Episode 145: Church and Disability Ministry

Today I chat with Torben Jensen. He is the Ministry Relations Manager for ⁠Joni and Friends ⁠in Nashville, TN. His job focuses on helping churches of all shapes and sizes become better at including and serving families affected by disability. 

Timeline of our conversation:

01:30 Torben's origin story

02:40 Joni & Friends and its beginnings. The Story of Joni Eareckson Tada.

05: 00 Programs and the Outreach Ministry

10:00 Physical vs. emotional or Relational Barriers for families experiencing disabilities and the Church

16:15 Summer Camps at Joni & Friends

22: 00 Words of encouragement and Conclusion

The original episode was published 6/13/2025 and the full length episode is avaliable on Apple, Spotify or YouTube