S15:E01 | Beauty From Ashes: Maxwell and White

From Cedarville Stories by Cedarville University

July 1, 2026 · 31 min · Season 15

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The episode explores the intertwined stories of two families who faced tragic plane crashes and how their faith helped them find beauty in their suffering.

Beauty From Ashes Some stories begin with joy; others with sorrow. Yet the most remarkable stories reveal how God faithfully weaves both together, bringing beauty from ashes in ways no one could have imagined. Dean and Merav Maxwell know the deep ache of loss. On January 29, 2025, they lost their daughter, Grace, a beloved Cedarville University student, in the tragic plane crash over the Potomac River. Every parent hopes for more days, more conversations, and more memories. The Maxwells suddenly found themselves grieving what might have been. Less than three months later, Trish White and her family faced a terrifying ordeal of their own. Trish, her husband Matt, their son Judah — a Cedarville student, daughter Aliyah, and a friend survived a private plane crash that could easily have ended very differently. While everyone walked away, they carried fresh reminders of life's fragility and uncertainty. Both families discovered something that suffering often reveals: God does not abandon His children in their darkest moments. Through hospital rooms, memorial services, difficult conversations, and quiet tears, God made His presence known. He sent encouragement through friends, family…

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Guests: Dean Maxwell, Merav Maxwell, Trish White

Topics covered

grief
faith
loss
community support
resilience
hope

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Organizations: Cedarville University

Places: Potomac River

S15:E01 | Beauty From Ashes: Maxwell and White

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