In today's episode, I get to sit down with my new friend, Jessica Hurlbut, author of Unlimited Motherhood. We explore her profound journey of faith, motherhood, and resilience. Jessica opens up about her experiences raising two children with autism, her battles with anger and doubt, and how her faith has grown through these challenges. From witnessing a miraculous healing at camp to preventing her future husband’s suicide with a timely message, Jessica shares how listening to God’s voice and obeying His guidance has shaped her life in extraordinary ways. Join us as we dive into her story of dependency on God and finding purpose in unexpected circumstances.

Bio:

Jessica Hurlbut is a pastor, a writer, an ultra runner, and a mom of five—two who struggle with autism, two adopted, and one typical teen boy. She spent nine years in the trenches of full-time ministry until 2012 when her daughter was diagnosed with level three autism. Four years later, Jessica’s son was also diagnosed with severe autism. She refers to this season as her hidden years, where God did a great and humbling work in her life. During this time, the Holy Spirit called Jessica and her husband to adopt a sibling pair through foster care, and God opened their eyes to the great need for foster and adoptive parents in this country. This led Jessica to attempt to run 110 miles in 24 hours on National Adoption Day as a visual representation of the 110,000 kids in foster care who desperately need a forever family through adoption.

Jesus whispered to Jessica’s heart, “If you take care of my kids, I’ll take care of yours.”

Anchor Verse:

Ephesians 3:20

Hebrews 11:6

Connect with Jessica:

Website: https://www.jessicahurlbut.com

IG: https://www.instagram.com/jessicahurlbut

FB: https://www.facebook.com/jessica.hurlbut.3

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