Rescued by His Presence with Viola Carter

Rescued by His Presence with Viola Carter

Author: Jonathan Pitts and Christian Parenting June 28, 2021 Duration: 39:43

In this episode, Jonathan interviews Viola Carter, his mother-in-law and the mother of his late wife, Wynter Pitts.  Viola Carter started life in the rough inner city streets of Baltimore, MD. Married young she experienced, first hand, the pain of physical abuse, betrayal and abandonment. She met Jesus in her early adulthood and his presence changed everything for her..  Her sweet life in Christ is clearly heard as she shares the story of her rescue by the presence of God, even as her life has continued to be littered with loss. 

 

Viola is married to her best friend, Tom, and is a grandmother to 6 beautiful granddaughters and 1 grandson.


Walking through life’s peaks and valleys requires a kind of honesty that’s often hard to find. The Journey with Jonathan Pitts offers just that-a space where the complexities of faith, parenting, and personal loss are met with genuine conversation. Co-hosted by Jonathan Pitts and Christian Parenting, this podcast delves into the raw, real stories that shape a family’s spiritual life, moving beyond simple answers to explore how we actually live out our beliefs day to day. You’ll hear Jonathan’s own experiences with love and grief, shared with a vulnerability that feels both rare and refreshing. These conversations are grounded in a Christian perspective, making them particularly meaningful for parents navigating the challenges of raising kids with intentional faith. Each episode feels like a thoughtful dialogue, aiming to provide companionship and practical insight for your own path. Whether you’re in a season of celebration or one of deep questioning, tuning into this podcast means finding a voice that understands the weight of both. It’s about making sense of the everyday journey, with all its setbacks and grace, together.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 55

The Journey with Jonathan Pitts
Podcast Episodes
03 - The Choice is Yours [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:31
Jonathan interviews speaker, author, and homeschool mom, Chrystal Evans Hurst. For fourteen years Jonathan and Chrystal did life together in very close proximity, raising their kids and working in ministry. In their conv…
02 - Paying Attention [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:46
Jonathan dives deeper into the story of losing his wife Wynter. In those difficult days, God gave him specific situations to pay attention to, and he shares how paying attention to those situations became not only a gift…
01 - Own your story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:12
Jonathan shares his story of the sudden and unexpected loss of his wife, Wynter. From saying goodbye to having to convey the news to his four daughters, Jonathan candidly shares some of the most painful details of that d…
Trailer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:30
Life is a journey. There are some really high highs and some really low lows. But it’s in the very hardest of places where the real decision is made: will we walk out our days with hopelessness or relentlessly pursue God…