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Hannah’s Heart is a half hour program to encourage couples walking through infertility and miscarriage. It’s about clinging to Christ, the ultimate hope and finding peace and joy in the midst of the journey. Hosted by AFA’s very own Anne Cockrell and Kendra White.
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Anne and Kendra talk with You are My Miracle author Alice Matagora. The book, written for children, helps parents explain to their kids their efforts and strong desire to have a baby.
Sabrina and Jase Wilbanks join Anne and Kendra to tell their story of a miracle birth after her water broke at just 17 weeks. Doctors strongly recommended abortion or induced labor. But the Wilbanks chose the 3rd option: go home and pray for a miracle.
Kristen McDaniel joins us to discuss nutrition and dietary dos and don'ts for someone struggling with infertility and PCOS. We hope you learn a lot and get encouraged for healthy habits for the new year!
Mercy Like Morning author Jane Johnson shares her story as she prepares to be the keynote speaker at our first ever Hannah's Heart Conference beginning January 30, 2026. Learn more and register for the conference at AFA.net/Events.
Ideally, the holidays bring joy and togetherness, but for many people the holidays are a painful reminder of unmet expectation, family loss and other things. Anne and Kendra offer godly encouragement for the holidays.
Kendra and Anne talk with Jenn Fowler, author of the book, "how Can I Not.
Today on Hannah’s Heart, Kendall shares her story of loss and hope. In a single moment, her life changed—turning her from new wife to widow. She reflects on the deep love she shared with her first husband and how his memory still lives on each day. Now, through God’s grace, Kendall is walking in a new chapter with a husband who honors both her heart and the life she lost.
Bev Johnson's 9th child, Verity, was diagnosed before birth with Edwards Syndrome, a condition many doctors consider incompatible with life. Even so, Beverly and her husband fell in love with Verity and let her live. They even started a ministry, Mama Bear Care, which provides support for families who receive a life-limiting diagnosis for their babies from diagnosis to delivery and beyond.
Lauren Daniel’s second baby, Eden, died before birth. Although the loss was no fault of her own, Lauren experienced anger and shame. God brought her through her struggle and has used her pain to encourage other women.
Quinet and Ari Tukes found the answer to their prayers in Christian adoption assistance programs, and now their baby Hannah is a talking, praying toddler.
“You are not broken!” Alex told his wife and suddenly Jamie began to weep. Long ago, a doctor had harshly told her that she would never conceive due to her autoimmune disease; and his words had clung to her like chains. But the God who knit Jamie together in her own mother’s womb had something miraculous in store for her. Listen to the Lee family as they share their story of infertility, loss, surrender and trusting God in the face of impossible odds.
“You are not broken!” Alex told his wife and suddenly Jamie began to weep. Long ago, a doctor had harshly told her that she would never conceive due to her autoimmune disease; and his words had clung to her like chains. But the God who knit Jamie together in her own mother’s womb had something miraculous in store for her. Listen to the Lee family as they share their story of infertility, loss, surrender and trusting God in the face of impossible odds.
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness. Kendra and Anne share from their personal stories of loss and how they have clung to Christ along the way.
Will and Bethany Whitfield join us to share about their sweet Benjamin. At Bethany’s anatomy scan she found out information about her sweet baby that no parent ever imagines they will hear. Will and Bethany were faced with decisions they didn’t ever picture as being part of their story. Follow along to hear how Jesus answered prayers even in the midst of the worst days.
Will and Bethany Whitfield join us to share about their sweet Benjamin. At Bethany’s anatomy scan she found out information about her sweet baby that no parent ever imagines they will hear. Will and Bethany were faced with decisions they didn’t ever picture as being part of their story. Follow along to hear how Jesus answered prayers even in the midst of the worst days.
Pastor Matt Powell comes on to talk about the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk. Pastor Matt shares the heaviness that we as fellow believers have felt over Kirk’s death, but also the celebration of death we have seen since September 10. We discuss how the evilness of it all feels like a weight more than we can carry. Pastor Matt shares some personal testimony of loss and the physical and spiritual effects this broken world has caused him and his family.
Beka Clayton lost her baby, Miles, when she was just 19 weeks pregnant. But her story on social medial has helped other grieving mothers, including co-host Anne Cockrell.
Beka Clayton lost her baby, Miles, when she was just 19 weeks pregnant. But her story on social medial has helped other grieving mothers, including co-host Anne Cockrell.
Emily Lott comes on to tell her story of infertility and multiple losses. She shares intimate details of what her losses were to walk through and how she finally came to a point of full surrender to the Lord. She shares how when she “got out of the way” the Lord began His amazing work in her life. We learn such encouraging information about adoption fundraisers and look forward to having Emily back on with an update of how the Lord continues to work through her story.
This week, Anne and Kendra introduce the second annual Bibles for Babies campaign. This campaign started in 2024 in memory of Anne’s baby John-Micah, who passed away in 2023. This gives moms an opportunity to honor their babies in heaven by donating in their memory, and providing a New Beginners Bible for moms with unexpected pregnancies at Parkgate Pregnancy center.
https://afr.net/biblesforbabies
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