E383 /
Aug 4, 2024 /
Anna Faith (with Deneen Sikma)

The Giver of Good Gifts

In this episode of Faith Talks, Anna Faith interviews Deneen Sikma, a mother of eleven, about God’s faithfulness through trials. Hear her inspiring story of trusting God with a child’s Trisomy 18 diagnosis and the blessings that followed. Be encouraged by her wisdom on waiting for God’s perfect timing and embracing His gifts.

In this episode of Faith Talks, Anna Faith sits down with Dineen Sikma, a mother of eleven and a woman whose life testifies to the goodness of God even through heartache. From her early surrender to God’s will as a teenager to the deeply personal story of her son Philip’s brief but impactful life, Dineen shares how the Lord gives good gifts—even when they come wrapped in trials. This episode is a moving reminder to trust God’s timing, yield to His plans, and treasure His presence in every season.

Topics Discussed

  • Trusting God with your future
  • Surrendering to parental authority and God’s leading
  • The story of Philip and the gift of 60 days
  • Claiming God’s promises in suffering
  • Encouragement for teen girls navigating fears about family and the future
  • Building family relationships as preparation for life
  • Waiting on God for His best in marriage

Key Takeaways

  • God’s good gifts often come through unexpected and painful circumstances.
  • Surrender to God brings blessing—even if it costs something in the moment.
  • Faith is grown not only through victories, but especially through trials.
  • Waiting on the Lord is not passive—it’s an active trust in a good Father.
  • Building strong relationships at home prepares you for God’s future plans.

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Anna Faith Fuller is co-host of the Faith Talks program, wife to Jonathan "Boogie" Fuller, BCM graduate, web developer for GoMission, and daughter of Mark Gillmore. She loves adventure, sunsets, and her husband.