What do you do when life takes a devastating turn and God doesn't seem to be helping you?

In today’s episode of Faith Over Fear, Jennifer Slattery sits down with retired Air Force brigadier general, chaplain, pastor, and author Bob Page to talk about trusting God in seasons of hardship and uncertainty.

Bob shares the powerful story of a life-threatening accident that left him in intensive care while his young family faced an uncertain future. To outside observers, it might have looked as if God had abandoned them. But as Bob reflects on that season, he now sees unmistakable evidence of God’s presence and provision—from a nurse who comforted his injured daughter to unexpected financial provision that sustained his family.

Through decades of ministry and personal experience, Bob has learned a profound truth: even when we cannot see or understand God’s ways, we can trust His heart.

In this conversation, Jennifer and Bob discuss:

• Why hardship does not mean God has abandoned us

• How to speak honestly with God about fear, anger, and confusion

• The importance of remembering God’s faithfulness in the past

• How God uses painful seasons to shape our purpose

• Practical steps to help retrain our minds to see God’s presence

Drawing from Scripture, personal stories, and insights from Bob’s book God Is Still for You: 10 Reasons You Can Be Sure When Life Is Hard, this episode offers encouragement for anyone walking through difficult circumstances and uncertainty.

Key Scripture Mentioned

Psalm 121:1–2

“I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.”

Proverbs 3:5–6

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding…”

Psalm 9:10

“Those who know your name trust in you…”

Lamentations 3:21–23

“Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed…”

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• Why feeling abandoned by God is a common experience during hardship

• How honest prayer can deepen your relations

After years of hindrances, false accusations, shipwrecks, and chains, Paul finally arrives in Rome — not as a free man, but as a prisoner of Christ. In this message, Dr. John shows how God's purposes are never derailed by difficult circumstances, and how Paul wastes no time before beginning his mission in the heart of the empire. A stirring look at what it means to trust Christ more than your circumstances.

Jesus Goes Global: A Prisoner of Christ: When we read the book of Acts, we tend to give primary attention to the formation and growth of the Church in the early chapters. We then highlight the three mission trips of Paul. But some of the most profound lessons lie in the final chapters of Acts 25-28. Dr. John will show God extending His Kingdom through the personal struggle and imprisonment of Paul. The world’s worst cannot impede God’s best.

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