What if the greatest challenge facing people with disabilities isn’t disability at all? What if it’s isolation? Matt Mooney, co-founder of Ninety-Nine Balloons, believes the Church has a unique opportunity to change that story. After losing their first son, Elliott, who lived just ninety-nine days with Trisomy 18, Matt and his wife, Ginny, found themselves drawn into a community that would forever change the way they understood disability, friendship, and the Kingdom of God. Their journey eventually led them to adopt their daughter, Lena, and to launch a global movement focused on helping people move from isolation to belonging. In this conversation, Matt challenges churches to move beyond simply creating programs and instead build genuine friendships. He explains why disability isn’t a problem to solve, why inclusion alone isn’t enough, and how every person, regardless of ability, has gifts the Church desperately needs. Through personal stories, practical wisdom, and deep theological insight, this episode invites us to become the kind of community where no one has to experience life alone. “Boundless Hope for Every Child: Help for the Hurting, Compassion for the Misunderstood, Belonging for the Lonely” by Kim Botto https://amzn.to/3Utuw6V (affiliate links) Every Child Belongs explores how we can create spaces where every child feels heard and valued, whether neurodivergent, differently abled, or they’ve experienced trauma. We’ll hear from educators, parents, professionals, and more. Kim Botto is an adoptive mom, grandma, an advocate for kids and teens with disabilities, as well as a long-time leader of kids in student ministries.