Living Life Open-Handed: An Interview With Johnna Hensley

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Carrie talks with author Johnna Hensley, a mother of three biological and three adopted children, including her firstborn son, who has a trach and a ventilator. We hear the thought processes behind their decision to foster, then adopt more children with an open-handed willingness to follow God’s leading. They call it walking in "yes" and being open to what God has, even if it leads to difficult circumstances. Throughout the episode, Johnna emphasizes the importance of faith in God's sovereignty and generosity and His promise to provide.

Ep. 132; June 13, 2023

Key Moments:
[2:45] Supporting her son's grief journey
[5:51] Importance of giving autonomy to children when they are able
[7:00] Deciding to become adoptive parents after biological children and a diagnosis
[10:31] Walking in "yes" until it became a "no"
[13:11] The world’s brokenness makes heaven brighter
[17:18] What I would say to my younger self

Resources:
Johnna Hensley’s Website
Johnna’s Instagram & Facebook
The Bible Recap Podcast
Reckless Yes

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1. 30 Second Intro (00:00:00)

2. Main (00:00:30)

3. 30 Second Outro (00:02:31)