On Tuesday, October 4th, 2016, Jenn was driving home with her two daughters. It was late at night when her car and a motorcyclist collided. Jenn and her daughters survived, but the man did not. This night changed Jenn's life forever.
On this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Jennifer Eikenhorst joins Brenna to share her personal and lived-out story. "It was an ordinary day until it wasn't," she says. Jenn had no idea that on this day the life of an innocent man would be taken, and she would be held responsible. She shares with listeners how this tragedy impacted her family, her marriage, her community's view of her, and the family of David- the man whose life was taken.
After the accident, Jenn often wrestled with many questions, such as: "Why did this man have to die?" "Will I be faced with prison?" "Will I ever forgive myself?" "Why did God allow this to happen?" Even though the incident was purely accidental, she still struggled with her identity and faith in God, guilt, PTSD, moral injury, and depression. It took constant reliance on the Lord to overcome her new reality and the feelings that pounded her spirit. Though she is reminded daily of her continuous wound, God has given her peace that surpasses all circumstances.
With her honest story, Jenn hopes to remind those in similar situations that their mistakes are covered by the blood of Jesus. She wants people to know that they don't have to take on the identity of the villain because that's not what God calls them to be. She hopes that listeners will learn that Satan is the biggest accuser, and he doesn't want us to forgive ourselves. Meanwhile, God doesn't want us to hate ourselves, nor does He hold things over us.
Jennifer Eikenhorst currently lives in Waco, Texas. She is a wife, mother of four, an author, instructional coach, and a podcaster. She is also an advocate for CADIs (people who have Caused Accidental Death or Injury). Her mission is to help people of all ages who have been impacted by serious accidents, injury, and/or trauma.
Listeners can find Jenn on the following socials:
1. Website: https://accidentalhope.com/
2. Podcast: https://spotify.link/Ok2ewMpZdDb
3. Book: https://www.amazon.com/Left-Turn-life-unimagined-Eikenhorst/dp/1088040462/ref=asc_df_1088040462/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=647197087092&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12554551221562122431&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9007001&hvtargid=pla-1733279689148&psc=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwjaWoBhAmEiwAXz8DBQFuh5TwE3E7AHwTdf6Y1Bn55IiDqidepcpLLQzUNV1jO43reLXzyxoCnwUQAvD_BwE
4. Instagram: https://instagram.com/accidentalhope?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
5. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AccidentalHope?mibextid=avESrC
Scriptures Mentioned:
(Cities of Refuge verses)
1. Deuteronomy 19:1-10
2. Joshua 20:1-9
(Satan is an accuser verses)
4. Job 2:1
5. Revelation 12:10
6. Zechariah 3:1
(God has given us right-standing with Himself)
7. Romans 8:33
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