In this heartfelt episode of Hold On, entrepreneur John Parkes opens up about losing his mother at age four, the chain of miracles that followed, and a father’s radical choice to forgive. John shares how faith in Jesus Christ, the comfort of the Holy Ghost, and years of healing shaped his empathy, family life, and service to youth. It’s a tender, hope-filled conversation about grief, guidance, and the assurance that every storm has an end. Episode with a cast member from The Chosen is OUT NOW: https://youtu.be/cerAiR8SdEM 00:00 Welcome to The Hold On Podcast 03:45 John's Early Life and Tragic Loss05:31 Miracles Amidst Tragedy11:52 Coping and Growing Up13:54 Finding Strength in Faith17:08 Supporting Others Through Tragedy19:17 Impact on Current Life and Family27:40 Understanding the Holy Ghost33:30 Faith and Divine Guidance39:51 Testimony and ConclusionSubscribe to the channel and share your thoughts in the comments. Your story might inspire the next conversation!Listen To The Podcast:Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4jCPVe4xpMDcNgpMEppKIw?si=X3y2pBeTQAqRsdX0PfWv7AListen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hold-on/id1823769927 Produced in partnership with SB Studios.Start Your Podcast Today Here: https://www.sbstudios.coMusic From Sound Stripe: ST4NP7IM2E4BDF4W