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?

Here’s the link to the panel I was privileged to participate in Duke Divinity School in partnership with L'Arche North Carolina youtu.be/g2kZIPCOrSc?...

“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 www.christiancentury.org/books/when-a... @brazospress.bsky.social

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.

a.co/d/06Vky0c My latest book is on sale on Amazon! Hurry apparently there only a few copies left.

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! a.co/d/hW3dFe1

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

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

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.

New Episode of the HardLeeTypical Podcast is now live! Watch, subscribe, share today! open.substack.com/pub/hardleet...

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

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.

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

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.

“I’m going to be honest, the last four years have been extremely challenging for me. The most difficult of these challenges has of course been my battle with cancer.”

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,”..

My book is officially 1 year old and we’re celebrating by offering a 70% discount on the audiobook!

Family I am taking a much needed social media break. Not sure how long. While I’m gone be kind to on another.

Today is @worldcancerday I’ve been living with and fighting cancer for 1,586 days. That’s 38,064 hrs That’s 2,283,840 min Unfortunately my case is inoperable. Fortunately I still have lots of time ahead of me and I feel really good. #UnitedByUnique #WorldCancerDay

I’m resharing a post from last year in honor of Black History Month. Enjoy and share!

Internet Troll commenting on post about my book: DEI fuels racism. Where’s your book about that? Me: I ain’t never scared but Ma’am it is Black History Month. I don’t owe you nothing. Let me show you to the digital door. *deletes comment* ✌🏾

“You’ve observed how godless rulers throw their weight around,” he said, “and when people get a little power how quickly it goes to their heads. It’s not going to be that way with you. Whoever wants to be great must become a servant. ‭‭Mark‬ ‭10‬:‭41‬-‭43 MSG‬‬

Here’s today’s quote from my award winning book How Ableism Fuels Racism. This month the book will be 1 year old and of your looking for a good book for Black History Month this book will be a great resource! It’s available wherever books are sold!

Here’s today’s quote from my award winning book How Ableism Fuels Racism. Next month the book will be 1 year old and of your looking for a good book for Black History Month this book will be a great resource! It’s available wherever books are sold!

Here’s today’s quote from my award winning book How Ableism Fuels Racism. Next month the book will be 1 year old and of your looking for a good book for Black History Month this book will be a great resource! It’s available wherever books are sold!

The 2025 Hugh C. Benner Preachers’ Conference will feature Dr. Lamar Hardwick as the keynote speaker, nationally known author and autistic preacher.

Here’s today’s quote from my award winning book How Ableism Fuels Racism. Next month the book will be 1 year old and of your looking for a good book for Black History Month this book will be a great resource! It’s available wherever books are sold!

New episode of the HardLee Typical Podcast just dropped. This is part 2 of last week’s discussion. Remember we’re not just building a podcast we’re building a community so listen, like, and share this podcast!

Listen. At this point I think this is the only pastoral advice I can offer. 🤷🏾‍♂️😳😬😂

I can’t tell you how many times I have posted/preached/said this but it feels like it needs to be shared again.