In moments of deep distress, anxiety, and feeling isolated in our struggles, where do we turn? This episode offers a powerful anchor from the story of David in 1 Samuel 30:6. When his own life was threatened and all seemed lost, the Scripture tells us "David encouraged himself in the LORD his God."

We explore a vital and personal truth: while God is the ultimate source of all comfort and strength, the choice to actively take hold of that hope is ours. Like David, we have a responsibility in our darkest hours—not to rely on our own strength or wait passively, but to deliberately encourage ourselves by clinging to God's promises, His character, and His faithful Word.

Through reflection on Scripture, including Isaiah 49 and Hebrews 11, we are reminded that our mighty God never forgets us, and faith has always been the vehicle for victory. This is a call to action: to open the Bible, to meditate on God's promises, and to make the conscious decision to dress ourselves in faith. You have one crucial task today: to encourage yourself in the Lord, for He never fails, and our hope in Him is never in vain.

Tune in for a heartfelt reminder that even in the valley, you can choose to find your strength and courage in the One who is your ever-present fortress.

Listen now and be encouraged.

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In Episode 12 of Cancer, I'm Still Grateful, we confront one of the most intimate battles of illness: the fight for your identity when your own reflection seems unfamiliar.

We start with the anchor of 2 Corinthians 4:16—"outwardly wasting away, inwardly renewed day by day"—and build from there. We’ll share why the scars you carry can be seen as banners of God’s victory, not marks of defeat. We’ll hear the profound wisdom of Joni Eareckson Tada and sit with the raw, beautiful prayer of the blind hymnwriter George Matheson as he learned to thank God for his "thorn."

This episode is a compassionate guide for renewing your mind (Romans 12:2) so you can exchange the world's narrative about your body for God's eternal truth about your soul. It ends with a simple, powerful truth to declare over your own reflection.

If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and felt a disconnect between what you see and who you know you are in Christ, this conversation is for you.

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In this powerful episode, we share the raw and hopeful testimony of our dear friend Gabriel, who is walking through a recurring colon cancer diagnosis. Amidst the shock and difficulty, Gabriel and his family are experiencing a peace that "transcends all understanding." We unpack his story and explore the biblical promises of God's goodness, peace, security, grace, faithfulness, and presence that make this supernatural hope possible. This is a profound reminder that even in the deepest valleys, our greatest need is met in God, and joy is not cancelled by cancer. Join us for an honest conversation about finding unshakeable hope when the news is anything but good.

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In this deeply encouraging episode, we rest in one of the most comforting truths for the heart facing fear, illness, or uncertainty: You are held, right now, in the loving and mighty hands of God.

Whether you’re navigating a difficult diagnosis, feeling overwhelmed, or simply needing a reminder of where your safety lies, this message offers grounded, biblical hope. We explore beautiful scriptures and reminders that you are as secure as a child in a parent's arms, protected under God’s wings, and carried through every moment—past, present, and future.

This isn’t about ignoring pain, but about anchoring your soul in the promise that your life, your days, and your very breath are in the careful keeping of a faithful God. Discover how to see the fingerprints of His grace in your week, and how this unchanging truth can lift your burden and bring a genuine smile of peace to your face.

You are not alone. You are being held. Tune in and be reminded that the best place to be is safe in His hands.

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When the reality of a cancer diagnosis makes the biblical command to "give thanks in all circumstances" feel impossible, where do you begin? This episode meets you right in that tension, offering grace for the struggle before offering a path forward. We explore the counter-intuitive ways of God, who invites us to find purpose and peace not by ignoring our pain, but by seeing His hand within it. Through scripture and personal testimony, we discover that gratitude is not a denial of hardship, but a defiant act of trust in the God who promises to comfort our wilderness.

At the heart of this message is a profound, practical truth: anxiety and gratitude cannot coexist. We'll uncover how a thankful heart changes the spiritual atmosphere, suffocating fear and inviting God's transcendent peace. From the story behind the beloved hymn "Count Your Blessings" to a simple challenge for your day, this episode is a compassionate guide to trading the question "Why?" for the prayer "Thank You," and finding that where gratitude is cultivated, fear is ultimately evicted.

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Have you ever read the promise “all things work together for good” (Romans 8:28) and felt a disconnect in your heart? In the painful reality of a cancer journey, that verse can feel more like a theological puzzle than a personal comfort. This episode wrestles honestly with that tension by walking through the story of Job—a man whose faith moved from worship to despair and back again.

We’ll sit with Job’s raw questions, listen to God’s majestic reply from the whirlwind, and discover a profound truth: God’s seeming silence is not absence, but a personal invitation—a “golden envelope” stamped with your name, calling you to trust His heart when you cannot trace His hand. This is a conversation about learning to suffer well: not by having all the answers, but by anchoring your hope in the unchanging character of the God who holds you, even here. If you’re caught between what you believe and what you feel, this episode offers a companion for the struggle and a path toward a hope that holds.

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Does your cancer journey feel like a scorching, lonely desert? In those days when God seems distant, quiet, and the path forward appears as a barren wasteland, where can hope be found? In this heartfelt episode, we explore the profound promise of Isaiah 43:19: "See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland." Through Scripture, personal reflection, and the insights of Charles Spurgeon, we discover that the desert is not our punishment—it is God's chosen place for divine encounter. If you are weary, waiting, and thirsty for hope, this reminder is for you: the great "I AM" is already at work, making a way just ahead of you. You are not walking alone.

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In the deepest valleys—in waiting rooms, through fevers, and in the weary silence—a simple truth can feel almost too simple: God is with you. In this deeply personal episode, we move beyond cliché to explore the tangible, life-altering power of God's presence. Through raw testimony from a family's cancer journey and the timeless promises of Scripture, we discover how His presence brings rest in chaos, light in darkness, and victory in our fiercest battles. This is a reminder for the hurting heart: you are not alone, and His presence makes all the difference.

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