Hello, everyone. You're listening to Family Talk, a radio broadcasting ministry of the James Dobson Family Institute.

I'm Dr. James Dobson, and thank you for joining us for this program.

Well, welcome to Family Talk, the broadcast ministry of the Dr. James Dobson Family Institute.

I'm Roger Marsh, and today we're sharing an unforgettable message from our archives

featuring the late Elizabeth Elliott Gren, whose remarkable life story has inspired millions.

As a young missionary widow, Elizabeth faced a profound choice,

to retreat from her calling in the wake of tragedy, or to continue her husband Jim's missionary work

with the indigenous people of Ecuador, the very people who had taken his life. Instead of retreating

into bitterness, Elizabeth chose the path of radical forgiveness,

ministering to and living with the same indigenous community that had made her a widow.

Now, her extraordinary journey of faith did not end there.

Through multiple seasons of loss and renewal, Elizabeth remained unwavering in her trust in

God's perfect plan.

After returning to the United States, she authored

more than 20 books and hosted a national radio ministry. Eventually, she would marry again,

only to tragically lose her second husband to cancer. Graciously, God blessed her with a third

marriage that lasted until her passing in 2015. Today, you'll hear Elizabeth sharing her

powerful testimony before 18,000 students at a campus crusade convention in Kansas City.

Her message about finding purpose through pain and seeing God's hand, even in life's darkest

moments, remains just as relevant today as when it was first delivered.

So whether you're familiar with Elizabeth's story or you'll be hearing it for the first time,

prepared to be deeply moved by this classic edition of Dr. James Dobson's family talk.

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