Are you familiar with the verse Romans 8:28? Sometimes this verse can be misconstrued so let me read it to you: The NIV version says, “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” I am excited today that we are going to talk more about this verse on the podcast.
Also, I cannot wait for you to meet Karen Hacker. We met through Saddleback Church, and she runs the Empty Arms Ministry — that is the ministry I attended after the loss of my baby. She is going to share a little bit about her story. October 15th is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. For so many of us, this is part of our story, so I like to do an episode each year and highlight God’s faithfulness in the middle of this unexpected storm. I am excited for this episode. You are going to learn so much from Karen about grief, what to say, what not to say, and we are going to dive deeper into that verse Romans 8:28.
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Karen Badal Hacker’s story is one of love, loss, faith, healing and hope. Karen has been married to her husband, Rick, for 38 years and their bond has been both tested and strengthened by profound personal losses. Karen is a native Californian, a wife and mother of four—two babies in heaven and two adult children here on earth.
For 28 years, Karen and Rick Hacker have led "Empty Arms," a grief support group through Saddleback Church in Southern California. This ministry helps couples who have lost babies to miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant death.
Karen is the author of 8:28 Hope in the Darkness, which is set to be published and released by the end of 2023. In her book, Karen seamlessly blends her personal journey with the timeless truths from Romans 8:28, offering readers a lifeline of hope and resilience during the most trying times. You can connect more with Karen on her website.
Karen and Rick are in the process of establishing a non-profit 501C3, 8:28 Hope in the Darkness. An educational and charitable organization dedicated to providing care, counsel, support and encouragement to grieving people who have suffered loss. Karen is passionate about helping the hurting navigate the difficult times of life by using life experiences, practical applications, understanding and acknowledgment of emotions, a firm foundation of faith, and trusting in God's promise of Romans 8:28. "And we know that all that happens to us is working for our good if we love God and are fitting into His plans."
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187. Karen Ehman -- Listen, Love, Repeat
186. Rebekah Lyons -- Rhythms of Renewal
185. Nicki Koziarz -- Why Her?
184. Michele Cushatt -- Relentless
183. Jennifer Dukes Lee-- It's All Under Control
182. Suzie Eller -- The Mended Heart
181: An Honest Conversation About Loss and Single Parenting -- Matthew Ronan
180. Managing Your Emojis -- Michelle Nietert
179: Cinched -- Kristine Brown
178. Created to Dream -- Pastor Rick Warren
177. Special Daughter Story -- Adlie Young
176. Special Mom Story -- Jessica Young
175. Special Mom Story -- Erin Greneaux
174. Letter to Younger Self -- Jodi Rosser
173. Stuff I'd Only Tell God -- Jennifer Dukes Lee
172. Christian Book Recommendation -- Uninvited
171. A Faith That Will Not Fail -- Michele Cushatt
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169. Your New Now -- Nicki Koziarz
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