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A New Kind of Normal - Carol Kent on SBE

Erik August 1st, 2008

Carol Kent was living a model Christian life as a successful author and conference speaker. Her only child graduated from Annapolis and went on to become a lieutenant in the Navy with an impeccable military record. Then the phone rang in the middle of the night and everything changed.

The voice on the other end of the line said her son had been arrested for murdering his wife's ex-husband.

Use one of the options below to hear Steve Brown and Carol talk about her gut-wrenching story and her new "normal."

Carol Kent is the president of Speak Up Speaker Services and author of numerous books, including When I Lay My Isaac Down and A New Kind of Normal: Hope-Filled Choices When Life Turns Upside Down.

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8 Responses to “A New Kind of Normal - Carol Kent on SBE”

greg from canada August 1st, 2008

Wow, what an increadible story. Its amazing that God could use this young man's horrible mistake and his family to minister to the other inmates and their families. And make such a difference in others lives. Thanks so much Carol for sharing your experiences with us.

Ford August 3rd, 2008

Without a doubt, Carol Kent is living out a nightmare that would crush the spirit of any parent. What a testimony of how God has brought her and her family through, so far, and is continuing to be with them.
There was no mention of the young woman, her son married, and her daughters and how they have played since the murder took place. (Just wondering)

Tony Heringer August 5th, 2008

Ford,

Good question. I did a quick search and found this on the Dateline story done by NBC:

"Although Jason Kent has not seen April and the girls in nearly two years, they do write. Kent's lawyer says it could be another three to four years before his clemency request for a reduced sentence is considered by the governor's office."

This is a tough one, but grace is boundless. Carol and Gene are a great encouragement to us all.

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Kevin Behringer August 12th, 2008

Wow.

Just finished this episode and it was chilling.

The part that hit me deep in my soul was the fact that over and over I found myself thinking that if my wife was in the same position his was, I could see myself in Jason's shoes. I could see myself doing what I felt was necessary to protect her.

Then, I think…could I maintain that same level of faith as him?

How inspiring.

Robin Harbuck August 23rd, 2008

Wow, I just finished reading Carol's book "When I Lay My Issac Down". Thanks, Steve, for suggesting it when you spoke at Willow Creek Church. The story still puzzled me!
Were you able to go visit Jason in prison yet? What could we do to encourage him personally while he remains in prison?

DJ September 4th, 2008

Anyone who interperts "THOU SHALT NOT MURDER" as it is often eroneously translated "THOU SHALT NOT KILL" must not have read much Exodus, Duteronomy, ect…

God is the answer, but what was the question?

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