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Caring for Orphans, Part 1

September 16, 2010
Various Guests
When ordinary people come close to the orphan, something unusual usually happens. Today, we hear from three people whose heart for the orphan led them down paths of mercy, advocacy, and eventually adoption. Join us as we go near the orphan.

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Paul and Kim Miller How’s your prayer life? Today Paul Miller, author of The Praying Life, reminds us of how dependent Jesus was on his heavenly Father, even to the point where he said he did nothing on his own. As Jesus prayed then, so must we, coming to God with child-like faith. A special guest on today’s broadcast is Paul’s mute autistic daughter, Kim. Download Transcript
September 15, 2010
Paul Miller Is prayer often the first thing to go when life gets busy? Today prayer warrior Paul Miller explains how praying to God should be just like having dinner with an old friend; you love being with Him, you don’t have an agenda, and you can talk about anything. Paul tells how the birth of his autistic daughter, Kim, has taught him to value and persist in prayer. Download Transcript
September 14, 2010
Paul Miller Let’s face it, prayer is hard work. Today Paul Miller, the former Associate Director of World Harvest Mission, talks about the why, when and how-to’s of prayer. Paul encourages listeners to talk unreservedly to God as children do their fathers, and warns against giving into cynicism when it appears God isn’t listening or not following our plan. Download Transcript
September 13, 2010
Kristen Jane Anderson A suicide attempt left her without legs. But today, Kristen Jane Anderson is more whole than ever thanks to the faithfulness of Jesus Christ. Hear how Kristen has traded in a life of despair for a new, abundant, joy-filled life in Christ. Download Transcript
September 10, 2010
Kristen Jane Anderson She should have died, but she was alive. Today Kristen Jane Anderson tells what it was like to wake up in the hospital and realize that her attempted suicide had failed. Hear Kristen tell of her slow rehabilitation and the surprising circumstances that led her to think about heaven and her relationship with her heavenly Father. Download Transcript
September 9, 2010
Kristen Jane Anderson On the outside she looked like a typical teen. But on the inside she was full of hopelessness and confusion. Hear the remarkable story of Kristen Jane Anderson, a young woman who, in an impulsive move to end her life, laid down on the railroad tracks in front of an oncoming train – and lived to not only tell about it, but to give God the glory. Download Transcript
September 8, 2010
Bunny Wilson What is submission all about? Today on the broadcast, wife and author Bunny Wilson talks about the lessons she's learned about submission throughout the years with husband, Frank. Download Transcript
September 7, 2010
Bunny Wilson Submission means hope, help, holy and free. So says wife and author Bunny Wilson. Tune in for today's broadcast as Bunny tells how submission helps marriage thrive. Download Transcript
September 6, 2010
Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman When the tragedy of losing a child strikes your family, the pain and the desire to place blame can often overwhelm a marriage. Today, we’ll hear how Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman are rising above these temptations, by keeping their family gathered together at the foot of the cross. Download Transcript
September 3, 2010
Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman When Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman adopted a second Chinese orphan, they had no idea of the journey on which they were about to embark. In the aftermath of Maria’s tragic death, the Chapmans share how they have found strength and peace as they lean fully upon the loving arms of a gracious Savior. Download Transcript
September 2, 2010
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About Dave and Ann Wilson

Dave and Ann Wilson are co-hosts of FamilyLife Today©, FamilyLife’s nationally-syndicated radio program.

Dave and Ann have been married for more than 40 years and have spent the last 35 teaching and mentoring couples and parents across the country. They have been featured speakers at FamilyLife’s Weekend to Remember® since 1993, and have also hosted their own marriage conferences across the country.

Dave and Ann helped plant Kensington Community Church in Detroit, Michigan where they served together in ministry for more than three decades, wrapping up their time at Kensington in 2020.

The Wilsons are the creative force behind DVD teaching series Rock Your Marriage and The Survival Guide To Parenting, as well as authors of the recently released books Vertical Marriage (Zondervan, 2019) and No Perfect Parents (Zondervan, 2021).

Dave is a graduate of the International School of Theology, where he received a Master of Divinity degree. A Ball State University Hall of Fame Quarterback, Dave served the Detroit Lions as Chaplain for thirty-three years. Ann attended the University of Kentucky. She has been active with Dave in ministry as a speaker, writer, small group leader, and mentor to countless women.

The Wilsons live in the Detroit area. They have three grown sons, CJ, Austin, and Cody, three daughters-in-law, and a growing number of grandchildren.

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