93: Creating a More Accessible Church: Jennifer Ji-Hye Ko on Combating Ableism in Faith Communities

If the secular world is out loving disabled people more than the church, there's a problem. - Jennifer Ko

Jennifer Ko joins Amy Fritz for an essential conversation about disability, accessibility, and ableism in faith communities.

In this episode, you will be able to:

Learn about the complex issue of ableism in our faith communities and how to combat it.

Understand the importance and role of accessibility in places of worship like churches.

Explore theological insights into disability.

Reveal the deep-seated generational sin of partiality towards disabled individuals within religious circles.

Learn more about the challenging experiences of individuals with unseen disabilities and society's misguided judgments.

Resources mentioned by Jennifer:

Joni and Friends:  https://joniandfriends.org/

A Lamenter's Pathway to Joy by Jennifer Ji-Hye Ko https://www.amazon.com/Lamenters-Pathway-Joy-Devotional-Journal/dp/B09TN45GZ1/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=a+lamenters+pathway+to+joy&qid=1685083811&sr=8-1

Disability and the Gospel by Michael S. Beates https://www.amazon.com/Disability-Gospel-Brokenness-Display-Grace/dp/1433530457/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1LOLW4FXWZDV1&keywords=disability+and+the+gospel&qid=1687510323&sprefix=disability+and+the+gospel%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-1

Like Me by Laura Wifler https://www.amazon.com/Like-Me-Disability-Discovering-Person/dp/0736985751/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3E904QCUJTVBF&keywords=like+me+a+story+about+disability&qid=1687510361&sprefix=like+me%2Caps%2C132&sr=8-1

God Made Me Unique from Joni and Friends https://www.amazon.com/God-Made-Me-Unique-Children/dp/194813070X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=god+made+me+unique+book&qid=1687510396&sprefix=god+made+me+unique%2Caps%2C135&sr=8-1

A Day With No Words written by Tiffany Hammond who is a Black Autistic mother of two Autistic boys, one of whom is non-speaking https://www.amazon.com/Day-No-Words-Tiffany-Hammond/dp/1736949799/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=a+day+with+no+words+tiffany+hammond&qid=1687510536&sprefix=a+day+with+no+words%2Caps%2C132&sr=8-1

Connect with Jennifer here:

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https://substack.com/@jenniferjihyeko

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https://twitter.com/jenniferjihyeko

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https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/2023/05/24/81-prophetic-presence-lyndsey-medford-on-trusting-god-through-chronic-illness/

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Host/Creator: Amy Fritz

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