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EPISODE · Sep 15, 2025 · 51 MIN

11 | Persevering Through Years of Hardship w/ Margo & Joe Carl

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Margo and Joe Carl were told their daughter had a very low chance of survival, after being born at 24 weeks. What followed was nearly 30 years of a deep, ongoing battle—walking through hardship, uncertainty, and countless moments of perseverance as parents.But in the middle of that long season, God was there. He brought goodness out of the struggle in ways only He can. Their journey is one of holding tightly to Jesus when nothing made sense and seeing His faithfulness show up again and again.I hope this conversation encourages you in whatever you’re walking through today. And as you listen, I also want you to notice how their testimony naturally unfolds as a story—one that builds faith and points back to God’s care. These are the kinds of stories we need to be sharing in our ministries, because they show the world who He is.In this episode, you’ll hear:What it was like for Margo and Joe to face their daughter’s low chance of survivalHow they persevered through nearly three decades of struggleWhere they saw God bring unexpected goodness in the middle of hardshipWhy stories like this matter for building faith and strengthening ministryTheir testimony is both an encouragement for your heart and an example of how powerful it can be to share stories of endurance and God’s faithfulness.Similar Episodes: 07 | Forgotten by God: Grief, Doubt, and Hope w/ Ben & Jessi Bock03 | Pouring Out & Still Failing w/ Jackie Prevost👉 Work with me one-on-one to clarify your fundraising message, remove the guilt around asking, and create consistent donor communication that actually works.https://irisstorytelling.com/coaching👉 Grab your free Ministry Newsletter Guide to easily write updates your donors want to read.https://irisstorytelling.com/guide👉 Join the free community for women ministry leaders who fundraise — a place for encouragement, prayer, and learning how to use storytelling to connect with donors.https://irisstorytelling.com/communityConnect with me:[email protected]://irisstorytelling.com

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Margo and Joe Carl were told their daughter had a very low chance of survival, after being born at 24 weeks. What followed was nearly 30 years of a deep, ongoing battle—walking through hardship, uncertainty, and countless moments of perseverance as parents. But in the middle of that long season, God was there. He brought goodness out of the struggle in ways only He can. Their journey is one of holding tightly to Jesus when nothing made sense and seeing His faithfulness show up again and aga...

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