When God Chooses Not to Heal: Living with Chronic Illness

What do you do when God doesn’t heal the way you prayed for? In this episode of the Grit and Grace Podcast, Tonya Bruton sits down with her daughter, Cara Foulks, to talk honestly about living with chronic illness, faith, and trusting God when healing doesn’t come right away. This is a real conversation about suffering, hope, and holding onto faith in hard seasons.Cara was born with Biliary Atresia, received two liver transplants as a child, later developed Nephrotic Syndrome, and eventually kidney failure. After years of dialysis, she received a kidney transplant. Through it all, Cara has continued to walk in faith, choosing trust over bitterness and hope over despair. This episode speaks to anyone wrestling with unanswered prayers, chronic illness, or spiritual exhaustion.If you’ve ever wondered why God allows suffering—or how to keep believing when life feels unfair—this episode is for you.🎙️ Grit and Grace Podcast with Tonya Bruton👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for faith-filled conversations about real life.#Faith #ChronicIllness #ChristianTestimony #TrustGod #GritAndGracePodcast00:00 Introduction01:30 Cara’s Medical Journey05:10 Living with Chronic Illness09:40 When God Doesn’t Heal Right Away14:25 Wrestling with Faith and Trust19:10 Choosing Hope Over Bitterness24:05 Encouragement for Others28:30 Final Thoughts & Prayer