Episode 5 of the podcast welcomes Tim and Talida Chen, parents of twin daughters with autism. The Chens share their experiences navigating the complexities of raising children with special needs. Tim, originally from Taiwan, and Talida, a native Texan, met in college through a Christian fellowship. After moving to Katy, Texas in 2021, their daughters faced significant developmental challenges.

The diagnoses were emotionally devastating for the couple, with Tim describing it as "horrifying" and Talida mourning the loss of their initial hopes for their children. In the aftermath, they experienced isolation, as friends and community struggled to relate to their situation. However, they found unexpected support connecting with other families facing similar challenges. Through this, they learned to embrace the chaos of their circumstances, accepting their lack of control and trusting in God's plan.

Books Mentioned by The Chens
Michael K. Williams Memoir
Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy
Outlive by Peter Attia

About the Grace in the Chaos Podcast
Grace in the Chaos is a podcast that provides real-life insight from parents of children with special needs, featuring hosts, Dr. Ryan Rush and Dr. Chris Sneller. Grace in the Chaos is a part of the Empowered Homes Podcast Network. Questions about the podcast? email us at podcast@empowerdhomes.org

In episode 4 of the Grace of the Chaos Podcast, Co-Host, Dr. Ryan Rush flips the interview tables and chats with Chris and Monica Sneller. The Snellers' share about their journey of adjusting expectations, trusting God’s sovereignty, and the joys and challenges of raising children with special needs. They also share how their faith plays a central role in their parenting journey, reminding them to see their children as precious image-bearers of God.

About Chris and Monica Sneller
Chris and Monica have been married 27 years. They have six wonderful children, including three daughters adopted from China and two kids with special needs. Chris (Ph.D.) is a Theology Professor at Houston Christian University and a Principal with Adaptive Leaders Inc. Over the past 25 years the Snellers have lived in East Asia, Western Europe, and North America. They now call Katy, TX, home. Chris loves Texas A&M football and Arsenal soccer.

About the Grace in the Chaos Podcast
Grace in the Chaos is a podcast that provides real-life insight from parents of children with special needs, featuring hosts, Dr. Ryan Rush and Dr. Chris Sneller. Grace in the Chaos is a part of the Empowered Homes Podcast Network. Questions about the podcast? email us at podcast@empowerdhomes.org

In episode 3 of the Grace of the Chaos Podcast, Co-Host, Dr. Chris Sneller interviews the Rush family, as they share the emotional and spiritual journey of wrestling with God's timing. Ryan and Lana are honest about faith and the lessons they’ve learned about surrender, control, and finding peace amidst chaos.

About Ryan and Lana
Ryan and Lana Rush have been married for 32 years and have 3 daughters, Ryley, Reagan, and Lily. Dr. Ryan Rush serves as the Senior Pastor of Kingsland Baptist Church in Katy, Texas. He holds a PhD in Leadership from Dallas Baptist University, where he studied the link between parental attachment and leadership style among pastoral leaders on four continents. Ryan is the author of three books, including Restore the Table, sharing the power of families sharing meals together. Pastor Ryan has led the implementation of a comprehensive, cross-generational effort to connect church and home life that has extended to other congregations and missions partners around the world.

About the Grace in the Chaos Podcast
Grace in the Chaos is a podcast that provides real-life insight from parents of children with special needs, featuring hosts, Dr. Ryan Rush and Dr. Chris Sneller. Grace in the Chaos is a part of the Empowered Homes Podcast Network. Questions about the podcast? email us at podcast@empowerdhomes.org