Cancer, I’m Still Grateful

Episode 16: God Has No Limitations What do you do when you believe God can heal you, but you're terrified He won't? In this episode, we tackle that exact fear head-on. After a powerful "God-incidence" during church, we explore Matthew 17:20 and the truth that God has no limits—none. But here's the twist: His limitlessness isn't just about changing our circumstances. Sometimes the miracle isn't the mountain moving; it's God's presence with us in the darkness. Through the stories of Stephen being stoned, Daniel in the lions' den, and the profound truth of Psalm 63:3 ("Your steadfast love is better than life"), we discover that God can fill us with joy and peace even when our situation hasn't changed. He doesn't need your scan to come back clean to give you peace. He doesn't need your conditions to be favorable to make you whole. If you've ever feared that God might not answer your prayer the way you hope, this episode is for you. Take heart—our God has no limitations, and His love is better than life itself. Have a question or feedback? Email us at [email protected]

In this episode of Cancer, I'm Still Grateful, the host reflects on the profound rest that God provides for those walking through the valley of cancer—not only for patients but for the family members walking alongside them. Drawing deeply from Psalm 23, the episode explores how the Good Shepherd tends to His sheep in the midst of suffering. While the psalm acknowledges dark realities—the shadow of death, evil, and enemies—it also promises green pastures, still waters, soul restoration, and a table prepared in the very presence of those enemies. Have a question or feedback? Email us at [email protected]

Episode 14: There is Healing in the Word of God From the very first episode, the goal of this podcast has been simple: to leave you a little more encouraged, a little stronger, and a tad more hopeful. Today's message may be the most important one yet. No matter how you're feeling—down, afraid, anxious, joyful, or grateful—the Word of God has an antidote for your exact need. In this episode, we open the Psalms and discover that Scripture is not just information; it is healing. It is sweeter than honey when life turns bitter. It is a lamp when the path is dark. It is flawless treasure when we feel spiritually poor. It is joy when our hearts are heavy. It is peace when everything around us is chaos. Through verses like Psalm 19, Psalm 34, Psalm 119, and many others, we explore how the Bible addresses every human condition and offers the very presence of God to those who seek Him there. This episode is a loving challenge: we plead with God for answers, but do we open the book where He has already spoken? If you need healing for your soul, this message invites you to reach for the Word and find Him waiting. Have a question or feedback? Email us at [email protected]

In moments of deep distress, anxiety, and feeling isolated in our struggles, where do we turn? This episode offers a powerful anchor from the story of David in 1 Samuel 30:6. When his own life was threatened and all seemed lost, the Scripture tells us "David encouraged himself in the LORD his God." We explore a vital and personal truth: while God is the ultimate source of all comfort and strength, the choice to actively take hold of that hope is ours. Like David, we have a responsibility in our darkest hours—not to rely on our own strength or wait passively, but to deliberately encourage ourselves by clinging to God's promises, His character, and His faithful Word. Through reflection on Scripture, including Isaiah 49 and Hebrews 11, we are reminded that our mighty God never forgets us, and faith has always been the vehicle for victory. This is a call to action: to open the Bible, to meditate on God's promises, and to make the conscious decision to dress ourselves in faith. You have one crucial task today: to encourage yourself in the Lord, for He never fails, and our hope in Him is never in vain. Tune in for a heartfelt reminder that even in the valley, you can choose to find your strength and courage in the One who is your ever-present fortress. Listen now and be encouraged. Have a question or feedback? Email us at [email protected]

In Episode 12 of Cancer, I'm Still Grateful, we confront one of the most intimate battles of illness: the fight for your identity when your own reflection seems unfamiliar. We start with the anchor of 2 Corinthians 4:16—"outwardly wasting away, inwardly renewed day by day"—and build from there. We’ll share why the scars you carry can be seen as banners of God’s victory, not marks of defeat. We’ll hear the profound wisdom of Joni Eareckson Tada and sit with the raw, beautiful prayer of the blind hymnwriter George Matheson as he learned to thank God for his "thorn." This episode is a compassionate guide for renewing your mind (Romans 12:2) so you can exchange the world's narrative about your body for God's eternal truth about your soul. It ends with a simple, powerful truth to declare over your own reflection. If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and felt a disconnect between what you see and who you know you are in Christ, this conversation is for you. Have a question or feedback? Email us at [email protected]

In this powerful episode, we share the raw and hopeful testimony of our dear friend Gabriel, who is walking through a recurring colon cancer diagnosis. Amidst the shock and difficulty, Gabriel and his family are experiencing a peace that "transcends all understanding." We unpack his story and explore the biblical promises of God's goodness, peace, security, grace, faithfulness, and presence that make this supernatural hope possible. This is a profound reminder that even in the deepest valleys, our greatest need is met in God, and joy is not cancelled by cancer. Join us for an honest conversation about finding unshakeable hope when the news is anything but good. Have a question or feedback? Email us at [email protected]

In this deeply encouraging episode, we rest in one of the most comforting truths for the heart facing fear, illness, or uncertainty: You are held, right now, in the loving and mighty hands of God. Whether you’re navigating a difficult diagnosis, feeling overwhelmed, or simply needing a reminder of where your safety lies, this message offers grounded, biblical hope. We explore beautiful scriptures and reminders that you are as secure as a child in a parent's arms, protected under God’s wings, and carried through every moment—past, present, and future. This isn’t about ignoring pain, but about anchoring your soul in the promise that your life, your days, and your very breath are in the careful keeping of a faithful God. Discover how to see the fingerprints of His grace in your week, and how this unchanging truth can lift your burden and bring a genuine smile of peace to your face. You are not alone. You are being held. Tune in and be reminded that the best place to be is safe in His hands. Have a question or feedback? Email us at [email protected]  

When the reality of a cancer diagnosis makes the biblical command to "give thanks in all circumstances" feel impossible, where do you begin? This episode meets you right in that tension, offering grace for the struggle before offering a path forward. We explore the counter-intuitive ways of God, who invites us to find purpose and peace not by ignoring our pain, but by seeing His hand within it. Through scripture and personal testimony, we discover that gratitude is not a denial of hardship, but a defiant act of trust in the God who promises to comfort our wilderness. At the heart of this message is a profound, practical truth: anxiety and gratitude cannot coexist. We'll uncover how a thankful heart changes the spiritual atmosphere, suffocating fear and inviting God's transcendent peace. From the story behind the beloved hymn "Count Your Blessings" to a simple challenge for your day, this episode is a compassionate guide to trading the question "Why?" for the prayer "Thank You," and finding that where gratitude is cultivated, fear is ultimately evicted. Have a question or feedback? Email us at [email protected]

Have you ever read the promise “all things work together for good” (Romans 8:28) and felt a disconnect in your heart? In the painful reality of a cancer journey, that verse can feel more like a theological puzzle than a personal comfort. This episode wrestles honestly with that tension by walking through the story of Job—a man whose faith moved from worship to despair and back again. We’ll sit with Job’s raw questions, listen to God’s majestic reply from the whirlwind, and discover a profound truth: God’s seeming silence is not absence, but a personal invitation—a “golden envelope” stamped with your name, calling you to trust His heart when you cannot trace His hand. This is a conversation about learning to suffer well: not by having all the answers, but by anchoring your hope in the unchanging character of the God who holds you, even here. If you’re caught between what you believe and what you feel, this episode offers a companion for the struggle and a path toward a hope that holds. Have a question or feedback? Email us at [email protected]

Does your cancer journey feel like a scorching, lonely desert? In those days when God seems distant, quiet, and the path forward appears as a barren wasteland, where can hope be found? In this heartfelt episode, we explore the profound promise of Isaiah 43:19: "See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland." Through Scripture, personal reflection, and the insights of Charles Spurgeon, we discover that the desert is not our punishment—it is God's chosen place for divine encounter. If you are weary, waiting, and thirsty for hope, this reminder is for you: the great "I AM" is already at work, making a way just ahead of you. You are not walking alone. Have a question or feedback? Email us at [email protected]

In the deepest valleys—in waiting rooms, through fevers, and in the weary silence—a simple truth can feel almost too simple: God is with you. In this deeply personal episode, we move beyond cliché to explore the tangible, life-altering power of God's presence. Through raw testimony from a family's cancer journey and the timeless promises of Scripture, we discover how His presence brings rest in chaos, light in darkness, and victory in our fiercest battles. This is a reminder for the hurting heart: you are not alone, and His presence makes all the difference. Have a question or feedback? Email us at [email protected] Keywords: Christian podcast, cancer journey, faith in suffering, God's presence, spiritual encouragement, biblical hope, devotional, prayer, healing, chronic illness support

You’ve heard the story a hundred times, but never like this. In the face of a cancer diagnosis—your personal Goliath—you feel like a terrified Israelite, frozen in fear. But what if you’re not supposed to be David? In this episode, we uncover the liberating, biblical truth: You are not the hero of this story. Christ is. Your Champion has already stepped into the valley, and His victory over your giant is secure. Discover how to exchange paralyzing fear for supernatural peace and unshakable hope. Have a question or feedback? Email us at [email protected]

"Be of Good Cheer." This biblical command can feel impossible when you're hurting. This episode is a gentle, honest companion for that struggle. Starting with a compassionate check-in and prayer, we journey through Scripture to redefine cheerfulness as a "settled peace" for the heart. We share a powerful, personal story of desperate prayer that changed everything and offer practical, grace-filled steps to choose a cheerful heart, even in the deepest affliction. Have a question or feedback? Email us at [email protected]  

Discover how God's strength meets our greatest challenges. In this episode, we explore the biblical promise that "your strength will equal your days," with a powerful and personal testimony from my wife in her third year of a stage 4 cancer battle. Have a question or feedback? Email us at [email protected]

In this episode of "Cancer, I'm Still Grateful," the host tackles the intense fear and anxiety that accompanies a cancer diagnosis, arguing from a biblical perspective that such fear should not be trusted or accepted. The central teaching is to "lean not on your own understanding" but to trust in God's promises, especially when dark, logical-seeming thoughts arise. To combat these moments, a practical "5-5-5 Emergency Plan" is offered, guiding listeners to replace anxiety with prayerful thanksgiving, visualization of God's power, and active praise, thereby shifting focus from the storm to the one who commands it.

This first episode of "Cancer, I'm Still Grateful" introduces the podcast's mission to replace fear with faith and joy. Drawing from his family's journey, host Luis Mejia establishes a foundation of choosing joy in the storm, using scripture to encourage listeners to trust in God's promises and presence. Have a question or feedback? Email us at [email protected]