Your prayers and support made a difference!

Dear Listener, 

I wanted to give you an update because you’ve faithfully stood with Family Life Radio and Intentional Living, and you deserve to hear directly from me. 

In March, my life took an unexpected turn.  

I was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that progressed very quickly. Within days, I found myself in the intensive care unit, where I spent over a month. That was followed by additional hospital stays and rehabilitation as I regained my strength. 

As difficult as these months have been, I experienced God’s faithfulness in ways I’ll never forget. He met me in the uncertainty. He provided outstanding medical care. He strengthened my family. He surrounded us with people who loved us well. Most of all, He reminded me that His presence never depends on our circumstances.  

Today, I’m grateful to tell you that I’m recovering well and have returned to work. While I still have a long road of healing ahead of me, I thank God for the progress He’s allowed me to make. 

I especially want to thank you for your prayers. Whether you knew what I was facing or are just learning about it through this letter, I hope you’ll join me in praising God for His faithfulness. Throughout this journey, I was reminded that the Lord hears the prayers of His people, and I’m grateful for everyone who has carried us before Him.  

One of the greatest comforts during my recovery was knowing that the ministry continued to move forward. God raised up remarkable leaders and staff, and Intentional Living continued pointing people to Christ. God’s work never paused because He remains the One who leads this ministry. 

That truth has encouraged me deeply. It has also reminded me how grateful I am for you. Your faithful partnership is one of the reasons this ministry continues to reach people with the hope of Jesus every single day. Together, we have the privilege of encouraging believers, introducing others to Christ, and strengthening families across our communities and beyond.  

This experience has given me a renewed appreciation for the gift of each day and for the privilege of serving alongside you. I return to this role with a deeper dependence on the Lord, a greater gratitude for His faithfulness, and an even stronger conviction that the message of hope we share has never been more needed.  

Thank you for praying. Thank you for giving. Thank you for believing in the mission of Intentional Living. Your partnership has meant more than I can express, and I’m excited to see what God will continue to do through this ministry as we move forward together.  

May the Lord bless you and encourage you with the same faithfulness He has so graciously shown me.  

With gratitude,  

Evan Carlson 

President & CEO 

Intentional Life Media