08/21/2026
Perhaps you know the Beates family at St. Paul's. Mike served for many years on the Board of Directors at Joni and Friends (the disability ministry of Joni Eareckson Tada). He was a guest recently on their podcast discussing care-giving and the disability community. Take a listen:
What if caregiving isn't an interruption to ministry, but ministry itself? In this thoughtful and deeply personal conversation, Dr. Mike Beates shares how disability reshaped his understanding of the Gospel, the image of God, and what it means to faithfully follow Christ. Together, Stephanie and Mik...