Celebration of Life

Austin & Courtney Farley

For most parents, there’s nothing more devastating than the death of a child.  The pain and agony from the loss can feel overwhelming and unbearable at times.  Our guests today are Children’s Pastors Austin & Courtney Farley of Hope Works Fellowship in Fort Worth, TX, and they know all too well the pain and agony of losing a child…having lost their youngest son, August, in a drowning accident back in 2018… just a few months before his 3rd birthday.  

According to a 2019 report from the American Academy of Pediatrics, after birth defects, drowning is the leading cause of death in children ages one to four.  But the Farley’s were more than just a statistic…they were a couple raising their family…enjoying life…experiencing their dream…when suddenly their world was turned upside down in an instant. 

In our segment today called “Celebration of Life,” the Farleys will share how the Lord “rushed to them” during the darkest time of their lives and lovingly led them through the hurt and pain of their son’s tragic death... one step at a time…one day at a time…and the process of healing continues today.  Their story is a reminder of God’s faithfulness and His promise in Psalm 147:3 to “heal the brokenhearted and bind up their wounds.”