In this week’s episode of Thrive Through the Fire, I open up about the anxiety that comes with medical follow-ups after cancer, the way even a simple doctor’s appointment can stir old fears and memories. As a wife, mom, and stage 3 cancer survivor, I share candidly about how easily fear can creep back in and how important it is to take those thoughts captive and bring them under God’s truth.

I talk about how trauma lingers in the body and mind, how I sometimes manifests symptoms out of anxiety, and how I'm learning to surrender those moments back to God. Through Scripture, personal reflection, and biblical stories, I remind listeners that while fear is a liar, it can also be a signal, showing us where we need to give God control again.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• The emotional and spiritual triggers that come with medical follow-ups
• How fear distorts truth and how to redirect your thoughts toward God’s promises
• Biblical encouragement from 2 Timothy 1:7, 2 Corinthians 10:5, and Daniel 3
• Reflections on faith through the stories of Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego, and Job
• Practical tools for walking through anxious or uncertain weeks with peace

Practical Takeaways:

• Anchor yourself in Scripture: Psalm 91, Psalm 27, Isaiah 41:10
• Pray out loud or with someone you trust
• Limit online searching and focus instead on God’s Word
• Talk about your fears with others who can pray over you
• Worship through the worry — fear and worship can’t coexist

I close with encouragement for anyone facing a “follow-up week” of their own: God hasn’t changed since the last time He showed up. Even if tomorrow brings the unexpected, He’s already there. The same God who carried you through the fire before will do it again.

In this episode of Thrive Through the Fire, I open up about a question that’s followed me through some of the hardest seasons of my life — where is God in the midst of suffering?

As a mom, wife, and stage 3 cancer survivor, I’ve wrestled deeply with the tension between faith and pain. Today, I’m diving into what Scripture says about suffering, what I’ve learned through my own battle with cancer, and how we can hold on when God feels silent.

Together, we’ll explore:

• What suffering really is and why it challenges our faith
• Biblical stories that show God’s presence in pain — from Job, to David, to Jesus Himself
• My personal journey of wrestling with fear, loss of control, and finding hope again
• Practical ways to cling to God when answers don’t come quickly — through honesty, Scripture, community, and surrender

If you’re in a season of waiting or wondering where God is, I pray this conversation meets you there. You’re not alone.

Join me as we walk through the fire — and find the God who still meets us in it.

In this week’s episode of Thrive Through the Fire, I sit down with my dear friend Evelyn — a woman whose warm hugs and kind spirit carried me through some of the darkest days of my life. I first met Evelyn in the sanctuary doorway at church, where she greeted every person who walked in with a smile and a heart full of love. What I didn’t realize then was that God would use her presence to remind me of His own, constant, comforting, and full of grace.

Evelyn shares her beautiful perspective on trusting God completely, even when life doesn’t make sense. She talks about what it means to truly see God as our Father, one who loves us, cares for us, and provides for every need. Her gentle wisdom and unwavering faith will leave you feeling encouraged and seen, no matter what season you’re in.

We talk about:

How God uses ordinary moments and people to reveal His extraordinary love

What it means to trust God as a Father, not just as a distant figure

Finding peace and purpose when life feels uncertain

How simple acts of kindness can become divine appointments

Whether you’re walking through a storm or basking in a season of peace, Evelyn’s story is a tender reminder that God’s love never stops pursuing us — and sometimes, it comes through the hands of a friend at the church door.