
Disabling the Church from the Center for Disability and Ministry
Disabling the Church is a podcast by the Center for Disability and Ministry at Western Theological Seminary. This series amplifies the voices, giftedness, and perspectives of disabled people, challenging ableist biases and reimagining the church as a space of true belonging. Through conversations with scholars, ministers, and community members, the podcast explores how the church can dismantle barriers—physical, theological, and cultural—to create a more inclusive and enriched faith community.
Learn more about the Center for Disability and Ministry at Western Theological Seminary at westernsem.edu/cdm
Podcasting since 2025 • 7 episodes
Disabling the Church from the Center for Disability and Ministry
Latest Episodes
Reimagining Healing: A Biblical Perspective on Disability and Wholeness
This episode probes into health, healing, and disability from a fresh biblical perspective, emphasizing an integrated understanding of personhood. It features narratives from scripture that redefine health as relational wholeness rather than me...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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19:56

Redefining Health and Disability: Embracing Shalom and Holistic Healing
The episode explores the connections between disability, health, and the biblical concept of shalom, urging a reevaluation of how these ideas intersect with personal and communal relationships. Through a healing narrative from Mark and a focus ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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19:02

Inclusive Theology: Empowering Individuals with Disabilities and Embracing Childlike Wonder in the Church
The episode delves into how the church can better embrace and empower individuals with disabilities within its mission and evangelism strategies. Dr. Rochelle Sheuermann shares her insights on rethinking the definitions of evangelism and engagi...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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19:36

Beyond Inclusion: Creating Belonging
Through the conversation with Megan Kadoulis, we explore how viewing disability as a difference can enhance our understanding of identity and community. With insights into her life with Williams syndrome, Megan inspires us to appreciate diversi...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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20:33

Building Inclusive Community: The Journey of Friendship House
Friendship House represents a powerful model of intentional community where individuals with disabilities and seminary students live, learn, and grow together. This episode dives into the unique origins, shared experiences, and spiritual format...
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Episode 3
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