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Dr. Stuart D. Jones

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Author - For The Love of Stephen

Dr. Stuart D. Jones is a retired higher-education executive and former church minister who now teaches college courses part-time and writes with a passion shaped as much by life as by books. Over the years, he has spoken at many universities, churches, conferences, seminars, workshops, and leadership events around the world on a variety of topics. A devoted advocate for disability rights, he believes every life has purpose and worth.

Yet no credential has shaped him more deeply than being Steve’s brother.

​Dr. Jones holds advanced degrees in both education and theology and has been published in several academic forums. For the Love of Stephen is his first work of narrative nonfiction—and by far, his most personal.

June 2, 2026

200 - For the Love of Stephen: A Story of Inclusion, Faith and Belonging with Dr. Stuart D. Jones

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes Dr. Stuart D. Jones, retired higher education leader, author, pastor, and disability advocate, to share the inspiring story of his brother Stephen. Through personal stories, faith, and advocacy, Dr. Jones explores how Stephen’s life challenged assumptions about disability and revealed the true meaning of inclusion. The conversation highlights the difference between simply being included and genuinely belonging, the role of faith i...