[JESUS LISTENS MONTHLY SERIES] God, Help Us Hold Both Sorrow and Hope: Tanner Olson

About this episode

Tanner Olson shares his family's journey through infertility and the joy of adoption while reflecting on prayer's role in balancing sorrow and hope.

Author and poet Tanner Olson joins us to share his family’s journey through unexplained infertility and the heartache it brought. Out of that season of grief came unexpected joy—the gift of adoption and the arrival of his son. Tanner reflects on the role of prayer in holding both sorrow and hope, and the childlike wonder he’s learning from his little boy.   Guest’s Links YouTube: @tannerJolson Facebook: @writtentospeak Instagram: @writtentospeak   Watch this interview on our YouTube channel! https://bit.ly/4p3cPZC     ________________________  Connect with Jesus Calling Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest YouTube Jesus Calling Website TikTok   *Episode produced by Four Eyes Media* Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

People in this episode

Host: Jesus Calling

Guest: Tanner Olson

Topics covered

• infertility
• adoption
• prayer
• sorrow
• hope
• family
• grief

Keywords

• infertility
• adoption
• prayer
• sorrow
• hope
• family
• grief

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Organizations: Four Eyes Media, lifeaudio.com

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