Creating Equity, Equality, and Inclusion for People with Disabilities

Joni and Friends Nashville Area Director Larea Kwakye joins the podcast to talk about being called into ministry serving people living with disabilities, especially those struggling with poverty and in under-resourced communities. For more than twenty years Larea has followed God’s call on her life to share the Gospel with people from Tennessee to Europe to Africa. A lifelong learner who holds a doctorate in Christian counseling, Larea loves to watch God meet his people’s needs and transform their lives.Like Larea you can follow God’s call to serve people living with disability:Apply to volunteer with Joni and FriendsGive to Joni and Friends Nashville today KEY QUESTIONS:Do you know God’s call for your life?How can your church/community provide inclusion, equity, and equality for people navigating disability and poverty?How can you start making a greater difference? KEY SCRIPTURE:Matthew 22:36–40: “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” ---- Find more encouragement on Joni Eareckson Tada's Sharing Hope podcast  and daily devotional.<br />Follow Joni and Friends on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.Your support  makes this podcast possible!Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Founded by Joni Eareckson Tada, we provide Christ-centered care through  Joni's House, Wheels for the World, and Retreats and Getaways, and offer disability ministry training.