Blaine’s Story – Part Three – Surgery, Prayer, and Peace

This is the third part of my journey with cancer. It is a very important part for me since it talks about a very important part in all our cancer journeys…surrender, trust, and peace.  I learned this early on in my journey, and as you will hear in the podcast, it was something I really needed

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When Hope Feels Impossible – This is the Moment to Choose it – Dr. Michelle Bengtson’s Story

Choosing hope during a cancer diagnosis may be the hardest and most important decision you ever make — and Dr. Michelle Bengtson’s story will show you exactly how it is done. Let me ask you something — and be completely honest in your answer. The moment you heard the word “cancer,” what did you feel deep inside? For

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Psalm 23 During Cancer Treatment: What Alex MacDougall Found

Reading Psalm 23 during cancer treatment may be the most powerful spiritual practice you can adopt in this season — and Alex MacDougall’s story shows exactly why. When is the last time a scripture you already knew actually stopped you? Not just ran through your head, but actually landed. Did something. Changed the temperature in the

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I Read the 23rd Psalm Every Day — And Here’s What Happened – Alex MacDougall

Most of us know the opening line by heart: “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.” But when is the last time Psalm 23 actually landed — not just running through your mind like a familiar song, but dropping into your soul and doing something there? In this episode, I share a story about what

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The Night I Finally Stopped Fighting God – Scott Hamilton Story

Scott Hamilton is a household name. But very few know the real story behind the world-famous figure skater. It is a story filled with highs and lows…and a cancer journey. Scott’s story is not only inspiring; it is a story about PEACE, and it also addresses issues many of us have…control. I know I have. And

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The Peace That Doesn’t Make Sense — And Why That’s the Point

If there is one thing we all need more of in our lives, it’s PEACE. Even without facing a cancer journey, we could all use more peace. But sometimes it doesn’t make sense. Not that we don’t want more of it, but how we get it and why we deserve it.  In this episode, I specifically

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Calise’s Story of Hope

Today, we have an incredible story about Calise, who battled stage 4 cancer. Her story is not only uplifting and inspiring, but a great example of what Scripture tells us to do in difficult situations. Her story is familiar. It has the same messages and issues we all face when we are on our journeys with

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What Easter Means In Your Cancer Journey

In this episode, I want to talk with you about something that sits right at the center of our faith — something that can bring us hope when life feels heavy, give us strength when we feel worn down, and peace when the future feels uncertain. I want to talk about Easter. Not Easter as a holiday

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Blaine’s Story – Part Two – When God Changed My Life

Welcome to Part 2 of my story. If you missed Part 1, I’d encourage you to go back and start there first. Today I want to tell you about the moment I became born again during cancer — not in a church, not in a hospital chapel, but in the vegetable section of a Costco

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Blaine’s Story – Part One…The Diagnosis…Power of Prayer

Welcome to Part 1 of my personal story — my bladder cancer faith journey, and how a phone call just before 7am on January 4th, 2017 changed my life forever. Before I get into it, I want to tell you something I couldn’t have said that morning: I thank God every single day for my cancer

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