We have walked quite a bit of hard together. – MadelineWe weren’t sure even if my dad was going to make it. – AnaI need you to breathe into this as deeply as you can you are turning blue. – BrianIt was very disheartening. – BrentDo you have a living will? – BrianAnd there was one point he was on the verge of death. – BrentThey wouldn’t let me in. – MadelineI need you to send angels to my hospital room to get rid of this. – Brian
“But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.”2 Thessalonians 3:3
Trusting God through the trials of life has taken Madeline and Brian through the loss of their first born, a prodigal's return, and a near death experience with Covid. With two biological and two adopted children, their faith has grown through the challenges and joys!
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April 12, 2024
This family story is really God’s hand through the tough times. – BrianWe are on the other side. We have come through. Is God going to give us more? God calls our family to hard things. He may call us to more. We are real people. These are real stories. We don’t do fake. – MadelineWe weren’t sure even if my dad was going to make it. – AnaI need you to breathe into this as deeply as you can. You are turning blue. – BrianI was mad at them. I did not want to talk to them. – AnaI need you to send angels to get rid of this. – BrianGrief comes in waves. – MadelineWe were ecstatic. We were finally pregnant. – BrianAmelia is born. We could tell something was wrong. – BrianShe was not gaining weight. Food hurt her. – MadelineWe left the Mayo Clinic. She started to grow. – BrianDo you want to go to heaven and help the Lord pick out another baby for us? – Madeline
Trusting God through the trials of life has taken Madeline and Brian through the loss of their first born, a prodigal's return, and a near death experience with Covid. With two biological and two adopted children, their faith has grown through the joys and challenges.
“But now faith, hope and love remain, these three; but the greatest of these is love.”1 Corinthians 13:13
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April 5, 2024
The Bible tells us of an incredible place we can go after death. Our dwelling would be with God, Himself. He would wipe away every tear from our eyes. There would be no mourning or crying or pain.Skeptical spine surgeon, Dr. Mary Neal, has unintentionally been there. Watch the interview and hear what she learned of God and life from being in heaven.Mary died after being 30 minutes under water. Back on earth, she had "angels" rescue her and has witnesses to prove it.Mary Neal is #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of two books; To Heaven and Back: A Doctor's Extraordinary Account Of Her Death, Heaven, Angels, And Life Again: A True Story; and 7 Lessons from Heaven: How Dying Taught Me to Live a Joy-Filled Life.Mary’s story has been featured on Dr. Oz Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, NBC News, Fox News, Huffington Post, Christianity Today, CNN, USA Today, and others.Dr. Mary Neal is an analytical, board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon whose spiritual skepticism was transformed when she was trapped underwater on a South American river for almost thirty minutes. She died and had a profound near-death experience in which she was held by Jesus, taken to heaven, experienced God’s pure love, and gained profound insight into many of life’s big questions.Mary is the surgeon in the October 2023 movie, After Death, a gripping feature film that explores what happens after we die, based on real near-death experiences, conveyed by scientists, authors, and survivors.From the New York Times bestselling authors who brought you titles like 90 Minutes in Heaven, Imagine Heaven, and To Heaven and Back, emerges a cinematic peek beyond the veil that examines the spiritual and scientific dimensions of mortality, inviting us to wonder: Is there life after death? The movie was made by Angel Studios that also produced The Chosen and Sound of Freedom. After Death can be streamed on: angel.com/movies/after-deathFor more shows: Subscribe at parentcompass.tv or download Parent Compass appTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1494/29
March 29, 2024
When Jeremy and Ashleigh met they were seeking God after failed marriages. With God in the center of their lives and marriage, they brought their children together in a blended family demonstrating Jesus' power to bring redemption in the most difficult circumstances.Keep on praising God no matter how bad you think it gets, things will get better. HunterThe world is broken. AshleighIt was off to a rocky start. GarrettI was the one getting annoyed. HunterI felt God pulling me and the devil pulling me. AshleighI hear so many families talk about that is his kid or that is her daughter. You have to change that entire way of thinking. JeremyWe foster an environment of communication. AshleighFor I will turn their mourning into joy, and comfort them, and give them joy in their sorrow. Jeremiah 31:13bFor shows and more subscribe at parentcompass.tv/subscribeTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1494/29
March 22, 2024
With three young daughters in dance or cheer, the Goertz family is a buzz with activity. While Justin has learned patience and leadership, Liz is constantly adjusting their parenting approach to not only their daughters' evolving personalities but practical threats like technology challenges. Most importantly, they spend time in God's Word, regardless of how busy life gets!
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March 15, 2024
In the midst of war, for the glory of God, reconstructive surgeries are being performed on wounded soldiers and children. Rudolf Mykovych, President of Christian Medical Mission Ukraine, and Dr. Steven Orten, Plastic Reconstructive Surgeon from the USA, talk of the situation in Ukraine at this time and the good taking place. Christian Medical Mission Ukraine website: cma-ukraine.com
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March 8, 2024
Is there a way to live through war? Born and raised in Israel and now raising their own family there, the Salways tell their heart answer to the crisis. Hear their story.What does God say about Israel?In Genesis 12, God promised Abraham, I will make you a great nation meaning Israel, and God said, I will bless those who bless you, and curse those who curse you. In you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.We know all the families were blessed through Israel because the Jews were the chosen people from whom the Messiah, the Savior of the World, Jesus Christ came. Jesus Christ, Himself, was a Jew.On October 7, 2023 terrorist group Hamas in Gaza announced Operation Flood firing 5,000 rockets into Israel in a span of 20 minutes. 3,000 terrorists entered Israel massacring over 1,200 men, women, children, babies, and the elderly brutally killing including burning alive and beheading while taking videos. Soldiers in the Israeli Defense Forces rescued thousands and were able to retake where the terrorists came. Now over 1.5 million people are internally displaced moved to safety while the war rages in Gaza.The Salway family is living in Israel today. Hear their story.Jesus said, In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33Subscribe for shows and more parentcompass.tv/subscribeDownload the Parent Compass AppTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1494/29
March 1, 2024
Are not the angels all ministering spirits sent out in the service of those who are to inherit salvation? Hebrews 1:14While hospitalized with Covid and at death's door, Billy refused the ventilator and prayed. Lori and their daughter, Madelyn, banned from the hospital, rallied intercessors and prayed. A powerful vision of Angelic authority over Darkness changed everything!For shows and more subscribe at parentcompass.tv/subscribeTo donate go to parentcompass.tv/donateTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1494/29
February 23, 2024
The Prewitt family is working to walk out the verse, Consider it all joy when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. James 1:2-3
Death of a previous wife... finding a spouse late in life... infertility... heart attack... Covid.
Every trial we have been stronger. The previous trial prepared for the one that followed. Lori
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February 16, 2024
"The divorce was like death. We didn't know how to resolve conflict. - Demetrious"We did not have enough money. I was scraping. - Demetrious."I met my stepmom when I was 9. - Micah"It is not a traditional blended family, because I did not have children. - Stephanie"A strong bond between all of us. - Stephen"Unless God puts something together, it's going to fall apart. - Demetrious"I think the best way is to teach by example. When they see how...we invite God into our lives, they will be able to do the same. - StephanieEven when Demetrious' first wife left with his young daughter, he continued to trust in Jesus. Stephanie was a never before married orthopedic surgeon that Demetrious met as a health care representative. He was everything Stephanie had dreamed of in a husband, and his faith influenced her to solidify her faith. Joy now fills their world as a they parent Micah (from Demetrious' previous marriage) and Stephen.For shows and more subscribe at parentcompass.tv/subscribe.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1494/29
February 9, 2024