Episode 264: Chris Hanson on his book Lily of Our Valley (April 13, 2026)

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Chris Hanson on his book Lily of Our Valley.When God asks you to do the unthinkable, will you obey? Christina's pregnancy should have been a time of joy. At 27 weeks, she was glowing with anticipation, planning for baby Kayla's arrival. Then everything changed in an instant. Diagnosed with liver and kidney failure, Christina and her husband Brandon faced a choice no couple should have to make: terminate the pregnancy to save Christina's life, or risk her death by adhering to their Christian beliefs. What would you do?BASED ON A TRUE STORYLily of Our Valley is the rollercoaster account of Brandon and Christina's journey through unthinkable challenges: premature birth, emergency surgery, a tiny baby fighting for life in the NICU, devastating medical prognoses, horrific spiritual attacks, and miraculous divine interventions. Through impossible circumstances and heartbreak, they learned to hear God's voice clearly—and discovered what radical obedience really costs.FOR ANYONE FACING IMPOSSIBLE CIRCUMSTANCESIf you've ever wondered: How to trust God when doctors offer no hope How to choose faith when fear threatens to overwhelm you How to recognize God's voice amid chaos What obedience looks like when it costs everything ...this story will strengthen your faith and transform how you pray.REAL FAITH IN REAL CRISIS No sugar-coating. No easy answers. Experience the raw reality of: Medical crises that defy logic Spiritual warfare that tests every belief Divine encounters that change everything The supernatural peace that only God can provideREADERS SAY THIS BOOK:Taught them to pray differently and trust more deeply Showed them God's faithfulness in their own trials Gave them courage to obey God in impossible situations Helped them hear God's voice more clearlyORGANIZED FOR IMPACTShort, powerful chapters make this easy to read but impossible to forget. Each chapter begins with relevant Scripture, grounding the story in God's Word. Along the way, you'll discover the backstory of alcoholism, miscarriage, and loss that shaped this family's unshakeable faith—and see how God was preparing them for their greatest test. Join Brandon and Christina on their journey. Experience their struggles. Feel their pain. Witness God's miracles. Encounter His grace. Your faith will never be the same. https://www.amazon.com/lily-our-valley-christopher-hanson/dp/b0f8tq2vbp