#6 A Father's Love Through Chronic Illness — My Dad's View from the Valley

Subtitle (SEO Boost):A Christian podcast on chronic illness, fatherhood, and faith in sufferingEpisode Summary:In this episode, we're talking about what it looks like for a father to love his daughter through a lifetime of chronic illness. If you've been walking through chronic illness, caregiving, or wondering where God is in the hard seasons, this conversation will encourage you to find hope even when nothing seems to be getting better.In this conversation, we talk about:What it was like for my dad to watch me suffer and not be able to fix itHow our family moved across the country more than once searching for healingThe moment my dad's faith was tested most — and how it came back strongerScripture:Proverbs 3:5-6 — Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.Romans 5:3-5 — We also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.Song Mentioned: My Little Girl — Tim McGrawhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZVsGVE1qCgWord of the Month: FaithfulnessThrough every move, every setback, and every moment faith was tested, what carried this family through was faithfulness — both God's faithfulness to never leave, and the faithfulness it takes to keep showing up for someone you love even when you can't fix their pain.Reflection Question:What would it look like for you to keep showing up for someone you love, even when you can't fix their painResources Mentioned:The Courage to Say Yes — a collaboration book I'm honored to be a part of, releasing June 18th. Want a signed copy? DM me! Otherwise you can grab it on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0d4rUZNfLISTEN & SUBSCRIBE:If this episode moved you, please share it with someone who needs to hear it — whether that's a woman walking through chronic illness or someone who loves her. And be sure to follow the podcast so you don't miss what's coming next in the View from the Valley series.Your story isn't over.Your pain has purpose.And somehow… even here… joy can still grow.