January 25, 2023
Kari Bartkus says, “We begin by talking about Kristin’s experience discovering her children’s disabilities and how that impacted her life and marriage. And then we dive into some practical questions, such as how can we—as a church, as friends—help, what we can do if we think our friend needs to talk with a counselor, and so much more.”
Listen on the Let’s Encourage One Another Podcast.
February 5, 2023
Sarah interviews, author and blogger, Kristin Faith Evans about her caregiver journey as a caregiver of two young children with rare disabilities. They also discuss how that led to her sharing her story to help other parents in similar situations.
Listen on the Caregiver Chronicles Podcast.
March 10-11, 2023
Todd and Kristin spoke on “Four Ways to Strengthen Your Marriage While Caregiving” and “How Churches Can Strengthen the Marriages of Couples Caring for Children with Disabilities.”
Learn more about Faith Inclusion Network.
April 25, 2023
Todd and Kristin Evans share their personal struggles in their marriage while navigating their lives as special needs parents. Both Todd and Kristin emphasize the importance of self-care, reflective listening, and validation of emotions between spouses. They stress the need for open communication and finding ways to navigate ongoing grief as a couple. They also reveal practical skills they learned through therapy that can help couples navigate the unique challenges they face.
Listen on the Take Heart Special Moms Podcast.
April 28-29, 2023
Kristin and Todd presented “Tools for a Resilient Marriage While Parenting Children with Disabilities.”
Check out Key Ministry for more information.
June 23, 2023
Juli Henderson from In Our Arms, interviewed Kristin about being a caregiver under constant stress. They discuss mental health issues and how to keep moving forward.
Watch the interview on the In Our Arms Instagram.
July 13-16, 2023
Kristin and Todd contributed to the panel “Beyond Surviving to Fully Living.”
Check out Taste of Chicago for more information.
July 31, 2023
Listen in as Kristin shares her journey from darkness and despair to hope and life. Find out why it’s vitally important for parents and caregivers of children with special needs to pay attention to our emotional, mental and spiritual health.
Listen on The Adoption & Foster Care Podcast.
August 17, 2023
Todd and Kristin shared the ways they learned to still enjoy each other and work together as a team while raising children with special needs.
Listen on Heart of the Matter Radio.
September 28, 2023
The impact of parenting a child with complex needs on a couple’s marriage is often overlooked. Todd and Kristin talk about their personal marriage journey and what they have learned that can help others.
Listen or watch at Wonderful Works Ministry.
October 18, 2023
Catherine interviewed Kristin and Todd Evans about their experiences with mental health and marriage challenges, while parenting a child with disabilities. They share how they were able to move from an incredibly challenging time to a deep, rich relationship with Christ and renewed connection with each other—with application for any couple parenting a child with disabilities.
Listen on the Key Ministry Podcast.
November 30, 2023
Marriages that weather the storms of life are a rarity. When we throw in the demands of caring for a child with special needs, most marriages just don’t make it. We know as parents we need to invest in our spouse, but how do we do that when so much of our attention is devoted to our children with special needs?
Listen on The Full Spectrum Podcast.
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