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Getting Right with God After 9/11: Karen Baker's Story of Faith at the Pentagon
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- Faith Conversations Podcast
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- Sep 8, 2026
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Summary
Twenty-five years after September 11, 2001, Karen Baker shares how surviving the attack on the Pentagon became the catalyst that led her to a saving faith in Jesus.Karen had been seeking God since childhood, but for years she thought following Him required choosing the right denomination, understanding religious rules, or fitting into a formal structure. Then 9/11 changed everything.Karen was working inside the Pentagon on September 11, only one corridor away from where American Airlines Flight 77 struck the building. In the aftermath, her work in media relations brought her alongside people grieving unimaginable loss. She watched as people turned to God not only for comfort, but for strength, guidance, and help with everyday life. Her own mortality became very real, and so did her need to get right with God.One year later, on the first anniversary of 9/11, Karen was baptized in the Pentagon chapel built at the site of the attack - publicly declaring her faith in Jesus on the very ground where tragedy had transformed so many lives.In this special episode honoring the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Jessica Cabrera talks with Karen about finding Jesus after tragedy, discovering that faith is about following Him rather than a denomination, and the lessons she has learned through 25 years of walking with God. Karen's story is a powerful testimony that God is present even in our darkest hours, continually seeking us, guiding our steps, and bringing beauty from ashes. Key Takeaway The tragedy of 9/11 awakened Karen to her mortality and her need for a Savior, but tragedy did not have the final word. Twenty-five years later, her story testifies that God meets us in our darkest circumstances, draws us into a personal relationship with Him, and can bring beauty from ashes. Related Bi…