Today we’re joined by Granger Smith, a former country music singer turned minister and author of the new book "Like a River." In this episode, Granger shares his profound journey, explaining why he left the music industry after over 25 years to pursue ministry. Following the tragic loss of his son River in a drowning accident in 2019, Granger's life was forever changed. This heartbreaking event brought him closer to Jesus and ultimately became the catalyst for his path into Christian ministry. Granger details how he dipped into “self-help” therapy but realized the practices were not rooted in truth but were actually dangerous and addictive. Additionally, he explains why his family chose IVF to have his son Maverick, the internal struggles with feelings of sinfulness, and why he believes IVF should not be recommended.

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Timecodes:

(02:22) Leaving country music

(11:25) Losing River

(15:38) Self-love vs. self-hate

(20:30) Self-help

(24:59) How the death of his son affected his marriage

(30:45) Working through struggles of seeking validation

(34:40) Sanctification and spending time with God

(43:52) IVF

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Relevant Episodes:

Ep 1018 | Former IVF Doctor Blows the Whistle | Guest: Dr. Lauren Rubal

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1018-former-ivf-doctor-blows-the-whistle-guest-dr/id1359249098?i=1000658815852

Ep 1007 | Republicans Push Taxpayer-Funded IVF | Guest: Andrew T. Walker

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1007-republicans-push-taxpayer-funded-ivf-guest/id1359249098?i=1000656429233

Ep 980 | The Secret, Ethical Alternative to IVF | Guest: Catie VanDamme

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-980-the-secret-ethical-alternative-to-ivf-guest/id1359249098?i=1000651465868

Ep 788 | The 'Sextortion' Scheme that Killed His Son | Guest: Brian Montgomery

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-788-the-sextortion-scheme-that-killed-his-son/id1359249098?i=1000608843850

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