On this episode of Our American Stories John Humphrey had been told his heart could stop without warning Doctors had discovered a dangerous arrhythmia and surgery was coming But before the procedure John wanted one more chance to take the mound with his teammates His parents watched from the bleachers An AED sat nearby in case his heart failed Then John went out and pitched the game of his life striking out batters and leading his team to victory Ryan Buck brings us The Hope Story of John Humphrey told by John and his parents Jennifer and Mark They share [... more]

John Humphrey's story of facing a life-threatening heart condition and finding hope through prayer and faith is a powerful reminder of the strength of the human spirit. With the support of his family and medical team, John undergoes a high-risk surgery to implant a pacemaker and overcomes his fears to emerge stronger and more connected to his faith. [... more]