When Cancer Hits Home

The pain of watching a loved one face an unexpected diagnosis is profound, but when it's your own child, the grief is unimaginable. In this heartfelt episode, Mike Rakes, President of Evangel University, and Darla Rakes, Ambassador to Students and Donors at EU, join us to share their deeply personal journey of receiving a terminal diagnosis for their daughter Whitney. Mike & Darla open up about the emotional rollercoaster of navigating the stages of grief as they came to terms with the reality that healing would not come on this side of heaven. Despite their heartbreak, they also share the profound hope that sustains them. Join us for an inspiring conversation about faith, resilience, and the unwavering hope that endures even in the most challenging circumstances. Download a free copy of Flourishing Through Adversity: A Guide on Navigating Grief by Dr. Mike Rakes: https://www.evangel.edu/griefguide/ ---------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS: 00:00:00 Welcome 00:00:47 About Mike & Darla Rakes 00:06:59 Impact of Unexpected Diagnosis 00:10:11 What Faith Looks Like in Grief 00:13:18 How to Help Siblings Cope with Grief and Faith 00:20:24 Stages of Grief 00:27:39 Balancing Reality and Hope 00:31:47 Comfort in Scripture 00:41:07 Protecting Your Marriage While Grieving 00:46:02 How Can Other's Help Those Hurting 00:50:25 Self-Care for Parents and Family 00:52:34 Resources for Single Parents Walking Through Loss 00:54:40 The Great Hope 00:59:10 Prayer & Closing ---------------------------------------------- Follow Ignite Parenting Instagram | @Ignite.Parenting Facebook | Ignite Parenting Website | www.igniteparenting.com    Follow Mike Rakes Instagram | @eupres_rakes   Follow Darla Rakes Instagram | @darlarakes