

Joni Eareckson Tada
Founder of Joni and Friends, long-time disability advocate, author and speaker who became a quadriplegic after a diving accident and has led global ministry to people with disabilities.
Top 5 podcasts with Joni Eareckson Tada
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Nov 19, 2025 • 49min
Joni Eareckson Tada on When God Shows Up in the Breaking
Joni Eareckson Tada is a quadriplegic, author, and advocate for people with disabilities. In this insightful discussion, she shares how a diving accident transformed her life, revealing strength in suffering. Joni tackles the loneliness of disability, the struggle against well-meaning but harmful healing promises, and why limitations can foster liberation. Her practical advice on supporting those in pain is candid and refreshing, emphasizing understanding over platitudes. Joni's journey illustrates the beauty of faith in the face of despair.

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Jun 2, 2025 • 1h 3min
How to Care for Sufferers (with Joni Eareckson Tada)
Joni Eareckson Tada, founder of Joni and Friends, shares her profound insights from decades of living with quadriplegia. She discusses how her experiences have reshaped her theology of suffering, emphasizing the importance of focusing on Jesus rather than just the pain. Joni offers practical advice for pastors, urging them to comfort those in suffering with compassion and to engage their churches in meaningful acts of service. She also highlights the role of hymns in her life, using music as a source of strength and hope.

Nov 12, 2023 • 34min
#224 The Nearness of Christ in 50 Years Of Suffering, with Joni Eareckson Tada
Joni Eareckson Tada shares her inspiring journey of faith and gratefulness through 50 years of quadriplegia, highlighting how suffering has drawn her closer to Christ. The episode delves into the topics of finding joy and purpose in adversity, exploring God's purpose in allowing suffering, cultivating gratitude, and encountering Christ in daily life.

Jul 15, 2024 • 1h 4min
Supporting a Disabled Spouse with Ken & Joni Eareckson Tada
Join Joni Eareckson Tada, a renowned author and quadriplegic advocate, and her husband Ken, a dedicated caregiver, as they share their incredible love story filled with resilience and faith. They discuss the emotional complexities of caregiving and the vital role of open communication and empathy in their marriage. Counselor Joannie DeBrito lends her experience to explore how to support a grieving spouse. Together, they inspire listeners to embrace vulnerability, navigate struggles, and deepen trust through shared challenges.

Aug 24, 2022 • 30min
Finding Faith in Suffering (Ft. Joni Eareckson Tada)
Joni Eareckson Tada shares her inspiring journey as a quadriplegic and cancer survivor, emphasizing the power of finding hope in hardship. She discusses trusting God in tough times, being honest about struggles, and learning how God works through suffering.


