Episode 41: Baby Brian & Baptism of Desire

Let the Little Children Come to Me.  - Matthew 19:14

Sign the Petition here: https://www.ipetitions.com/petition/baptism-of-desire 

Summary:

In this episode, the Elizabeth, Anna, and special guest Brianne Edwards discuss the significance of the revelation of an unbaptized baby found to be incorrupt 37 years after his death.  Baby Brian is a pilgrim of hope and offers an amazing witness of God’s mercy and grace during Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Month. Brianne is researching the cause for Baby Brian, both the possibility of canonization as well as the hope for a new doctrine on Baptism of Desire.  We pray this conversation brings you hope and healing, especially if you are mourning a baby who died in the womb or after birth.  

Takeaways:

• Honor all families of Pregnancy and Infant Loss this month 

• Brianne Edwards shares her journey of grief and healing.

• The story of Baby Brian reveals profound hope for bereaved parents.

• Baptism of desire is a complex theological issue for unbaptized infants.

• The church's response to infant loss needs to evolve.

• Community support is crucial for grieving families.

• The petition for recognition of baptism of desire is vital.

• God's mercy is a central theme in the conversation.

• The story of Baby Brian serves as a beacon of hope. 

Helpful Links:

https://www.babybrian.org/ 

https://www.lachslegacy.org/ 

https://www.athousandpoundsbook.com/ 

Discussion Questions:

1. What stands out for you about Baby Brian and how the Lord orchestrated events to bring his story to Brianne?

2. If you lost a child before baptism, how does Baby Brian’s story bring you hope?