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Ministering to the Famous and Forgotten: The Bold Faith of Dru Hammer

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Candid conversations with Jonathan Youssef

In this powerful first installment, Jonathan Youssef sits down with Dru Hammer to discuss her remarkable faith journey, from her roots in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to becoming part of one of America’s most prominent families.

Episode Highlights:

  • Dru shares the story of her parents’ conversion to Christianity when she was five years old and how it transformed their family
  • Her father’s unexpected call to healing ministry after witnessing a miraculous healing
  • A pivotal moment in Dru’s senior year of high school when she witnessed her first supernatural healing
  • The story of meeting her future husband, Michael Hammer, on a flight and their whirlwind romance
  • Her transition into the world of the Hammer family dynasty and learning to navigate high society while maintaining her faith
  • Stories of ministry work ranging from Beverly Hills socialites to the L.A. Dream Center
  • The gradual process of sharing faith with her father-in-law, Dr. Armand Hammer, and his eventual acceptance of Christ

Key Quotes:

“God, I want to do what you want me to do. I want to be who you want me to be. And I want to go where you want me to go. Send me. I’m here. I’m ready.” – Dru Hammer

About the Guest:

Dru Hammer is the founder and CEO of Hammered Heart Foundation and the author of the book Hammered. Her story bridges the worlds of faith, business, and humanitarian work, demonstrating how God can use anyone, anywhere, to share His message.

Listen to Part 2 of this compelling conversation, where Dru discusses overcoming personal trials and founding the Hammered Heart Foundation.

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