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What do you do when your child is labeled “nonverbal”?
Tani Cullen’s son, Josiah, stunned everyone by communicating unexpected words of faith and wisdom—now known worldwide as Josiah’s Fire. This is a raw, hope-filled conversation about autism, faith, and God’s faithfulness in hard times.

In this episode, we talk about:
• The day everything changed after an autism diagnosis (and the silence that followed)
• How a “nonverbal” boy surprised his family with profound spiritual insight
• Practical hope for parents: presume competence, find community, and keep going
• Learning to walk with God when He feels far away—and noticing when He’s near
• A prayer for anyone navigating a wilderness season

Who this is for: parents, caregivers, ministry leaders, and anyone needing encouragement, faith, and a reminder that God still meets us in impossible places.

RESOURCES & LINKS
• Josiah’s Fire (Facebook) – Josiah’s poetry, music, and updates https://www.facebook.com/JosiahsFire
• Book: Josiah’s Fire by Tani Cullen (with Cheryl Ricker) https://a.co/d/9Fr87DX
Jesus, Josiah and Me: https://a.co/d/cXTzyLN

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#ChristianTestimony #Autism #Nonverbal #JosiahsFire #FaithAndDoubt #GodsFaithfulness #HopeInTheWilderness #ChristianPodcast #TahniCullen

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00:00 Introduction to Tani Collin's Journey
03:10 Navigating Early Life and Spiritual Foundations
06:05 The Shift: From Routine to Parenthood
09:05 Receiving the Autism Diagnosis
11:48 Finding Hope Amidst Challenges
15:06 The Orphan Spirit and Performance Pressure
18:02 Isolation and Connection in Parenting
20:55 Mentorship and Support Systems
24:07 Reflections on Growth and Learning
27:09 The Impact of Josiah's Journey
29:47 Discovering Communication and Connection
33:04 The Power of Poetry and Prophetic Insights
35:56 Sharing the Story: From Personal to Public
39:10 Building Community and Finding Belonging
44:06 Navigating Spirituality and Autism
51:15 Operation Freedom: Healing and Advocacy
55:34 Creative Expression Through Music and Technology
01:00:04 A Mother's Journey: Faith and Fulfillment
01:10:50 Understanding the Spirit Realm and Autism
01:17:08 The Essence of Personhood Beyond Disability