Champions for the Disabled with Joni Eareckson Tada and Nick Vujicic

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In this episode, Nick Vujicic reunites with Joni Eareckson Tada, a world-renowned author, radio host, and disability advocate who founded Joni and Friends, a ministry dedicated to bringing the
Gospel and practical resources to people impacted by disability around the globe. In this
interview, Joni shares her personal journey on how she found faith, hope, and purpose in the
midst of her physical limitations. Nick and Joni also discuss the challenges and opportunities
faced by individuals with disabilities and how the Church can better support and serve them.
Since 1979, Joni and Friends has been advancing disability ministry and changing the church
and communities around the world. The Joni and Friends International Disability Center (IDC)
serves as the administrative center for ministry programs and locations across the United
States which provide outreach to thousands of families.
0:00 I knew something had happened.
2:00 Singing through the pain
5:00 Wheels for the World
8:00 Sister rescued Joni from drowning
11:00 Ten words of healing "God permits what he hates to accomplish what He
loves.”
14:00 Healing on the inside
17:00 I looked across the muddy street, and I saw a woman paralyzed, dragging herself
21:00 International Wheelchair Restoration Center opened in El Salvador to train and equip
25:00 Rescuing and relocating disabled people in war-torn Ukraine
28:00 How churches can get involved
31:00 Get involved in Family Retreats for the disabled at joniandfriends.org
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@solideogloria5553 7 ай бұрын

when two legends meet, we know it is gonna be Glorious for the magnifying of our Saviour Yeshua

@abircocci8157 Жыл бұрын

Having to Live with one of the worse sickness can be exhausting but I still have to believe I can be healed.

@abircocci8157 Жыл бұрын

@Casey Muller That’s nice, I have Been diagnosed with a cancer and I will definitely need her help and would also want to know how to get in touch with her. I hope she cures other sickness also?

@abircocci8157 Жыл бұрын

@Casey Muller Thank you a lot you are a life saver. I have found her website on the internet.

@NickVMinistries Жыл бұрын

Keeping you in prayer, Abir. May God's peace be your strength! -Life Without Limbs Team

@yapkohsia2058 Жыл бұрын

@Casey Muller no

@catmations5631 11 ай бұрын

Please do not talk to a sorcerer! That is not of Jesus Christ! That is of the devil who is an enemy of your soul. Talk to Jesus who died for you. The devil came to steal kill destroy but Jesus came to give you life. ”The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” John 10:10. Remember the deepest healing is salvation and an eternity with Jesus. No matter what happens in this life ,even if we live a perfect pain free life, we still must die one day. If we die without having accepted Christ as our Lord - we go to hell and that suffering will make any suffering here -even the worst -seem like nothing. Listen again to what these two are saying. It's not physical healing that is the greatest miracle but spiritual. The Bible is clear that sorcery is not of God but of the devil. Turn to God who can heal body and soul. I am sorry for your suffering. .. I will pray that Jesus Christ son of God heal your body and save your soul. Sometimes God does not always heal our body on earth but we know that one day in heaven we will know perfect healing. But I believe he always wants to heal our hearts .

@njabulomacu6892 11 ай бұрын

I am depressed. I'm the tallest student in my class. I have insecurities about my life. I have temporary joy. I cannot imagine future and hope within the circumstances. Thank you so much for this video. It is encouraging me and it is restoring my soul again.

@catmations5631 11 ай бұрын

Praying for you! You are precious to the Lord!

@njabulomacu6892 11 ай бұрын

@@catmations5631 thank you so much ❤️

@alicekemadjou5385 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Jesus 🙏🏻

@JustKriztina Жыл бұрын

I have always loved listening to Joni and really enjoy watching both Nick and Joni in one screen. I think they are such a power duo for the Lord, so inspiring, encouraging, all the good words :) I praise the Lord for their lives. They really ground me. God bless their ministries and may we all take part in the work of the Lord just like they are.

@NickVMinistries Жыл бұрын

We praise God for the work He has done in their lives. May the Lord use you to encourage and inspire people, Christine! -Life Without Limbs Team

@JustKriztina Жыл бұрын

@@NickVMinistries Thank you very much! May God bless so!

@nicoledollard8232 Жыл бұрын

I don't know if these comments really ever get read. However I listened to this entire conversation. I just want to thank you both for being God's hands and feet. God bless you both tremendously. I struggle with pain everyday due to neck and back issues but when I heard you say a woman who drug herself so she could eat in the mud...I don't feel sorry for myself. My struggles are real but I don't live in that reality. Again thank you. ❤️

@NickVMinistries Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making time to watch this, Nicole. We're praying for you. May God's peace be your strength each day. -Life Without Limbs Team

@cuquisarod Жыл бұрын

I am so encouraged and humbled by the joy Joni had. She teaches me so much everytime she speaks. 👍🏼

@NickVMinistries Жыл бұрын

Praise God! Stay encouraged, Cuquisarod! -Life Without Limbs Team

@cuquisarod Жыл бұрын

I had to miss it live because I was in Bible study. But watching now 💙 2 of my favorite people in the 🌎

@NickVMinistries Жыл бұрын

Glad you were able to watch this, Cuquisarod. Have a blessed weekend! -Life Without Limbs Team

@colleenfromnh5860 Жыл бұрын

God permits something he hates so he can accomplish what he loves. Thank you both oxoxox

@NickVMinistries Жыл бұрын

God bless you and keep you, Colleen! -Life Without Limbs Team

@mrschknfricasee Жыл бұрын

Just what I needed today. I have MS that is getting worse and affecting my getting around. Some days it's overwhelming with the pain and grieving lost ability. I need to remember God's promises God is able, not disabled. Therefore, in my weakness he is strong. MS is NOT a weakness. It's a strength that reminds me through my brokenness, that He deserves the glory and the praise. God is AWESOME.

@NickVMinistries Жыл бұрын

We praise God for your heart, mrschknfricasee. Keeping you in prayer. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13) -Life Without Limbs Team

@shivlinewvlogs4983 Жыл бұрын

Praise the lord Nick brother I'm so inspiring watching ur videos I'm from India please requesting u to keep in ur prayer India 🙏 Amen

@NickVMinistries Жыл бұрын

Keeping you in prayer, Shivlinew. You can also send your prayer request here: lifewithoutlimbs.org/resources/i-need-prayer/. -Life Without Limbs Team

@shantaramkhatri Жыл бұрын

Yes, hello, I know you from Nepal, the country of Nepal, Nick Sir. I am also trying to run a similar campaign for disabled people, "life change mentally, not physically." You are my source of inspiration🙏🙏

@alicemoura5697 Жыл бұрын

@NickVMinistries Жыл бұрын

That's good to hear, Shanta. Keep encouraging and inspiring people! -Life Without Limbs Team

@shantaramkhatri Жыл бұрын

@@NickVMinistries Yes, Sir, I will always receive such constructive suggestions and good wishes from you and I will continue to do such work without hesitation. Thank you🙏

@chidumeroseline9287 11 ай бұрын

These two disable people will be actually judge we the Ables in this world

@dixiedrost4783 9 ай бұрын

I was SO blessed and encouraged! Thank you Nick and Joni for being so real and full of God's joy and grace.

@NickVMinistries 9 ай бұрын

That's good to hear, @dixiedrost4783. Remain encouraged and blessed! -Life Without Limbs Team

@isaacmwita2582 Жыл бұрын

God permit and allows what he hate to allow his will in us. God bless Nick and Joni there’s a prophecy that a prophet from Zimbabwe said, God told him that he will release anointing to the disabled and that God will judge those ppl who trash his disabled children. I believe that God is with you thru it all and the Holy Spirit has been telling me that he loves you so much and won’t allow ppl with disabilities to go thru the reign of the anti christ. Amen

@andreidanut8457 11 ай бұрын

Don't need a handicap to listen and Love you guys! You are amazing! ❤ GOD Bless us all! Amen

@kari8552 Жыл бұрын

I have a genetic condition that has resulted in differences that has made life very difficult. I was on SSDI several years and worked my way off SSDI by the grave of God. God is healing me in ways that I would be able to not only survive but thrive heart mind and body.

@kari8552 Жыл бұрын

And I work with people with disabilities.

@evangelinegrace4425 Жыл бұрын

What an inspiration Nick & Joni are despite their disabilities. You both truly are such a blessing to those who are hurting, physically & emotionally & spiritually. May the Lord bless both your ministries in their outreach to those in need all around the world.

@tms1378 Жыл бұрын

👏🙏God bless to both 👏👏

@alicesndergaard6364 Жыл бұрын

Thank you to both of you, and God bless you and your great work and your families. 💖🥰🙏✝️📖

@maryleecays6515 Жыл бұрын

We can learn only as much as we want to learn even though learning is limitless. God sends us people like you as testimony to embrace the knowledge and love he shows us. We walk by faith. Amen!

@kt5137 10 ай бұрын

Just having a hard time. Without a home and in an abusive situation. God calls me to be refined by it. I am crossing my arms and saying no and it doesn’t get better. He wants to give a bigger better teddy bear and i am happy with the one i have. Time to change it. Thanks. Really connected with someone about addiction while watching this. Praying for everyone. Please give!!!🎉 i live on state aide. I am praying thats all i have. I pray you give promise!!

@cherlynk.8403 Жыл бұрын

She is really right. We don't need to know everything. God bless her. 🙏 💖 🌹

@KyalwahiMelodie-ix9mk 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Nick and Joni, I m blessing with your story, you are the wonderful ambassador of the kingdom of God, I m encouraged with you .

@NickVMinistries 4 ай бұрын

Glad you were encouraged, @KyalwahiMelodie-ix9mk! -NickV Ministries Team

@louisenoble5841 11 ай бұрын

What an inspiration You both Nick and Joni thankyou for your stories - Spoke to my heart. ❤❤❤

@normancarlospedd8912 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Lord Jesús for these two wonderfull persons, i am 45 , when i was 6-9 Heard alot of tapes of Joni and freinds it was a great blessing to me , this lady si serving the Lord all these years , what a example of faith and fortress, all Glory to God

@NickVMinistries Жыл бұрын

Praising God for their lives, Norman. Indeed they are a blessing to many. -Life Without Limbs Team

@benjamir8729 Жыл бұрын

Dear man of God, You are a testament to the strength and grace that comes from living a life dedicated to serving the Lord. Your unwavering faith and commitment to sharing His love with others is an inspiration to us all. Your gentle spirit and loving demeanor serves as a shining example of the power of God's love. Keep shining your light and sharing your faith with the world, for you are making a profound impact on the lives of those around you. May God bless you always and empower you to continue making a difference in the world.

@NickVMinistries Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your words of encouragement, Ben. May the Lord bless you and keep you! -Life Without Limbs Team

@leslygibbs4080 Жыл бұрын

This is absolutely beautiful. It’s sad how hard it is in America to even get a scooter or something to get around. I’m disabled as is my husband and very low income and my insurance isn’t agreeing to pay for me to get a mobile unit. I have a broke down walker that my husband who is 13 years older than me and has a torn rotator cuff and really bad back and has to push me around on that. We can’t afford a wheelchair and then again with a regular wheelchair he’d still have to push me and it’s taking such a toll on his body. It’s sad how can America treat us this way?!! I can’t hardly put pressure on my feet without feeling like thousands of needles are sticking in me and I wear braces on both legs from my toes up past my knees. With the distance it is just to get out of our apartment building I don’t even get to see the out doors unless I have a doctors appointment because it’s to hard on my husband and so I refuse to put him through it. The depression has really taken a hold of me, I try to fight it but I feel like I’m loosing the battle. My husband is my 24/7 caregiver and has to help me with everything while he’s in pain. It makes no sense and I feel like I’m a burden to him and yet he says it’s his joy to do for me but there’s times he can barely get out of bed he’s in so much pain himself. Why is this insurance so hard to deal with?!! I miss getting out and ministering to others. But I just have no fight left in me. I can’t even goto church anymore 😢💔.

@kari8552 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for admitting difficulty. I pray every day because I know I really can't do it without God.

@butterfliesandsilkflorals3716 Жыл бұрын

Hello I hear Joni and friends on the radio everyday. God bless you Nick and Joni and friends.😊👍💗

@susankeyes3392 Жыл бұрын

Love you Nick raise us up in spirit bro

@deborahadcock978 Жыл бұрын

This is such a blessing.Thank you,Thank you,Thank you both for being such an inspiration and blessing to all of us.Everyone of us has a disability of some sort.Some can be easily seen while others are hidden.

@jamesbuccigross6920 Жыл бұрын

So inspiring. God bless you.

@rosaavila1067 Жыл бұрын

God bless you and your family Nick. Your video was awesome and how you go thru life is amazing .God is good all the time and thru you and Joni. I am not going thru anything you and Joni have gone thru. At present moment I'm in recovery of shoulder surgery and talk about pain. Very painful. But I believe in God and I will get thru this .I can do all things in Christ that strengthen me.

@daniellaoqkot9272 Жыл бұрын

You both are blessed and have blessed me. Shalom!

@beauty075 Жыл бұрын

Amen !! 🙏🏼

@jbrown9431 Жыл бұрын

Inspired by you both to take another breath. Grateful to God for the inspiration ❣️

@NickVMinistries Жыл бұрын

God bless you and keep you, J! -Life Without Limbs Team

@majorinemackline5049 Жыл бұрын

You always bless my soul whenever am thirsty i draw water from your sermons that refreshes me .we believe one day you will visit my country to uganda

@NickVMinistries Жыл бұрын

God bless you, Majorine! -Life Without Limbs Team

@FireBride Жыл бұрын

Jesus Christ beautiful spirit shines so bright in your testimony. Thank You for all you do in the body of Christ!!🛐

@padmavathipadmavathi3565 11 ай бұрын

Praise the lord brother

@joejudah5320 Жыл бұрын

Simply GREAT TRUTH ✝️🔥....if we put GO infront of disable 😘💓.....IT IS GOD IS ABLE🥲🎊🤔🌞🕎✝️🙏

@allisonb.2764 Жыл бұрын

So blessed and encouraged by you both - thank you! May the LORD continue to bless you as you are used to glorify Him and lead people to Him in compassion and love. ❤

@NickVMinistries Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Allison. Let's keep extending God's love to everyone! -Life Without Limbs Team

@johngooden5919 Жыл бұрын

Good day Nick l believe that God knew what He was doing when created you. I saw when you spoke to the girls and they came up one at a time to hug you tears came down my face because what you told those children it will never be for gotten if at all but it will be most of them will remember what you said Thank you missionary Nick God continue to bless you richly 🙏🏾 Writing from Jamaica 🇯🇲

@NickVMinistries Жыл бұрын

Good to hear from you, John. Hope you have a blessed day! -Life Without Limbs Team

@funmilolaawe8839 Жыл бұрын

I am greatly enthralled by you both and deeply inspired!!

@NickVMinistries Жыл бұрын

That's good to hear, Funmilola. Take care and have a blessed day! -Life Without Limbs Team

@EdwardPrah Жыл бұрын

This is so encouraging! It is amazing to see what God can do in vessels that yield to Him, no matter what our situation is. I needed to hear this. This is why we shouldn't forsake fellowship. God bless these ministries and God bless you two!

@NickVMinistries Жыл бұрын

Praying that we always choose to obey the Lord, Edward. Blessings! -Life Without Limbs Team

@Veronica-ko5ni Жыл бұрын

God bless you 🙏🙏🙏

@JesusYannAKoffi Жыл бұрын

Amen 🙏👏❤️

@cynthiacalderon5299 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing Joni with us. I had never heard of her. I've asked God to show me as well. I've gone to Mexico to live with my mother but my brother forced me out of mom's mom's home. She has dementia and he won't let any family or friends be with her. God showed me that, whatever happens, mom will be with Him. But as for my brother, he is lost. So I pray that God open his eyes that he may repent, and become a new man in Christ. Thank you. God bless you. 🙏❤️

@NickVMinistries Жыл бұрын

We're sorry to hear this, Cynthia. We're praying with you! -Life Without Limbs Team

@bilanmclaughlin5063 5 күн бұрын

❤️🐝💋

@wilmacobb8379 Жыл бұрын

Awesome testimony 🙌

@hellefreude5086 Жыл бұрын

💛💛💛

@yasinv3743 11 ай бұрын

Is anyone here with worst pain like trigeminal neuralgia and ringing and paraesthesia and still following n accepting in gods plan? And why?

@awequayzngs1780 Жыл бұрын

Act. 2:38.

@yentiveerababu7617 8 ай бұрын

Can you explain your god can help in studying

@bilanmclaughlin5063 5 күн бұрын

Not to mention that my mom and my boyfriend of 10 years all walked out on me left me at home by myself so my boyfriend could go spend the weekend with his new girlfriend my mom she just left me alone and my 16 year old daughter is really mad at me and I understand it's the age but it hurts really bad what I'm like this and I can't sit down and talk to me and her dad don't help 26

@patricesilva3718 Жыл бұрын

And I'm over here feeling bad for myself because my boyfriend keeps relapsing drinking and he is a ass hole 😢

@NickVMinistries Жыл бұрын

We're sorry to hear this, Patrice. We're praying for you. Also, if you need spiritual advice and encouragement, chat with our coaches at groundwire.echoglobal.org/chat/Life_Without_Limbs. -Life Without Limbs Team

@kt5137 10 ай бұрын

My brother is a drunken state fell and couldn’t get up. I dialed 911. He is in the hospital and threw stuff at a nurse. Then he went to another hospital. Praying for him now. I feel you. 😢❤. Prayer’s everything and so is praise. Praise is life even in the dark. Even in the lions den. Even in the fiery furnace-hey Daniel!! Love him always and yourself in Jesus name Amen. Dare yo belief in the darkness. If you can not see a great light be the light.

@larrykav Жыл бұрын

Jesus and the New Testament preachers commanded people to repent, because without repentance there can be no salvation (Matthew 3:2; Matthew 4:17; Mark 6:12; Luke 5:32; Luke 13:3; Luke 24:47; Acts 2:38; Acts 11:18; Acts 17:30).

@bilanmclaughlin5063 5 күн бұрын

I don't know how to get over disable all I can do is cry for four years I have four children so this accident didn't just happen to me I'm a quadriplegic and a nursing home that can't move my hands my legs I am paralyzed neck down I move my and that's it I've had many doctors tell me that I will not get better and I canI

@NickVMinistries 3 күн бұрын

You are in our thoughts and prayers, @bilanmclaughlin5063. May your heart be filled with God's peace as you trust Him each day. -NickV Ministries Team