Martin shares an unforgettable story of an absentee midwife and how he and Janet had to cope alone in a life and death situation with the home birth of their second son. It is a personal narrative that captures both the profound challenges they faced as young parents and the relatable moments of joy along the way.
It continues with other works of faith and inspiration, offering encouragement and meaning to the listener.
A complete list of the writers and poets from Episode 2 Faith:
The story “Baptism & Birth, In That Order” by Ramon Gerard Estevez AKA Martin Sheen is included here by granted copyright permission.
Consider This Henry David Thoreau “There is a season for everything…”
“Blessed Among Us: Mary Lou Williams” by Robert Ellsberg is included here by granted copyright permission. And we thank the author for this opportunity to share his work.
“Where the Mind is Without Fear” Rabindranath Tagore
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