In this episode, Beth welcomes Rohnda Monroy of Beauty in the Real, a woman of deep faith and lived wisdom. Together, they explore the complex journey of special needs parenting, caregiving, and trusting God through a story you wouldn’t have chosen.

Rohnda shares her powerful testimony of coming to know Christ at a young age, the surprising twists in her life story—including leaving Hawaii for Minnesota—and the transformative impact of parenting her son Jonah, who is Autistic. With humility and clarity, she describes the challenges of navigating special needs parenting, the grief that comes in waves, and how 2020 marked a particularly dark season. Yet in the midst of it all, Rohnda found herself drawn back to God’s Word—starting in Genesis with a red pen—searching for who God really is, not just who she had imagined Him to be.

Listeners will be encouraged by Rohnda’s reflections on:

• Finding joy in unexpected places
• Embracing ministry wherever God places you
• How the church needs special needs individuals
• Creating a culture of welcome for special needs families
• The spiritual discipline of lament
• Choosing peace, one surrendered day at a time

This episode will resonate deeply for moms of children with disabilities, caregivers, and anyone struggling to reconcile faith with hardship. Rohnda’s wisdom transcends circumstances and will both encourage and challenge everyone who listens.

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Resources Mentioned:

• Dark Clouds Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop

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Quotable Moments:

“This day was assigned to me by God for the purpose of His glory.”

“Godliness with contentment is great gain. It doesn’t say godliness with changed circumstances.”

“Sometimes we need to be okay with being small.”

“Peace that surpasses understanding only comes in situations we don’t understand.”

“The church may not realize it, but it needs our kids too.”

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Scripture References: (Quoted or paraphrased)

1 Timothy 6:6
“But godliness with contentment is great gain.”

Romans 8:28
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him…”

James 1:2-4
“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds…”
(Referenced during the discussion of trials producing steadfastness.)

Hebrews 12:2
“…who for the joy set before him endured the cross…”

Philippians 4:7
“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts…”

Lamentations 3:24
“The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.”

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