Full Spectrum Parent: Christian Autism Support | Special Needs Parenting | Faith & Autism Resources Podcast By Greg and Jessica Hurlbut and Christian Parenting cover art

Full Spectrum Parent: Christian Autism Support | Special Needs Parenting | Faith & Autism Resources

Full Spectrum Parent: Christian Autism Support | Special Needs Parenting | Faith & Autism Resources

By: Greg and Jessica Hurlbut and Christian Parenting
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Welcome to Full Spectrum Parent - the premier Christian podcast for autism and special needs parenting. Join pastors and autism parents Greg and Jessica Hurlbut as they share Biblical wisdom, practical strategies, and authentic encouragement for your special needs journey.

Each episode delivers a dose of help, a dose of humor, and a dose of hope. Greg and Jessica offer practical help for daily challenges, genuine humor to lighten your path, and faith-filled hope to strengthen your spirit.

Whether navigating IEP meetings, sensory challenges, or seeking God's purpose in special needs parenting, you'll find understanding and community here.

As part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network, Full Spectrum Parent combines clinical insights with Biblical truth to support your family's unique needs.

For more parenting resources and spiritual guidance, visit www.ChristianParenting.org.

New episodes are released biweekly to help you become the confident, faith-filled special needs parent God called you to be.

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Episodes
  • Navigating Single Parenting With a Child on the Spectrum

    Navigating Single Parenting With a Child on the Spectrum
    Apr 24 2025

    Raising a child with autism solo? You're not alone!


    Join us for Episode 95 of the Full Spectrum Parent Podcast as host Jessica Hurlbut chats with Katie Blackburn - writer, teacher, and single mom to six kids, including her 10-year-old with severe autism.


    Katie gets real about the everyday challenges of autism parenting without a partner, sharing practical tips for managing therapies, school struggles, and finding moments of joy along the way. She also discusses her children’s book, "The Very Best Baseball Game" which offers both comfort and inspiration.


    Whether you're flying solo or just need some autism parenting encouragement, this episode delivers our signature mix of HELP, HUMOR, and HOPE that will leave you feeling seen and supported on your special needs journey.


    Full Spectrum Parent is proud to be part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network.


    For more practical and spiritual guidance on your parenting journey, visit www.christianparenting.org


    To grab the CP Gift Guide visit https://www.christianparenting.org/articles/gifts/


    To learn more about Katie Blackburn and her newest book, visit www.katiemblackburn.com



    #AutismParenting #SingleParenting #SpecialNeedsSupport #AutismMom #SpecialNeedsParenting
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    33 mins
  • Finding Joy When Life Doesn't Change

    Finding Joy When Life Doesn't Change
    Mar 29 2025

    Happiness is circumstantial. But joy comes from Jesus—it’s not based upon our circumstances.


    Yet one of the hardest hurdles to conquer in our parenting is finding joy when life doesn’t change.


    Episode 94 is part 2 of our 3-Part Series, Finding God in our Pain.

    Christian Author Will Acuff joins the Full Spectrum Parent to share his journey of parenting a child with autism.


    After hitting a wall of emotional, physical, and spiritual exhaustion, Will shares how the Holy Spirit met him in his pain. Now, he offers hope and direction for others on how to stay rooted in Christ when the storms rage around you.


    Learn more about Will’s newest book: No Elevator to Everest at www.noelevatortoeverest.com


    Full Spectrum Parent is proud to be part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more practical and spiritual guidance on your parenting journey, visit www.christianparenting.org
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    40 mins
  • Finding God in our Pain & Embracing this Special Life

    Finding God in our Pain & Embracing this Special Life
    Mar 17 2025

    Parenting is a gift from God and a beautiful journey. But if we’re honest, it’s also incredibly hard and sometimes heartbreaking.


    In Episode 93 of the Full Spectrum Parent, we chat with Jenn Soehnlin about embracing the special needs life God has given us.


    Join us as we sit down with Jenn as she unpacks how to pray Scripture over your children and how this one act has become a game changer for her. You don’t want to miss this episode!


    Full Spectrum Parent is proud to be part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more practical and spiritual guidance on your parenting journey, visit www.christianparenting.org
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    25 mins
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Beautifully done! As a Christian single mom getting my own daughter back from the foster care system, I found myself at a loss with her diagnosis of level 3 autism. Wondering why me God, my plans for our new life in disarray but these parents explain, they give hope. They pray with you and walk you through some of those confusing times and misunderstandings and questions. God always has a plan and this podcast is proof!

God is good and so is this podcast! A+++

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