FamilyLife Today® with Dave and Ann Wilson

Following God into the Hard: Luke & Kristina Middendorf

1/9/2026

FamilyLife's new president Luke Middendorf and his wife Kristina pull you into the holy tension of leaving a life you love to follow God into the hard. Kids grieving, parents wobbling, faith stretching—yet grace keeps showing up in the ordinary. If you’ve ever felt stuck in comfortable Christianity, this story will nudge you toward deeper trust, braver obedience, and a Jesus who meets you in the move.

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