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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Become a champion for your family in the time it takes to enjoy a cup of coffee! Every episode of the Focus on the Family Christian podcast helps you confidently guide your loved ones through the unique challenges faced by today’s Christian families. With over 40 years of trusted, compassionate stories of redemption, hosts Jim Daly and John Fuller connect you to biblically sound marriage and parenting help that is relatable, practical, and interesting. Listen/Learn/Apply/ThriveInChrist!

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How Heart Surgery Gave Me a New Perspective on Life and Faith

Josh and Heather Avis share the story of wanting to start a family, how they navigated infertility and discovered God’s heart for orphans. When they tentatively considered foster care and adoption, they had no idea how God would lead them to adopt 3 kids, two of whom have Down Syndrome.

 

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Josh and Heather Avis share the story of wanting to start a family, how they navigated infertility and discovered God&rsquo;s heart for orphans.&nbsp;When they tentatively considered foster care and adoption, they had no idea how God would lead them to adopt 3 kids, two of whom have Down Syndrome.
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Joyfully Embracing God’s Children (Part 1 of 2)

Negative influences about sexuality are coming at young people nearly every day, whether it’s through media, peers, or their phones. Dr. Jim Burns helps equip you as a parent to talk with your teen about sexuality and set a foundation for sexual integrity. You’ll discover practical tools for combatting the culture and helping to develop a godly identity in your child.

 

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Negative influences about sexuality are coming at young people nearly every day, whether it&rsquo;s through media, peers, or their phones. Dr. Jim Burns helps equip you as a parent to talk with your teen about sexuality and set a foundation for sexual integrity. You&rsquo;ll discover practical tools for combatting the culture and helping to develop a godly identity in your child.
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How to Equip Your Teens with a Biblical Understanding of Sexuality

As a mom of 3 sons, Molly DeFrank knows firsthand how boys struggle to find their purpose and identity. She offers hope and confidence — encouraging moms to keep planting seeds of the Gospel and remind their boys they belong, they can be brave and tender, be creative, and even have fun!

 

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As a mom of 3 sons, Molly DeFrank knows firsthand how boys struggle to find their purpose and identity.&nbsp;She offers hope and confidence &mdash; encouraging moms to keep planting seeds of the Gospel and remind their boys they belong, they can be brave and tender, be creative, and even have fun!
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