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Coffee With CaregiversJillian Benfield: In Utero Diagnosis & Changing the Way We Think About Disability.He said, "You don't have to be a hero... you don't have to save the baby's life."Jillian Benfield is a former journalist and news anchor. She holds a broadcast journalism degree from the University of Georgia. As a freelance writer, her essays about living an unexpected life have appeared on sites such as TODAY, Good Morning America, Yahoo! News, and ABC News. Jillian regularly advocates for the full inclusion of people with disabilities in her writings, in her community, and as a part of the National Down Syndrome Congress’s National Down Syndrome Advoc...
2025-12-2333 minCoffee With CaregiversJason Hague: Spellers, Faith, and SurrenderJason Hague is an associate pastor of Christ’s Center Church, a mid-size church in Oregon, one of the least churched areas in the United States. He is a husband and a father to five children, including Jack, his seventeen-year-old son with non-verbal autism. Jason has written extensively on the subject of faith and autism, special needs families, and his own journey from grief to acceptance of his son’s condition. He blogs at JasonHague.com, and on his Facebook page, Jason Hague, writer. The success of his blog and the viral video he posted there, A Reflection of Achi...
2025-10-1132 minCoffee With CaregiversDebbie Weiss: Lifelong Caregiving, Grieving, and Overcoming ObstaclesDebbie, at 50, woke up to the realization that life was too short to be spent prioritizing others over herself. She ditched "I can't" for "Maybe I can," shedding her victim mentality and refusing to let struggles define her. Recently widowed, she's more determined than ever to share her message. Her debut memoir, "On Second Thought... Maybe I Can," earned praise from Jack Canfield, co-author of The Chicken Soup of the Soul® series. Through her memoir and engaging talks, Debbie courageously bares her soul, reminding others they're not alone. Life is tough, but she's proof that dreams are worth pursuing.
2025-10-1135 minCoffee With CaregiversKelley Coleman: Permission to Advocate for Ourselves as Caregivers & Dealing with Shame from Other FamiliesKelley Coleman is a feature film development executive turned author and advocate for parent caregivers and individuals with disabilities. Her book Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child: Your Guide to the Essential Systems, Services, and Supports draws upon over a decade of advocacy, gained through her own journey parenting a child with multiple disabilities. Kelley lives in Los Angeles with her husband, two boys, and her son’s trusty service dog. To stay connected with Jess, head to www.jessplusthemess.com. If you are interested in being a guest please reac...
2025-10-1142 minCoffee With CaregiversEileen Lamb: Severe Autism, The Price of Advocacy, and Sharing our StoriesEileen Lamb, author of "All Across The Spectrum" and “Be The One,” is the founder of The Autism Cafe. She’s also a photographer, podcast host and the Director of Social Media at Autism Speaks. Born in France, Eileen now lives in Austin, Texas, with her two sons, Charlie (11) and Jude (8), and their sister, Billie (1). On her blog, she shares the ups and downs of raising two children with autism, one with profound autism,
while being on the autism spectrum herself.
To stay connected with Jess, head to www.jessplusthemess.com. If you are interes...
2025-10-1126 minCoffee With CaregiversCrystal Polk: Adoption, Time Saving Tips, and SupportCrystal Polk is a mental health therapist and Licensed Independent Social Worker in South Carolina, specializing in supporting parents of children with disabilities and medical needs through her practice, Better Tomorrow Therapy. Featured in the film "Unseen," Crystal's impactful work has gained recognition. While she may describe herself as a "nervous interviewee," Crystal thrives in her role on the other side of the chair as a therapist, where her passion for providing crucial support shines through. Her dedication to making a meaningful impact on mental health, sharing expertise, and contributing to the well-being of families facing unique circumstances is...
2025-10-1131 minCoffee With CaregiversAlice Foran: Trailblazing for her daughter and the community for 39 years.About Alice:"I was raised with three siblings, Pake, Reba, and Susie McEntire, two hard working parents, Clark and Jackie McEntire. 11 first cousins, a grandpap, John McEntire, two maternal Grandparents, Elvin and Reba Smith, and one extra special hired hand Louie Sandman, on a working cattle ranch in se Oklahoma in the 50's thru 1980. There wasn't much our bunch couldn't accomplish or trouble we kids couldn't get into. With horses, cattle, rattle snakes, muddy ponds, a ropin' pen, dogs, and worn out pickups what would anyone expect. I wouldn't trade my life for anyone's in the world...
2025-10-1131 min
Coffee With CaregiversNavigating Special Needs Parenting: An Inspiring Journey with Russ EwellIn this insightful episode of Coffee with Caregivers, Jess sits down with Russ Ewell, a remarkable caregiver and father of three, including two sons with special needs. Russ shares his family's story, detailing their journey after discovering his eldest son had Down Syndrome at birth and later learning his second son had autism. He talks about the challenges they faced, the learning curve they navigated, and their innovative approaches to ensure their children's development and inclusion. Russ also discusses his work with the Bay Area Christian Church, his technology startup Digital Scribbler focused on inclusive software, and various programs...
2025-09-2526 min
Wow God StoriesMoments of Motherhood No One Prepares You For | 69. God stories from Tanya, Jessica, and MelissaSometimes motherhood takes us to the edge of ourselves—moments of fear, exhaustion, or heartbreak we never saw coming. In this episode of Wow God Stories, three mama bears share how, when life pressed hard, God met them with His protection, His provision, and His love. You'll hear how... Dr. Tanya Paynter's family was engulfed in a wave, teaching her that God is in control (and we aren't). Jessica Ronne found a special home for her son, Lucas. And Melissa held back from reacting when her son was hurt, and years later God us...
2025-09-2420 min
Equipped with Chris BrooksCaregiving with Grit and GraceIf you’re a caregiver or know someone who is, you know those demands can often leave someone feeling exhausted, isolated, stressed, or unappreciated. Jess Ronne is walking that road of caregiving with grit and grace. Guest host Collin Lambert welcomes Jess to give you hope and encouragement. This is your invitation to view your caregiving role through the lens of eternity. Join us for the next edition of Equipped. Featured resource:Caregiving with Grit and Grace: 100 Days of Hope and Encouragement by Jessica Ronne Resources mentioned:Unseen documentaryThe Lucas Project...
2025-09-0247 min
Coffee With CaregiversKari Baker: A Mom's Mission to Build K.I.N.D. FamiliesIn this episode of Coffee With Caregivers, Jess welcomes Kari Baker, a woman of deep faith, podcaster, author, and founder of Kind Families. Kari shares her heartfelt journey as a caregiver to her son Brady, diagnosed with autism at the age of three. She discusses the challenges, growth, and blessings she and her family have experienced, highlighting her faith and resilience. Discover how her story has led to the formation of Kind Families (Kids with Invisible Neurological Differences), a resourceful platform for families navigating similar paths, and learn about her advocacy work, experiences, and the impact of faith in her...
2025-08-2927 min
Jesus Calling: Stories of Faith[JESUS LISTENS MONTHLY SERIES] Prayers for the Caregiver: Jessica RonneOn this episode of Jesus Listens: Stories of Prayer, we’ll hear from special needs mom and caregiver Jessica Ronne, who shares about life with her son Lucas. After finding out her yet-to-be born son had a stroke in utero, Jessica faced the reality of caring for a child with profound disabilities. On top of this, her husband would be diagnosed with brain cancer, and ultimately would pass away. Alone with four children to raise, Jessica recounts her survival story, and how her understanding of the needs of caretakers and those they care for led her to start her no...
2025-07-2909 min
The Dr. Nurse Mama ShowJessica Ronne: "Caregiving with Grit and Grace"Jess Ronne, founder of The Lucas Project, talks with Jessica about her new book "Caregiving with Grit and Grace"
Rx for Hope: Be a Caregiver with Grit and Grace
https://www.jessplusthemess.com/
2025-07-0250 min
Faith Radio On DemandDr. James Dobson's Family Talk - Caregiving with Grit and Grace, Part 2Caregiving can become a lifelong journey filled with unexpected challenges and seasons of hope. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Roger Marsh continues his conversation with author Jessica Ronne about her book, Caregiving with Grit and Grace. She shares how caring for her disabled son, Lucas, led to creating Hope Farm, a residential facility for adults with disabilities.
2025-06-2600 minWBYN PodcastsDr. James Dobson's Family Talk - Caregiving with Grit and Grace, Part 2Caregiving can become a lifelong journey filled with unexpected challenges and seasons of hope. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Roger Marsh continues his conversation with author Jessica Ronne about her book, Caregiving with Grit and Grace. She shares how caring for her disabled son, Lucas, led to creating Hope Farm, a residential facility for adults with disabilities.
2025-06-2600 minKNEO PodcastDr. James Dobson's Family Talk - Caregiving with Grit and Grace, Part 2Caregiving can become a lifelong journey filled with unexpected challenges and seasons of hope. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Roger Marsh continues his conversation with author Jessica Ronne about her book, Caregiving with Grit and Grace. She shares how caring for her disabled son, Lucas, led to creating Hope Farm, a residential facility for adults with disabilities.
2025-06-2600 minLife Changing RadioDr. James Dobson's Family Talk - Caregiving with Grit and Grace, Part 2Caregiving can become a lifelong journey filled with unexpected challenges and seasons of hope. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Roger Marsh continues his conversation with author Jessica Ronne about her book, Caregiving with Grit and Grace. She shares how caring for her disabled son, Lucas, led to creating Hope Farm, a residential facility for adults with disabilities.
2025-06-2600 minWord RadioDr. James Dobson's Family Talk - Caregiving with Grit and Grace, Part 2Caregiving can become a lifelong journey filled with unexpected challenges and seasons of hope. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Roger Marsh continues his conversation with author Jessica Ronne about her book, Caregiving with Grit and Grace. She shares how caring for her disabled son, Lucas, led to creating Hope Farm, a residential facility for adults with disabilities.
2025-06-2600 min
Christian Talk FMDr. James Dobson's Family Talk - Caregiving with Grit and Grace, Part 1What happens when life deals you unimaginable challenges all at once? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Roger Marsh interviews Jessica Ronne, author of Caregiving with Grit and Grace. She shares her incredible journey of raising a profoundly disabled son, losing her husband to brain cancer, and learning how to find hope through devastating loss. Discover how faith can sustain us through life’s darkest valleys.
2025-06-2500 minWDAC PodcastsDr. James Dobson's Family Talk - Caregiving with Grit and Grace, Part 1What happens when life deals you unimaginable challenges all at once? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Roger Marsh interviews Jessica Ronne, author of Caregiving with Grit and Grace. She shares her incredible journey of raising a profoundly disabled son, losing her husband to brain cancer, and learning how to find hope through devastating loss. Discover how faith can sustain us through life’s darkest valleys.
2025-06-2500 minWOAY PodcastsDr. James Dobson's Family Talk - Caregiving with Grit and Grace, Part 1What happens when life deals you unimaginable challenges all at once? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Roger Marsh interviews Jessica Ronne, author of Caregiving with Grit and Grace. She shares her incredible journey of raising a profoundly disabled son, losing her husband to brain cancer, and learning how to find hope through devastating loss. Discover how faith can sustain us through life’s darkest valleys.
2025-06-2500 minWBYN PodcastsDr. James Dobson's Family Talk - Caregiving with Grit and Grace, Part 1What happens when life deals you unimaginable challenges all at once? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Roger Marsh interviews Jessica Ronne, author of Caregiving with Grit and Grace. She shares her incredible journey of raising a profoundly disabled son, losing her husband to brain cancer, and learning how to find hope through devastating loss. Discover how faith can sustain us through life’s darkest valleys.
2025-06-2500 min
Fierce CallingHope & Encouragement for Caregivers, Blended Families, and those Unexpected Seasons of LifeWelcome back to Fierce Calling! In today’s episode, host Doris Swift sits down with Jessica Ronne—author, speaker, caregiver advocate, and founder of the Lucas Project—for an inspiring conversation about faith, resilience, and answering God’s call in the midst of life’s biggest challenges. Jessica opens up about her lifelong journey as a caregiver, from growing up as the eldest of twelve siblings to raising a blended family of eight children, including her son Lucas who has profound disabilities.
Jessica shares how her experiences of navigating personal loss, blending families, and caring for a child with...
2025-06-1735 minSpark DirectoryFierce Calling - Hope & Encouragement for Caregivers, Blended Families, and those Unexpected Seasons of LifeWelcome back to Fierce Calling! In today’s episode, host Doris Swift sits down with Jessica Ronne—author, speaker, caregiver advocate, and founder of the Lucas Project—for an inspiring conversation about faith, resilience, and answering God’s call in the midst of life’s biggest challenges. Jessica opens up about her lifelong journey as a caregiver, from growing up as the eldest of twelve siblings to raising a blended family of eight children, including her son Lucas who has profound disabilities.
Jessica shares how her experiences of navigating personal loss, blending families, and caring for a child with...
2025-06-1735 minFierce CallingHope & Encouragement for Caregivers, Blended Families, and those Unexpected Seasons of LifeWelcome back to Fierce Calling! In today’s episode, host Doris Swift sits down with Jessica Ronne—author, speaker, caregiver advocate, and founder of the Lucas Project—for an inspiring conversation about faith, resilience, and answering God’s call in the midst of life’s biggest challenges. Jessica opens up about her lifelong journey as a caregiver, from growing up as the eldest of twelve siblings to raising a blended family of eight children, including her son Lucas who has profound disabilities.
Jessica shares how her experiences of navigating personal loss, blending families, and caring for a child with...
2025-06-1735 min
Raising KellanEpisode 144. Taking care of the caregiver with Jess RonneJessica Ronne is an author, speaker, podcast host at Coffee with Caregivers, associate producer of the documentary "Unseen", and caregiver advocate. She is the founder and executive director of The Lucas Project, a non-profit dedicated to providing recognition, resources, and respite support for special needs families. She and her husband, Ryan live in Michigan with their 8 children, including their son Lucas, who has profound disabilities. Her story of beauty from ashes has been shared on The Today Show, Daily Mail, and Huffington Post, and is detailed in her memoir Sunlight Burning at Midnight. To follow t...
2025-05-3015 min
Abiding in Christ w/ Jim WoodInterview with Jessica Ronne, Caregiving with Grit and GraceProgram for 04/25/25 Jim Wood: Interview with Jessica Ronne, Caregiving with Grit and Grace
2025-04-2425 minAbiding in Christ w/ Jim WoodInterview with Jessica Ronne, Caregiving with Grit and GraceProgram for 04/25/25 Jim Wood: Interview with Jessica Ronne, Caregiving with Grit and Grace
2025-04-2425 min
Juggling Life, Finding Balance Podcast with Vivian CuminsThe Mindful Caregiver: Self-Care Strategies from Lucas' Mom | Ep. 45What does it take to navigate life's most challenging caregiving journeys with both grit and grace? Vivian explores this question with author and nonprofit founder Jessica Ronne in a deeply authentic conversation about faith, grief, and purpose. As Jess shares her path from receiving a devastating prenatal diagnosis to losing her first husband to brain cancer, Vivian's thoughtful questions help unpack the complex emotions of wrestling with God through anger and loss. Together they dive into the realities of being a lifelong caregiver, with Jess offering practical wisdom on accepting help and finding micro-moments of joy, while Vivian draws...
2025-04-1634 min
The Charles Billingsley PodcastCaregivers Need Care Too! Jessica Ronne Being a caregiver to someone is truly a special calling and blessing. But those demands can often leave someone feeling exhausted, isolated, stressed, or unappreciated. Jess and her husband were thrown when they received the medical news that her son Lucas would be born with significant disabilities requiring lifelong care. But not long after that, Jess had to also take care of her 30-year-old husband who was dying of terminal brain cancer. Hear her remarkable story and find out why she decided to turn her attention to other caregivers, just like her, who serve each d...
2025-03-2627 min
UnPerfect - Grow in Faith and Live Life to the FullestSearching for Peace In A Season of Loss? A Caregiver's Journey to Peace Through SurrenderAre you or a loved one desperately searching for peace in a season of loss? Are you in a hard role with no end in sight? Today's episode of UnPerfect is a testament to God's faithfulness in our hard. Listen in for one caregiver's journey to find peace in a rather unlikely place—surrender.In "Find Peace Through Surrender," we discuss:Jessica's difficult journey of searching for peace in dark circumstancesThe realities of caregiving, and the deepening of faith in a caregiver's journeyWrestling with God through a season of lossParenting a special needs childBalancing th...
2025-03-2523 min
Building Strong Homes: Blueprints to Strengthen Your Faith and Family podcastEp. 121: Beauty from Ashes: How Grief, Loss and Caregiving Revealed God's Grace with Jessica RonneJessica Ronne has endured more heartache than most can even fathom. She found out when she was pregnant with her second son that he'd had a stroke in utero and would be profoundly disabled if she carried him to term. She and her husband made the decision to carry him to full term and let God handle the details. Lucas does have those disabilities, but Jess and her husband never wished they'd made a different choice. Then, several years and two more children later, Jess's husband was diagnosed with a brain tumor and passed away at the age of 33...
2025-03-2557 min
Made to Advance with Brian AulickThe beauty of committing to a messy life with non-profit founder Jess RonneJess Ronne is a mother of eight, author, and founder & executive director of the Lucas Project, a non-profit organization supporting special needs families. She shares her family’s incredible story of courage, tragedy, faith, and endurance.
Links & Episode Notes
Jess Ronne
The Lucas Project
Coffee with Caregivers
UNSEEN documentary
The Spirit of the Disciplines by Dallas Willard
Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster
Caregiving with Grit and Grace by Jessica Ronne
ReTreat - A Day of Rest, Renewal, & Rejuvenation for Caregivers & Those Who Care | The Lucas Project
Uncertain documentary
Made to Advance is a production of Engedi Church an...
2025-03-191h 04
Significant Women with Carol McLeod | Carol Mcleod MinistriesCaregiving with Grit and Grace with Jessica RonneWelcome back to the Significant Women Podcast with Carol McLeod! On today’s episode Carol is joined by Jessica Ronne: author, speaker, podcast host, CEO of The Lucas Project, caregiver advocate and mom of 8. Jessica loves chatting about faith, grief, food, simplicity, blended families, gardening, special needs, clean living, and everything else in between. Jessica has faced the unexpected grief of being a young widow alongside the challenges of being a mother to a special needs child, but has found peace in saying, like Christ, “not my will by thine be done.” Listen in for encouragement from someone who knows w...
2025-03-0738 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace135. Caregiving with Grit and Grace When It's Really, Really Tough (part 3), with Jess RonneAre you a caregiver for a parent or a family member? Do you know someone who is? It is an extremely tough job. Or maybe you find caregiving for your children to be difficult. If any of this fits you, our guest today has a story and a mission that will speak to your heart.
Jess Rhonne is an amazing woman!
Jess' inspiring journey began when she became a widow within ten years of marriage, after her husband passed away of a brain tumor in 2010.
Left to raise their four children, including one wit...
2025-03-0519 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace134. Caregiving with Grit and Grace When It's Really, Really Tough (part 2), with Jess RonneAre you a caregiver for a parent or a family member? Do you know someone who is? It is an extremely tough job. Or maybe you find caregiving for your children to be difficult. If any of this fits you, our guest today has a story and a mission that will speak to your heart.
Jess Rhonne is an amazing woman!
Jess' inspiring journey began when she became a widow within ten years of marriage, after her husband passed away of a brain tumor in 2010.
Left to raise their four children, including one wit...
2025-02-2618 min
Brave Together Podcast: Support and Community for Caregiving ParentsSTORY: The Hard and Holy Act of Caregiving with Jess RonneHello Brave Friends! Welcome to today's story episode, #206. These are true stories from a moment in the life of a caregiving parent. We hear a crafted story, and then have a conversation with our guests that goes deeper into their experience.In this conversation, hosted by Dr. Zoe Shaw, Jess Ronne shares her profound journey as a caregiver, navigating the challenges of raising a child with special needs while dealing with personal loss. She discusses the emotional and practical aspects of caregiving, the importance of community support, and the judgment faced from others in...
2025-02-1934 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace133. Caregiving with Grit and Grace When It's Really, Really Tough (part 1), with Jess RonneAre you a caregiver for a parent or a family member? Do you know someone who is? It is an extremely tough job. Or maybe you find caregiving for your children to be difficult. If any of this fits you, our guest today has a story and a mission that will speak to your heart.
Jess Rhonne is an amazing woman!
Jess' inspiring journey began when she became a widow within ten years of marriage, after her husband passed away of a brain tumor in 2010.
Left to raise their four children, including one wit...
2025-02-1919 min
Dad to Dad PodcastSFN Dad To Dad 360 - Jessica Ronne of Holland, MI Mother of Eight, Author, Podcast Host & Founder of The Lucas Project,Our guest this week is Jessica Ronne of Holland, MI, author, speaker, podcast host, founder & executive director of the Lucas Project and perhaps most importantly, wife and the mother of eight, including one with special needs.Jess and her second husband, Ryan, have been married for 14 years and between them are the proud parents of eight children: four from her first marriage: Caleb, Lucas, Mable and Joshua, three from Ryan's first marriage: Tate, Mia, and Jada and Annabelle (9) who they had together. Their son Lucas suffered a stroke in vitro at 20 months; has global developmental delays, i...
2025-01-1042 min
The Connected MomCaregiving with Grit and GraceGet you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely WorldAre you a caregiver? Do you feel exhausted and overwhelmed? Join Becky and Jessica Ronne as they discuss caregiving with grace and grit.Jessica's book: Caregiving with Grit and Grace: 100 Days of Hope and Encouragement-Wisdom and Refreshment for Every Season of LifeJess Ronne is an author, speaker, podcast host, documentary producer at caregiverdoc.com, and caregiver advocate. She is founder and executive director of The Lucas Project—a non-profit dedicated to providing recognition and respite for special needs families. Sh...
2025-01-0233 min
Brave Together Podcast: Support and Community for Caregiving ParentsEditor Pick Re-Run Ep140 Prune Your Life, Watch it Thrive with Jess RonneYou have to PRUNE to create room for real GROWTH, this is a sentiment gardeners understand but often busy parent caregivers forget. Are you making space in your life to experience peace? To exhale? To hear your own thoughts? In our busy world and even busier caregiving lives, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and out of touch with what we really require to thrive as human beings. On this episode, host Jessica Patay, speaks with our story teller, Jess Ronne, about getting in touch with ourselves, embracing our instincts and pruning anything from our...
2025-01-0130 min
Intersection PodcastIntersection Podcast - 2024 Vol. 51 John and Dorla Schlitt - The Christmas Project/The Adventure of the Scarlet ThreadPhil Ginn - Southern Evangelical SeminaryJessica Ronne - The Lucas Project {Caregiving with Grit and Grace}Linda Reeb - Moms Mentoring {Wise Moms}meetinghouseonline.info
2024-12-3023 minFaith Radio PodcastIntersection Podcast - 2024 Vol. 51 John and Dorla Schlitt - The Christmas Project/The Adventure of the Scarlet ThreadPhil Ginn - Southern Evangelical SeminaryJessica Ronne - The Lucas Project {Caregiving with Grit and Grace}Linda Reeb - Moms Mentoring {Wise Moms}meetinghouseonline.info
2024-12-3023 minFaith Radio PodcastIntersection Podcast - 2024 Vol. 51 John and Dorla Schlitt - The Christmas Project/The Adventure of the Scarlet ThreadPhil Ginn - Southern Evangelical SeminaryJessica Ronne - The Lucas Project {Caregiving with Grit and Grace}Linda Reeb - Moms Mentoring {Wise Moms}meetinghouseonline.info
2024-12-3023 min
Faith Radio PodcastRonne, Jess - The Lucas Project {Caregiving with Grit and Grace} Guest: Jessica RonneOrganization: The Lucas ProjectPosition: Executive DirectorBook: Caregiving with Grit and Grace: 100 Days of Hope and EncouragementWebsite: jessronne.com, thelucasproject.org
2024-12-2317 minFaith Radio PodcastRonne, Jess - The Lucas Project {Caregiving with Grit and Grace} Guest: Jessica RonneOrganization: The Lucas ProjectPosition: Executive DirectorBook: Caregiving with Grit and Grace: 100 Days of Hope and EncouragementWebsite: jessronne.com, thelucasproject.org
2024-12-2317 min
Anchored by the SwordJess Ronne's Freedom Story!Today's episode is with Jessica Ronne—author, speaker, nonprofit executive director, documentary producer, and a mother of eight, including a son with profound disabilities. Jessica’s newest devotional, Caregiving with Grit and Grace, is a powerful resource of encouragement and hope for caregivers navigating the complexities of caregiving.
Jessica shares her journey of faith, beginning with her son Lucas’ diagnosis after a devastating stroke and the heartbreaking season of walking alongside her late husband through brain cancer. Through these experiences, Jessica’s relationship with God deepened as He shepherded her through unimaginable pain, strengthening her trus...
2024-12-2025 min
Girl CEOGirl CEO: Why Woman Should Invest feat. Jessica LaineHost Ronne Brown engages in a conversation with special guest Jessica Laine, a seasoned Forex Trader. In this episode, listeners can expect to gain valuable insights into the world of investing, with a particular emphasis on empowering women to take control of their financial futures.Ronne and Jessica dive into the importance of financial literacy and explore the unique challenges and opportunities that women face in the investment arena. They discuss strategies, share success stories, and provide practical advice for women looking to grow their wealth through investing.Tune...
2023-10-021h 13
Mama AdvocateAdvocate for CaregiversFor today's episode, we have invited Jessica Ronne. Jess Ronne is an author, speaker, podcast host at Coffee with Caregivers, associate producer of the Unseen Documentary, and caregiver advocate. She is the founder and executive director of The Lucas Project, a non-profit dedicated to providing recognition, resources, and respite support for special needs families. She and her husband Ryan live in Michigan with their 8 children, including their son Lucas who has profound disabilities. Her story of beauty from ashes has been shared on The Today Show, Daily Mail, and Huffington Post and is detailed in her memoir Sunlight Burning at...
2023-06-1631 minBrave Together Podcast: Support and Community for Caregiving ParentsPrune Your Life, Watch it Thrive with Jess RonneYou have to PRUNE to create room for real GROWTH, this is a sentiment gardeners understand but often busy parent caregivers forget. Are you making space in your life to experience peace? To exhale? To hear your own thoughts? In our busy world and even busier caregiving lives, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and out of touch with what we really require to thrive as human beings. On this episode, host Jessica Patay, speaks with our story teller, Jess Ronne, about getting in touch with ourselves, embracing our instincts and pruning anything from our...
2023-05-0330 min
Parenting Impossible – The Special Needs Survival PodcastMore Wisdom on Grit and Grace from Jess RonneIn this episode, Host Annette Hines welcomes back Author Jess Ronne to the show to discuss her newest book, Lovin' with Grit and Grace that was just released in February. Jessica Ronne is an author, speaker, podcast host of Coffee with Caregivers, associate producer of the "UNSEEN" documentary, and caregiver advocate. She is founder and executive director of The Lucas Project, a non-profit dedicated to serving parent caregivers with recognition, respite, and resources. Jess and her husband Ryan live in Michigan with their eight children, including their son Lucas who has profound disabilities. Her story of beauty from ashes...
2023-03-2343 minGirl CEOBuilding A High Fashion Empire While Breaking Into The Industry As A Black Designer.On this episode of The Girl CEO Podcast, we are getting inside the head of a fashion entrepreneur who is currently blowing up – and with good reason! With her sumptuous designs, Anifa Mvuemba has caught the eye of everyone from Beyoncé to Naomi Campbell to Sarah Jessica Parker to Michelle Obama. And she’s sharing the secrets to her success – professional and personal – with Host Ronne Brown in this very personal conversation about how Anifa’s successful company, Hanifa, came to be and what has made it such a phenomenon. You’ll learn about this fashion visionary’s journey from college dr...
2023-02-1346 min
Talk Like a Mother: Parenting Autism PodcastS13: Visions of the Future E4: Interview with Jess RonneWe had the opportunity of chatting with the inspiring and amazingly driven Jess Ronne. We chat about her son Lucas and all of the lovely projects she has going on right now. One thing we can all take away from this interview is that we need to get back to caring for each other. Jess recently purchased a farm, Hope Farm, to provide a place for not only her son but several other families in the area. She highlights some of the challenges of being a caregiver in her documentary and throws herself into advocacy with her non-profit, The...
2022-10-1041 min
Your College Bound Kid | Admission Tips, Admission Trends & Admission InterviewsThe testing predators have beat the ACT & the College BoardIn this episode you will hear: (23:02) Mark and Susan discuss an article by Akil Bello, written on June 27th, 2022 that appeared in Forbes entitled, "The testing predators have beaten the ACT and the College Board" They article looks at how the test providers of the ACT and the College Board once skewered the test prep companies but now they are in bed with them. How and why did this happen? Susan draws off her decades of experience to shed invaluable of insights on this topic. https://www.forbes.com/sites/akilbello/2022/06/27/the-testing-predators-have-beat-act-and-the-college-board/?sh=706e6651cf7f (01:01:17) For our question from...
2022-08-042h 06
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast168 Self-Care for the CaregiverEpisode Summary: Jess Ronne and I talk about self-care for the caregiver. You may not currently be in a caregiver role but at some point in our lives many of us find ourselves there. Today’s guest is the mother of eight children, one of whom has profound special needs, and she was the caregiver for her husband who suffered for three years with brain cancer. She shares today about what she’s learned regarding self-care for the caregiver. Quotables from the episode: As a caregiver, my life depends on respite. Sometimes we have to s...
2022-06-3036 min
Love Where You Are with Somer ColbertBlended with Grit and Grace with Jess RonneAuthor, speaker, podcast host, CEO of The Lucas Project, caregiver advocate and mom of 8 - any one of these is a full time job but my friend and guest of today’s show, Jess Ronne does them all! Jess has walked an incredible story of becoming a special needs mom, young widow and meeting her husband, Ryan, to become a blended family. She has learned how to ‘just keep livin’ when the unpredictable becomes reality and she has a heart to share God’s message of love and hope for families, caregivers and the unseen. In t...
2022-05-0936 min
Joy In The JourneyCaring for Caregivers with Jessica RonneIf you are a caregiver of a child with special needs, then you’ll probably relate to the feeling of being overwhelmed and never getting a break. Which begs the question: who is caring for the caregivers? Today’s guest, Jessica Ronne, is a true warrior and inspiration: she is a wife, mother to 8 kids, author, teacher, and founder of a non-profit dedicated to providing respite breaks for special needs caregivers, The Lucas Project. After losing her first husband to a long battle with brain cancer and suddenly becoming a young widow and mom to 4 child...
2022-04-0527 minBrave Together Podcast: Support and Community for Caregiving ParentsThis is Not a GiftWe talk a lot on the podcast about perspective… about how to zoom out and take good care of our momma hearts. But… what about the really, REALLY bad days, when you don’t want to hear any of the usual comforting words, when truisms and platitudes do more harm than good? What about the days you need to grieve? Today, Let Jess’s beautiful, raw, and honest words be a cry of catharsis - for you, for your partner, or for a friend of yours. Learn more about Jess: Website: jessplusthemess.comWebsite: https://www...
2022-03-0221 min
Revival Town PodcastJESSICA RONNES4 EP.08 - Jessica Ronne is an author, speaker, podcast host of Coffee with Caregivers, and advocate. She is founder and Executive Director of The Lucas Project–a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing recognition, resources, and respite for special needs families. She's the producer of a new documentary called Unseen and has also been featured on NBC's Today Show and in numerous publications. Her newest book is called Blended With Grit & Grace: Just Keep Livin When Life is Unexpected. We are absolutely positive you will be inspired and encouraged by Jessica's remarkable story
2021-12-2055 min
Blended Kingdom Families PodcastBlending Families After Tragedy and Loss with Scott and Vanessa Martindale, and Special Guest, Jessica RonneWe are so excited to share this week’s episode, "Blending Families After Tragedy and Loss" with Scott and Vanessa Martindale, and special guest, Jessica Ronne. This podcast is for you if you’re looking for support as a caregiver, would like to learn how to support the caregiving community, or you’re in need of hope in the season of blending your family after tragedy and loss.Jessica and her husband, Ryan, are parents to 8 children one of which, Lucas, has profound special needs. She is an author, speaker, podcast host, documentary producer, caregiver, advocate, and execut...
2021-11-2923 min
Parenting Impossible – The Special Needs Survival PodcastEpisode 126: Caregivers Need Our Support with Jess RonneCaregivers are often the unseen and overlooked part of special needs care. In this podcast episode, Annette speaks with Jessica Ronne, an author, caregiver advocate, and mom of 8, about caregiver support, her caregiver nonprofit The Lucas Project, her blog "Jess + the Mess" and her 2 books "Sunlight Burning at Midnight" and "Blended with Grit and Grace." Jess' family story is one of heart break that leads to happiness. Her second child Lucas was born profoundly disabled due to a stroke in utero. A few years later, her first husband passed away from brain cancer leaving her a...
2021-10-2051 min
Reframing Ministries InterviewsWhen You Need Grit and a Whole Lot of GraceAn Interview with Jessica Ronne
2021-09-0842 min
Start The Full Audiobook That Keeps Busy Professionals Hooked.Blended with Grit and Grace: Just Keep Livin' When Life is Unexpected by Jessica RonnePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/529568to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Blended with Grit and Grace: Just Keep Livin' When Life is Unexpected
Author: Jessica Ronne
Narrator: Sarah Zimmerman
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 39 minutes
Release date: August 31, 2021
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
Ryan and Jess blended their families after losing their spouses to cancer in 2010. This has led to an unexpected and often hilarious journey. Blended with Grit and Grace invites you to walk alongside them and learn what it's like to have eight kids under one roof. With wit and wisdom, Jess offers fresh perspectives on managing different parenting...
2021-08-316h 39Tune In To: This Sensational Full Audiobook For Curious Minds.Blended with Grit and Grace: Just Keep Livin' When Life is Unexpected by Jessica RonnePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/529568to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Blended with Grit and Grace: Just Keep Livin' When Life is Unexpected
Author: Jessica Ronne
Narrator: Sarah Zimmerman
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 39 minutes
Release date: August 31, 2021
Genres: Counseling & Inspirational
Publisher's Summary:
Ryan and Jess blended their families after losing their spouses to cancer in 2010. This has led to an unexpected and often hilarious journey. Blended with Grit and Grace invites you to walk alongside them and learn what it's like to have eight kids under one roof. With wit and wisdom, Jess offers fresh perspectives on managing different...
2021-08-316h 39
Girl CEOKnow Your ValueLadies, it’s time to realize that you don’t need to wait for the stamp of approval on your purpose and your gifts from anyone other than yourself! As Ronne and Jessica take a look back at their journey together during the inception of Jessica’s podcasting agency, Instapodcasts, you will uncover the true meaning of knowing your value in both your business and your personal lives. Tune in and learn how to not only stand in your worth but to speak it to those around you as well.So come join in on the dyn...
2021-07-3046 min
Rich In Real Life PodcastValidating Your Damn SelfLadies, it’s time to realize that you don’t need to wait for the stamp of approval on your purpose and your gifts from anyone other than yourself! As Jessica and Ronne take a look back at their journey together during the inception of Jessica’s podcasting agency, Instapodcasts, you will uncover the true meaning of knowing your value in both your business and your personal lives. Tune in and learn how to not only stand in your worth but to speak it to those around you as well. So come join in on the dyn...
2021-07-3046 minBrave Together Podcast: Support and Community for Caregiving ParentsTrailblazer Moms! with Jess RonneContinuing the Brave Together series celebrating Trailblazing Moms, this week Jessica speaks with Jess Ronne, an author, speaker, podcast host, and caregiver advocate. Jess Ronne is founder and executive director of The Lucas Project—a non-profit dedicated to providing recognition, resources, and respite for special needs families. She and her husband Ryan live in Tennessee with their 8 children, including their son Lucas who has profound special needs. Her story of beauty from ashes has been shared on The Today Show, Daily Mail and Huffington Post and is detailed in her memoir Sunlight Burning at Midnight. To follow the...
2021-07-2138 min
My Yes Is on the TableFinding Hope with Jessica RonneJenn is welcoming Jessica Ronne to the show today. Mentioned in this episode: Psalm 23 The Lucas Project Coffee With Caregivers (podcast) Respite for Families Finding Coopers Voice Blended with Grit and Grace Connect with Jessica: Website Facebook Instagram Caregiverdoc.com Connect with Jenn: Instagram ~ Facebook ~ Website DONATE to Coming Alive Ministries
2021-06-2825 min
Girl CEOTransforming the Narrative of Black Mothers with SugaBerry Founders Tika Sumpter and Thai RandolphOften hopelessly bleak and one-dimensional, Tika Sumpter and Thai Randolph grew tired of the depictions of Black mothers in the media. Thus the birth of SugaBerry - a platform that provides content, commerce, and, most importantly, community to Black women and mothers. They have since then been on a mission to empower and transform the narrative of Black women through SugaBerry and The Suga Podcast.In this episode, Tika and Thai join Ronne as they share their endeavors as founders of SugaBerry and hosts of The Suga Podcast. Tune in as Tika and Thai bring us along...
2021-06-0747 min
The Nothing Is Wasted PodcastEpisode 149 - Jessica RonneOur families are among the greatest gifts we can receive in life, but with that gift comes a risk. When pain strikes among these people who are so close to us, it hits us especially hard. Jessica Ronne knows this all too well. When her second child was born with severe special needs, it seemed like that was more trial than anyone should have to endure. Jessica’s journey, however, was just getting started. Only a few years later, Jessica’s husband lost his battle against a brain tumor, and Jessica found herself as a single mother to three children. Thro...
2021-01-071h 07
HuskyHusky nyårsspecial 2019 med Jens Assur, Jessica Clarén och Sara Rönne, #223Under podcastens barndom tror jag att för de flesta innebar formatet "två eller fler kompisar som flamsar runt och snackar skit". Jag har istället under hela Huskys snart sjuåriga historia bejakat det mer pretentiösa formatet och siktat på väl förberedda samtal och intervjuer.Ibland måste man dock frångå det beprövade och ta saker på uppstuds - då bjuder man såklart in lite sköna och snabbtänkta bekanta för nästan två timmars mer eller mindre osammanhängande spridda samtal och spaningar om året som gått och om fenomen oc...
2019-12-221h 57
Rich In Real Life PodcastGirlCEO Interview: A Conversation With My Mentor About My Business GrowthIf you don't know, now you know! In late July 2019 I was featured on The GirlCEO podcast with Ronne Brown. In April 2019, I hired Ronne Brown as a mentor shortly after I quit my corporate job just to make sure I had someone knowledgable in my corner to make sure I didn't fall short because this was serious. This interview is jam packed with my insecurities in starting my business, how I wasn't sure to charge people, my fears, my doubt, and so much more. Ronne literally helped me elevate my confidence and keep in there. ...
2019-12-1749 min
Big MoodWorking for a Porn Company (ft. Edith Ronne)Thanks to our sponsors! Visit http://www.HelloFresh.com/BTCH9 + code: BTCH9 to get 9 FREE meals! Head to http://www.ThirdLove.com/BTCH to get 15% off your first purchase! Go to http://www.candidco.com/BTCH + code: BTCH for $75 off! Download Hinge at the App Store or Google Play!
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2019-11-051h 08
Girl CEOTruth Be Told With Ronne Brown and Jessica HurleyWhile we all know Ronne brown spends a lot of her energy and time to teach each one of us how to maneuver entrepreneurship successfully, we sometimes forget the journey Ronne is on daily.Buckle up as your favorite GirlCEO opens up about her past, many business attempts, perseverance, building a devoted audience, her daily grind, and what she wants each new business owner to know about this journey! Follow GirlCEO on Instagram at @girlceoincFor more information on the Girl CEO Community click the link belowhttps://igniteyourbrand.m...
2019-07-2545 min
Rich In Real Life PodcastWhy You Can't Skip The Process with GirlCEO Founder, Ronne BrownIf you don't know who Ronne Brown is, its time to get out from under the rock. This powerhouse female has a brand that is empowering women to be courageous and make the right moves through social media platforms to create a successful business. Ronne's GirlCEO brand has apparel for Entrepreneurs plus amazing planners that help keep CEO's organized. She recently launched her book, "From Mopping floors to making millions," where she talks about her story and provides a blueprint for every entrepreneur on exactly how to build a personal brand that sells. In this sh...
2019-03-2621 min