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Living Life Open-Handed: An Interview With Johnna Hensley
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Length:
24 minutes
Released:
Jun 13, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
Carrie talks with author Johnna Hensley, a mother of three biological and three adopted children, including her firstborn son, who has a trach and a ventilator. We hear the thought processes behind their decision to foster, then adopt more children with an open-handed willingness to follow God’s leading. They call it walking in "yes" and being open to what God has, even if it leads to difficult circumstances. Throughout the episode, Johnna emphasizes the importance of faith in God's sovereignty and generosity and His promise to provide.Ep. 132; June 13, 2023Key Moments:[2:45] Supporting her son's grief journey [5:51] Importance of giving autonomy to children when they are able [7:00] Deciding to become adoptive parents after biological children and a diagnosis [10:31] Walking in "yes" until it became a "no" [13:11] The world’s brokenness makes heaven brighter[17:18] What I would say to my younger selfResources:Johnna Hensley’s WebsiteJohnna’s Instagram & FacebookThe Bible Recap PodcastReckless YesIf you enjoyed the show:Order our book: The Other Side of SpecialSubscribe to our newsletter on the Take Heart WebsiteGet our free resource on finding Gratitude, Peace, and HopeReview and like us on Apple Podcasts Share us with others from wherever you listen to podcastsFollow us on Instagram @takeheartspecialmomsFind Amy at www.amyjbrown.com/ or on Instagram @amyjbrown_writerFind Carrie at www.carriemholt.com or on Instagram @carriemholtFind Sara at www.saraclime.com or on Instagram @saraclimeSupport the show
Released:
Jun 13, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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