91 | Does God Feel Distant? Finding Breakthrough Faith in the Middle of Trauma & Doubt with Melanie Cox

Does God feel distant? Have you walked through trauma, loss, depression, or doubt and quietly wondered, Where are You, God? In this powerful episode of Prophetic Breakthrough for Christian Women, Christian life coach Amy Wadlington sits down with author, speaker, and mom of five Melanie Cox to share her raw and redemptive story of childhood trauma, abuse, infertility, prolonged depression, and a season of intense spiritual doubt. This conversation is honest, compassionate, and filled with biblical encouragement for Christian women who are wrestling with questions but still longing for breakthrough faith. Melanie opens up about the moment everything shifted. After a year bedridden and questioning her faith, a single Bible passage brought conviction, clarity, and restored intimacy with God. Years after being told she would never conceive, she experienced a miraculous pregnancy following the discovery of a pituitary issue — a testimony she sees as clear evidence that God saw her and answered her prayers. In this episode, we talk about: • What to do when God feels silent or far away • How trauma and offense can distort your view of God • Taking thoughts captive instead of spiraling into fear • Guarding your peace in everyday moments • Why rebuilding intimacy with God requires action, not passivity • How doubt can quietly become a battleground in subtle spiritual warfare Melanie also shares the heart behind her devotional book, You Have to Know, which she originally wrote for her children during a serious health scare. Each short chapter combines personal stories, Scripture, declarations, and prayer prompts to help Christian women build courageous, steady faith in every season. If you’ve been carrying trauma, battling doubt, or wondering how to reconnect with God in a real and practical way, this conversation will remind you of a powerful truth: He never moved. Connect with Melanie Cox Book: You Have to Know (available on Amazon) Website: https://melaniecox.org Instagram: @ItsMelanieCox Next Steps If this episode stirred something deeper and you’re ready for clarity, healing, and your next breakthrough step: Book Your Next Step Breakthrough Coaching 👉 www.amywadlington.com/coaching Craving community with like-minded Christian women? 👉 www.amywadlington.com/community Want weekly biblical encouragement and prophetic insight? 👉 www.amywadlington.com/insider Remember: clarity comes with action.