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What do you do when life changes in an instant and the future suddenly feels uncertain? When a breast cancer diagnosis turns a mother’s world upside down, where do you turn for strength? For this mother of four, the answer was God. Through grueling treatments, painful challenges, and moments of uncertainty, she chose to place her fears in His hands and trust Him one day at a time.  Join us as she shares how God carried her through one of the hardest seasons of her life and how even in the midst of pain, His hand can be found in every step of the journey. ⁠https://www.instagram.com/hand.of.heaven⁠    Share your story: forms.gle/KwD1D8xVDNLfaLjDA

What happens when the mission you’ve prayed and prepared for doesn’t go as planned? When Brooklyn had to return home early from her LDS mission, the heartbreak and disappointment were real—but God wasn’t finished with her story. Alongside her dad, Jon, Brooklyn felt inspired to turn her pain into purpose by creating Returning Stronger, a podcast and website dedicated to coaching, mentoring, and helping other early-returned missionaries find hope and a new way to serve. Hear how God can turn our most difficult detours into unexpected opportunities to bless others and remind us that our mission is never truly over. https://www.instagram.com/hand.of.heaven   Share your story: forms.gle/KwD1D8xVDNLfaLjDA

She was strong in her faith, deeply rooted in the gospel, and preparing to serve a mission when a relationship changed the course of her life. What began as dating slowly became emotionally abusive, leaving her questioning her worth, losing her confidence, and drifting away from the God she had always loved. But even after years of heartache, she found the courage to break free, rediscover her faith, and let God lead her forward. In time, He brought someone new into her life—a man who loves her for who she is and became the husband she had always hoped for. This is a powerful story of losing yourself, finding your way back to God, and discovering that even when life takes an unexpected turn, He can lead you to something more beautiful than you imagined. https://www.instagram.com/hand.of.heaven   Share your story: forms.gle/KwD1D8xVDNLfaLjDA

What happens when the family you’ve always dreamed of seems impossible? For this couple, the journey to parenthood was filled with heartbreak, failed adoptions, and unexpected challenges. But through it all, they felt God leading them forward. Against the odds, they eventually adopted six children from several Asian countries, including babies with special needs who seemed to have been placed on their hearts for a reason. In this beautiful story of faith, perseverance, and miracles, they share how God guided them to the six children who were always meant to be theirs. https://www.instagram.com/hand.of.heaven   Share your story: forms.gle/KwD1D8xVDNLfaLjDA

After 21 years of marriage to someone living a secret sexual life, Marni experienced firsthand the devastating impact of betrayal and the long road to healing. That journey became the catalyst for her work today: supporting, educating, and empowering others navigating betrayal trauma, while helping them rediscover their self-worth, rebuild their lives, and find faith and hope in the healing process. Marni spent three years as a single mom raising four busy boys before marrying her “favorite person,” someone she believes was built just for her. Together, they have created a beautifully blended family of nine children, now including three daughters-in-law and a new grandbaby.  Marni works privately with both men and women through 1:1 coaching and leads The University of You, a 12-week women’s group designed to help women reconnect with themselves, strengthen their sense of worth, and create a life they truly love. Marni Bown is a speaker and Life Coach specializing in betrayal trauma, infidelity, self-worth, divorce, and dating. Learn more at marnibown.com

In this episode, Kyle and Jayden share two completely separate mission experiences and the moments that made their time serving so meaningful. Kyle reflects on some of the most important experiences from her mission and the ways she felt God guiding, teaching, and strengthening her along the way. Jayden shares his resistance to serving a mission that ultimately led to him serving as a service missionary. He shares his own unique experiences and the ways God worked through his service and the people he encountered. Two different missionaries, two different missions, and two very personal stories—but both are filled with moments that show God’s hand and remind us that He can use each of us to make a difference. https://www.instagram.com/hand.of.heaven   Share your story: forms.gle/KwD1D8xVDNLfaLjDA

Two incredible people, many unforgettable mission experiences, and one beautiful love story. In this episode, a sweet couple shares some of the amazing, unexpected, and sometimes challenging moments they experienced as missionaries—and how they saw God’s hand guiding, protecting, and blessing them along the way. They also share the adorable story of how they met, reminding us that sometimes God is working behind the scenes long before we realize it. These stories are full of faith, laughter, miracles, and a whole lot of God’s hand in the details. https://www.instagram.com/hand.of.heaven   Share your story: forms.gle/KwD1D8xVDNLfaLjDA

After being adopted, Kaetlyn eventually had the opportunity to meet her birth mother—but their story took a heartbreaking and unexpected turn. This is a tragic journey of adoption, loss, suicide, mental illness and discovering God’s hand even in the most difficult moments. https://www.instagram.com/hand.of.heaven   Share your story: forms.gle/KwD1D8xVDNLfaLjDA

In this episode, Nathan and Ben share incredible stories from their missions that reveal God’s hand in guiding, protecting, and directing His missionaries. From powerful promptings, funny situations and  dangerous situations where the outcome was literally life or death, they experienced moments they believe could only be explained by divine protection. Their stories are a powerful reminder that God knows His children and protects His servants. https://www.instagram.com/hand.of.heaven   Share your story: forms.gle/KwD1D8xVDNLfaLjDA

What if the family you’re meant to belong to is being orchestrated by God long before you ever know it? In this second episode of our adoption series, we hear two powerful stories of God bringing children and families together in ways that could not  be coincidence. Nicole shares the beautiful story of adopting a little girl who was the perfect missing piece of their family, while Caijsa shares the incredible journey of being born into a dangerous world of neglect and drugs, only to be rescued and eventually welcomed into a loving forever family. Two very different beginnings, but one powerful thread connects them both: God was working behind the scenes, opening doors, guiding circumstances, and bringing these families together exactly when they needed each other. These are stories of adoption, redemption, and the beautiful ways God creates families.   https://www.instagram.com/hand.of.heaven   Share your story: forms.gle/KwD1D8xVDNLfaLjDA

What happens when your greatest heartbreak becomes the beginning of an unexpected miracle? At 35 weeks pregnant, this mom faced the unimaginable loss of her precious baby—and had to learn how to move forward while carrying a grief that never completely disappeared. Years later, she found herself pregnant again, only to discover that there were two tiny heartbeats! Her story is one of devastating loss, unexpected joy, and the tender ways God can bring hope into the darkest places. It’s a powerful reminder that even when we can’t understand His plan, we are never outside the reach of the hand of heaven!

What if the moment you thought was the end of your story became the moment everything changed? At just 17 years old, he reached a place of such deep pain that he believed there was no way forward. But when he pulled the trigger, the gun didn’t fire. He believes with all his heart that it wasn’t an accident—it was God giving him another chance. In this powerful and emotional episode of Hand of Heaven, he shares what brought him to that moment, what happened when the gun failed, and how that experience changed the way he sees his life, his purpose, and the God who he believes was there when he needed Him most. This is a story about darkness, divine intervention, and the hope that sometimes comes when we least expect it.   https://www.instagram.com/hand.of.heaven   Share your story: forms.gle/KwD1D8xVDNLfaLjDA

How does God bring families together? In the first episode of our Hand of Heaven Adoption Series, Laci and her mom, Chris, share the incredible journey that brought them together through adoption. As they reflect on the twists, challenges, and unexpected blessings along the way, one thing is clear— God was weaving their lives together long before they ever met. After welcoming Laci into their family, Chris and her husband later adopted two more sons, creating the family they were always meant to have. This inspiring conversation is a beautiful reminder that God forms families in many different ways, but every story is a testament to His perfect love, purpose, and timing.

There are few heartbreaks deeper than losing a child—but imagine enduring that loss twice to the same disease. In this moving episode of Hand of Heaven, Rachele, a courageous and faith-filled Mother, shares her journey through overwhelming loss and grief and the ways God sustained her when she had no strength left. Through tender mercies, unexpected peace, and quiet reminders of His presence, she discovered that even in life’s darkest valleys, God’s love remains constant. Her story is a testimony of enduring faith, hope beyond heartbreak, and the Hand of Heaven that carried her every step of the way.   https://www.instagram.com/hand.of.heaven   Share your story: forms.gle/KwD1D8xVDNLfaLjDA

For years, Ashlinn  carried the wounds of bullying—feeling rejected, alone, and questioning her worth. But what others meant for harm became the very place where God began to reveal His love, His purpose, and His healing. In this powerful episode of Hand of Heaven, she shares her honest journey through heartbreak, the moments she thought she might not make it, and the unexpected way God sent angels disguised as teachers. If you’ve ever felt overlooked, broken, or like your story was defined by what others did to you, this conversation is a reminder that God sees every tear, never leaves His children, and can turn even the deepest wounds into a testimony of hope. https://www.instagram.com/hand.of.heaven Share your story: forms.gle/KwD1D8xVDNLfaLjDA