How can I be thankful when life is hard?

In this special Thanksgiving episode of This Way, we explore two surprising warning signs that can quietly steal our gratitude: hardship and abundance.

When life hurts, we can become so focused on our circumstances that we forget the goodness of God. But when life is comfortable, we can become so captivated by His gifts that we forget the Giver.

Through Deuteronomy 8, Psalm 103, and Paul's words to give thanks “in all circumstances,” we discover that biblical gratitude isn't pretending everything is okay or being thankful for painful circumstances.

It's remembering.

Remembering God's faithfulness. His mercy. His compassion. His presence.

Perhaps gratitude is more than an emotion. Perhaps it's an orientation—one that gently turns our eyes away from the steepness of the trail or the beauty of the gifts and back toward the God who walks beside us.

Whether life is painfully difficult or wonderfully comfortable, the invitation remains the same:

Look again. Remember. And keep walking.

Because the trail may not always be easy, but the Guide is always faithful.

This Way Podcast helps Christian women and faith-seeking listeners discover the sacred in their everyday steps through biblical teaching, personal stories, spiritual formation, and meaningful conversations.

Look again. God is here.

What keeps your faith alive when life gets hard?

Sometimes we think we need something new from God—a new answer, a new sign, a new word of encouragement. But what if, sometimes, what we need most is to remember what God has already done?

In this episode of This Way, we walk into Joshua 4, where the Israelites have finally crossed the Jordan River after forty years of wandering. God tells them to gather twelve stones from the river and build a memorial. Why?

Because God's people are forgetful.

Those stones would become a physical reminder for future generations: Let me tell you what God did.

We'll explore what it means to remember God's faithfulness, trust God when life gets difficult, and recognize the ways He has already been present and faithful in our own stories.

We'll also look at the remarkable legacy of Terry Fox, whose Marathon of Hope continues to inspire Canadians decades after his own journey was cut short. His story reminds us that memorials aren't simply about looking backward—they help carry courage, perseverance, and hope forward.

And then we'll sit at another table of remembrance.

Jesus took bread and the cup and said:

"Do this in remembrance of Me."

Israel had stones.

We have a table.

Different memorial.

Same invitation:

Remember.

Maybe you've forgotten an answered prayer.

Maybe you've forgotten how God carried you through a difficult season.

Maybe you've become so focused on today's struggle that you've lost sight of yesterday's faithfulness.

Come walk with me.

Let's slow down.

Let's remember.

And perhaps we'll discover that yesterday's faithfulness is exactly what we need for today's courage.

Key Scriptures: Joshua 4:1–9; Luke 22:19; Psalm 77:11–12.

New episodes every other Tuesday.

If you're longing to walk more closely with Jesus, discover the sacred in your everyday steps, and learn to recognize His presence in the ordinary moments of life, follow This Way and let's keep walking together.

What does it look like to find genuine joy in the middle of devastating grief?

In this episode of This Way Podcast, host Kelly-Lynne Reimer speaks with Christian author and speaker Patricia Cameron about trusting God after sudden loss. Patricia shares her deeply moving journey through the unexpected death of her husband, four miscarriages, the loss of her infant daughter, and the murder of her young nephew.

Drawing from John 15:11 and her book Grief Unwrapped, Patricia explains how God met her in the darkest valleys and helped her discover a joy rooted more deeply than temporary happiness. She shares three practical anchors for anyone grieving: immersing yourself in Scripture, practising gratitude, and holding tightly to cherished memories.

This honest Christian conversation offers encouragement for widows, single parents, grieving families, and anyone struggling to find hope after the death of a loved one. Patricia also shares meaningful advice for churches and friends who want to support someone through grief.

Is joy still possible after unimaginable loss? Patricia’s story reminds us that even in sorrow, God is near.

Learn more about Patricia and her books at patriciacameronwrites.com.

Have you ever wished God would just hand you the map?

You want to know what comes next. Which decision is right? Where the road is leading. What God's plan is for your life. But what if God rarely gives us enough light for the whole journey?

In this episode of This Way, we walk with Israel through the wilderness in Exodus 13:17–22, where God deliberately leads His people along a longer road. He doesn't give them a complete itinerary. He gives them His presence—a cloud by day and fire by night—and asks them to follow.

We'll explore what it means to trust God when the future is uncertain, discern God's direction one step at a time, and learn to recognize the difference between wanting God's presence and demanding God's roadmap.

I'll also share a story from a pre-dawn mountain hike in Banff, where six students and I discovered that sometimes you really do have only enough light for the next few feet. We'll consider the remarkable survival story of Ernest Shackleton's Endurance expedition and what it teaches us about taking the next faithful step.

And we'll return to a verse that became especially meaningful to my friend Sheri: "Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path." — Psalm 119:105

Maybe you're asking God to show you the next ten years.

Maybe He's inviting you to trust Him with today.

Key Scriptures: Exodus 13:17–22; Psalm 119:105; John 8:12.

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If you're longing to walk more closely with Jesus, discover the sacred in your everyday steps, and learn to recognize His presence in the ordinary moments of life, follow This Way and let's keep walking together.

Season 2 • Episode 2 — How Can I Trust God One Day at a Time?

Have you ever wondered if you’ll have enough?

Enough strength. Enough money. Enough patience. Enough hope. Enough faith to make it through what’s in front of you?

In this episode of This Way, we walk into one of the most tender stories of God’s provision in Scripture: Elijah and the widow of Zarephath in 1 Kings 17. She has almost nothing left—just enough flour and oil for one final meal. Yet God doesn't give her a year's supply all at once. He gives her enough for the next day.

We’ll also look at the manna God provided for Israel in the wilderness and Jesus' words, "Give us this day our daily bread." Because sometimes trusting God doesn't mean knowing how everything will work out. It means trusting Him with today.

I'll share a story from my own university years, when I didn't have enough money for the bus to get to class—and an unexpected phone call became a quiet reminder that God can provide before we even know what we need.

We'll also travel 700 metres underground with the 33 Chilean miners, who survived 69 days trapped beneath the earth, sustained one day at a time by food, Scripture, prayer, and hope.

Maybe you're wondering how you'll make it through your own difficult season.

Come walk with me.

Maybe God isn't asking you to figure out tomorrow.

Maybe He's simply inviting you to trust Him with today.

Key Scriptures: 1 Kings 17:7–16; Exodus 16; Matthew 6:11; John 6:35.

New episodes every other Tuesday.

If you're longing to walk more closely with Jesus, discover the sacred in your everyday steps, and learn to recognize His presence in the ordinary moments of life, follow This Way and let's keep walking together.

Season 2 • Episode 1: I Don't Feel Strong Enough

Have you ever felt like God was asking you to do something you simply weren't strong enough to do?

In this opening episode of Season 2 of This Way, we slow down and walk with Gideon through Judges 6:11–16, where God doesn't ask him to become stronger before obeying—He simply says, "Go in the strength you have."

Together we'll discover why God often calls ordinary people who feel inadequate, how His strength meets us in our weakness, and why the next faithful step matters more than having the whole journey figured out. Through a personal story from a remote backwoods trail, the inspiring example of Team Hoyt, and practical biblical encouragement, you'll be reminded that God isn't looking for extraordinary strength—He's looking for ordinary obedience.

If you're facing grief, a difficult decision, a new calling, anxiety about the future, or simply wondering whether you're enough, this episode is for you.

Come discover the sacred hidden in your everyday steps—and learn why God never asks you for tomorrow's strength, only today's faithful step.

Key Bible Passages: Judges 6:11–16, Isaiah 40:29, 2 Corinthians 12:9

New episodes every other Tuesday.

If you're longing to walk more closely with Jesus, discover the sacred in your everyday steps, and learn to recognize His presence in the ordinary moments of life, follow This Way on your favourite podcast platform. And until next time... let's keep walking this way together.

As we reach the end of Season 1 of This Way Podcast, we're taking a moment to pause, look back, and remember the faithfulness of God.

Throughout Scripture, God's people built memorial stones—Ebenezers—to mark moments when the Lord showed up, made a way, and proved Himself faithful. In this special season finale, we'll explore Samuel's Stone of Help, Joshua's memorial stones from the Jordan River, Jacob's encounter with God at Bethel, and the greatest stone of all: the stone rolled away from Christ's tomb on Resurrection morning.

Together, we'll discover why God calls us to remember, how our wilderness seasons can become holy ground, and what it means to declare, "Thus far the Lord has helped us."

Join me as I share some personal Ebenezer stones from the first year of This Way Podcast—moments of grief, grace, unexpected provision, and lessons learned while walking this trail with Jesus.

Whether you've been here since Episode 1 or you've recently joined the journey, this episode is a celebration of God's faithfulness, a reminder of our living hope in Christ, and an invitation to trust Him with whatever lies ahead.

Thus far, the Lord has helped us. And He isn't finished yet.

What if the thing frustrating you most right now is actually part of God's provision?

In this episode of This Way Podcast, we journey from the flea-infested barracks of a Nazi concentration camp to the dusty roads of ancient Israel. Through the remarkable story of Corrie ten Boom and the surprising account of Saul searching for lost donkeys in 1 Samuel 9, we discover a powerful truth: God often works through the ordinary, the inconvenient, and even the things we wish would disappear.

While Saul thought he was searching for donkeys, God was preparing a kingdom. While Corrie saw only fleas, God was creating a refuge where His Word could spread unhindered.

Could the interruptions, delays, and frustrations in your own life be hiding a greater purpose?

Plus, stay to the end for five practical Trailblazer Challenges that will help you slow down, notice God's hand in your daily routines, and discover how even the "fleas and donkeys" in your life may be part of a much bigger story.