Cancer, I’m Still Grateful
Finding joy in the fight—one thought at a time. Cancer tries to tell you a lot of things: You’re defined by your diagnosis or the diagnosis of a loved one. Joy is out of reach. Hope is naïve. But what if you could rewrite the script? This podcast is a collection of mindset shifts, hard-won truths, and biblical wisdom that have carried me through the darkest days. We won’t ignore the pain, but we will confront it with stubborn gratitude, radical faith, and the kind of joy that isn’t tied to circumstances—because cancer doesn’t get the final say. If you’re tired of feeling trapped by fear or despair, press play. Let’s trade exhaustion for endurance, dread for trust, and loneliness for the quiet confidence that you are never fighting alone. ”Weeping may last for the night, but joy comes in the morning.” —Psalm 30:5 Have a question or feedback? Email us at cancerwithgratitude@outlook.com
Episodes
Episode 16: God Has No Limitations
What do you do when you believe God can heal you, but you're terrified He won't?
In this episode, we tackle that exact fear head-on. After a powerful "God-incidence" during church, we explore Matthew 17:20 and the truth that God has no limits—none. But here's the twist: His limitlessness isn't just a...
In this episode of Cancer, I'm Still Grateful, the host reflects on the profound rest that God provides for those walking through the valley of cancer—not only for patients but for the family members walking alongside them.
Drawing deeply from Psalm 23, the episode explores how the Good Shepherd tends to His sheep in the midst of suffering. While the psalm acknowledg...
Episode 14: There is Healing in the Word of God
From the very first episode, the goal of this podcast has been simple: to leave you a little more encouraged, a little stronger, and a tad more hopeful. Today's message may be the most important one yet.
No matter how you're feeling—down, afraid, anxious, joyful, or grateful—the Word of ...
In moments of deep distress, anxiety, and feeling isolated in our struggles, where do we turn? This episode offers a powerful anchor from the story of David in 1 Samuel 30:6. When his own life was threatened and all seemed lost, the Scripture tells us "David encouraged himself in the LORD his God."
We explore a vital and personal truth: while God is the ultimate sour...
In Episode 12 of Cancer, I'm Still Grateful, we confront one of the most intimate battles of illness: the fight for your identity when your own reflection seems unfamiliar.
We start with the anchor of 2 Corinthians 4:16—"outwardly wasting away, inwardly renewed day by day"—and build from there. We’ll share why the scars you carry can be seen as banners of God’s victo...
In this powerful episode, we share the raw and hopeful testimony of our dear friend Gabriel, who is walking through a recurring colon cancer diagnosis. Amidst the shock and difficulty, Gabriel and his family are experiencing a peace that "transcends all understanding." We unpack his story and explore the biblical promises of God's goodness, peace, security, grace, faithfulness, and presence that make this supernatural hope possible...
In this deeply encouraging episode, we rest in one of the most comforting truths for the heart facing fear, illness, or uncertainty: You are held, right now, in the loving and mighty hands of God.
Whether you’re navigating a difficult diagnosis, feeling overwhelmed, or simply needing a reminder of where your safety lies, this message offers grounded, biblical hope. W...
When the reality of a cancer diagnosis makes the biblical command to "give thanks in all circumstances" feel impossible, where do you begin? This episode meets you right in that tension, offering grace for the struggle before offering a path forward. We explore the counter-intuitive ways of God, who invites us to find purpose and peace not by ignoring our pain, but by seeing His hand within it. Thro...
Have you ever read the promise “all things work together for good” (Romans 8:28) and felt a disconnect in your heart? In the painful reality of a cancer journey, that verse can feel more like a theological puzzle than a personal comfort. This episode wrestles honestly with that tension by walking through the story of Job—a man whose faith moved from worship to despair and back again.
Does your cancer journey feel like a scorching, lonely desert? In those days when God seems distant, quiet, and the path forward appears as a barren wasteland, where can hope be found? In this heartfelt episode, we explore the profound promise of Isaiah 43:19: "See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland." Through Scripture, personal reflec...
In the deepest valleys—in waiting rooms, through fevers, and in the weary silence—a simple truth can feel almost too simple: God is with you. In this deeply personal episode, we move beyond cliché to explore the tangible, life-altering power of God's presence. Through raw testimony from a family's cancer journey and the timeless promises of Scripture, we discover how His presence brings rest in chao...
You’ve heard the story a hundred times, but never like this. In the face of a cancer diagnosis—your personal Goliath—you feel like a terrified Israelite, frozen in fear. But what if you’re not supposed to be David? In this episode, we uncover the liberating, biblical truth: You are not the hero of this story. Christ is. Your Champion has already stepped into the valley, and His victory over your giant is secure. Discover how to exc...
"Be of Good Cheer." This biblical command can feel impossible when you're hurting. This episode is a gentle, honest companion for that struggle. Starting with a compassionate check-in and prayer, we journey through Scripture to redefine cheerfulness as a "settled peace" for the heart. We share a powerful, personal story of desperate prayer that changed everything and offer practical, grace-filled steps to choose a cheerful heart, e...
Discover how God's strength meets our greatest challenges. In this episode, we explore the biblical promise that "your strength will equal your days," with a powerful and personal testimony from my wife in her third year of a stage 4 cancer battle.
Have a question or feedback? Email us at cancerwithgratitude@outlook.com
In this episode of "Cancer, I'm Still Grateful," the host tackles the intense fear and anxiety that accompanies a cancer diagnosis, arguing from a biblical perspective that such fear should not be trusted or accepted. The central teaching is to "lean not on your own understanding" but to trust in God's promises, especially when dark, logical-seeming thoughts arise. To combat these moments, a practical "5-5-5 Emergency Plan" is offe...
This first episode of "Cancer, I'm Still Grateful" introduces the podcast's mission to replace fear with faith and joy. Drawing from his family's journey, host Luis Mejia establishes a foundation of choosing joy in the storm, using scripture to encourage listeners to trust in God's promises and presence.
Have a question or feedback? Email us at cancerwithgratitude@outlook.com
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