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Suzanne & Alan Happs: When Your Child Walks Away from Faith: Praying for a Prodigal and Trusting God in the Waiting: Page 279

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What do you do when your child walks away from everything you've raised them to believe?  For Suzanne and Alan Happs, that question became deeply personal when their son told them, "I'm not exactly sure I believe any of that anymore." What followed was 13 and a half years of praying, waiting, questioning, and learning what it really means to trust God with someone you love.  In this episode, Suzanne and Alan share:  What it felt like to watch their son deconstruct his faith   The mistakes they made, and what they wish they had done differently   How they learned to love without controlling or pushing   What sustained their faith through years of heartbreak and uncertainty   The moment everything began to change, and the powerful way God brought their son back   If you are praying for a prodigal child, a loved one who has walked away from faith, or someone who feels far from God, this story will meet you right where you are.  Next week, don't miss Part 2—Jake Happs shares his side of the story. What led him away from faith? And what ultimately drew him back to Jesus?     Show Notes:   Suzanne on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/suzanne.happs  Praying for Your Prodigal book:  https://www.amazon.com/Praying-Your-Prodigal-Kyle-Idleman/dp/1434707717  Share about your Unfolding story here: https://bit.ly/UnfoldingStories 

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