This episode contains discussion about a suicide attempt and the impact it had on a family. Listener discretion is advised. If this topic feels too heavy, we encourage you to pause or listen later with a parent or trusted adult. Remember, if you or someone you know is struggling, you can always reach out to a trusted adult or dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

Today’s episode is ultimately about God’s hope and redemption—even in our darkest moments.

I’m joined by one of my former students, Harmoni Shelley, a current senior at Hillcrest Christian School, who courageously shares her family’s story of pain, healing, and faith. At just ten years old, Harmoni experienced one of the most traumatic moments imaginable—a suicide attempt by her father—and yet, through it, she discovered the living reality of God’s grace and presence.

What began as confusion and anger became a journey toward forgiveness, compassion, and deep faith. Harmoni walks us through how God used what once felt like a story of shame and despair to reveal Himself as Savior, Healer, and Father.

Together, we talk about:

How God saved her father’s life in a miraculous way
What forgiveness and emotional healing look like over time
How her family has grown closer through transparency and grace
The hope she now carries into her future as she prepares to graduate and step into adulthood

This conversation reminds us that even when life feels beyond repair, God is still writing stories of restoration.

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64. What Forgiveness Looks Like After the Unthinkable with Harmoni Shelley