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 relationship with God

• Why remembering God’s faithfulness strengthens faith

• How God often prepares us through experiences that seem like detours

• Practical ways to speak truth to fear

Resource referenced: God Is Still For You: Ten Reasons You Can Be Sure Even When Life Is Hard by Bob Page

Additional (free) resource you might find helpful: When Fear Strikes: a 7-Day Reset for Anxious Hearts

Discussion/Reflective Questions:

1. Have you ever experienced a season when circumstances made you feel as if God had abandoned you? What emotions surfaced during that time?
2. Looking back, can you identify ways God may have been present in that situation—even if you didn’t recognize it at the time?
3. Bob talked about the importance of remembering God’s past faithfulness.
   What are two or three moments in your life when you clearly saw God provide or guide you?
4. When fear or uncertainty rises, what truths from Scripture help anchor your heart?
5. Bob encouraged listeners to speak honestly with God about their emotions.
   What might it look like for you to bring your fears or frustrations openly before Him?
6. Is there a situation in your life right now where you’re struggling to trust God’s purposes?
7. How might your perspective shift if you asked God to help you see that situation through the eyes of faith?

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