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The Full Spectrum Parent Podcast is the only faith-based autism parenting podcast on the web. As pastors and special needs parents, each episode we offer parents a dose of help, a dose of humor, and a dose of hope.
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When They Don't Get It: Handling Judgment with Grace & Grit →
Every autism mom and autism dad knows the look. The stare in the grocery store. The unsolicited advice from a relative. The friend who quietly stops calling.
In this solo episode, I get honest about one of the hardest parts of special needs parenting the judgment and offer real, practical tools for handling it without losing yourself.
Grounded in faith and packed with encouragement, this is your reminder that you are not defined by what people see in thirty seconds.
For every Christian parenting podcast listener who has ever felt misunderstood in this journey this one's for you.
Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit http://www.ChristianParenting.org Grab our free Morning Minute email devotional here: http://www.morningminute.org
The Other Side Of Autism: Growing Up With Siblings on the Spectrum →
What does it really feel like to grow up as the typical sibling in a special needs family?
In this powerful follow-up to our Glass Children episode, I sit down with my oldest son Jeremiah who grew up alongside two siblings with profound autism for an honest, unfiltered conversation about what it cost him, what it shaped in him, and what he wishes more parents knew.
If you're an autism mom or autism dad with typical kids in your home, this episode is for them just as much as it's for you.
We talk about the caretaker role, feeling invisible, people-pleasing, guilt, and ultimately the unexpected gifts that come from a hard life you didn't choose.
This episode is a must-listen for any special needs parenting family.
Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org Grab our free Morning Minute email devotional here: http://www.morningminute.org
When they Wander: Understanding Autism and Elopement →
The scariest day of my life was the afternoon my five-year-old daughter on the spectrum went missing. The police were notified, we gathered a search party to scour the area, and an hour later we found her in a neighbors home, rummaging through their cupboards and playing with their poodle. I wouldnt wish the fear that overtook me in that hour on my worst enemy. Yet, nearly half of children on the autism spectrum attempt to elopemaking wandering one of the top safety concerns for autism parents
In this episode, we share our own personal stories, discuss reasons why children on the spectrum elope, and offer practical strategies to keep them safe. If you or a loved one is a parent of a child on the spectrum, you wont want to miss this episode.
Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org
Tylenol, Trump, and Parenting Trauma - What Autism Parents Need to Know →
In this milestone 100th episode of the Full Spectrum Parent Podcast, hosts Greg and Jessica Hurlbut break down the Trump administration's controversial September 2025 autism announcement and what it means for special needs families navigating an increasingly complex landscape of information, advice, and medical decisions.
Join us for an honest, unfiltered conversation about the recent FDA actions on leucovorin for autism speech deficits, the proposed Tylenol safety label changes for pregnant women, and what these announcements mean for parents of autistic children.
This episode offers more than clinical informationit's a conversation between two parents who understand the unique trauma of raising children with profound autism.
We discuss the emotional toll of conflicting medical advice, the pressure of making "perfect" parenting decisions, and the isolation that comes when people want you to be "okay" but you're not.
Whether you're pregnant and worried about autism risks, parenting an autistic child and considering new treatments, or simply exhausted from navigating the special needs journey, this episode offers the understanding and support you need.
Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org
BONUS: Praying for your kids this school year →
Hey friends, today weve got something special for you: a bonus episode straight from the Pardon the Mess podcast!
Every Monday, host Courtney DeFeo shares a short prayer to help you lift up your kids. This years series follows Christian Parentings brand new prayer journal, A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
Each week highlights a biblical hero of the faith, paired with Scripture-based prayers for your kids. Here is a sneak peek into week one:
This first week is all about Noaha man of incredible faith and obedience. While the world around him turned away from God, Noah walked in righteousness. Building the ark probably looked foolish to everyone else, but Noah trusted Gods word even when it didnt make sense. Thats the kind of faith we want for our kids: to listen to Gods voice over any others and walk confidently with Him even when it means standing apart.
If you love this episode and dont have your copy of A Great Cloud of Witnesses yet, its not too late to get yours! Go ChristianParenting.org to get your copy and follow along. And dont forget to tune in to Pardon the Mess every Monday for more prayer episodes.
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Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org
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