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In this episode of 12-Minute Convos with Jesus Believers, Engel Jones connects with Dorsey Ross, who recently relocated from Queens, New York to Pennsylvania. Dorsey vulnerably shares his experience of being born with Apert Syndrome a severe birth defect affecting his hands and face, which left his forehead pushed outward, his nose and eyes pushed back, and his fingers and toes completely fused together. Growing up in New York, his sister was 16 years older and left for college early on, which meant Dorsey had to navigate his childhood and these intense physical challenges essentially as an only child.
Listen in as Dorsey, a passionate New York Mets fan, shares how he met his true anchor when he gave his life to Christ at the young age of 13. Now, as he approaches the milestone of his 50th birthday, he reflects on how God's grace has guided him through every season. If you are struggling to find hope in the midst of physical limitations or unexpected life circumstances, Dorsey's beautiful testimony of joy, resilience, and early surrender will deeply remind you of the incredible plans God has for your future!
Guest's Bio
Hello, my name is Dorsey Ross, and I am the host of the Dorsey Ross Show. I started the Dorsey Ross Show to interview people of faith who have stories of faith and overcoming trials and difficulties. In this podcast, you will hear stories of all kinds. Some will make you laugh, cry, and even say I can connect with that story or that person. I would love to encourage you to check out these stories of faith, encouragement, and inspiration my guests share on the show. I hope these stories give you hope, to get you through your week and your life. Please share them with your family, friends, co-workers, and anyone who needs a little touch of encouragement today.
Dorsey was born on January 16th, 1977, with a congenital disability known as Apert’s Syndrome. When Dorsey was born, his forehead was pushed outward, his nose and mouth were pushed inward, and his fingers and toes were fused, meaning he had no individual movement of them. Doctor’s gave Dorsey’s parents no hope for his survival and advised them to put him into an institution. His parents both knew and trusted in God, and they believed that God would do great things in Dorsey’s life. Throughout his life, Dorsey has had to overcome a lot of obstacles, and trials, being bullied, called names like monster and freak, and undergone multiple operations.
Teachers told Dorsey he would not make it in college, and with all odds against him, he entered Queens Borough Community College. After four years there, and after attaining an associate degree, he entered the University of Valley Forge. After years of hard work and perseverance, he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Youth Ministry. His life saying is, “can’t is not in my vocabulary” because, for most of his life, he has never used the word can’t. He believes that with God, all things are possible and that he can do all things through Christ who gives him strength. It’s with God’s help he is overcoming life’s obstacles.
Links:
Website: https://www.dorseyrossshow.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DROCKROSS