This was such a tender and hope-filled conversation with Samara Noblett about what it looks like to walk through chronic illness with honesty, vulnerability, and faith.

Samara shares her journey of navigating unmet expectations, grief, and the daily challenges of illness—while also learning how to wait well, celebrate small victories, and choose hope in the process. We talk about the tension of holding both despair and trust, and how God cares more about the posture of our hearts than the speed of our progress.

It’s a conversation that will encourage you to bring your whole self—anger, grief, hope, and all—into God’s presence, knowing He can handle it.

We talk about:✨ Why grief is a necessary part of navigating chronic illness✨ The difference between patience (a choice) and waiting (a circumstance)✨ How honesty deepens our connection with God✨ The grace to let things be imperfect✨ Why naming our feelings is part of the healing journey✨ How vulnerability opens the door to deeper connection with others✨ The importance of celebrating small victories along the way

Whether you’re facing illness, navigating disappointment, or simply learning to live in the tension of hope and uncertainty, this episode is an invitation to choose honesty, embrace vulnerability, and remember you are never alone in the waiting.

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