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There are few things more painful than hearing God say no. Especially when we’re pleading—not for riches or success—but for healing. For hope. For our child.

We fast. We pray. We believe. We speak life over the situation. And still, the miracle doesn’t come… at least not the one we hoped for.

In this special Best Of archive episode from two years ago, we revisit a deeply moving conversation that is just as relevant today as the day it aired. This story is evergreen, because the struggle to understand God’s will in seasons of sorrow is one we all face—especially as parents.

My guest, Andy Howard, knows that struggle intimately. When his firstborn daughter, Payton, received a devastating diagnosis at Dallas Children’s Hospital, Andy’s world collapsed. The weight of that moment spiraled into a four-year battle with depression. But God didn’t leave him there.

In this first installment of our two-part conversation, Andy shares how God met him in the most unexpected and intimate ways in his darkest valley. You’ll hear:

• How Andy and his wife navigated a life-altering diagnosis

• The gut-wrenching process of accepting an answer from God that wasn’t what they prayed for

• The tender message God spoke to Andy in the midst of the heartbreak

• Why suffering doesn’t mean God has abandoned us—and how beauty can truly rise from brokenness

Next week, we’ll hear Part 2, where Andy shares the redemptive turn in his story, how Payton is doing today, and how we as the Church can come alongside special needs families with compassion and strength.

This episode will speak to the places in your heart that still carry questions. It’s a sacred story you don’t want to miss.

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About Andy Ho

Without a doubt, we all have wounds and scars from living in this world. However, some have endured trauma that causes their lives to be full of pain and heartache. It could easily look as if life is destined to be riddled with pain from our past or even our present. God never designed us to carry the weight of trauma throughout our lives. He has made a way through the power of the Holy Spirit and His Word to break free from pain. More often than not, emotional and spiritual deliverance is a process, and not always overnight. Fortunately, there are ways provided by our Heavenly Father to take us from sorrow and trauma to freedom in Him! Join in today as Tiffany Jo Baker speaks with Micaiah Gray as she opens up about her healing and deliverance story that includes being married and a mom at 18 and moving into a home where there is demonic activity.

Favorite Quotes:

"I started reading scripture more consistently, and I started moving forward." - Micaiah Gray

"The Scripture is where the power is." - Micaiah Gray

"Some of us just stop when we see the big gap between where we are and where we want or know we should be." -Tiffany Jo Baker

Favorite Scripture:

"The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective, emphasizing the importance of a heart aligned with God's will for effective prayer." - James 5:16

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In today’s message, Dr. John explores how Deuteronomy 12–17 reveals the connection between God’s moral law and Israel’s civic life. He explains why these laws mattered for a unique nation under God, and how they continue to challenge Christians today to live out their faith—not just believe it. True faith, after all, demands action.

Living the Moral Life: A Practical Application for Every Generation: Morality cannot be reduced to a bumper sticker. Neither is it the sum total of our debates, campaigns or banners. Morality is presented by how we live. The book of Deuteronomy is a second presentation of God’s Law. It contains three sermons by Moses, as Israel stands on the border of the Promised Land. In this series, Dr. John highlights chapters 12- 17 in which Moses emphasizes living out God’s commands for a moral life. Why should we listen? Because living a moral life speaks louder than any bumper sticker.