Christine Boyle

Speaker, Disability Advocate, and Host of the "Disability and Faith" Podcast

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Disability and Faith

Disability and Faith: Invited In with Christine Boyle is a podcast for anyone seeking to better understand disability through the lens of faith. Through honest conversations, personal stories, and thoughtful reflection, Christine offers encouragement to caregivers, families, church leaders, and those who walk alongside people with disabilities. This podcast also speaks directly to the church, challenging faith communities to move beyond good intentions and become places of true belonging for people with disabilities and their families.

Each episode tackles real-life topics with both compassion and clarity. From practical conversations about traveling with a disability and navigating everyday life, to discussions on accessible voting, advocacy, and inclusion, the podcast covers a wide range of issues that matter. Along the way, Christine interviews voices from the disability and faith space, sharing stories that are emotional, hope-filled, and grounded in the truth that disability and faith are not separate stories. This podcast is an invitation to listen honestly, learn deeply, and believe that belonging is possible.

You are Invited In!

The Truth About Abortion: The Day God Saved My Daughter—and Me. – Disability and Faith

Every year I return to Preterm Cleveland because this is where, 26 years ago, God stopped me from having an abortion and I gave my life to Jesus. I came in terrified and hopeless, believing abortion was my only option—unsupported and coerced by pressure around me—I experienced a miracle that day and couldn’t have the abortion. In that moment, God’s kindness shattered my despair, and I surrendered my life to God: “Lord, my life is so screwed up, and I need you.” Soon after, God brought the ministry of Young Lives into my life to love me, mentor me, and help me believe God still had a future for me. Courteney was born with disabilities and lived a powerful and precious 21 years. It still grieves me when I think about what and who I would've missed out on. I’m sharing this to urge believers to stand for life, understand what abortion is, reject eugenics and racism embedded in it, and love women with grace instead of condemnation. 00:00 Back at Preterm 01:28 Pregnancy and Desperation 03:16 Inside the Clinic 05:35 Ultrasound Surprise 09:13 Surrender to Jesus 12:29 Betsy and Young Lives 16:31 Courteney’s Life Story 19:40 Why Life Matters 21:08 Disability and Eugenics 24:14 Love Moms and Fight Darkness 26:16 Gospel Closing
  1. The Truth About Abortion: The Day God Saved My Daughter—and Me.
  2. He's Still My Dad – What Schizophrenia Changed, and What It Didn't.
  3. Proms are Nice. Belonging is Better.
  4. The Unapologetic Advocate & Caregiver
  5. Hope & A Future – Two Teen Moms, One Faithful God
  6. The End of My Young Life Era
  7. Why I Was Embarrassed to Say I Work in Disability Ministry
  8. Hell Lost, Heaven Won! – My Abortion Story
  9. I'm Still Here
  10. Voting Without Limits: Ohio's Secretary of State on Disability Access

“I’ve known Christine Boyle for many years. She is an extraordinary woman of deep faith and compassion. This faith and compassion spilled over into loving her two special needs children, but she has many children with special needs, who she ministers to daily. She has impacted countless lives and made a huge difference in this world. I count her as my dear friend, who has influenced me greatly.”

Nick Palermo, Founder of Young Life Capernaum, Executive Founding Director of Emmaus Ministries

“Christine was the keynote speaker for our Global Access Community event focusing on teens and adolescents with disabilities. Christine was incredibly engaging and knowledgeable. She related to a large virtual crowd in such a way that attendees felt connected and heard. Christine blessed so many people that day; any group would be blessed to have her speak!“

Aimee Stork, The Joni Eareckson Tada Disability Research Center

”There’s a reason Christine Boyle received the WFHM Mom Squad “Mom of the Year” award. Her unwavering trust in a sovereign God has been proven over and over again. Christine’s commitment to advocacy, caregiving, and support for the most vulnerable is a powerful witness for every human being of the trans- forming love of Jesus Christ. With faith, hope and love, she does it all for Jesus with a smile.”

Brooke Taylor, Radio host & media personality