What happens when a mom and son walk the same journey—one hearing loss story, two hearts learning together?
In this heartfelt finale of Bethany Joy’s summer series, she’s joined by her 12-year-old son, Matthew, as they unpack shared hearing challenges, funny adventures with hearing aids, and the grace of walking through life together. Plus, get a sneak peek into Matthew’s own show, Matthew The Encourager!

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• 00:00 – Welcomes & the final episode of the summer series

• 01:00 – Guest introduction: Matthew, age 12

• 02:00 – Matthew’s hearing loss journey from infancy—toupee tape tales

• 03:30 – Charging hiccups with rechargeable hearing aids

• 04:30 – Water‑park adventures: deaf + blind = loud laughs

• 06:00 – Pet drama: cat chewing hearing‑aid earpieces

• 07:30 – A fallen mom + shattered phone—barefoot shoe epiphany

• 09:00 – The beauty of shared parent‑child experiences

• 10:00 – Mention of Matthew’s podcast: “Matthew The Encourager”

• 10:30 – Final encouragement: God’s plan, step out & thrive cue

1. Shared struggles forge deeper bonds.
   Walking parallel hearing‑loss journeys unites Bethany and Matthew in empathy and laughter.

2. Challenges cultivate creativity.
   From tape‑secured aids to accidental shoe innovation, life’s hiccups become growth opportunities.

3. God’s plan writes every detail—even the funny ones.
   Every twist, from noisy water parks to broken phones, becomes a part of a greater story.

Want more intentional ways to care—for yourself and those around you?
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