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Finding God in the Hard Places

January 25, 2023

In 1999, Carol Kent was living a happy life with her husband, Gene, until they received a phone call at 12:35 a.m. that changed everything. Their son, Jason, a promising Naval Academy graduate, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder. After he received a life sentence without parole, Carol discovered what it meant to live between a rock and a grace place. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Carol shares that, like the Apostle Paul who asked for the thorn in his flesh to be removed, God’s grace is sufficient for her too.

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When Suffering Becomes Strength and Undying Faith

December 22, 2022

During a period in which he survived eight cancer surgeries and the removal of 80 percent of his tongue, Dr. Gary Oliver buried his father, his son, his only sibling, and his wife in a span of just four years. Because of the suffering that Dr. Oliver endured, he has been called a “modern-day Job.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, he reveals that in the face of unspeakable grief, his lifeline has been gut-wrenchingly honest prayer. In return, God has given him an indescribable joy and peace.

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When Suffering Becomes Strength and Undying Faith

October 25, 2022

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Surviving Suicide Loss

September 21, 2022

According to Rita Schulte (SHOOL-tee), her high school sweetheart, Mike, was “superman.” Not only was he an accomplished dentist, but a loving husband and father who was involved in several ministries and led Bible studies. But, after developing and battling paranoia and insomnia, Mike became clinically depressed and took his own life. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Rita shares that in the weeks and months after her husband’s death, it felt like a bomb went off in her life. She was non-functional and drowning in guilt. As Rita began the healing process, she learned the key was not to focus on what happened to her, but to examine what the Lord was doing in and through her.

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Chad Robichaux: Still in the Fight, a Veteran’s Journey – Part 3

September 16, 2022

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a spiritual wound. That’s the contention of Chad Robichaux (Row-ba-show), a retired U.S. Marine who served eight tours of duty in Afghanistan. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Chad explains that his crippling panic attacks were God-sent, a way for his body to cope with trauma. Today, he counsels people with PTSD to recognize that medication should be a pitstop on the road to recovery, not the destination. The antidote is the peace of God through a relationship with Christ and solid biblical counseling which does not assign blame.

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Chad Robichaux: Still in the Fight, My Service, My Battle – Part 2

September 15, 2022

After eight tours of duty in Afghanistan, Chad Robichaux (Row-ba-show) had seen it all. From the brutality of the Taliban to witnessing the deaths of 15 fellow soldiers, he began to suffer from debilitating panic attacks. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Chad says, “Imagine you’re drowning in a swimming pool and handcuffed to the bottom. How desperate would you feel to get one breath of air?” That was his level of panic 24/7. When he returned to America, his extreme PTSD led to a suicide attempt in his bedroom closet. Thankfully, Chad trusted Christ as his Savior and today, he serves active duty, military veteran and first responder communities with faith based trauma and resiliency programs.

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Raw Faith: What Happens When God Picks a Fight

November 4, 2020

In Isaiah, chapter 41, God tells the prophet, "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am Your God." Dr. Tim Clinton talks with author and speaker, Kasey Van Norman, who shares her heartbreaking testimony that included a turbulent childhood, a wrecked marriage and a difficult battle with cancer,but still her faith was strengthened through it all.

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Surviving Persecution: The Story of Pastor Andrew Brunson

October 25, 2019

Since 2017, over 4000 Christians have been murdered for their faith, with another 2,600 falsely imprisoned. Dr. Tim Clinton sits down with Pastor Andrew and Norine Brunson, who experienced fierce persecution in Turkey.The Brunsons discuss Andrews 2-year imprisonment, how he was rescued by the American governmentand what he learned through this adversity.

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Praise You in This Storm

September 11, 2017

Sunny skies belied the danger posed by the swirling satanic storm headed our way. As my husband nailed the last of the hurricane shutters on our Southwest Florida barrier island home, I felt a deep sa

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Memories of the Holocaust Part 2

November 8, 2011

Gathering the remnants of a shattered life can be difficult, and putting the pieces back together can sometimes seem to be an impossible task. Tune in today to hear how one Holocaust survivor discovered healing and was able to forge a new life for himself with help from his newly found faith in Christ.

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