The Walk: Devotionals for Worshippers

The Walk: Devotionals for Worshippers

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Zane and Donna King Devotional: Parenting Through Addiction

July 18, 2024   ●   32 min

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From the Basement to the Altar: A Journey Through Addiction and Grace

In this deeply moving episode of The Walk Podcast, Joshua Swanson, Editor-in-Chief of Worship Leader Magazine, hosts a candid conversation with Zane and Donna King. The talented artists and songwriters open up about their family's journey through the trials of addiction, sharing a powerful testimony of faith, resilience, and the transformative grace of God.

What You'll Learn:

  • How Zane and Donna’s contrasting backgrounds and shared love of music brought them together.
  • The profound impact of addiction on families and the feeling of isolation it can bring.
  • The importance of community support and finding solace in church basement meetings.
  • The concept of "letting go and letting God" and the practice of detachment with love.
  • How scripture and prayer provided strength and guidance during their darkest moments.
  • The significance of their song "From the Basement to the Altar" and its message of hope.

Episode Highlights:

  • Zane and Donna discuss their early relationship and the role of music in their lives.
  • Personal anecdotes about the challenges they faced with two of their six children struggling with addiction.
  • Finding unexpected support and understanding in a church basement group.
  • Embracing the difficult process of allowing God to take control and learning to set healthy boundaries.
  • A heartfelt prayer led by Zane and Donna for those dealing with similar struggles.
  • The uplifting story behind their song "From the Basement to the Altar," reflecting their journey from despair to hope.

Tune in to hear Zane and Donna King’s incredible testimony, filled with raw honesty, heartfelt prayers, and inspiring insights that will touch your heart and strengthen your faith.

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Who are Zane and Donna King?

With Dove and Singing News Fan Award nominations to their credit, acclaimed husband/wife duo Zane & Donna King are known for a string of Top 10 hits that honestly and artfully articulate joy in both the ups and downs of life. After walking with two of their children through addiction and recovery, they are on a mission to encourage others in similar situations with their grace-filled songs and the life-changing message of God’s goodness.  

In addition to producing and penning songs for numerous other artists, the Kings are each respected musicians in their own right. Zane is a steel guitar virtuoso and multi-instrumental studio musician, while Donna has released two acclaimed solo recordings and has written songs for such artists as Sunday Drive, Riley Roth, Tribute Quartet and The Taylors. As a duo, Zane & Donna King’s sound spans genres from country to Southern Gospel to worship, and their previous recordings include 2014’s Mile Marker One and 2018’s Beautiful Ever After. 

Scripture References

  • Ephesians 3:20-21
  • Philippians 4:12-13
  • 2 Corinthians 12:9

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