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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