Walker Hayes used to be an atheist and Craig Cooper was a pastor, somehow God bonded these men and their families into an unlikely friendship of 20+ years. And as a result, Walker eventually became a follower of Jesus!    

 

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The Life-Changing Power of Faithful Friendships (Part 1 of 2)

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 2 of 2)

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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