In this episode, listen in as Brendon and Naomi Yoder share how they’ve maintained faith through multiple hardships, including the loss of their infant daughter, Taliyah. They describe modeling authentic faith by letting their children witness their reliance on God during difficult times and recount moments how God shows up consistently during their darkest hours. The episode concludes with the Yoder children sharing Bible verses that reveal their understanding of heaven as a real place where their sister awaits them.
Key Points:
- How to model authentic faith through life’s challenges
- Ways to navigate grief with children
- Finding resurrection hope amid family trauma and loss
- Experiencing God’s presence in unexpected ways during dark times
Mentioned in this podcast:
- Blog post: My Child’s Loved One Died; What Do I Do Now?
- Hebrews 4:15-16
- John 11:38-43 (story of Lazarus)
- John 16:33
- Ephesians 4:1-3
- 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17
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Guest Bio:
Brendon and Naomi Yoder are Connected Family Certified Parent Coaches. They are parents to three wonderful kids, ages 12, 10, and 8. They found Connected Families early in their parenting journey. They are missionaries with Wycliffe Bible Translators, and Naomi is a full-time homeschool mom.
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