The Esau McCaulley Podcast Single Parenting, Disability, and the Church's Blind Spot
May 22, 2025
Katie Blackburn, a mother of six and author of 'The Very Best Baseball Game,' shares her poignant journey of raising a son with severe autism. She discusses the joys and challenges of single parenting, highlighting how the church often overlooks the needs of single parents and families with disabilities. Blackburn emphasizes the importance of empathy and inclusion within church communities, encouraging open conversations about disability. Her children's book, inspired by local disability leagues, showcases how storytelling can foster understanding and belonging.
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Writing as Therapy and Witness
- Katie Blackburn shares her experience of writing about life during and after her divorce as a form of therapy and invitation to others.
- She openly discusses pain and grace, emphasizing genuine struggle alongside faith.
Faith Grows Through Adversity
- Esau McCaulley realizes true faith emerges from life's hardest moments rather than milestones.
- The gospel becomes essential to survival when the world pushes us to our limits.
Support Single Parents in Church
- Churches should recognize and support single parents, often overlooked in marriage-centered ministries.
- Inclusive ministry requires intentional efforts beyond default assumptions that everyone is married.