EP #27 - The One Question That Changed an Entire Movement

About this episode

Ryan Wolfe discusses how a simple question transformed his community's approach to inclusivity and service for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

In this episode of The Plain Values Podcast … It was in his hometown church where Ryan Wolfe grew up and was drawn early to adults with intellectual disabilities who prayed, cross-stitched, and taught him more about friendship than any textbook. From coaching Challenger baseball with his young family to building a field when no one else would, he asked one question, “How can we be a blessing, no strings attached?” That simple obedience birthed Shine Ministry , guardianship programs, Jesus Proms that draw hundreds, and a faith-based adult day program funded by Medicaid. Now leading Ability Ministry , Ryan equips churches nationwide to welcome every gifted image-bearer. Because the overlooked are often the greatest treasures. If this conversation filled your coffee cup, we would humbly invite you to leave a thoughtful comment below and please, don’t be shy … the Like and Subscribe buttons help more friends find this episode. We’re always looking for more friends. Learn more about Ryan Wolfe’s work at https://abilityministry.com/ Learn more about Plain Values at https://plainvalues.com

People in this episode

Host: Plain Values

Guest: Ryan Wolfe

Topics covered

• intellectual disabilities
• faith-based programs
• community service
• friendship
• church involvement

Keywords

• intellectual disabilities
• community service
• faith-based programs
• Shine Ministry
• Ability Ministry

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Shine Ministry, Ability Ministry, Plain Values, Medicaid

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