Trusting God With the Family You Never Planned | Heather and Josh Avis

On this episode of Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, Heather Avis and Josh Avis sit down to share their powerful journey from heartbreak to hope. After years of struggling with infertility, the couple felt God leading them down a path they never expected... adoption. What began as a plan to grow their family became a life-changing calling when they were asked to consider adopting a baby with Down syndrome and serious medical challenges. Through honest reflections, moments of doubt, and incredible faith, Heather and Josh recount how God transformed their hearts and their understanding of family. Their story reveals the beauty of adoption, the dignity of every child, and the surprising joy that comes when we say “yes” to God’s plans, even when they look nothing like our own. 🔹 The emotional reality of infertility and trusting God in seasons of disappointment 🔹 How one unexpected email changed the direction of their family forever 🔹 Saying “yes” to adopting a child with Down syndrome and complex medical needs 🔹 Witnessing miracles and discovering God’s heart for vulnerable children 🔹 What adoption and parenting have taught them about faith, love, and surrender Get your copy of Heather and Josh Avis' book, "The Lucky Few" here: https://bit.ly/4rZGswt --- Chapters: 00:00 – A Calling to Care for Vulnerable Children 02:05 – How Heather and Josh Met and Built Their Marriage 04:17 – The Painful Journey Through Infertility 07:37 – Wrestling With God in the “Hallway of Darkness” 11:13 – A Husband’s Perspective During Infertility 15:29 – Considering Adoption for the First Time 21:45 – The Email About Babies With Down Syndrome 25:02 – The Pros and Cons That Changed Everything 31:33 – A Fragile Baby and a Step of Faith 37:11 – A Miracle Story: Life With Their Daughter Today 39:07 – Growing Their Family Through More Adoptions --- Check out Focus on the Family on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/focusonthefamily Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/focusonthefamily X: https://twitter.com/FocusFamily --- #FocusontheFamily #AdoptionStory #ChristianParenting #DownSyndromeAwareness #ProLife #AdoptionJourney #FaithAndFamily #FosterCare #ChristianPodcast