Kenn Kington was given a shocking diagnosis — he needed immediate open-heart surgery and only had a 60-percent chance of survival. Along the way, Kenn discovered 3 powerful gifts – people who loved and cared for him, a new intimacy with God through prayer, and godly truth that gave him hope for the future.

 

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Kenn Kington was given a shocking diagnosis &mdash; he needed immediate open-heart surgery and only had a 60-percent chance of survival.&nbsp;Along the way, Kenn discovered 3 powerful gifts &ndash; people who loved and cared for him, a new intimacy with God through prayer, and godly truth that gave him hope for the future.
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How Heart Surgery Gave Me a New Perspective on Life and Faith

Life seems to be moving faster and faster, so it requires intentionality to slow down. Jennifer Dukes Lee ran so hard that she reached a breaking point, physically, spiritually, and emotionally. She and her husband decided to leave the hurry sickness behind and go back to farm life, where they could learn a different pace and discover a deeper relationship with God and family through the seasons of life. In this discussion, Jennifer will help you “grow slower” to refresh your mind, body, and soul.

 

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Life seems to be moving faster and faster, so it requires intentionality to slow down. Jennifer Dukes Lee ran so hard that she reached a breaking point, physically, spiritually, and emotionally. She and her husband decided to leave the hurry sickness behind and go back to farm life, where they could learn a different pace and discover a deeper relationship with God and family through the seasons of life. In this discussion, Jennifer will help you &ldquo;grow slower&rdquo; to refresh your mind, body, and soul.
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Slowing Down to Embrace God

Marriage isn’t built in a single defining moment—it’s formed in the everyday choices couples make with their words, their attitudes, and their actions. Dave and Ashley Willis join us to explore how small, intentional shifts in marriage can lead to lasting change. Drawing on Scripture and decades of family ministry experience, they offer practical tools to help you strengthen your connection and build a marriage that reflects Christ’s love.

 

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Marriage isn&rsquo;t built in a single defining moment&mdash;it&rsquo;s formed in the everyday choices couples make with their words, their attitudes, and their actions. Dave and Ashley Willis join us to explore how small, intentional shifts in marriage can lead to lasting change. Drawing on Scripture and decades of family ministry experience, they offer practical tools to help you strengthen your connection and build a marriage that reflects Christ&rsquo;s love.
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