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Full Spectrum Parent: a Faith-based Autism Podcast

79 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings

The Full Spectrum Parent Podcast is the only faith-based autism parenting podcast on the web. As pastors and special needs parents, each episode we offer parents a dose of help, a dose of humor, and a dose of hope. Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

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Episodes

Giving Up or Giving Grace?

March 28, 2024 04:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MB

As parents, we want to push our kids to be the best they can be.  But as special needs parents, it’s hard to determine what the best looks like for our kids. Oftentimes. when our kids lag behind in their milestones and it’s easy to give up hope.  In Episode 76, we talk candidly about setting realistic expectations for our kids on the spectrum as we define the difference between GIVING UP and GIVING GRACE.  Click here to order Jessica’s new book, Unlimited Motherhood: Overcome 12 Limits th...

Why I Wrote My Book and What God is Doing With It

March 15, 2024 02:10 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MB

Jessica’s book, Unlimited Motherhood hits shelves March 19th, so we decided to give listeners a peek behind the veil of publishing.  In Episode 75, Jessica shares how writing was never on her radar and how God lead her to abandon her plans of teaching and start ministering through the written word. Jess also shares the miraculous ways God is moving in the weeks and months before the book releases and how you can be a part.  If you feel overwhelmed and limited by motherhood but you know God...

Embracing A Season Of Hiddenness

March 04, 2024 02:42 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

Hiddenness is not something that is often talked about in parenting, but the truth is, parenting young children or special needs kids can often cause you to feel isolated and alone.  In Episode 74, in honor of Jessica’s upcoming book, we share about our hidden season. Rather than fighting it, we offer four tips on how you as parents can learn to embrace this season for all it’s worth.  If you want to order Unlimited Motherhood, you can preorder here: https://a.co/d/4yxk5AG Full Spectrum P...

Being On The Same Team As Parents

February 09, 2024 04:03 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MB

Parenting is the hardest job on the planet and if you are blessed to have a partner to tackle this feat with, you want to both be on the same page.  In Episode 73, we offer four tips that we have applied in our own parenting journey to ensure we are working as a unified front to raise our kids well. Also, in Honor of Valentine’s Day we’re giving away $100 gift card to TJMaxx and a $50 gift card to Starbucks to one lucky parent who preorders Jessica’s book, Unlimited Motherhood by Feb 14t...

Our Story Continued

January 25, 2024 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MB

Entering a New Season: We are launching a new season on the Full Spectrum Parent Podcast and we thought we’d talk about just that—seasons.  As parents, seasons come and go, and each season we encounter blessings and challenges.  In Episode 72, we share how God has promised us a season of joy and how often the enemy tries to rob us of that joy. While sharing an update on our life and kids, we encourage listeners that the joy Jesus offers isn’t  based upon our circumstances but is a gi...

Finding God In Your Wilderness Season

December 14, 2023 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

Parenting tests us, tries us, and reveals our character. Some seasons are full of joy and excitement, while other seasons are dry and barren. But how do we navigate the seasons when we have nothing left to give as a parent?  In Episode 71, Faith Eury Cho shares candidly about her own wilderness season. Rather than allowing bitterness to seep in, Faith pressed into God and found a friendship with the Holy Spirit she had never know before.  If you’re walking through a dry season, you don’t...

Cultivating a Healthy Marriage as Special Needs Parents

November 30, 2023 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MB

Marriages that weather the storms of life are a rarity. When we throw in the demands of caring for a child with special needs, most marriages just don’t make it.  We know as parents we need to invest in our spouse, but how do we do that when so much of our attention is devoted to our children with special needs? In Episode 70, we interviewed Todd and Kristin Evans on how they cultivate a healthy marriage.    Dr. Todd and Kristin Evans are award-winning authors, speakers, and parents of...

Cultivating a Heart of Gratitude in Our Kids

November 16, 2023 05:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MB

Last week my daughter snagged a copy of the Amazon Christmas catalog and began circling almost every toy on every page. I cringed because as a Christian parent, one of the virtues we all want to instill in our kids is gratitude. In Episode 69, boy mom, author and podcaster, Laurie Christine shares practical tips on how she cultivates a heart of gratitude in her kids.  Check out Laurie’s free printable activities for families called The Gift of Gratitude.  To learn more about Laurie, li...

Navigating Sensory Processing Disorder

November 02, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB

Sensory Processing Disorder is a condition where the brain has trouble receiving and responding to information that comes through the senses.  In Episode 68, we discuss our kid’s sensory challenges and the tips and tricks along the way we have picked up. Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

Pinch of Practicality: Teenagers, Attraction, and Dating

October 19, 2023 16:34 - 7 minutes - 6.72 MB

In Episode 67, we answer a listener's parenting question. This episode's question: How to deal with your teenagers starting to be attracted to people, go on dates, and have crushes?   Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network.    To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

Pinch of Practicality: Handling Anxiety In Young Children

October 05, 2023 05:30 - 9 minutes - 8.65 MB

In Episode 66, we answer a listener's parenting question. This episode's question: How do you handle anxiety with younger children? Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

Finding Hope After An Autism Diagnosis

September 28, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MB

Hope is a tricky word. We desperately want to have hope for our futures, but what do we do when our lives don’t go as planned?  In Episode 65, we share three lessons God has taught us on our autism journey and how God can breathe hope back into yours. Also, Jessica’s book, Unlimited Motherhood: Overcome 12 Limits that Overwhelm and Conflict our Hearts is now available for preorder on Amazon.  If you preorder a copy, make sure you send us a screenshot, as we are continually hosting give...

Confessions of an Autism Mom

September 14, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

Tonight, I found myself hiding in my car in the Walmart parking lot eating one too many sea-salted caramels.  We all have moments of overwhelm as moms and sometimes it’s good to bare our souls and be honest about it. In Episode 64, I share five confessions as a mom with a child on the spectrum and how God loves to show up in the middle of our fear and vulnerability.  Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual guidance to...

Self Care vs. Self Denial: Finding a Healthy Balance as Christian Parents

August 31, 2023 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB

In the Spring of 2014, I had my first panic attack. I was caring for five kids at the time, three of them were still in diapers. But it wasn’t just the demand of parenting that brought me to the brink of a mental breakdown. It was my backward thinking when it came to topics like self-care and self-denial.  In Episode 63, we share candidly how we have learned to lay down our lives for our kids while also taking care of ourselves.  Also, make sure you enter our $200 Back-to-School Giveaway...

Back to School Tips for Kids on the Spectrum

August 17, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB

The smell of fresh sharpened pencils is in the air… We all know what that means, BACK TO SCHOOL! Back-to-school season is stressful for every family, but special needs parenting takes it up a notch. In Episode 62, we share five back-to-school tips for parents to consider if they have kids on the spectrum. Also, make sure you enter our $200 Back-to-School Giveaway. We are giving away $200 worth of gift cards to help alleviate the financial strain so many parents are facing during this...

Pinch of Practicality: Raising Soft-Hearted Kids in a Cruel World

August 10, 2023 04:00 - 7 minutes - 7.2 MB

In Episode 61, we answer a listener's parenting question. This episode's question: How do I teach my soft-hearted child to be tough when people are mean? Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org  

Depression and Special Needs Parenting

August 03, 2023 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MB

Back when my daughter was first diagnosed with autism, I would have never admitted that I struggled with depression. I would just say I didn’t want to get out of bed in the morning. But as a parent, that was never an option.  In Episode 60, we wrap up our 4-part series titled, “Anxiety, Depression, Grief, and Keeping the Faith” by candidly sharing our struggles with depression and how we have learned to fight back.  Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Networ...

Pinch of Practicality: Is Fairness in Parenting Possible?

July 27, 2023 04:00 - 9 minutes - 8.91 MB

In Episode 59, we answer a listener’s parenting question.   This episode’s question:   How do you parent multiple kids when they have such a variety of needs when all you hear from them is “that is not fair!” Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

Anxiety, Depression, Grief, and Keeping the Faith feat. Lisa Appelo

July 20, 2023 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MB

In Episode 58, we continue our 4-part series titled: Anxiety, Depression, Grief, and Keeping the Faith. In this episode, we discuss grief with Lisa Appelo, a mom of seven, regarding the unexpected loss of husband. Lisa Appelo inspires women to deepen faith in life’s storms and is an ECPA best-selling author of Life Can Be Good Again: Putting Your World Back Together After It All Falls Apart.  A former litigating attorney, Lisa is passionate about rich Bible teaching. She writes at Lisa...

Pinch of Practicality: Vacationing Without Your Child on the Spectrum?

July 13, 2023 04:00 - 5 minutes - 5.11 MB

In Episode 57, we answer a listener’s parenting question.   This episode’s question:   “What is your opinion on the rest of the family doing something—like a vacation—that your child on the spectrum is unable to do? Is it wrong to leave them behind?” Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

Anxiety, Depression, Grief & Keeping the Faith feat. Becky Keife

July 06, 2023 04:00 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MB

Admitting you struggle with anxiety is hard—especially in Christian circles.  Oftentimes, people give cliche answers like “trust God” and “pray more.”  But the Bible doesn’t tell us to hide our anxiety, rather we are reminded to cast our worries upon Jesus. (1 Peter 5:7) In Episode 56, we continue our  4-part series titled: Anxiety, Depression, Grief, and Keeping the Faith. In this episode, we discuss anxiety candidly with Becky Keife. Becky is an author, speaker, Bible teacher, mo...

Pinch of Practicality: Can Kids With Autism Know Jesus?

June 29, 2023 04:00 - 10 minutes - 9.31 MB

In Episode 55, we answer a listener’s parenting question.   This episode’s question:   “How do you inspire your special needs kids to own their faith? My husband and I have two boys with autism, and we want nothing more than for them to know that their true hope is in Jesus.” Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenti...

Anxiety, Depression, Grief, and Keeping the Faith feat. Michele Cushatt

June 22, 2023 04:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MB

Whether we like to admit it or not, every parent experiences dark seasons.  One of our mottos as a family is authenticity; what you see is what you get. So, here on the Full Spectrum Parent, we don’t shy away from hard topics.  In Episode 54, we launch a 4-part series titled: Anxiety, Depression, Grief, and Keeping the Faith.  This week we interviewed Michele Cushatt. As a three-time head-and-neck cancer survivor and foster-adoptive parent, Michele is a (reluctant) expert on trauma, fa...

Being The Best Dad We Can Be feat. Bryan Ward

June 08, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MB

With Father’s Day right around the corner, we wanted to honor dads with some words of wisdom.  Parenting is hard and there is so much pressure on the shoulders of fathers to be everything to their kids: provider, supporter, coach, mentor, and friend. But how do dads juggle all these roles in a God honoring way?  In Episode 53, we interview Bryan Ward. Bryan is a husband and father of two grown boys. He is also the creator and host of the Dad Up Podcast. Bryan has built a successful b...

Pinch of Practicality: How Much Is Too Much?

June 01, 2023 04:00 - 9 minutes - 8.61 MB

In Episode 52, we answer a listener’s parenting question.   This episode’s question:   “How much is too much for extracurricular activities? One parent wants the kid involved in everything and the other just wants what the kid wants most. Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

3 Tips To Survive Summer As A Special Needs Parent

May 25, 2023 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB

Summer is a time to unwind, travel, and make fun-filled memories with our families. But for special needs parents, summers are often filled with meltdowns, high stress, and extreme exhaustion.  I’m Episode 51, we offer three tips to make the most of summer as special needs parents.  Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.ChristianPar...

Episode 50: Pinch of Practicality: Dealing With Rude Commentary

May 18, 2023 04:00 - 9 minutes - 8.76 MB

In Episode 50, we answer a listener’s parenting question.  This episode’s question:   “What is the best response to people who notice a marked difference in your child’s behavior and feel comfortable blurting out rude commentary?” Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

10 Words Of Wisdom For Special Needs Moms

May 11, 2023 04:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MB

In honor of Mother’s Day, we wanted to celebrate the special needs moms who make daily sacrifices, day-in-and-day-out, behind the scenes as you care for your children. You truly are OUR heroes.  We wish we could shower you all with flowers this Mother’s Day but that doesn’t fit our budget as pastors ;) Instead, we want to offer you 10 Words of Wisdom as you embark on your special needs journey.  HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Netw...

Pinch of Practicality: When Our Kids Doubt God

May 04, 2023 04:00 - 7 minutes - 6.92 MB

In Episode 48, we answer a listener’s parenting question.  This episode’s question:  What do you say to your child when they start questioning God?  Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

Safety First

April 27, 2023 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MB

As parents, it’s easy to worry about our kid’s safety. As special needs parents, safety precautions take on a whole new meaning.  In Episode 47, we share our Top Four Safety Recommendations and how we have navigated keeping our five kids out of harm’s way.  Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org Adaptive Sp...

Safety First

April 27, 2023 04:00 - 36 minutes - 42.1 MB

As parents, it’s easy to worry about our kid’s safety. As special needs parents, safety precautions take on a whole new meaning.  In Episode 47, we share our Top Four Safety Recommendations and how we have navigated keeping our five kids out of harm’s way.  Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org Adaptive Sp...

Pinch of Practicality: Potty Training

April 20, 2023 04:19 - 8 minutes - 7.58 MB

In Episode 46, we answer a listener’s parenting question.  This episode’s question:  Potty training! What was your experience and what worked/didn’t work? Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

The Do’s and Don’ts of Loving a Family with a Child on the Spectrum

April 13, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

April is Autism Awareness month and for this episode we wanted to do things a little different.  Normally, our shows are geared toward special needs families. But this episode is specifically for friends and relatives who aren’t directly affected by autism but know and love a family with a child on the spectrum.  In Episode 45, we offer seven Do’s and Don’ts to consider when interacting and serving a child with autism and their family.

Pinch of Practicality: Healing Autism ?

April 06, 2023 04:00 - 6 minutes - 5.82 MB

In Episode 44, we answer a listener’s parenting question. This episode’s question:  Why don’t you talk about ways to heal autism on your podcast? Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

Parenting A Strong-Willed Child

March 30, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MB

Parenting a strong-willed child is challenging. The more you push them, the harder the push back. In Episode 43, we share our struggles with our youngest and how we navigate keeping our cool while maintaining our connection with her.  Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.jessicahurlbut.com

The Comparison Trap

March 16, 2023 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB

Do you ever compare your life to other people?  Worst yet, have you ever compared your kids to other kids? Why is it so easy to fall into the comparison trap? After our daughter was diagnosed with severe autism, we found ourselves locked in its clutches for years. In Episode 42, we talk candidly about our struggles and how we clawed our way out of the comparison trap.  We also share what God’s Word says about comparison and why it’s an attack against ourselves and our family. 

Pinch of Practicality: Teaching Responsibility

March 09, 2023 05:00 - 9 minutes - 8.99 MB

In Episode 41, we answer a listener’s parenting question. This episode’s question:  What is a good way of making my 9 year old understand the value of items and that it's not okay to keep breaking them repeatedly? Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

ADHD Woes

March 02, 2023 15:44 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MB

All parents (especially during Covid and remote learning) have felt like their kids were climbing the walls. But some of our children struggle with attention on a daily basis. In Episode 40, we share our ADHD journey with our two adopted children. We talk about common symptoms to watch out for, our hesitation to try medication, and the ups-and-downs along the way. We also address the nation wide Adderall shortage and how it has affected us as a family. 

Managing Meltdowns

February 16, 2023 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MB

Every child at one point or another experiences a meltdown. But for children on the spectrum, meltdowns are a common occurrence.  In Episode 39, we discuss 6 ways to help prevent a meltdown while sharing some embarrassing stories of our kids worst temper tantrums.  Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

Pinch of Practicality: Sleeping Independently

February 09, 2023 05:15 - 8 minutes - 8.18 MB

In Episode 38, we answer a listener’s parenting question. This episode’s question: How do I get my daughter to fall asleep more independently? Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

It Takes A Village P.3 ABA Ins & Outs

February 02, 2023 05:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MB

In Episode 37, we finish our three-part series, “It Takes A Village” by discussing the ins and outs of ABA Therapy. After our daughter Mara was diagnosed, we had to make some tough decisions regarding her education. We had the chance to tour different classroom settings and in this episode we candidly share our first impressions. We also compare and contrast ABA classrooms with special education and explain why we chose ABA therapy for our kids. Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the ...

Pinch of Practicality: Connecting With Your Child

January 26, 2023 05:00 - 7 minutes - 7.13 MB

In Episode 36 we answer a listener’s parenting question. This episode’s question: I have a teenage boy who likes to play video games. He says he’s not interested in doing other things. How do I get him to engage and do things with me?

It Takes A Village P.2 Social Services Support

January 19, 2023 05:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

In Episode 35, we continue our series “It Takes a Village” by talking about the ins and outs of Supplemental Security Income or (SSI). SSI is a monthly payment given by the government for children and adults who are considered disabled. We talk candidly about the pros and cons of this service and how God has used it to humble us and teach us it’s ok to ask for help. If you’d like more information and want to apply for benefits online visit: https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/disability/ If you...

Pinch of Practicality: Picky Eaters

January 12, 2023 05:00 - 7 minutes - 6.87 MB

Episode 34 is the first of our new mini-episodes where we answer a listeners parenting question. This episode’s question: How do you handle a picky eater?

It Takes A Village P.1 Self-Directive Services

January 05, 2023 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MB

In Episode 33, we dive into a three-part series called “It Takes A Village” where we discuss the supports we use as a family for our children on the spectrum. In Part One of this series we discuss Self-Direction Services: What is it? Why we utilize it. And why you need to apply for these services in your state. Also, we shared with our listeners a big announcement: We will now be offering weekly episodes. On the off weeks, we will be offering a mini-episode called “A Pinch of Pract...

Christmas Questions & Challenges

December 22, 2022 05:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MB

In Episode 32, Christmas Questions and Challenges, we tackle the most common questions we receive during the holidays: Does Jesus believe in Santa? Should Christian families celebrate Santa? How do we keep Jesus at the center of Christmas? How do we navigate Christmas as special needs parents and more!

Praying WITH Our Kids feat. Erica Renaud

December 08, 2022 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MB

In Episode 31, we continue our 3-part series on prayer as we pick my good friend Erica Renaud’s brain on ways we can engage in prayer WITH our kids. Erica Renaud is a powerful speaker, passionate writer and founder of two ongoing prayer initiatives. She speaks at various events and conferences throughout the Northeast. Erica and her husband are active in their congregation leading a regular prayer and worship gathering. Her book "Pray With Me: Help Your Children Engage in Authentic and Pow...

Praying FOR Our Typical Kids feat. Natalie Runion

November 24, 2022 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

In Episode 30, we continue our 3-part series on prayer as we discuss with Natalie Runion from Raised to Stay how to pray for our typical kids—especially those who want nothing to do with the church. Natalie Runion is a pastor’s kid turned pastor, and her husband Tony and their two daughters live in Colorado Spring where she is on staff as the Pastor of Women at New Life Church.   In 2019 after watching many of her peers walk away from the church and their faith, Natalie began Raised to S...

Praying FOR Our Special Needs Kids

November 10, 2022 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MB

We all know prayer is important and if we're honest, we often feel guilty for not praying enough. In Episode 29, we launch a 3-part series on praying for our kids. This week, we tackle the challenge of praying for our special needs kiddos. Why we do it, how we do it, and the big question: DOES GOD WANT TO HEAL AUTISM?

Surviving Halloween

October 27, 2022 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MB

Whether you’re a special needs parent worrying about sensory overloads and meltdowns or a typical parent praying your kids don’t eat so much candy they puke, we are all hoping to survive Halloween. But what if instead of hoping for survival, we actually planned ahead and enjoyed this time with our kids? In Episode 28, we share our tips and tricks for navigating trick-o-treating and even dive into why we as pastors feel to participate in Halloween.