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SPECIAL: Behind the Scenes - Forgiving My Kidnappers - Gracia Burnham

Oct 18, 2022

Gracia Burnham, a missionary who was kidnapped in the Philippines, shares her incredible story of survival and faith. She recounts the harrowing ordeal of being held captive, facing violence and starvation, while grappling with the question of forgiveness towards her captors. Gracia reveals how she maintained her faith through despair and found hope in unexpected places, emphasizing the power of grace. Her journey exemplifies resilience and the profound impact of love and forgiveness in the face of adversity.

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Gracia Burnham's harrowing kidnapping experience highlights the struggle of faith and the importance of forgiving even the most unforgivable.

Her reliance on scripture and prayer during captivity illustrates the profound comfort and strength that faith can provide in dire circumstances.

Post-captivity, Gracia's ministry work emphasizes the transformative power of forgiveness and the potential for redemption in even the darkest situations.

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Intro

2min

A Journey of Forgiveness and Survival: Unedited Insights

3min

Wings of Faith: A Journey to the Philippines

6min

Captured in Paradise

23min

A Harrowing Kidnapping Incident in a Hospital

4min

Chaos and Survival: A Hostage's Tale

15min

Faith, Forgiveness, and Finding Freedom

23min

A Message of Hope in Captivity

5min

Faith and Resilience Amidst Adversity

29min

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The Power of Forgiveness and Faith in Adversity

3min

Gracia and her husband were missionaries in the Philippines, when they were kidnapped at gunpoint by terrorists, and held hostage in the jungle for ransom. They endured every hardship you could possibly imagine including gun battles, beheadings, and starvation... yet Gracia was confronted with one continual question, was Jesus asking her to forgive these men?

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