Freedom and Forgiveness After Tragedy: Casey, C.J., & Tucker Beathard
Jesus Calling: Stories of Faith
Jesus Calling
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🗓️ 8 October 2020
⏱️ 33 minutes
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Summary
Losing someone you love is one of the most devastating, heart-breaking things we can go through—and the pain feels especially sharp when that person is taken from us by the hands of another. Even though we’ll always carry grief from losing our loved one, God offers us a chance to find life again as we reach for Him and remember He’s still there, leading us toward a hope and a future. Award-winning country music songwriter Casey Beathard, along with his sons—San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard and country music artist Tucker Beathard—share stories of a close-knit, loving family of seven surrounded by football and music. But tragedy struck the family in December 2019, when their son and brother Clay was the victim of a fatal stabbing in Nashville. In the days that followed, the Beathards dug deep into faith, finding hope in God and encouragement in the memories of Clay’s strong conviction and light. As they healed together, the Beathards found there’s freedom in forgiveness, and they take heart in knowing that one day, they’ll see Clay again.
Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned:
Jesus Calling: Stories of Faith television show on Circle TV
Past interview: Eddie Montgomery
Upcoming interview: Kathie Lee Gifford
Interview Quotes:
“If he didn't believe in something, if he didn't didn't agree with something, he was not going to get peer pressured into doing something he didn't think was right.” - C.J. Beathard on his brother, Clay
“He wanted to do what was right and fight for the people that were oppressed.” - Casey Beathard, on his son Clay
“The only thing that possibly got us through this is at the end of the day: our core foundation. We were all at least rooted with the mindset of knowing that the only way to get through this was diving in and asking Jesus and and relying on the Lord to handle it.” - Tucker Beathard
“We dug hard looking for hope...We were just feeding off each other about who God is and what He really has for you. And all sudden, the despair turned into a gigantic hope.” - Casey Beathard
“I literally used to pray, like, “God, please let me be the first one to go in my family, because I can't—I wouldn't be able to handle it.” But I'd totally underestimated the power of Jesus Christ. I mean, that's just the bottom line. That's all that really matters. And it's like with Him, this world can't faze you.” - Tucker Beathard
“I truly believe—I know [my brother Clay is in heaven]. And we'll be there someday, and I know I'm gonna get to see him again." - C.J. Beathard
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| 0:00.0 | Join us on Tuesdays this fall for the Jesus Calling Stories of Faith Television show on Circle TV, |
| 0:07.0 | hosted by country music superstar Lauren Elena. |
| 0:10.5 | Each week we'll talk with people from all walks of life about their heart aches, their victories, |
| 0:16.1 | their joy, and their pain, and how their faith kept them going through it all. |
| 0:21.2 | You don't want to miss it, Tuesdays 8.30 p.m. Eastern time and re-erring |
| 0:26.2 | Sundays at 2 p.m. eastern this fall on Circle TV. Visit Jesus Calling |
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| 0:45.0 | Then bring it to a drop-off location during National Collection Week, November 13th through the 20th. You can also build a shoebox online. And the best part is the good news of Jesus Christ is shared alongside your gift and each child is given the opportunity to participate in a life-changing discipleship program. |
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| 1:04.6 | slash OCC to learn more. |
| 1:08.5 | Hey, I'm Reba McIntyre. |
| 1:10.3 | You know when people look at me, |
| 1:12.1 | I guess the first thing that pops in their minds is singer or TV star. |
| 1:16.2 | Maybe they think of my red hair. |
| 1:18.4 | But when I look in the mirror, I just see a woman who grew up on a ranch in Oklahoma and wanted to be a barbed glacier. |
| 1:24.7 | I still like wearing boots and getting them a little bit dirty. |
| 1:28.2 | Sweet tea and a plate of beans makes the perfect meal after a hard day of work, |
| 1:33.1 | and the love of family and friends |
| 1:35.6 | that is more valuable than anything. |
| 1:38.1 | Not that fancy. |
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