Rae returns to Why Not Us for a very different conversation.

In her first episode, we discussed the moment her life split into a before and an after, encountering God in the midst of trauma, surrendering in the dark, and finding peace that didn’t make sense. This episode picks up where most stories end: the long middle.

This conversation examines what happens after the miracle fades and real life resumes. The emotional highs don’t stay high. The guilt of not always “feeling” God. The quiet work of learning how to walk with Him through recovery, pain, and uncertainty.

This isn’t a sequel. It’s maturation.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The emotional rollercoaster that follows powerful spiritual encounters
• Faith, when the intensity wears off, and life becomes demanding
• Returning to church after trauma and the vulnerability of being seen
• Long-term hospital life and what it reveals about purpose and calling
• Pain management, medication, and advocating for your own body
• Moving from adrenaline-driven faith to daily obedience
• Preparing mentally and spiritually for life after the hospital
• Why healing was never meant to be done alone

Key theme:
Faith is not constant intensity; it’s a covenant. The miracle isn’t just surviving. The miracle is learning how to live afterward.

Scripture referenced:

• Psalm 34:18
• Isaiah 43:2
• Philippians 1:6
• 2 Corinthians 12:9

If you’ve ever felt confused after a spiritual high. If you’ve wondered why faith feels quieter after the miracle. If you’re walking through the long middle and trying to stay grounded.

This episode is for you.

Sometimes God meets us in the dark
Sometimes, He teaches us in the quiet that follows