How God Used a Down Syndrome Diagnosis to Unfold a Profound Journey of Faith and Patience- Patrick Sawyer

About this episode

Patrick Sawyer shares his journey of faith and personal growth through raising his son with Down syndrome.

The conversation between Becky Davidson and Patrick Sawyer is a heartfelt exploration of family, faith, and personal growth. Patrick shares his journey from being an athletic trainer to entering full-time ministry, highlighting the pivotal role his son Connor, who has Down syndrome, played in this transition. Patrick discusses the challenges and blessings of raising a child with special needs, emphasizing the importance of community support and faith. He describes Connor as a "little evangelist," whose pure and enthusiastic faith inspires those around him. The discussion also touches on the significance of discipleship and the impact of sharing experiences with other parents facing similar challenges. Common Man, Extraordinary Call

People in this episode

Host: Becky Davidson

Guest: Patrick Sawyer

Topics covered

• faith
• Down syndrome
• parenting
• personal growth
• community support
• discipleship

Keywords

• Down syndrome
• faith
• parenting
• community support
• personal growth
• discipleship
• special needs

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rising Above Ministries

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