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In this episode of Backstage with Randy Phillips, guest Kent Whitaker shares his powerful testimony of forgiveness, faith, and healing after an unimaginable family tragedy. He recounts the night his wife and youngest son were murdered, his own miraculous survival, and the shocking revelation that his oldest son orchestrated the attack. Through his journey, Whitaker experienced supernatural forgiveness and found peace in trusting God’s plan. This episode is a must-listen for anyone struggling with pain, betrayal, or the challenge of letting go.

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CHAPTERS 

0:00 Forgiveness is impossible without God’s help
1:02 Welcome to Backstage with Randy Phillips
2:00 Introducing Kent Whitaker and his background
4:09 Living the American dream in Sugarland, Texas
4:38 The night everything changed: Celebrating Bart’s graduation
5:17 The attack: Four gunshots at the front door
6:36 Realizing the family had been shot
7:42 The paramedics arrive and rush Kent and Trisha to the hospital
8:22 Wrestling with loss and feelings of revenge
8:48 Questioning Romans 8:28 and God’s promise
9:30 Discovering his oldest son, Bart, was also shot
10:05 Experiencing a supernatural moment in the hospital
11:10 God’s voice: What about the shooter?
12:16 The miracle of supernatural forgiveness
13:49 The Holy Spirit’s presence: A warm, golden glow
14:54 Learning the shocking truth: Bart orchestrated the attack
16:08 Choosing to stand by his son despite the evidence
17:49 Reflecting on the Prodigal Son and unconditional love
18:50 The trial: Bart is sentenced to death
20:28 Fighting for clemency and a life sentence
21:18 The final appeal to the governor before execution
22:12 A last visit with Bart before the execution
23:00 The phone call that changed everything: Governor commutes Bart’s sentence
24:22 Visiting Bart in prison and maintaining their relationship
25:07 How to forgive: Writing a letter of acknowledgment
26:31 The process of praying for a changed heart
27:40 The truth about forgiveness: It’s not forgetting
28:33 Forgiveness is impossible without God’s help
30:05 Closing prayer for those struggling with forgiveness

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