Fernie Cosgrove

Oct 7, 2023 | thegospelcoalition.org | Fernie Cosgrove |Jordan Taylor |J. D. Greear |Sam Ferguson

It all started with an innocent conversation, a few extra minutes of attention, and a childish confidence in a trustworthy adult. His constant messaging and intentionality made her feel comfortable, cared for, and special. He was a teacher, and she’d been taught to trust, listen, and obey. But something was off this time. Slowly his messages began pleading for their special relationship to be a secret. No one should find out they were talking—the threats of trouble were implicit.

Sep 20, 2023 | thegospelcoalition.org | Fernie Cosgrove |Brett McCracken |Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra |Joe Carter

Call me—it’s an emergency. The dreaded words crossed my screen, and I immediately dialed her number. Her voice was shaky as she explained the details of the night. In the middle of dinner, their phone rang with dreadful news: their 17-year-old son had attempted suicide and was on his way to the closest hospital. Advertise on TGCHer voice was full of fear, anxiety, and confusion. She wanted to understand. What was happening? What led him to attempt suicide? Will he be OK?