A Mother's Greatest Fear: A Life of Greater Faith, with Phoenix Hayes
A Mother's Greatest Fear: A Life of Greater Faith, with Phoenix Hayes  
Podcast: True Comfort
Published On: Fri Jul 11 2025
Description: Have you or someone you know felt the pain of powerlessness when it comes to helping someone you love? In this episode of True Comfort, Teasi Cannon has a heartfelt conversation with Phoenix Hayes who shares vulnerably what it’s like to have three of her four children diagnosed with autism, something she prayed would never happen to her. Phoenix shares about the fear, deep grief, and … the joy intertwined in her journey and why she still believes in God’s goodness and faithfulness through it all.Chapters00:00 Introduction to True Comfort and Apologetics02:49 Phoenix's Journey into Apologetics05:53 The Impact of Autism in Family Life08:54 Navigating Grief and Acceptance11:54 The Role of Faith in Parenting Challenges14:56 Finding Hope Amidst Pain17:50 The Complexity of Love and Loss20:43 Trusting God's Character in Difficult Times23:50 The Importance of Perspective in Suffering32:44 The Brokenness of the World34:25 Grounding in God's Goodness37:43 Arguments for God's Existence40:32 Counterfeit Comforts in Parenting51:47 The Nature of Brokenness54:30 Theological Misconceptions and TruthsTo learn more about Phoenix Hayes and her ministry check out http://serpentsdoves.org/ or https://www.facebook.com/PhoenixHayes or https://www.instagram.com/phoenix_hayes/ To learn more about Teasi Cannon or to invite her to speak check out www.teasicannon.comTo get started on your own study of apologetics check out these recommended resources: General Apologetics — Teasi Cannon