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Nov 2023
53m 18s

Birth Story

Emma Mae McDaniel
About this episode
Emma Mae and her husband, Josh, are on the podcast today to share the story of how their daughter was born and how nothing went how they planned. This episode is vulnerable, powerful, and packed full of encouragement. No matter where you are at today, may this story direct your focus to a good God who is sovereign and worth trusting. -------------- Support ... Show More
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