Thy Strong Word — Free-Text First Friday: Autism and Faith

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On this “Free-Text First Friday” episode of Thy Strong Word, Pastor Booe welcomes the Rev. Ricky Beckett, a Hospice Chaplain, for an honest and insightful discussion on “Autism and Faith.” Chaplain Beckett shares his personal experience as an autistic pastor whose diagnosis came late in life, exploring the profound challenges of navigating neurotypical expectations and burnout, as well as the unique rewards, including a deep, incarnational empathy and a profound love for the structure of the Liturgy. Come here how God can even use “disorder” for his glory and to serve his people.

The Rev. Ricky Beckett, Hospice Chaplain at McLaren Health Management Group in Davison, MI, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to discuss faith and the neurodivergent.