Hannah's Heart

Kendra and her Mom discuss the Hebrew name of God “Yahweh -Shalom: The Lord is Peace” and discuss how couples can find peace in the middle of infertility and miscarriage. This powerful name of God comes from the story of Giddeon during a time when Israel was terrified of its enemies and oppressed in many ways. Despite our circumstances, we can know the God of peace!

Dr. Jessica Peck, host of Dr. Nurse Mama on AFR, shares her own personal story of suffering 3 miscarriages and raising a son with severe medical issues as well as 3 other healthy children. Anyone struggling with grief will be encouraged by this powerful story as Dr. Nurse Mama points them to her ultimate source of strength–Jesus Christ.

Bibles for babies is a week-long initiative to raise funds for mamas who chose life for their babies. This is in honor of John-Micah Cockrill (Anne’s precious baby who left this world too soon) and for all mommas who have lost a child. Anne and Kendra want to encourage couples struggling with infertility or child loss to selflessly serve others in the middle of their deep grief. A one-time gift of $10 will provide one new Bible for a precious new life on

the way. Call after Sunday July 21st at 877-616-2396. Or Give online at: afr.net/biblesforbabies

There’s adoption….and then there is what Tami and Ronny Young did! They felt called to adopt an international sibling group who did not speak English! Despite the huge cultural differences and many other challenges, the Youngs formed a beautiful and love-filled family! They share many helpful resources for anyone considering international adoption.

This episode was recorded live from the NICU with returning guest Lauren Bragg as she shares the heartbreaking journey of a son born way too early and a family at home missing their mama while little Archie fought for his life and slowly met every milestone. Lauren felt guilty no matter where she was and needed God to sustain her every single day of this ongoing journey.

Courtney always wanted to be a mama. And not long after she got married, she saw those two pink lines! But all the joyous celebration came crashing down one night when she had an early miscarriage. She was filled with anger towards God and had so many questions. And yet…by the grace of God she found a power not her own to sustain her and help her find peace and acceptance.

Austin Brooks and his wife Emily are passionate about adoption and have adopted two precious children of their own. So naturally, they were heartbroken when they learned about how many babies are abandoned in the United States every year. But fortunately, there is now a secure, safe way for women who find themselves in unwanted pregnancies to legally surrender their newborns anonymously so they can be placed with loving adoptive families. As the director of American Family Studios, Austin produced a powerful documentary about a ministry called Safe Haven Baby Boxes and worked hard in his own community to bring one of these boxes to a fire station in Tupelo, Ms. https://www.shbb.org

After years of infertility, the Hursts were overjoyed to find out that Sheila was pregnant! But everything came crashing down when they discovered the pregnancy was ectopic and Sheila’s life was in danger. The Hursts share how they turned their own grief into a ministry of prayer and fasting for other couples. They also talk about their journey to discover natural procreative technology– a process that finally led to treatment of underlying medical issues. They are still waiting for God to show them the next steps in their story and are actively waiting on a God of miracles.

“Unexplained infertility” is a frustrating diagnosis. Just ask the Hurst family! Having completed six failed cycles of IUI, this precious couple faced so much pressure on their marriage and was left disappointed and filled with so many questions for the God they’ve always loved and served. Their journey of faith is a powerful testimony you won’t want to miss!

Christian couples who are praying about doing IVF have a lot to think about. One ethical dilemma that often comes up is the industry push for genetic testing of embryos. But what is PGT-A? Is it reliable and most importantly….is it ethical? Rejoice Fertility Medical Director Dr. John Gordon joins the ladies of Hannah’s Heart to break down this very important issue!