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July 05, 2025
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In this powerful and deeply personal episode, we’re bringing you a special conversation from one of our LifeAudio partners. Host Monica Schmelter sits down with Stephanie, a breast cancer survivor whose journey from diagnosis to healing is a raw and beautiful testament to faith, resilience, and God’s sustaining grace.
Stephanie shares what it was like to hear the words, “You have cancer,” and opens up about the emotional and physical battles she faced through treatment. From her biggest fears—like telling her mom and daughter—to discovering unexpected strength through Christ, her story is filled with honesty, hope, and encouragement.
Whether you're walking through your own health challenge or supporting someone who is, this episode will remind you of the power of faith, the value of community, and the importance of not putting yourself last.
🎁 Bonus Freebie: Don’t miss today’s giveaway—5 Ways to Take Better Care of Yourself. A simple but powerful resource to help you stay grounded, healthy, and rooted in truth.
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Jennifer Slattery is a multi-published author, national speaker, and speaking coach passionate about helping God's children reach their full potential and live fully surrendered to Christ. She is a host on Your Daily Bible Verse and Faith Over Fear. Find her online at https://www.JenniferSlatteryLivesOutLoud.com
Joy A. Williams is a writer and speaker who is amazed her first name became her life’s mission. As life happens in ways that baffle us or bring us joy, she loves exploring how those moments can bring us closer to God. She is a member of the “First 5” writing team at Proverbs 31 ministries. As a licensed minister, she serves as a teacher for the Women’s Bible Study and the Married Couples Ministry at her church.
Joy is also a wife and mother and shares encouragement on the “Joy to the Soul” blog. Subscribe to receive the newest posts and updates at joyawilliams.com.
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When Easy Doesn't Live Here: Living By Faith When Life Is Hard
Joy is also a wife and mother and shares encouragement on the “Joy to the Soul” blog. Subscribe to receive the newest posts and updates at joyawilliams.com.
Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.
Get Joy’s 7-day Bible Reading Plans on YouVersion:
Live Your Joy Story
When Easy Doesn't Live Here: Living By Faith When Life Is Hard
The Reverend Dr. Kyle Norman is the Rector of St. Paul’s Cathedral, located in Kamloops BC, Canada. He holds a doctorate in Spiritual formation and is a sought-after writer, speaker, and retreat leader. His writing can be found at Christianity.com, crosswalk.com, ibelieve.com, Renovare Canada, and many others. Rev. Norman has 20 years of pastoral experience, and his ministry focuses on helping people overcome times of spiritual discouragement.
Find more from Rev. Norman at revkylenorman.ca
Find more from Rev. Norman at revkylenorman.ca
Reverend Jessica Van Roekel is an author, speaker, and worship pastor. She loves to share God’s transformative power to rescue, restore, and renew and encourage you to say yes to Him every day. She is the author of Reframing Rejection: How Looking Through a Different Lens Changes Everything.
Jessica and her husband have two adult daughters spreading their wings, a college-aged son, along with a daughter in high school who are fluttering their wings as they edge closer to the nest. She would love to connect with you at www.welcomegrace.com
Jessica and her husband have two adult daughters spreading their wings, a college-aged son, along with a daughter in high school who are fluttering their wings as they edge closer to the nest. She would love to connect with you at www.welcomegrace.com
Chaka Heinze is a writer, speaker, and lover of the Bible. She is actively involved in her local church on the Prayer and Healing team and mentors young women seeking deeper relationships with God.
After personally experiencing God's love and compassion following the loss of her eleven-year-old son, Landen, Chaka delights in testifying to others about God's unfathomable and transformative love that permeates even the most difficult circumstances.
Chaka and her husband of twenty-six years have five children ranging from adult age to preschool. Trained as an attorney, she’s had the privilege of mitigating sibling disputes for twenty-plus years.
Follow her on Chakaheinze.com.
After personally experiencing God's love and compassion following the loss of her eleven-year-old son, Landen, Chaka delights in testifying to others about God's unfathomable and transformative love that permeates even the most difficult circumstances.
Chaka and her husband of twenty-six years have five children ranging from adult age to preschool. Trained as an attorney, she’s had the privilege of mitigating sibling disputes for twenty-plus years.
Follow her on Chakaheinze.com.
Jennifer Dotzler is deeply committed to personal growth and spiritual development, with a genuine heart to help others thrive in their faith. She blends her love for Scripture with a compassionate, practical approach, guiding others through life's challenges and triumphs. With a strong desire to see people discipled and encouraged in their walk with Christ, Jennifer brings thoughtful, biblically grounded insights to every conversation. She is thrilled to join the YDBV team, where she hopes to inspire and empower listeners with meaningful discussions rooted in biblical truth.
Taura Sullivan is a devoted follower of Jesus and a licensed minister passionate about teaching the Bible and inspiring others to cultivate a genuine, personal relationship with God. She serves as the Minister of Christian Maturity at the Park Church in Charlotte, NC.
As an author, Taura wrote Wonder: Finding Light in Life's Interruptions, inviting readers to recognize God’s presence in their lives and deepen their relationship with Him through reflection. She is also the founder of LightBulb Experiences, where she curates content and organizes gatherings to foster growth in Christ.
When she’s not engaged in ministry, you might find Taura reading, journaling, traveling, or enjoying life with family and friends. She embraces a life of laughter and adventure with her loving husband, Joseph Sullivan, her “good and perfect gift."
As an author, Taura wrote Wonder: Finding Light in Life's Interruptions, inviting readers to recognize God’s presence in their lives and deepen their relationship with Him through reflection. She is also the founder of LightBulb Experiences, where she curates content and organizes gatherings to foster growth in Christ.
When she’s not engaged in ministry, you might find Taura reading, journaling, traveling, or enjoying life with family and friends. She embraces a life of laughter and adventure with her loving husband, Joseph Sullivan, her “good and perfect gift."
Grace Fox is the award-winning author of 16 books whose passion is to inspire hope, courage, and personal transformation through God’s Word – with a dash of adventure.
She’s a member of the “First 5” Bible study writing team (Proverbs 31 Ministries) and a regular contributor to Mornings with Jesus, an annual 365-day devotional published by Guideposts. She’s also the author of the award-winning devotional Bible study series – Names of God: Living Unafraid, Names of God: Knowing Peace, and Names of God: Growing Strong.
A career missionary for more than three decades, Grace has taught God’s Word in countries including Romania, Nepal, India, Egypt, Poland, and Lebanon. She lives near Vancouver, British Columbia where she just moved back to shore after living aboard a sailboat fulltime for eight years.
Grace and her husband, whom she dubs “Sailor-Man,” married in 1982. Their three kids are married and have blessed them with 15 grandchildren.
Find Grace’s 7-day YouVersion devotional reading plan “Growing Strong to Go On” here: https://tbibles.com/P4w6i
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She’s a member of the “First 5” Bible study writing team (Proverbs 31 Ministries) and a regular contributor to Mornings with Jesus, an annual 365-day devotional published by Guideposts. She’s also the author of the award-winning devotional Bible study series – Names of God: Living Unafraid, Names of God: Knowing Peace, and Names of God: Growing Strong.
A career missionary for more than three decades, Grace has taught God’s Word in countries including Romania, Nepal, India, Egypt, Poland, and Lebanon. She lives near Vancouver, British Columbia where she just moved back to shore after living aboard a sailboat fulltime for eight years.
Grace and her husband, whom she dubs “Sailor-Man,” married in 1982. Their three kids are married and have blessed them with 15 grandchildren.
Find Grace’s 7-day YouVersion devotional reading plan “Growing Strong to Go On” here: https://tbibles.com/P4w6i
Subscribe to Grace’s devotional updates here: https://www.gracefox.com/grace-fox-newsletter/
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https://www.fb.com/gracefox.author
https://www.instagram.com/gracefoxauthor/
https://www.youtube.com/@GraceFoxAuthor
