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This was not the plan. Not the diagnosis, not the heartbreak, not the prayer apparently sitting in God’s inbox. So what does trusting God in suffering actually look like? Grammy-winning artist Laura Story, author of Stand in Awe, joins FamilyLife Today guest host Cheryl Shumake to talk honestly about unwanted stories, unanswered prayers, and believing God is good when you’d really prefer some supporting evidence.

Show Notes and Resources


Laura Story’s book, Stand in Awe: How Reverence Transforms Our Worship and Our Lives.
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This was not the plan. Not the diagnosis, not the heartbreak, not the prayer apparently sitting in God&rsquo;s inbox. So what does trusting God in suffering actually look like? Grammy-winning artist Laura Story, author of Stand in Awe, joins FamilyLife Today guest host Cheryl Shumake to talk honestly about unwanted stories, unanswered prayers, and believing God is good when you&rsquo;d really prefer some supporting evidence.
Show Notes and Resources
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<a href="crossway.org/books/stand-in-awe-ebook/">Laura Story&rsquo;s book</a>, Stand in Awe: How Reverence Transforms Our Worship and Our Lives.
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FamilyLife Today is an award-winning podcast featuring fun, engaging conversations that help families grow together with Jesus while pursuing the relationships that matter most. Hosted by Dave and Ann Wilson, new episodes air every Tuesday and Thursday.

FamilyLife Today is an award-winning podcast featuring fun, engaging conversations that help families grow together with Jesus while pursuing the relationships that matter most. Hosted by Dave and Ann Wilson, new episodes air every Tuesday and Thursday.

What does trusting God in suffering look like when nothing changes? Laura Story, author of Stand in Awe, joins Cheryl on FamilyLife Today to wrestle with that question.