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My Sibling with Special Needs: Episode #51 of The Martha + Mary Show

Katie Reid host of Martha Mary Show podcast sibling with special needs Cindy Bultema GEMS guest

Have you met my brother? He’s amazing. My sisters are too, of course. I’m thankful for all I have experienced and learned through having a sibling with special needs.

I’d love to hear your experiences too. Just drop me your thoughts in the comments.

Listen to the latest episode over here, on our podcast webpage, or access Episode #51 on your favorite podcast app.

Show Notes for Episode #51: My Sibling with Special Needs

Katie talks about her wonderful brother, Brian, and how having a sibling with Down Syndrome has enriched her life. Plus, Cindy Bultema shares about a go-to resource for connecting well with your kids.

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Theme Music: “Sunny Martha” by Cade Popkin

Today’s Guest: Cindy Bultema is a wife, mom, women’s speaker, author of the Red Hot Faith and Live Full, Walk Free Bible Studies and an overcomer. She loves her family, sparkly confetti, coffee, and celebrating. Most importantly, Cindy loves Jesus and the Bible, and has devoted her life to telling others about God’s unfailing love. Connect with Cindy and learn more about the GEMS U & Me Conversation Kits for parents that she refers to on the show.

U & Me Conversation Kits for Parents from GEMS Girls Clubs

Things We Talk About:

  • Speak Up Conference
  • 31 Days with My Brother Series
  • Having a Sibling with Special Needs Has Improved My Life
  • Special Olympics
  • GEMS Online Conference
  • Made Like Martha turns 2!

Made Like Martha book turns two author Katie M. Reid WaterBrook best-seller

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You might also like:

  • Self Care and Soul Care for the Caregiver Podcast (Host: Sandra Peoples)
  • What It’s Like Having a Sibling with Down Syndrome
  • 21 Reasons Why My Brother is Awesome
  • Mother + Daughter Relationships: Episode #16 of The Martha + Mary Show (with Blythe Daniel + Dr. Helen McIntosh)

Sibling strength

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Connect with Us:

  • The Martha + Mary Show webpage
  • The Podcast Page on Facebook: Martha and Mary Show Sisterhood
  • The Martha + Mary how on Instagram: @madelikemartha
  • IG Handle: @katie_m_reid
  • Show Hashtag: #marthamaryshow 
  • Episode Producer: Jeanna Lesausky 

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GEMS Online Conference 2020

We hope to see you at the GEMS Online Conference. Listen to the podcast for a special discount code, to get $50 off your registration.

Listen to Season 4 of the Podcast:

#50: Blaze of Glory (Summer Series: Angie Gibbons)

#49: Freedom Forever (Summer Series: Jami Amerine)

#48: Freeing the Enneagram 1 (Summer Series: Kate Motaung)

#47: Secrets About Your Type A Friend (Summer Series: Quanny Ard)

#46: Countercultural Parenting (Interview with Lee Nienhuis)

#45: Open Hands, Willing Heart (Interview with Vivian Mabuni)

#44 Modern-day Miracles (Interview with Martha Reid)

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