In this episode, Haley and Dustin sit down with Taya Kyle, the wife of the late Navy Seal Chris Kyle from the American Sniper story.

Taya shares her hope story of how the Lord helped her navigate her children’s grief, as well as her own, in the aftermath of Chris’ tragic death. She reflects on the lessons she learned about parenting, faith, and God’s grace in our grief. She also discusses her latest children’s book, Prayers for Bears, and the importance of gratitude. Taya also shares about the work she’s doing with military families through the Taya and Chris Kyle Foundation, the uniqueness of military family struggles, and how we can help.

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So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.

Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.

Listen in to learn more :

(06:51) Intensifying Faith Amid Loss 

(18:20) Prioritizing Loved Ones Over Work 

(29:17) Healing and Grief After Loss 

(38:21) Navigating Grief and Finding Hope 

(43:13) Finding Faith Through Obedience 

(46:25) Spontaneous Kenya Trip Saves Time 

(51:56) Enhancing Service Marriages Through Coaching 

(58:51) God's Nudging in Life 

Taya Kyle resources

Learn more about the Taya and Chris Kyle Foundation – Service Marriage Strong: https://www.tackf.org/

Learn more about Taya Kyle: https://tayakyle.com/

Get Taya’s children’s book, Prayers for Bears: https://tinyurl.com/49hj9myf

Connect with Taya on social media:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tayakyle/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TayaKyleAmericanWife/

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Bible verses mentioned in this episode

Matthew 5:4 – “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”

John 11:21-26, 32-35 -- “Lord,” Martha said to Jesus, “if you had been here, my brother would not have died. But I know that even now God will give you whatever you ask.” Jesus said to her, “Your brother will rise again.” Martha answered, “I know he will rise again in the resurrection at the last day.” Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die, and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?” … When Mary reached the place where Jesus was and saw him, she fell at his feet and said, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come along with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in spirit and troubled. “Where have you laid him?” he asked. “Come and see, Lord,” they replied. Jesus wept.”

James 4:6 – “But he gives us more grace.”