A special-edition broadcast about two deaths in Johnston
- How should Christians respond when tragedy like suicide strikes their community?
Ben Foost identifies himself and explains this is a special 8 p.m. edition of Live from the Path, not the usual 10-to-midnight show, convened because two students died by suicide in the Johnston community within the last 24 to 48 hours -- one at Johnston Middle School and one at Johnston High School. The scheduled musical guest Jeff Arendale agreed to move his appearance so the show could instead digest the tragedy, and online viewers are invited to use the chat feature for questions. The stated aim is to talk honestly about reactions to tragedy, what Christians should do, and how a loving God fits the picture.
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