Episode 2 Title: From Grief to Grace: Trusting God with the Unexpected. When Life Looks Different Than You Planned.

Purpose: To walk with listeners through the often painful emotional and spiritual journey that begins when a parent receives a diagnosis (like autism or any unexpected condition). This episode will provide space for grief, encouragement, real faith, and ultimately: hope 🫶🏽

Key Verse: Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV): "For I know the plans that I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

📣 Call to Action:

• ​If this episode met you in a tender place, would you share it with a friend?
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• ​Leave a review or DM us at Instagram/TikTok/YouTube @Just2MomsFaithful2God --we'd love to hear your story.

🎧 Next Episode: Next time, we’ll be talking about burnout, stress, and finding peace as a special needs mom.

💖 Final Encouraging Words: “Your child is not a mistake. And, neither are you. You were chosen by God for this journey --grief, grace, and all.”

📸 Photographer: Donna Mae Wilks Photography. You can find her on Facebook, Instagram, or her website at ⁠www.donnamaewilksphotography.com ⁠

🎵Intro & Outro Music by Erika Lynn Musick ⁠https://youtube.com/@erikalynnmusick?si=PhQtlqTVWf0II-US⁠

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📍Listener Resources & Support:

We’re not just here to talk — we’re here to walk alongside you. Below are some of our favorite resources on faith, parenting, and neurodiversity.

We’ll keep this list growing as the podcast grows!

Faith + Encouragement

• ​ YouVersion Bible App – Free Bible app with daily devotionals ⁠https://www.bible.com/app⁠
• ​ Proverbs 31 Ministries – Daily encouragement for women ⁠https://proverbs31.org⁠
• ​ Through The Word – Bible audio guide, chapter-by-chapter https://throughtheword.org
• The Bible Project – Visual, easy-to-digest explanations of Scripture ⁠https://bibleproject.com⁠

Autism & Neurodiversity

• ​ Autism Speaks Toolkits – Helpful guides for parents and caregivers ⁠https://www.autismspeaks.org/tool-kit⁠
• ​ The Autism Society – Advocacy and community support ⁠https://autismsociety.org⁠
• ​ Understood.org – Resources for learning and thinking differences ⁠https://www.understood.org⁠

Latina/Bilingual Parenting & Faith

• ​ Chasing Sacred – Bible studies and resources for women of color ⁠https://chasingsacred.com⁠
• ​ Raising Bilingual Kids (SpanglishBaby archives) – ⁠https://web.archive.org/web/20190511012911/http://www.spanglishbaby.com⁠
• ​ Latinx Parenting – Intergenerational healing and conscious parenting⁠ https://latinxparenting.org⁠

🎙️ Ready for a New Start?

If something in today’s message hit home for you, and you’re feeling ready to take a step toward Jesus, I want to invite you to do just that—right now.

You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to be open. If you're ready, you can pray this simple prayer with me:

Prayer:

"Jesus, I need You. I believe You died for me and rose again. I'm sorry for my mistakes—please forgive me. I want a fresh start with You. Come into my life and help me live the way You created me to. I trust You. I’m all in. Amen."

This moment is backed by Scripture. Romans 10:9 (NIV) says: “If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.”

If you just prayed that, welcome to the family! This is the beginning of something brand new.

Next Steps:

• ​Find a local, Bible-based church where you can grow, ask questions, and connect with others.
• ​A couple good places to start your search are:

⁠ChurchFinder.com⁠

⁠The Gospel Coalition Directory⁠

Don't walk this journey alone—faith was always meant to be lived out in community.

In Him with love,

Nora & Dani

⁠www.Just2MomsFaithful2God.com