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When Faith Meets Real Life with Van Kirkland
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Van Kirkland shares his journey from Louisiana roots to Texas transplant, including his career as a dental technician creating beautiful smiles and how his faith sustained him through profound personal tragedies. His story reveals how mentorship, community support, and a deep relationship with God provided resilience during life's most challenging seasons.
• Originally from Plaquemine, Louisiana, moved to Texas after marrying a Texan
• Built a career as a dental technician, recently opening a new high-tech dental lab
• Early spiritual formation through mentor Jim Boley helped develop deep faith
• Lost daughter Grace to spinal muscular atrophy, experienced multiple miscarriages
• Miraculously adopted daughter Hope just nine months after losing Grace
• Recently welcomed mother-in-law into their home at age 88
• Passionate about small groups and discipling young believers
• Lives by Isaiah 50:4, speaking words of encouragement to the weary
If you're looking for a church in the Austin area or want to watch services online, check out Shoreline Church at shoreline.net.
Chapters
1. When Faith Meets Real Life with Van Kirkland (00:00:00)
2. Welcome to Sidewalk Conversations (00:00:40)
3. Van's Louisiana Roots & Dental Practice (00:01:50)
4. Navigating Life's Hardest Challenges (00:07:34)
5. A Miraculous Adoption Story (00:15:50)
6. Welcoming Mother-in-Law Home (00:22:15)
7. Living with Purpose and Faith (00:26:33)
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