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Hannah's Heart With Anne Cockrell and Kendra White
Hannah's Heart With Anne Cockrell and Kendra White

Through the Unexpected: A Story of Hope After a Spina Bifida Diagnosis

Hannah's Heart With Anne Cockrell and Kendra White

Through the Unexpected: A Story of Hope After a Spina Bifida Diagnosis

Episode ID: 93341 · 00:26:00 · August 01, 2026
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Receiving a prenatal diagnosis of spina bifida can leave parents facing overwhelming uncertainty, difficult decisions, and countless unknowns. In this episode, we sit down with Joy Duncan, who courageously shares her family’s journey—from the devastating diagnosis and fetal surgery during pregnancy to months of bed rest, a C-section delivery, a NICU stay, and the ongoing road of recovery.

She opens up about the fears that accompanied every step, the success of the prenatal surgery that repaired the portion of Baby Andy’s spine doctors were most concerned about. We talk about the challenges that followed, including treatment for clubbed feet and the reality that healing can be a very long and lonely journey.

Most importantly, this is a story of God’s faithfulness. Through every appointment, every setback, every prayer, and every unknown, the Lord provided the strength, peace, and hope they needed for each day. If you are navigating a difficult pregnancy, carrying a prenatal diagnosis, or simply need encouragement to trust God when life doesn’t go as planned, this conversation is a beautiful reminder that He walks with us through every valley.

Join us as we talk honestly about fear, faith, perseverance, and the God who remains steadfast through it all.

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