The Joys of Raising a Large Family - Part 1 with Guests Randy & Marcia Hekman

Jeremiah 1:5 says, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born, I set you apart.” On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson met with Randy and Marcia Hekman to discuss the calling that God placed on their hearts to have children - a lot of children! The Hekmans recount the message from our Creator to stop trying to limit the number of children they would have and be open to the Lord’s plans. The result? Randy and Marcia are the proud parents of 12 children.

About Today's Guest: Randy and Marcia Hekman
Randy Hekman is the executive director of The Grand Awakening, a ministry that exists to inspire yearning and prayer for revival in the Church in West Michigan. He is also a licensed attorney, former prosecuting attorney, former juvenile court judge and founding executive director of Michigan Family Forum. From 2005 to 2011, Randy was the executive pastor at Crossroads Bible Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He graduated from George Washington University Law School with a J.D. in 1972, and was the youngest judge to be elected in Michigan in 1974. He has authored three books, including "Truth That Sets America Free" and "Sweeter by the Dozen." Randy and his wife, Marcia, have 12 children and 35 grandchildren. Marcia Hekman is the chief assistant of The Grand Awakening, and also a prayer warrior, development director, and best friend to her husband, Randy Hekman. Marcia was a high school teacher for a few years and then became a full time home-maker. She and Randy reside in Michigan with their family.

Resources Mentioned:
"Sweeter by the Dozen: Making Jesus the Lord of Our Family Size" book by Randy Hekman
http://GrandAwakening.org
Saturate USA - https://www.saturateusa.org/

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