Episode Summary: In this episode of the Rising Above Dads podcast, the guys answer
listener questions about resentment and embarrassment surrounding a child’s diagnosis,
encouraging a wife to accept help, a few pointless Blockbuster memories, and a fun
listener poll.
Meet the hosts: Nearly 70 years of combined special-needs parenting!
Steve Chatman is married to Lori Ann and has five children and four grandchildren. Two of
his daughters have Down syndrome. After 30 years in church ministry, Steve now serves as
vice president of Rising Above Ministries. He attended college in Tennessee and seminary
in Minnesota and is a frequent procrastinator who enjoys watching YouTube videos. He also
owns a banjo, an impressive reciprocating saw, and a tuxedo—though he rarely uses them.
Daniel Brooks is married to Dusti and has four sons, including one with Congenital Central
Hypoventilation Syndrome. As his church’s Online Campus Pastor, he uses technology and
media to help people connect with God. Daniel studied music performance in college and
enjoys hanging with his family, supporting his sons’ interests, and singing random songs on
the podcast. He is often late to podcast recording sessions due to fixing someone’s car.
Dustin Rawls is married to Mandy and has two children, including a daughter born with
spina bifida. He works for the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, leads the men’s
ministry at his church, and is passionate about discipleship. Dustin has never met an
audience he didn’t enjoy. From bowling a perfect 300 to being MTSU’s first homecoming
king to earning four degrees, he clearly enjoys proving he can do things no one cares about.
Brandon Jones is married to Elizabeth and has two daughters, including one with cerebral
palsy. He works in automotive detailing and serves on the board of the local Rescue
Mission and Rising Above Ministries. A devoted family man and “Best Girl Dad Ever”
according to his wife, Brandon enjoys talking about the Jordan-era Bulls, conspiracy
theories, professional wrestling, and reminding everyone of the night he met Hulk Hogan.
Related links:
www.risingaboveministries.org
The last Blockbuster Store: https://bendblockbuster.com/
Episode 27 Poll: Who would get voted off the island first? Steve, Dustin, or Daniel? Email
us your choice at [email protected]

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