
Explore what it takes to make churches genuinely accessible to Deaf communities, how to navigate seasons when God feels silent, and how everyday faithfulness bridges the gap between inner reflection and outward belonging. Discover how slowing down to listen opens our eyes to the people we have completely overlooked.
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Day 7: Faith, Accessibility, and Everyday Life – Series Recap
How do personal faith and church accessibility connect? As we wrap up our 7-day journey, we look back at what it means to trust God in the silence, notice Him in the ordinary, and actively make room at the table for our Deaf neighbors and friends with disabilities.
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Why ASL Belongs in Every Church: A Heart for Deaf Inclusion
What does true church inclusion look like? This post explores why American Sign Language (ASL) matters for Deaf and hard of hearing believers, the biblical call to an inclusive body, and practical first steps churches can take to create accessible, welcoming worship communities.
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When God Feels Silent: Trusting Him in the Waiting
When God feels silent, it can shake our faith and leave us wondering if He is near. This devotional reflects on Scripture to remind us that God is present in the quiet, shaping our hearts as we wait, and inviting us to take small, faithful steps even in seasons of silence.
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5 Everyday Phrases You Can Learn in ASL to Welcome Deaf Friends
Learning ASL can feel intimidating, but welcoming Deaf friends starts with simple, genuine effort. This introduction offers five everyday ASL phrases to help hearing Christians take their first steps toward meaningful connection, inclusion, and hospitality—one sign at a time.
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Podcast Episode: Listening And Welcoming In Church
How does the Holy Spirit guide believers through everyday decisions, and what does true welcome in the church really look like? In this thoughtful reflection, Thomsen Young explores two connected themes: learning to recognize the Spirit’s guidance through Scripture, community, conviction, and circumstances, and examining whether churches are creating spaces where everyone can fully belong.…
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Finding Joy and Purpose in Every Circumstance: Reflections on Philippians 1:12–26
What if the circumstances you wish would change are actually the very circumstances God is using for His purpose? In our men’s group study of Philippians 1:12–26, we explored how Paul chose joy and purpose even while imprisoned. His example reminds us that God can use any situation—whether comfortable or difficult—to strengthen our faith, advance…
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Learning to Listen: How the Holy Spirit Guides Our Everyday Decisions
Many followers of Jesus feel a quiet pressure when they hear phrases like “God told me” or “I heard the Lord say.” We may wonder, Am I missing something? Is everyone else hearing God more clearly than I am? The Bible is clear that Christians are led by the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:14), but what…
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This Month Is Better Hearing and Speech Month
Did you know this month is Better Hearing and Speech Month? It’s a time set aside each year to focus on something we all depend on every single day: communication. Whether we talk, sign, text, write, or use technology to communicate, we all want the same thing—to be understood and to understand others. Better Hearing…
Thomsen Young
Hard of hearing advocate | Art enthusiast | Sports lover | Avid reader | Aspiring writer | Curious mind | Never doubt yourself.
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