The pain of watching a loved one face an unexpected diagnosis is profound, but when it's your own child, the grief is unimaginable. In this heartfelt episode, Mike Rakes, President of Evangel University, and Darla Rakes, Ambassador to Students and Donors at EU, join us to share their deeply personal journey of receiving a terminal diagnosis for their daughter Whitney. Mike & Darla open up about the emotional rollercoaster of navigating the stages of grief as they came to terms with the reality that healing would not come on this side of heaven. Despite their heartbreak, they also share the profound hope that sustains them. Join us for an inspiring conversation about faith, resilience, and the unwavering hope that endures even in the most challenging circumstances.

Download a free copy of Flourishing Through Adversity: A Guide on Navigating Grief by Dr. Mike Rakes: https://www.evangel.edu/griefguide/

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TIME STAMPS:

00:00:00 Welcome

00:00:47 About Mike & Darla Rakes

00:06:59 Impact of Unexpected Diagnosis

00:10:11 What Faith Looks Like in Grief

00:13:18 How to Help Siblings Cope with Grief and Faith

00:20:24 Stages of Grief

00:27:39 Balancing Reality and Hope

00:31:47 Comfort in Scripture

00:41:07 Protecting Your Marriage While Grieving

00:46:02 How Can Other's Help Those Hurting

00:50:25 Self-Care for Parents and Family

00:52:34 Resources for Single Parents Walking Through Loss

00:54:40 The Great Hope

00:59:10 Prayer & Closing

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