Every breath we take is a gift from God. Every heartbeat. Every step. You’re not an accident. On this episode Joe Watkins talks with Graham Hetrick, a coroner, and a follower of Jesus. He sees what happens when people give up on that idea and believe the lie that there is no ultimate mission for their life. He’s someone who has seen what happens when someone steps into the role of God and decides to voluntarily end the life of another. He’s also seen seemingly “good people”—respectable ones—finish their life without ever revealing the secrets until the end. He’s lived a fascinating life observing and studying what the dead can teach us about life. (original airdate 12-2-22)
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