True Comfort

True Comfort


A Mother's Greatest Fear: A Life of Greater Faith, with Phoenix Hayes

July 11, 2025

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.


Chapters

00:00 Introduction to True Comfort and Apologetics

02:49 Phoenix's Journey into Apologetics

05:53 The Impact of Autism in Family Life

08:54 Navigating Grief and Acceptance

11:54 The Role of Faith in Parenting Challenges

14:56 Finding Hope Amidst Pain

17:50 The Complexity of Love and Loss

20:43 Trusting God's Character in Difficult Times

23:50 The Importance of Perspective in Suffering

32:44 The Brokenness of the World

34:25 Grounding in God's Goodness

37:43 Arguments for God's Existence

40:32 Counterfeit Comforts in Parenting

51:47 The Nature of Brokenness

54:30 Theological Misconceptions and Truths


To 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.com


To get started on your own study of apologetics check out these recommended resources: General Apologetics — Teasi Cannon