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How can we battle anxiety around our kids getting sick? On today's episode, Danny and Rebecca chat with Dr. Scott James about how we can pray for a sick child! Plus, we'll hear a question from one of our listeners about how to keep a good attitude when her daughter just got diagnosed with an autoimmune disease.
 
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Dr. Scott James: Prayer for a Sick Child and an Anxious Parent

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The Importance of Storytelling as Parents

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Dr. Scott James: Prayer for a Sick Child and an Anxious Parent

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