The Podcast took a break for a few months…but we are back!
Join Nick and Dan as we talk about our life disruptions that caused the break and talk about future plans.
Spiritual Formation Catalyst
The Podcast took a break for a few months…but we are back!
Join Nick and Dan as we talk about our life disruptions that caused the break and talk about future plans.
At this time in Dan’s cancer journey, his health is declining and demanding more of my attention and care.
Recently the help of others- my mother cleaning my kitchen and friends doing repairs to the house and yard- has made a huge difference.
What seems like a small task to those that are helping us was a huge obstacle to me, and these tasks had to take a backseat to caring for Dan.
Receiving help has made a positive impact on us and is greatly appreciated.
Partners Creating Community is the bridge linking three innovative, not-for-profit community organizations in an initiative designed to expand opportunities for our neighbors with intellectual differences.
Partners Creating Community’s goal is to offer a holistic approach to serving individuals of all abilities. This approach includes a safe and stimulating farm home, meaningful work that meets real community needs, and educational and vocational programs that provide opportunities for Contributors to become more active and engaged members of their communities.
Ben gave Dan & Nick a tour of the bakery where he works as a contributor. It was clear Ben was proud of the bakery and proud of the people he worked alongside.
Ben took time from his break to show us around and introduce us to the people he worked with. Thank you, Ben.
As a caregiver, my medical knowledge is limited, and I am currently learning how to navigate each health concern.
Recently we helped my father-in-law with his mobility difficulties by purchasing a lift chair. This aide helped him stay mobile for several weeks before he passed away.
Finding and understanding these medical aids and tools is a challenge for caregivers that do not have a medical background.
Finding ways to learn how to work through medical concerns is essential to the caregiving journey.
AI seems to be a “hot topic” these days. How are we to understand it? What is really taking place, and how much is truly changing right now?
If you struggle to fully understand the depths of AI, you are not alone. Into the void of clear understanding are voices speaking about AI as the best thing since sliced bread or the end of society as we know it. It is important for us to do the work of increasing our understanding of what is truly happening right now.
Even more important is the question, “How do we help our children navigate this new reality?”
Join Dr. Chris Wells, Luke Zubrod, and Dan Nicewonger as we explore navigating the world of AI.
During the cancer journey, Dan and I have noticed the decline in how he looks and moves due to the hardship on his body.
For others, the bias of wanting him to be healthy often leads them to say, “You look great.”
As a caregiver, I receive this as insensitivity, not as a positive outlook.
When speaking to someone with a long-term illness, it may be better to ask a question such as, “How do you feel?” as opposed to giving an uninformed assessment of how you feel the person looks.
Asking a question may be a compassionate way to learn more about how the person is doing.
Sara shares the vision of Mighty Writers and how COVID caused a shift in their focus that has helped shape the way Mighty Writers serves the community.
A great conversation that highlights the need for us to be aware of changes within the community and have the courage to make changes to serve the needs that exist.
To learn more: https://mightywriters.org/chester-county/
Daniel has been a seeker his entire life, seeking a deeper relationship with Abba Father. He has served as pastor for American Baptist churches in New York, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania. His passion is to "help people encounter God in the midst of their everyday lives." He writes with a transparency intended to allow others to see the struggles that lead to healing and life. Daniel currently serves as Spiritual Formation Catalyst for A Place in the Conversation.
Daniel's journey was disrupted when the doctor said, "You have stage IV colon cancer." Questions of "Why" and "If only" crowded his mind. Can one encounter God in the midst of a cancer journey? Join this seeker as he shares the pain and joys of this journey not of his choosing. Daniel's wife, Nancy, joins in sharing some of her thoughts, and feelings as she watches her husband fight his battle.