8: When I Lay My Isaac Down
What would you do if your beloved son was transformed from an exemplary patriot and soldier into a calculating and premeditated murderer? Carol Kent shares what it is like to surrender everything to God, including her hopes and dreams for her son, Jason, now doing life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murder of his wife’s ex-husband.
Show Notes
Carol Kent talks to Dennis Rainey about her son’s sentence to life in prison, and how Carol and her husband are planting hope in the midst of despair. https://www.familylife.com/podcast/series/when-i-lay-my-issac-down/
About the Guest
Carol Kent
Carol Kent is a bestselling author and an international speaker for conferences and retreats. She’s the executive director of the Speak Up Conference, an event committed to helping Christians develop their speaking and writing skills. She and her husband, Gene, have founded the nonprofit organization, Speak Up for Hope, which benefits inmates and their families. Carol holds a master’s degree in communication arts and a bachelor’s degree in speech education. Carol has trained Christian speakers for over 25 years and she has been a featured speaker at Women of Faith, Extraordinary Women, and Women of Joy arena events. She is the author of over 30 books, including the bestselling When I Lay My Isaac Down, Speak Up with Confidence, and He Holds My Hand.