S1:EP23 Heart of Faith: How God Carried Sterling Through the Impossible, Pt 1

Welcome back to Moms With A Call, where real stories meet real faith. In this deeply moving part one of the episode, McKenzie and Rebecca sit down with Sterling Griggs, godfather to Rebecca’s children and a man whose story embodies perseverance, prayer, and the power of God’s healing hand. From a heart murmur diagnosis in childhood to surviving multiple life-threatening surgeries, Sterling’s journey is one of resilience, surrender, and unwavering faith through every setback and scar. He opens up about the fear, the fight, and the miraculous moments that only God could orchestrate, reminding us that faith doesn’t always prevent the storm, but it will carry you through it. This is more than a story of recovery; it’s a story of redemption, community, and the hope that comes from trusting God with what feels impossible. We talk about: The long road of heart complications and recovery The emotional and spiritual toll of major surgery How family, faith, and community carried him through The power of prayer and surrender in moments of fear Finding purpose in pain and healing through hope If you’ve ever questioned where God is in the middle of suffering, this episode will remind you, He’s in every heartbeat, every breath, and every miracle along the way. Episode Timeline: 00:32 – Special guest intro: Sterling Griggs 01:14 – Early life and discovering his heart condition 03:21 – The first major surgery and early recovery 07:22 – Health setbacks in 2019 08:02 – The pneumonia vaccine incident 13:47 – Facing a second major surgery 27:27 – Cardiac arrest and a rare medical complication 30:43 – Advocacy, decisions, and divine timing 34:54 – Healing, rehabilitation, and gratitude 46:00 – The infection that tested his faith 51:43 – Final reflections on God’s goodness Connect with Moms With A Call: Join the conversation with McKenzie + Rebecca on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, & YouTube → @momswithacall Get show updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and more at www.momswithacall.com Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and Amazon Leave a review and let us know how this episode moved you — your words mean more than you know. Have a story to share? If you or someone you know has a story of faith, healing, or redemption that could encourage others, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to us at [email protected]. Intro + Outro Music by Jason Bowles Branding + Design by www.dvoorheisdesigns.com