What happens when life suddenly stops you in your tracks?

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, I sit down with writer and podcaster Jennifer Thomas to hear her story of a medical crisis that changed everything. What began as a stiff neck turned into a terrifying 12-day hospital stay, multiple diagnoses, and months of recovery. But in the midst of fear, uncertainty, and pain, Jennifer discovered God’s presence in ways she had never experienced before.

Jennifer shares:

* The frightening series of events that landed her in the hospital

* How she prayed her way through procedures, loneliness, and fear

* The surprising ways her suffering drew her closer to Jesus and Our Lady

* What surrender looks like in real life when you have no control

* How her health crisis reshaped her faith, her family life, and her daily perspective

This conversation is raw and real—but also deeply hopeful. Jennifer’s witness reminds us that grace meets us exactly where we are, even in hospital rooms and moments of helplessness.

💙 Whether you’re walking through your own season of suffering or simply need encouragement to trust God more fully, this episode will bless you.

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