Rising Above Dads Podcast

RAD Podcast S2E7 Show Notes / Summary 
 
Episode Title: Our Relationship with Culture, part 2
Episode Summary: In this episode of the Rising Above Dads podcast, our hosts continue the conversation on stepping out into culture with our children living with disabilities and how we overcome our fears, frustrations, and fatigue and lead both our family and culture.
Meet the hosts:
Steve Chatman is married to Lori and they have 5 children and 4 grandchildren.  Three of their children live with special needs. Steve serves as Vice President of Rising Above Ministries, played rugby at Tennessee Tech, studied theology and family ministry at Bethel Seminary, procrastinates a lot, loves to watch old TV Gameshows on YouTube, and he owns a banjo and tuxedo but rarely uses either.  
Daniel Brooks is married to Dusti and they have 4 sons, one of which has congenital central hyperventilation syndrome.  Daniel is the Online Campus Pastor at Hope Church and enjoys using technology and media to help others connect with God.  He studied music performance at Tennessee Tech. In his spare time he enjoys hanging with his family and watching his boys pursue their passions.  He also loves to drink coffee and quote Tow Mater from the movie Cars.  
Dustin Rawls is married to Mandy and has two children, Dylan and Madison who was born with Spina Bifida. Dustin serves as the Men’s Ministry director at his church and has a passion for discipleship. He works for the financial aid arm of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission and has never met an audience he didn’t love. Whether it was bowling a perfect 300, becoming the first ever homecoming king at MTSU, or finishing his fourth degree, clearly Dustin has a need to prove something that nobody else cares about. 
Related links:
Contact us:
 schatman@risingaboveministies.org
About the Show
Rising Above Dads is created & produced by Rising Above Ministries. To learn more about us and our resources for special-needs families, visit our website at www.risingaboveministries.org. If you’ve enjoyed listening and want to hear more, we’d love for you to subscribe to our podcast or share it to encourage a friend. 
 
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RAD Podcast S2E6 Show Notes / Summary 
Episode Title: Our Relationship with Culture, part 1
Episode Summary: In this episode of the Rising Above Dads podcast, our hosts discuss the challenges of stepping beyond the safety and familiarity of our homes and engaging a culture that often doesn’t know what to do with families like ours.  As dads, how can we help make this a win-win for both our families and our culture? 
Meet the hosts:
Steve Chatman is married to Lori and they have 5 children and 4 grandchildren.  Three of their children live with special needs. Steve serves as Vice President of Rising Above Ministries, played rugby at Tennessee Tech, studied theology and family ministry at Bethel Seminary, procrastinates a lot, loves to watch old TV Gameshows on YouTube, and he owns a banjo and tuxedo but rarely uses either.  
Daniel Brooks is married to Dusti and they have 4 sons, one of which has congenital central hyperventilation syndrome.  Daniel is the Online Campus Pastor at his church and enjoys using technology and media to help others connect with God.  He studied music performance at Tennessee Tech. In his spare time he enjoys hanging with his family and watching his boys pursue their passions.  He also loves to drink coffee and quote Tow Mater from the movie Cars.  
Dustin Rawls is married to Mandy and has two children, Dylan and Madison who was born with Spina Bifida. Dustin serves as the Men’s Ministry director at his church and has a passion for discipleship. He works for the financial aid arm of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission and has never met an audience he didn’t love. Whether it was bowling a perfect 300, becoming the first ever homecoming king at MTSU, or finishing his fourth degree, clearly Dustin has a need to prove something that nobody else cares about. 
Related links:
Navigating IEP resources
Disney World
Dollywood Theme Park
Contact us:
schatman@risingaboveministies.org
About the Show
Rising Above Dads is created & produced by Rising Above Ministries. To learn more about us and our resources for special-needs families, visit our website at www.risingaboveministries.org. If you’ve enjoyed listening and want to hear more, we’d love for you to subscribe to our podcast or share it to encourage a friend. 
 
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RAD Podcast S2E5 Show Notes / Summary 
 
Episode Title: Our Relationship with other Special-Needs Dads, part 2
Episode Summary: In this episode of the Rising Above Dads podcast, we continue our conversation with guest hosts Chris Riley and Hutch Matteson who join Steve at our annual Base Camp weekend for dads to discuss some practical steps to locate and connect with other dads who are caring for children with disabilities and special needs.  
Meet the hosts:
Steve Chatman is married to Lori and they have 5 children and 4 grandchildren.  Three of their children live with special needs. Steve serves as Vice President of Rising Above Ministries, played rugby at Tennessee Tech, studied theology and family ministry at Bethel Seminary, procrastinates a lot, loves to watch old TV Gameshows on YouTube, and he owns a banjo and tuxedo but rarely uses either.  
Daniel Brooks is married to Dusti and they have 4 sons, one of which has congenital central hyperventilation syndrome.  Daniel is the Online Campus Pastor at his church and enjoys using technology and media to help others connect with God.  He studied music performance at Tennessee Tech. In his spare time he enjoys hanging with his family and watching his boys pursue their passions.  He also loves to drink coffee and quote Tow Mater from the movie Cars.  
Dustin Rawls is married to Mandy and has two children, Dylan and Madison who was born with Spina Bifida. Dustin serves as the Men’s Ministry director at his church and has a passion for discipleship. He works for the financial aid arm of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission and has never met an audience he didn’t love. Whether it was bowling a perfect 300, becoming the first ever homecoming king at MTSU, or finishing his fourth degree, clearly Dustin has a need to prove something that nobody else cares about. 
Related links:
Base Camp
Affluent Bridge
Riley & You
The Sanctuary of North Georgia
Parents/Siblings and Caregivers of Adults with Down Syndrome Facebook page
 
Contact us:
 schatman@risingaboveministies.org
About the Show
Rising Above Dads is created & produced by Rising Above Ministries. To learn more about us and our resources for special-needs families, visit our website at www.risingaboveministries.org. If you’ve enjoyed listening and want to hear more, we’d love for you to subscribe to our podcast or share it to encourage a friend. 
 
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RAD Podcast S2E4 Show Notes / Summary 
 
Episode Title: Our Relationship with other Special-Needs Dads, part 1
Episode Summary: In this episode of the Rising Above Dads podcast, guest hosts Chris Riley and Hutch Matteson join Steve at our annual Base Camp weekend for dads to discuss the importance of connecting with other dads who are caring for children with disabilities and special needs. Fun conversation with these two amazing guest hosts!   
Meet the hosts:
Steve Chatman is married to Lori and they have 5 children and 4 grandchildren.  Three of their children live with special needs. Steve serves as Vice President of Rising Above Ministries, played rugby at Tennessee Tech, studied theology and family ministry at Bethel Seminary, procrastinates a lot, loves to watch old TV Gameshows on YouTube, and he owns a banjo and tuxedo but rarely uses either.  
Daniel Brooks is married to Dusti and they have 4 sons, one of which has congenital central hyperventilation syndrome.  Daniel is the Online Campus Pastor at his church and enjoys using technology and media to help others connect with God.  He studied music performance at Tennessee Tech. In his spare time he enjoys hanging with his family and watching his boys pursue their passions.  He also loves to drink coffee and quote Tow Mater from the movie Cars.  
Dustin Rawls is married to Mandy and has two children, Dylan and Madison who was born with Spina Bifida. Dustin serves as the Men’s Ministry director at his church and has a passion for discipleship. He works for the financial aid arm of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission and has never met an audience he didn’t love. Whether it was bowling a perfect 300, becoming the first ever homecoming king at MTSU, or finishing his fourth degree, clearly Dustin has a need to prove something that nobody else cares about. 
Related links:
Base Camp: https://www.risingaboveministries.org/base-camp
Affluent Bridge: https://affluentbridge.com/
Riley & You: https://rileyandyou.com/
The Sanctuary of North Georgia: https://sanctuaryofng.org/
Parents/Siblings and Caregivers of Adults with Down Syndrome facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1101537673843271/
Contact us:
 schatman@risingaboveministies.org
About the Show
Rising Above Dads is created & produced by Rising Above Ministries. To learn more about us and our resources for special-needs families, visit our website at www.risingaboveministries.org. If you’ve enjoyed listening and want to hear more, we’d love for you to subscribe to our podcast or share it to encourage a friend. 
 
*Theme music and editing by Open Mic Studios.
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RAD Podcast S2E3 Show Notes / Summary 
Episode Title: Our relationship with the church, part 2
Episode Summary: In this episode of the Rising Above Dads podcast, the hosts continue their very candid conversation with Pastors Bryan Vaughn and Lee Bailey about the relationship between special-needs families and the church. Brandon Jones, a board member of Rising Above Ministries and father of a child with special needs, joins the conversation as a guest and sits in for co-host Dustin Rawls.
Meet the hosts:
Steve Chatman is married to Lori and they have 5 children and 4 grandchildren.  Three of their children live with special needs. Steve serves as Vice President of Rising Above Ministries, played rugby at Tennessee Tech, studied theology and family ministry at Bethel Seminary, procrastinates a lot, loves to watch old TV Gameshows on YouTube, and he owns a banjo and tuxedo but rarely uses either.  
Daniel Brooks is married to Dusti and they have 4 sons, one of which has congenital central hyperventilation syndrome.  Daniel is the Online Campus Pastor at his church and enjoys using technology and media to help others connect with God.  He studied music performance at Tennessee Tech. In his spare time he enjoys hanging with his family and watching his boys pursue their passions.  He also loves to drink coffee and quote Tow Mater from the movie Cars.  
Dustin Rawls is married to Mandy and has two children, Dylan and Madison who was born with Spina Bifida. Dustin serves as the Men’s Ministry director at his church and has a passion for discipleship. He works for the financial aid arm of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission and has never met an audience he didn’t love. Whether it was bowling a perfect 300, becoming the first ever homecoming king at MTSU, or finishing his fourth degree, clearly Dustin has a need to prove something that nobody else cares about. 
Related links:
www.risingaboveministries.org
Oaks church website: https://www.oakscookeville.church/  
Pastor Bryan Vaughn email: bryan@oakscookeville.church
Stevens Street Baptist Church website: https://www.stevensstreet.org/ 
Executive Pastor Lee Bailey email: lbailey@stevensstreet.org
Clemson study on church attendance and disability: https://keyministry.org/2018/07/22/2018-7-22-its-the-hidden-disabilities-that-keep-kids-out-of-church/
Contact us:
 schatman@risingaboveministies.org
About the Show
Rising Above Dads is created & produced by Rising Above Ministries. To learn more about us and our resources for special-needs families, visit our website at www.risingaboveministries.org. If you’ve enjoyed listening and want to hear more, we’d love for you to subscribe to our podcast or share it to encourage a friend. 
 
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RAD Podcast S2E2 Show Notes / Summary 
Episode Title: Our relationship with the church, part 1
Episode Summary: In this episode of the Rising Above Dads podcast, our hosts discuss the relationship between special-needs dads and the local church.  Local pastors Bryan Vaughn and Lee Bailey join our hosts for an open discussion about the fears and uncertainties faced by everyone involved. Brandon Jones, a Rising Above Ministries Board member and special-needs dad, fills in for co-host Dustin Rawls.
 
Meet the hosts:
Steve Chatman is married to Lori and has 5 children and 4 grandchildren.  Two of his adult daughters live with Down Syndrome. Steve is Vice President of Rising Above Ministries. He studied Psychology and played rugby at Tennessee Tech and later studied theology and family ministry at Bethel Seminary.  He procrastinates a lot, loves to watch old Gameshows on YouTube, and he owns a banjo and tuxedo but rarely uses either.  
Daniel Brooks is married to Dusti and has 4 sons, one of which has Congenital Central Hyperventilation Syndrome.  Daniel is the Online Campus Pastor at his church and enjoys using technology and media to help others connect with God.  He studied music performance at Tennessee Tech. In his spare time, he enjoys hanging with his family and watching his boys pursue their passions.  He also loves to drink coffee and quote Tow Mater from the movie Cars.  
Dustin Rawls is married to Mandy and has two children, Dylan and Madison who was born with Spina Bifida. Dustin serves as the Men’s Ministry director at his church and has a passion for discipleship. He works for the financial aid arm of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission and has never met an audience he didn’t love. Whether it was bowling a perfect 300, becoming the first ever homecoming king at MTSU, or finishing his fourth degree, clearly Dustin has a need to prove something that nobody else cares about. 
Related links:
www.risingaboveministries.org
Oaks church website
Pastor Bryan Vaughn email: bryan@oakscookeville.church
Stevens Street Baptist Church website
Executive Pastor Lee Bailey email: lbailey@stevensstreet.org
Clemson study on church attendance and disability
Contact us:
 schatman@risingaboveministies.org
About the Show
Rising Above Dads is created & produced by Rising Above Ministries. To learn more about us and our resources for special-needs families, visit our website at www.risingaboveministries.org. If you’ve enjoyed listening and want to hear more, we’d love for you to subscribe to our podcast or share it to encourage a friend. 
 
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RAD Podcast S2E1 Show Notes / Summary 
Episode Title: The many relationships we navigate
Episode Summary: In this episode of the Rising Above Dads podcast, our hosts discuss the many different “relationship hats” we wear as special-needs dads.  Whether it’s family, friends, co-workers, special-education teachers, therapists, doctors, church leaders or others, we need to navigate these relationships well but often we feel unprepared and overwhelmed!  This episode also gives an overview of season two.
Meet the hosts:
Steve Chatman is married to Lori and has 5 children and 4 grandchildren.  Two of his adult daughters live with Down Syndrome. Steve is Vice President of Rising Above Ministries. He studied Psychology and played rugby at Tennessee Tech and later studied theology and family ministry at Bethel Seminary.  He procrastinates a lot, loves to watch old Gameshows on YouTube, and he owns a banjo and tuxedo but rarely uses either.  
Daniel Brooks is married to Dusti and has 4 sons, one of which has Congenital Central Hyperventilation Syndrome.  Daniel is the Online Campus Pastor at his church and enjoys using technology and media to help others connect with God.  He studied music performance at Tennessee Tech. In his spare time, he enjoys hanging with his family and watching his boys pursue their passions.  He also loves to drink coffee and quote Tow Mater from the movie Cars.  
Dustin Rawls is married to Mandy and has two children, Dylan and Madison who was born with Spina Bifida. Dustin serves as the Men’s Ministry director at his church and has a passion for discipleship. He works for the financial aid arm of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission and has never met an audience he didn’t love. Whether it was bowling a perfect 300, becoming the first ever homecoming king at MTSU, or finishing his fourth degree, clearly Dustin has a need to prove something that nobody else cares about. 
Related links:
www.risingaboveministries.org
Contact us:
 schatman@risingaboveministies.org
About the Show
Rising Above Dads is created & produced by Rising Above Ministries. To learn more about us and our resources for special-needs families, visit our website at www.risingaboveministries.org. If you’ve enjoyed listening and want to hear more, we’d love for you to subscribe to our podcast or share it to encourage a friend. 
 
*Theme music and editing by Open Mic Studios.
https://openmicrecordingstudio.com/
 

RAD Podcast S1E10 part 2 Show Notes
Episode Title: A Conversation with our wives, part two
Episode Summary: In this episode of the Rising Above Dads podcast, we continue theconversation with our wives discussing the challenges and joys of navigating marriagewhile raising children with disabilities. We share more fun stories, tough moments, andvaluable lessons from our 68 years of combined marriage experience.
Meet the hosts:Steve Chatman is married to Lori and they have 5 children and 4 grandchildren. Threeof their children live with special needs. Steve serves as Vice President of Rising AboveMinistries, played rugby at Tennessee Tech, studied theology and family ministry atBethel Seminary, procrastinates a lot, loves to watch old TV Gameshows on YouTube,and he owns a banjo and tuxedo but rarely uses either.
Daniel Brooks is married to Dusti and they have 4 sons, one of which has congenitalcentral hyperventilation syndrome. Daniel is the Online Campus Pastor at his churchand enjoys using technology and media to help others connect with God. He studiedmusic performance at Tennessee Tech. In his spare time he enjoys hanging with hisfamily and watching his boys pursue their passions. He also loves to drink coffee andquote Tow Mater from the movie Cars.
Dustin Rawls is married to Mandy and has two children, Dylan and Madison who wasborn with Spina Bifida. Dustin serves as the Men’s Ministry director at his church andhas a passion for discipleship. He works for the financial aid arm of the TennesseeHigher Education Commission and has never met an audience he didn’t love. Whetherit was bowling a perfect 300, becoming the first ever homecoming king at MTSU, orfinishing his fourth degree, clearly Dustin has a need to prove something that nobodyelse cares about.
Related links:www.risingaboveministries.org/marriage-resourceshttps://disabilityparenting.com/book/ - How to build a Thriving Marriage as you care forChildren with Disabilities by Kristin and Todd Evans
Contact us:schatman@risingaboveministries.orgAbout the Show
Rising Above Dads is created & produced by Rising Above Ministries. To learn moreabout us and our resources for special-needs families, visit our website atwww.risingaboveministries.org. If you’ve enjoyed listening and want to hear more, we’dlove for you to subscribe to our podcast or share it to encourage a friend.
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RAD Podcast S1E10 Part 1 Show Notes
Episode Title: A Conversation with our Wives, Part One
Episode Summary: In this episode of the Rising Above Dads podcast, our wives join us to discuss the challenges and joys of navigating marriage while raising children with disabilities. We share fun stories, tough moments, and valuable lessons from our 68 years of combined marriage experience.
Meet the hosts:Steve Chatman is married to Lori and they have 5 children and 4 grandchildren. Three of their children live with special needs. Steve serves as Vice President of Rising Above Ministries, played rugby at Tennessee Tech, studied theology and family ministry at Bethel Seminary, procrastinates a lot, loves to watch old TV Gameshows on YouTube, and he owns a banjo and tuxedo but rarely uses either.
Daniel Brooks is married to Dusti and they have 4 sons, one of which has congenital central hyperventilation syndrome. Daniel is the Online Campus Pastor at his church and enjoys using technology and media to help others connect with God. He studied music performance at Tennessee Tech. In his spare time he enjoys hanging with his family and watching his boys pursue their passions. He also loves to drink coffee andn quote Tow Mater from the movie Cars.
Dustin Rawls is married to Mandy and has two children, Dylan and Madison who was born with Spina Bifida. Dustin serves as the Men’s Ministry director at his church and has a passion for discipleship. He works for the financial aid arm of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission and has never met an audience he didn’t love. Whether it was bowling a perfect 300, becoming the first ever homecoming king at MTSU, or finishing his fourth degree, clearly Dustin has a need to prove something that nobody else cares about.
Related LinksMarriage ResourcesHow to build a Thriving Marriage as you care for Children with Disabilities by Kristin and Todd Evans
Contact us:schatman@risingaboveministies.org
About the Show
Rising Above Dads is created & produced by Rising Above Ministries. To learn more about us and our resources for special-needs families, visit our website at www.risingaboveministries.org. If you’ve enjoyed listening and want to hear more, we’d love for you to subscribe to our podcast or share it to encourage a friend.
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RAD Podcast S1E9 Show Notes
Episode Title: Recommended Resources for DadsEpisode Summary: In this episode of the Rising Above Dads podcast, the hosts discuss various resources that have proven beneficial to them over the years. These resources encompass areas such as marriage, parenting, and healthy habits.
Meet the hosts:Steve Chatman is married to Lori and they have 5 children and 4 grandchildren. Three of their children live with special needs. Steve serves as Vice President of Rising Above Ministries, played rugby at Tennessee Tech, studied theology and family ministry atBethel Seminary, procrastinates a lot, loves to watch old TV Gameshows on YouTube, and he owns a banjo and tuxedo but rarely uses either.
Daniel Brooks is married to Dusti and they have 4 sons, one of which has congenital central hyperventilation syndrome. Daniel is the Online Campus Pastor at his church and enjoys using technology and media to help others connect with God. He studied music performance at Tennessee Tech. In his spare time he enjoys hanging with hisfamily and watching his boys pursue their passions. He also loves to drink coffee and quote Tow Mater from the movie Cars.
Dustin Rawls is married to Mandy and has two children, Dylan and Madison who was born with Spina Bifida. Dustin serves as the Men’s Ministry director at his church and has a passion for discipleship. He works for the financial aid arm of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission and has never met an audience he didn’t love. Whetherit was bowling a perfect 300, becoming the first ever homecoming king at MTSU, or finishing his fourth degree, clearly Dustin has a need to prove something that nobody else cares about.
Related linksBy the BrookCommon Man, Extraordinary Call by Jeff DavidsonMake your Bed by Admiral William H. McRaven Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster For Men Only: A Straightforward Guide to the Inner Lives of Women by Shaunti and JeffFeldhahn Love and Respect by Emerson Eggerichs 
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie VidAngel
 
Contact us:schatman@risingaboveministies.org
About the ShowRising Above Dads is created & produced by Rising Above Ministries. To learn more about us and our resources for special-needs families, visit our website at www.risingaboveministries.org. If you’ve enjoyed listening and want to hear more, we’d love for you to subscribe to our podcast or share it to encourage a friend.
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