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EPISODE · May 24, 2026 · 30 MIN

Megan Basham - In the Valley of Cancer

from Conversations That Matter · host Jon Harris

Jon Harris sits down with journalist and author Megan Basham to discuss her journey of faith amid cancer. While her book Shepherds for Sale climbed the New York Times bestseller list, Megan was undergoing chemotherapy and radiation for stage 3 colon cancer (later upgraded to stage 4). She opens up about the fear, the fight, the deep spiritual lessons learned in the valley, and how God has drawn her closer to Him through suffering. Megan shares candidly about family, motherhood, processing mortality, the difference in how men and women face terminal illness, rejecting fear through providence, and the surprising peace God has given her. This episode is a moving testimony of leaning on Christ when everything is uncertain. If you're walking through illness, loss, or uncertainty, Megan’s story will encourage you to trust that no molecule — including every cancer cell — is outside of God’s sovereign control. 0:00 - Introduction & Welcoming Megan Basham2:10 - Megan's Impact, Shepherds for Sale & Sounding the Alarm5:30 - The Surreal Year: NYT Bestseller While Fighting Cancer8:45 - Stage 3 Colon Cancer Diagnosis & Attacks During Treatment11:40 - Learning Dependence on God & Hidden Blessings15:20 - Comparing Journeys with Ben Sasse19:10 - One-on-One Trips with Daughters & Facing Mortality23:50 - Deepened Prayer Life & John MacArthur's Encouragement27:40 - Obsession with Statistics & Releasing Control29:50 - God's Peace, Providence & Gospel Invitation#MeganBasham #Cancer #Faith #ChristianPodcast #ShepherdsForSaleSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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