#15 A Special Needs Journey – Jason & Bethany Pilchard

Summary

I share my personal story with my wife Bethany about the real struggles we faced in our marriage—from the rocky start with overwhelming ministry responsibilities and moments of almost breaking down, to the heartache of a miscarriage and later the miracle of Elijah’s birth. The true turning point came with the birth of our special needs son, Zach, whose early days in the NICU and painful feeding tube struggles taught us how to lean on God completely. In the midst of unexpected trials, including multiple surgical interventions and nonstop retching episodes, we discovered that our weakness became an opportunity for God to show His strength. Our journey has deepened our marriage, transformed our perspective on parenting, and renewed our hope, as we learned that in every moment of despair there was an outpouring of God’s grace and love guiding us through the darkest times. I testify with complete conviction that our breakthrough is solely the work of Jesus and the Holy Spirit, and we now stand united in faith as living proof that God’s intervention brings hope and restoration.

Time Chapters

03:35 Marriage Hardship
05:50 Miscarriage Loss
11:10 Special Needs Start
16:10 Feeding Tube Struggle
21:00 Treatment Breakthrough
29:30 Renewed Unity
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Interview with Jason Pilchard and Bethany Pilchard.

Since the beginning of their marriage, Jason and Bethany Pilchard have experienced many challenges together while serving in the ministry. From the immediate growing pains of their marriage, to a tragic miscarriage five years later, it’s safe to say the Pilchards have needed to lean on God every step of the way.

With God’s guidance, the Pilchards were able to fully embrace their rightful roles over time, and find true joy and purpose in them at last. These trials would eventually prepare Jason and Bethany for a much greater and daunting test to come — the birth and subsequent care for a unique special needs child, their second son, Zach.

Though filled with much uncertainty as they pioneered in their son Zach’s care, the Pilchard family has persevered. Their continual reliance on God alone has ultimately given them the strength and endurance they need to succeed in one of the greatest hardships imaginable.

Join us as we listen to Jason and Bethany’s compelling story of the “trying of their faith,” and God’s continual guiding Hand present in their lives every step of the way.

Show notes: https://compelledpodcast.com/15-a-special-needs-journey-jason-bethany-pilchard/

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