2007
Jim and Janet Slaight and their four children were heading off for a long awaited vacation in their van, when the unthinkable happened. This is a story about acceptance - not coping, adjusting, submitting or resigning oneself to problems, but truly accepting that God is in control. A riveting story of tragedy turned to triumph!
2007
This is the story of Ron and Bev Huckabee from Texas. It was a discouraged Bev who had emailed Joni, desperately asking for help and explaining that her husband, a former pastor, had sunk into depression after he broke his neck, battled cancer, and wrestled constant infections. Ron had decided to just give up. But hope was on the way! Ron went from a depressed, bedridden quadriplegic, refusing to talk to anyone... to now serving as the National Prayer Coordinator for Marketplace Ministries in Dallas, Texas. What changed him? In this episode find out why hope is not only a good thing; it's the best of things.
2007
Over 50 years ago, when Robin was born with Down syndrome, it was recommended to her parents that she be institutionalized. Her loving family rejected that idea, took her home and raised her right alongside her siblings. Now she inspires all who meet her. A regular attendee and volunteer at Joni and Friends Family Retreats, Robin's passion for Jesus Christ shines through her words as she speaks to her precious Savior with warmth and devotion. You'll want to meet Robin too, and see for yourself what happens when Robin prays!
2007
Although he battles a variety of challenging conditions and is well into his 90's, Hugh Martin hasn't slowed down. Well known as the lyricist who penned "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" for Judy Garland, Hugh re-wrote the words to this beautiful song after he came to Christ. He aptly titled his sacred lyrics, "Have Yourself a Blessed Little Christmas." Join our host Joni Tada and this gentle, soft spoken legend, as they share the joy and hope of Christmas.
2008
Although Tom and Melanie Nicklas planned on a large family, having two of their six children born with disabilities was not part of their dream. Looking into this busy household, you'll see how God has helped them establish a home where love and acceptance are taken to a whole new level. The Nicklas home is indeed, a full house! Full of people, yes - but even more importantly, full of the wisdom, contentment, and joy that only God can give.
2008
Meet Emily Shanahan - intelligent, enthusiastic, and passionate about her faith in Jesus Christ. Emily lives with the physical limitations of cerebral palsy, but there is certainly no limit to what God has accomplished in her life! Enter the world of this determined, yet unselfish, university student, and see how she has enriched the world of those who know her!
2008
"God, help us," was the prayer of David and Nancy Guthrie. The words were stated so simply, but felt so deeply, as they struggled with heartbreaking news about Hope, their newborn daughter. Is God there in the midst of life's most difficult storms? Can any good come from suffering? Here is the story of a couple who has journeyed not once, but twice, through the anguish of loss, and found God to be everything they need to keep them holding onto hope.
2008
In this two-part episode, we present the story of Terri Schiavo. Her family's long and highly emotional struggle to save their daughter's life eventually came under the harsh glare of a worldwide media spotlight, the US Congress and the office of the President of the United States. The final outcome left us with difficult questions about critical ethical issues. Here, Joni Eareckson Tada and leaders of the Joni and Friends Christian Institute on Disability respond with a Biblical perspective on these life and death questions that affect us all.
2008
When Laura Dominguez was faced with permanent paralysis from a spinal cord injury, her family's determination to examine all possibilities for her recovery led them to one of the hottest topics of our time: stem cell research. While this advanced medical technology offers great potential, it also poses some critical ethical questions. Here, Joni Eareckson Tada and Christian professionals in bioethics and medicine present an informative discussion of the biblical perspective on the stem cell debate.