In this week’s episode of Thrive Through the Fire, I open up about the anxiety that comes with medical follow-ups after cancer, the way even a simple doctor’s appointment can stir old fears and memories. As a wife, mom, and stage 3 cancer survivor, I share candidly about how easily fear can creep back in and how important it is to take those thoughts captive and bring them under God’s truth.

I talk about how trauma lingers in the body and mind, how I sometimes manifests symptoms out of anxiety, and how I'm learning to surrender those moments back to God. Through Scripture, personal reflection, and biblical stories, I remind listeners that while fear is a liar, it can also be a signal, showing us where we need to give God control again.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• The emotional and spiritual triggers that come with medical follow-ups
• How fear distorts truth and how to redirect your thoughts toward God’s promises
• Biblical encouragement from 2 Timothy 1:7, 2 Corinthians 10:5, and Daniel 3
• Reflections on faith through the stories of Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego, and Job
• Practical tools for walking through anxious or uncertain weeks with peace

Practical Takeaways:

• Anchor yourself in Scripture: Psalm 91, Psalm 27, Isaiah 41:10
• Pray out loud or with someone you trust
• Limit online searching and focus instead on God’s Word
• Talk about your fears with others who can pray over you
• Worship through the worry — fear and worship can’t coexist

I close with encouragement for anyone facing a “follow-up week” of their own: God hasn’t changed since the last time He showed up. Even if tomorrow brings the unexpected, He’s already there. The same God who carried you through the fire before will do it again.