Messages of Hope - Rising Above Ministries

There is No Yet

September 21, 2019

Becky and Jeff decided long ago that there would be no "yet" in their marriage. Here's their story and how they stuck together through it all. We know you'll be blessed and challenged by their testimony.

Testimony | Dusti Brooks

June 27, 2020

Originally shown at By the Brook 2020, Dusti shares her story of trial and redemption through her amazing son, Max.

Encouragement to Families

Jeff Davidson

Jeff Davidson shares wisdom and encouragement on special-needs parenting and ministry, at Longview Heights Baptist Church in Olive Branch, MS.

Extraordinary Legacy 2020

November 14, 2020

Here's a sneak peak into Extraordinary Legacy 2020! It's the panel discussion where our dads have a real discussion on what it's like to lead a family with special needs.

Resilient: By the Brook 2020

June 27, 2020

Enjoy this look into By the Brook! Session 3 includes a word from Jolene Philo, panel discussion, & a coffee talk chat with our friends, Meredith, Dawn & Lori. This is the afternoon session for Resilient: By the Brook 2020. You can see all our resources by clicking the link below.

IEP Cheerleaders

June 26, 2020

Here's a glimpse of the comedy content from Resilient: By the Brook 2020! We can't stop laughing!

Testimony from Mandy Rawls

July 12, 2021 • Mandy Rawls

We were so honored to hear from Mandy Rawls during our By the Brook 2021 event. We wanted to share her testimony with you and how she has redefined a situation with her daughter!

Testimony & Music from Cheyenne

Cheyenne Lewis

Cheyenne is a friend of Rising Above and has led worship for our By the Brook retreats in the past. Hear her powerful testimony of how she has learned to take on each day's challenges with a renewed hope and peace. Cheyenne is a worship leader and songwriter from Cookeville, TN. You can hear her new single Begin Again by clicking below.

Resilient

Becky Davidson

This message is a part of our Resilient Retreat Experience. You can purchase the full retreat for your church or small group to do together as a group. In this video, you will hear Becky tell a bit of her story and give us practical ways we can be resilient in our every day life. You will also hear from fellow special-needs mom, Dusti Brooks. She shares a little of her story of resilience.

Extraordinary Legacy

Steve Chatman

Steve shares his heart with us about how we can live and parent so that we leave an extraordinary legacy. This message is a part of the Extraordinary Legacy Conference experience. You can purchase the full conference experience at our website. It can be done one your own, with a group of friends, or hosted by a local church.

Encouragement to Churches

Jeff Davidson

Jeff Davidson spoke at Longview Heights Baptist Church and shared an encouraging message to churches committed to being and becoming the Luke 14 church.

This is My Story

Becky Davidson

This message is a part of the "This is My Story" retreat experience. You can do that retreat on your own, with a group of friends, or with a local church. In this message, Becky explains the importance of embracing and sharing your own story. You'll also hear a little more about her own story & family.

Marriage- Road Trips of Life

the Chatmans

Here's two of our favorite people, the Chatmans! This message is from our TWOgether Marriage Retreat Experience. Hear how these two have journeyed together through life. Steve & Lori live in Cookeville, TN and are raising (of have raised) 5 kids, 2 with special needs. This message is a part of our TWOgether Marriage Retreat Experience and can be downloaded and done as a couple, with a small group, or with your local church.

I wasn't Ready

Jeff Davidson

Hear from the heart of co-founder of Rising Above, the late Jeff Davidson. He had such a desire to see dads of children with special needs to embrace their calling and lead their families well. We so admire how Jeff shares his story with vulnerability and honesty.