When Faith Feels Complicated: Growing Up a Preacher’s Kid, Grief, and Learning Not to Assume Tomorrow (Part 1)

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! If you’re raising your children in church and praying their faith truly takes root, this episode will meet you right where you are. In Part 1 of this three-part testimony, I sit down with Lori Hancock — a preacher’s kid raised in generations of strong Christian faith. Surrounded by grandparents and parents who poured into her spiritually, Lori had a solid foundation… yet after losing her younger brother to leukemia in her early teen years, grief led to rebellion, anger, and deep wrestling with God. We talk about generational faith, teen rebellion in Christian homes, sibling loss, and how James 4:13–17 reshaped her understanding of tomorrow after realizing she had assumed she would always have more time. For the overwhelmed Christian mom wondering if she’s doing enough, this episode is both sobering and hopeful. You can’t control your child’s choices — but you can faithfully plant seeds. And tomorrow is never guaranteed. Part 1 of 3. Resources Miracles in the Madness Community Ozark Christian College Preaching Teaching Convention Lesson