The Never Alone Podcast with Iris Fisher Smith

Never Alone: The 1989 San Francisco World Series Earthquake — Faith, Family & Survival (Ep. 7)


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When the ground shakes, faith keeps you steady.
Author Iris Fisher Smith and co-host Karen Hearth Whitty revisit one of the most powerful stories in Never Alone — the 1989 San Francisco (World Series) Earthquake. Iris’s brother Allan Fisher shares his firsthand account of the terrifying quake that struck just hours after his wife gave birth. From plaster-covered hospital halls to divine timing that spared their lives, this episode shows how faith, family, and grace show up in crisis.

In this episode you’ll hear:

  • Allan’s firsthand story of the 1989 World Series earthquake in the Bay Area
  • A mother, newborn, and a miracle of perfect timing
  • Family reactions 3,000 miles away on the East Coast
  • Memories of other world events woven through their family history
  • How divine intervention and prayer brought peace amid chaos

Learn more or order the book:
📖 Never Alone by Iris Fisher Smith — photos, videos & stories at 👉 https://irisfsmith.com

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