Full Spectrum Parent: Christian Autism Support | Special Needs Parenting | Faith & Autism Resources

By: Greg and Jessica Hurlbut and Christian Parenting
  • Summary

  • Welcome to Full Spectrum Parent - the premier Christian podcast for autism and special needs parenting. Join pastors and autism parents Greg and Jessica Hurlbut as they share Biblical wisdom, practical strategies, and authentic encouragement for your special needs journey.

    Each episode delivers a dose of help, a dose of humor, and a dose of hope. Greg and Jessica offer practical help for daily challenges, genuine humor to lighten your path, and faith-filled hope to strengthen your spirit.

    Whether navigating IEP meetings, sensory challenges, or seeking God's purpose in special needs parenting, you'll find understanding and community here.

    As part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network, Full Spectrum Parent combines clinical insights with Biblical truth to support your family's unique needs.

    For more parenting resources and spiritual guidance, visit www.ChristianParenting.org.

    New episodes are released biweekly to help you become the confident, faith-filled special needs parent God called you to be.

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Episodes
  • The Unbreakable Boy: A Father’s Fear, a Son’s Courage, and a Story of Unconditional Love
    Feb 17 2025

    In this powerful episode of Full Spectrum Parent, we explore the extraordinary journey of Austin LeRette, a remarkable young man living with osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle bone disease) and autism.


    Join us as we sit down with Scott LeRette, Austin's father and author of "The Unbreakable Boy," to discuss their family's inspiring story of faith, resilience, and unconditional love.


    Episode Highlights:

    • Scott LeRette shares his family's emotional journey raising a child with multiple diagnoses

    • Behind-the-scenes insights into the upcoming Lionsgate film adaptation

    • How Austin's joyful perspective on life has transformed their family and community

    • Practical wisdom for parents navigating similar challenges

    • The role of faith in facing seemingly insurmountable obstacles


    Connect With Us

    Full Spectrum Parent is proud to be part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more practical and spiritual guidance on your parenting journey, visit www.christianparenting.org


    Keywords

    Special needs parenting, osteogenesis imperfecta, brittle bone disease, autism, faith and family, Christian parenting, special needs movie, inspirational stories, parenting podcast, disability advocacy, rare disease awareness, family support, religious faith, parent testimonial, medical challenges


    Episode Tags

    #UnbreakableBoy #SpecialNeedsParenting #ChristianParenting #ParentingPodcast #OsteogenesisImperfecta #AutismAwareness #FaithAndFamily #ParentingJourney #RareDisease #Inspiration

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    23 mins
  • Extended Family and Special Needs: An Aunt’s Unique Perspective
    Jan 30 2025

    We’ve all heard the saying, “It takes a village to raise a child.” But when it comes to special needs parenting, often friends and family struggle knowing how to help.


    In Episode 91, Dr. Kelly Cagle joins us as she shares the unique lessons she has learned as an aunt to her 17-year-old non-verbal nephew Isaac.


    Rather than offering parenting advice or sympathy, Kelly shares some of the special ways she has connected to and supported her sister and her family on their special needs journey. You don’t want to miss this heartwarming episode.


    To learn more about Dr. Kelly Cagle and her coaching for ADHD families or schedule a free consultation, go to www.drkellycagle.com


    Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.christianparenting.org

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    33 mins
  • Autism and Food
    Jan 13 2025

    This episode is dedicated to everyone’s favorite topic: food. Whether you have a child who is a picky eater and only consumes chicken nuggets or you have an overeater with no off switch—this episode covers it all.


    We also talk about the gut-brain connection and our experience with special diets in regard to autism.


    Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network.


    To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.Christianparenting.org

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    35 mins

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God is good and so is this podcast! A+++

Beautifully done! As a Christian single mom getting my own daughter back from the foster care system, I found myself at a loss with her diagnosis of level 3 autism. Wondering why me God, my plans for our new life in disarray but these parents explain, they give hope. They pray with you and walk you through some of those confusing times and misunderstandings and questions. God always has a plan and this podcast is proof!

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