Kidnapped and trained to be a soldier... To a disciple of Christ - Hakim's Story

Hakim survived what no child should ever see.At 11 years old he watched his parents and baby sister be killed, was kidnapped by rebels, trained as a child soldier, and forced to do unthinkable things just to stay alive.Years later, as a refugee in Utah, he met Wyatt, walked into an LDS church he did not want to be in, and felt something he could not explain.That moment eventually led him to the missionaries, to the Atonement of Jesus Christ, and to a prayer where he felt his mother’s love still watching over him.His story is not just about survival. It is about agency, forgiveness, repentance, and a God who does not erase suffering but walks with us through it.If you have ever wondered where God is in tragedy, or whether forgiveness is really possible, this conversation will change how you see both.This episode is brought to you by Gina Alverson and the Stay Mentally Strong Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting men’s mental health and suicide awareness by providing free and accessible resources to those who are struggling.If you or someone you know is facing mental health challenges, we encourage you to explore their work and get support.Learn more herehttps://www.staymentallystrong.com/