Hannah's Heart

Mercy Like Morning author Jane Johnson shares her story as she prepares to be the keynote speaker at our first ever Hannah's Heart Conference beginning January 30, 2026. Learn more and register for the conference at AFA.net/Events.

Ideally, the holidays bring joy and togetherness, but for many people the holidays are a painful reminder of unmet expectation, family loss and other things. Anne and Kendra offer godly encouragement for the holidays.

Kendra and Anne talk with Jenn Fowler, author of the book, "how Can I Not.

Today on Hannah’s Heart, Kendall shares her story of loss and hope. In a single moment, her life changed—turning her from new wife to widow. She reflects on the deep love she shared with her first husband and how his memory still lives on each day. Now, through God’s grace, Kendall is walking in a new chapter with a husband who honors both her heart and the life she lost.

Bev Johnson's 9th child, Verity, was diagnosed before birth with Edwards Syndrome, a condition many doctors consider incompatible with life. Even so, Beverly and her husband fell in love with Verity and let her live. They even started a ministry, Mama Bear Care, which provides support for families who receive a life-limiting diagnosis for their babies from diagnosis to delivery and beyond.

Lauren Daniel’s second baby, Eden, died before birth. Although the loss was no fault of her own, Lauren experienced anger and shame. God brought her through her struggle and has used her pain to encourage other women.

Quinet and Ari Tukes found the answer to their prayers in Christian adoption assistance programs, and now their baby Hannah is a talking, praying toddler.

“You are not broken!” Alex told his wife and suddenly Jamie began to weep. Long ago, a doctor had harshly told her that she would never conceive due to her autoimmune disease; and his words had clung to her like chains. But the God who knit Jamie together in her own mother’s womb had something miraculous in store for her. Listen to the Lee family as they share their story of infertility, loss, surrender and trusting God in the face of impossible odds.

“You are not broken!” Alex told his wife and suddenly Jamie began to weep. Long ago, a doctor had harshly told her that she would never conceive due to her autoimmune disease; and his words had clung to her like chains. But the God who knit Jamie together in her own mother’s womb had something miraculous in store for her. Listen to the Lee family as they share their story of infertility, loss, surrender and trusting God in the face of impossible odds.

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness. Kendra and Anne share from their personal stories of loss and how they have clung to Christ along the way.