Celebrating Hayden: A Young Man Inspiring Change Through Faith, Family, and Creativity

Join us in this uplifting episode as Hayden shares his journey of living with disabilities, his passion for game shows, country music, and his inspiring prayer ministry. Discover how Hayden’s positive outlook and initiatives are making an impact on his community and beyond.In this episode:

Hayden discusses his love for The Masked Singer and Wheel of Fortune and his dream to appear on game shows
Highlighting Hayden’s favorite country artists and his budding keyboard skills
Exploring Hayden’s approach to connecting with others with kindness and respect
Insights into his and his mom’s co-written book advocating for understanding and inclusion of people with disabilities
Deep dive into Hayden’s new prayer ministry, In His Name, offering hope and support to others
The power of humor, authenticity, and faith in overcoming life’s challenges
How a young man defies stereotypes and actively works to bridge gaps in understanding

Resources & Links:

Hayden & Jonna's Book: "VIPs - Very Important People" (search on Amazon)
Listen to Us Podcast (Spotify link placeholder)
Hayden's Instagram: @joanna.hensley
Book on Amazon

Connect with Hayden:

Instagram

Special Highlights:

Hayden emphasizes the importance of treating everyone with respect and dignity
His story of finding purpose through his prayer ministry and community engagement
How humor and authenticity help Hayden navigate life's challenges
The profound impact of a simple question: "How can I pray for you?"

Takeaway: Hayden’s journey reminds us that everyone deserves respect, love, and understanding. His voice encourages us all to see beyond disabilities and embrace the unique talents and contributions every individual brings.

Bio: Hayden "HPtheVIP" Hensley is a 2025 high school graduate passionate about disability awareness, game shows, country music, and making friends. He is a co-author of the children's book, "HP and the VIPs: Gaining Backstage Access to Very Interesting People" which teaches disability etiquette to children and adults alike. Hayden is a co-host of the fun, enlightening podcast, "Listen to This!" in which he and his mother, Johnna, share unbelievable true stories of chaos that leave their listeners giggling with a fresh perspective. In 2026, Hayden founded a prayer ministry, "In His Name" where he enjoys connecting his belief in prayer with his passion of meeting people. He and his family reside in the Dallas area where he is a big brother to five younger siblings and serves in his local church as a greeter weekly.

Moment of Reflection:

Is there something God may be calling you to do, but maybe you’ve been a little slow to get started? Maybe it feels too big, or you’re unsure where to begin. What if you did what Hayden did and simply said yes? What’s one small, practical step you can take this week to move toward it? One phone call, one conversation, one act of obedience. Small steps of faith can lead to extraordinary things.

Hayden Hensley- In His Own Words