How do you find peace when life doesn’t go according to plan?

In this powerful episode of the Collide Podcast, we sit down with Kara Stout to talk about finding calm in the midst of anxiety, suffering, and uncertainty. She shares her story of heartbreaking loss, medical crisis, and waiting seasons, offering insights on trusting God’s timing and experiencing His peace even when circumstances feel overwhelming. Whether you’re navigating hardship, wrestling with fear, or longing for healing, this episode will remind you that God is sovereign, near, and able to restore your troubled heart.

Meet Kara Stout

Kara is a writer, speaker, and adoptive mom whose story of faith through suffering is inspiring women to find peace in God’s presence. After facing a life-threatening medical condition, infertility, financial struggles, and the devastating loss of both her parents to cancer, Kara discovered a deeper dependency on God that transformed her life. She is the author of An Untroubled Heart: Calming Anxiety and Finding God’s Peace, a 30-day devotional that invites readers to experience comfort and calm in God’s Word. Kara is passionate about encouraging women in their faith, pointing them to their Great Comforter and Greatest Companion. Her story is a powerful example of resilience, hope, and healing in Christ.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn

• How to experience God’s peace when your heart feels troubled
• Why waiting seasons can shape trust and faith in God’s timing
• How prayer and Scripture can calm anxiety and bring daily strength
• The ways loss and suffering can deepen dependency on God
• Practical steps to seek God’s presence when fear or worry overwhelm

How This Episode Will Encourage You

If you’ve ever felt overcome by anxiety, grief, or uncertainty, this episode will remind you that you don’t have to face it alone. You’ll be encouraged to rest in God’s presence, trust His timing, and discover the peace that truly surpasses understanding.

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