Season 2, Episode 9: Vaneetha Risner

Please note this episode contains conversations about the loss of a child that may be difficult for some listeners.

Vaneetha Risner has endured a lot of hardship throughout her life. But the truth she keeps returning to is God’s goodness.

In the season finale of the Wycliffe Women of the Word podcast, Beth and Jenn sit down with Vaneetha and discuss her story, how suffering can be a gift and why it’s important for each of us to meet our loved ones in their struggle.

You can read more about Vaneetha’s life in her book, “Walking Through Fire: A Memoir of Loss and Redemption.”

Recommendations from the episode:

• Jenn talked about taking a book or leaving a book at a Little Free Library.
• Vaneetha recommended “Journey to the Cross: A 40-Day Lenten Devotional” by Paul Tripp. 

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