In this special Father's Day episode, Kristin Hernandez welcomes Blair Cushman, husband to Erin and Hope Dad to Gwendolyn and Baby C. Blair shares Gwendolyn’s story from a father’s perspective and imparts biblical wisdom for grieving fathers and for mothers who want to support their husbands through grief. Whether you are a Hope Dad, or love a Hope Dad in your life, this episode will leave you with much encouragement and hope!
Blair Cushman grew up in a rural dairy farming community in southwest Wisconsin and was saved at age 12 at summer camp. After completing his degree in pastoral studies at Moody Bible Institute, he served on the staff of two churches before being sent to plant Redemption Bible Church in New Braunfels, TX. Along the way, he and his wife Erin have also started a summer camp program at Camp Eagle and founded Hope Mommies after their firstborn Gwendolyn went home to the Lord.
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This episode of the Hope Mommies Podcast is sponsored by Tanner and Sarah Hutchinson in honor of their precious daughters, Eisley and Ava. Tanner and Sarah write,
“We are thankful for what each of your stories have taught us and how it has brought us closer to Jesus. We love you deeply and each day is one day closer to holding you both again.”
If you’d like to sponsor an episode in honor of your Hope Baby, or on behalf of a Hope Mommy you know, visit hopemommies.org.
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The Hope Mommies Podcast is a ministry of Hope Mommies, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that exists to bring bereaved families comfort, encouragement, and relational support as they continue to walk this side of eternity without their beloved son or daughter. The music used is Sparrow Song, courtesy of Katie Cobbs and Flourish Creative.
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