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July 13, 2026Sometimes following Jesus leads through valleys we would never choose for ourselves. Yet even in our deepest suffering, Christ meets us with a hope that cannot be shaken. On this episode, David Wollen is joined by Joni Eareckson Tada to discover the joy and strength found in trusting Jesus through life’s hardest days.
Hope When Life Hurts
In this world, bad things happen to everyone—including Christian believers. Why does God allow such suffering and tragedy in the lives of His children? How do we keep our eyes on Jesus when life hurts the most? Join David Wollen with special guest Joni Eareckson Tada on a new Haven Today series called “Hope When Life Hurts.”
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Keeping Faith When It Hurts
Keeping Faith When Life Hurts by Joni Eareckson Tada offers daily Scripture, reflections, and prayers to help you find hope in Christ through life’s hardest seasons.
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