Lamar Hardwick D.Min. (aka Autism Pastor)

Happy New Year!
My hope is as strong as it ever was and I’m ready to take on the year. What are you hoping/praying for in 2026?

L'Arche DDS Lunch and Learn 2025 YouTube video by Duke Divinity School's Office of Student Life

Here’s the link to the panel I was privileged to participate in Duke Divinity School
in partnership with L'Arche North Carolina

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When ableism and racism intertwine Black autistic pastor and disability scholar Lamar Hardwick shows how ideas around race and disability can cost people their...

“Black autistic pastor and disability scholar @lamarhardwick.bsky.social shows how ideas around race and disability can cost people their lives.”

– review by Lilia Ellis

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Working on a better version of yourself is admirable but remember it is still “WORK”

We need to remember to prioritize rest, even in our desires to become more. Remember, rest is holy.

#cancerwarrior

#unshakeable

Just curious.

If you grew up in a religious, spiritual, regular church attending home etc .. (It doesn’t have to be Christian and you don’t have to disclose your religious identity)

What were you taught about the nature and purpose of suffering?

Just a quick observation. I have never seen “secular” artists get dragged on social media for doing songs with Christians.

Anyway. Carry on.

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My latest book is on sale on Amazon! Hurry apparently there only a few copies left.

How to Face Suffering: A Candid Conversation with Pastor Lamar Hardwick on Compassion in Pain YouTube video by Terence Lester, Ph.D.

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Dear friends,

Showing up doesn’t obligate you to put on a show. You don’t have to perform in order to be acknowledged, accepted, loved, or even appreciated. Sometimes the courage to simply take up space is what makes you the most beautiful person in the world.

The kindle version of my book is currently on sale!

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Today was a pretty challenging pain management day. Feeling better but it was rough earlier today.

Autism Awareness and Ausome Girl: Storytelling with a Purpose with Carla Moultrie Summary

New Episode of the HardLee Typical Podcast just dropped! Listen, like, and subscribe today!

A Conversation About Autism Acceptance & Racial Justice YouTube video by The Frontline

Throwback Thursday post: if you're interested in the intersection of autism and systemic racism, then this conversation is for you. It features LCC co-founder @reymamccoyhyten.bsky.social and @lamarhardwick.bsky.social tackling social service and faith spaces.

The stillness & silence from the cemetery on the Saturday after Good Friday is an act of solidarity. God sits with us in suffering, loss, & grief & it’s when God remains silent that we become aware that it is because God is listening.

Mother to Mother: Advocacy, Identity, and the Power of Community In this episode, Lamar and Terisha Lee welcome Salina Miller, a passionate advocate for families with disabilities.

New Episode of the HardLeeTypical Podcast is now live! Watch, subscribe, share today!

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3 days post op & I feel pretty good. Sore but pain is manageable. I don’t know why but I literally just realized that tomorrow is Palm Sunday. Not quite sure I’m ready to do church yet so it may be online worship for me tomorrow.

As always thanks for your prayers and well wishes.

Blessings

Unseen and Unhoused: Dr. Terence Lester on Faith and Marginalization In this episode, the hosts welcome Dr.

Season 3 is here! Watch episode one of the new season of the HardLee Typical Podcast today! As always be sure to like, subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.

Our Closing Keynote Speaker Dr Lamar Hardwick YouTube video by Strategies For Justice (SFJ)

Here’s my keynote address from Friday’s event with the Strategies for Justice’s 5th Annual Symposium on Conscious Law Enforcement & Inclusive Practices.

Today is #chemoday

Today I’m rocking the white and black track suit with the Jordan 1 High Green Glows
The black and white with a splash of mint makes the white and black track suit pop! #chemokicks

Thanks for the prayers and support!

#cancerwarrior #unshakeble

The new leaders in the world of faith to follow in 2025 (RNS) — Even as U.S. politics seemed to be locked into familiar patterns, a few faith leaders showed the ability to take the country in new directions.

Hardwick, the retired pastor of Tri-Cities Church in East Point, Georgia, was diagnosed with autism at age 36 in 2014. His blog about his experience quickly became popular and resulted in a 2021 book, “Disability and the Church: A Vision for Diversity and Inclusion,”….

Some of us are over budget. Some of us are over extended. Some of us over worked. And most of us are just over IT. That’s why we need MARGIN and God knew this and asked us to not only have MARGIN but to remember it is HOLY.