With Dr. Kelly Friesen
Description
How can the church better support neurodiverse individuals within its community? Wendi Park and Johan Heinrichs engage with Dr. Kelly Friesen to tackle this pressing issue, exploring her research on the often negative experiences of neurodivergent individuals in church settings. As a certified neuroscience coach and minister, Dr. Friesen highlights key challenges such as sensory sensitivities and the lack of awareness among church leaders. She emphasizes the need for churches to foster an inclusive atmosphere with practical measures like quiet rooms and sensitivity to language. The conversation underscores the importance of humility, learning, and trust-building within the church and advocates for training programs to better educate church leadership. Dr. Friesen aims to ensure that all congregation members feel seen and supported, regardless of neurotype. Join us on this insightful journey towards creating a more inclusive faith communities.
Time Stamps
[05:58] Value in seeing individuals beyond labels.
[09:54] God's call stems from background and experience.
[11:09] Humble acknowledgment of diverse perspectives leads growth.
[14:22] Neurodivergent people trust but face challenges.
[17:41] Creating inclusive environment for all neurotypes is important.
[21:43] Empathy and responsiveness create inclusive congregations.
[24:27] Society should embrace and support neurodiversity.
[30:46] Share stories through books, articles; see individuals.
[33:38] Focus on God, forgive quickly, set boundaries.
Guest Links
Dr. Kelly Friensen's website:Â https://www.kellyfriesen.ca/
PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
CORRESPONDING JOURNEY WITH PRAYER
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