Season 1, Episode 2 • Mike Henry
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- Seeds of Faith (Late 1940s–1950)
- The Arizona Miracle: A terrifying runaway hog invades the Henry home, only to be calmly handled by a mysterious stranger who vanishes. A young Mike views him as an “angel in work clothes,” planting the family’s first seeds of faith.
- The California Trial: Naomi’s severe asthma forces a bittersweet move to Yuba City. Facing financial ruin, John gambles by hand-sowing an alfalfa crop hours before a massive rainstorm—a risk that miraculously pays off.
- The 1950 Turning Point: These trials culminate in the family’s conversion and baptism. In a providential twist, Francie is present at brother Jerry’s baptism, signaling the early weaving of her and Mike’s shared future.
- Takeaway: From a runaway hog in Arizona to a rainstorm in California, God perfectly guided Mike’s family to the gospel.
Reflection: Where has God used unexpected trials or “angels in work clothes” to guide your own path?
