Episode 94 - Liezl Venter, Part 2: After the Shot—Healing & Radical Forgiveness

What happens after the unthinkable? In Part 2 of our chat with Liezl Venter, we dive into the aftermath of her husband’s tragic accident—the impact on their children, the painful road to recovery, and the moment they finally got to bring Russell home. Liezl shares the deep questions she wrestled with, the unexpected ways God showed up, and the incredible power of forgiveness. This is a story of faith refined through fire, prayers answered in the most personal ways, and hope that carries us forward.

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0:42 - How the accident impacted the children
7:28 - Processing the trauma—alone, but with God
8:43 - Holding onto Isaiah 41:10
14:35 - Wrestling with the question: Did God cause this?
18:39 - Preparing for Russell’s return home
20:04 - Facing the possibility of amputation and a long recovery
22:09 - The moment they got the news—Russell was coming home
23:39 - A powerful answered prayer from their son
25:09 - Russell’s recovery—what life looks like now
28:19 - The legal case: Criminal charges against the shooter?
30:39 - Choosing to forgive the shooter
36:09 - Words of encouragement for those going through trauma
38:22 - Practical ways to support someone facing a crisis
38:59 - Living out faith outside of Sunday