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When prayers feel like they’re bouncing off the ceiling and life goes sideways—what then? Pastor Erik Reed shares the gut-punch story behind his book, Uncommon Trust—a 15-year fight for his son’s life after a devastating medical mistake. This isn’t tidy faith talk about trusting God. It’s the gritty road from “God will fix it” to “but if not.” If your faith feels white-knuckled and shaky in suffering, this conversation meets you there.

Show Notes and Resources
Get your copy of Erik's book, Uncommon Trust: Learning to Trust God When Life Doesn't Make Sense at your favorite bookstore.
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When prayers feel like they&rsquo;re bouncing off the ceiling and life goes sideways&mdash;what then? Pastor Erik Reed shares the gut-punch story behind his book, Uncommon Trust&mdash;a 15-year fight for his son&rsquo;s life after a devastating medical mistake. This isn&rsquo;t tidy faith talk about trusting God. It&rsquo;s the gritty road from &ldquo;God will fix it&rdquo; to &ldquo;but if not.&rdquo; If your faith feels white-knuckled and shaky in suffering, this conversation meets you there.
Show Notes and Resources
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<li>Get your copy of Erik's book, Uncommon Trust: Learning to Trust God When Life Doesn't Make Sense at your favorite bookstore.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode. Learn more at <a href="https://CSBible.com">CSBible.com</a>.</li>
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<li>Find resources from our podcast at <a href="https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/radio-resources/">shop.familylife.com</a>.</li>
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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.

When prayers seem unanswered, how do you keep trusting God? Erik Reed shares with Dave and Ann Wilson his raw story of gritty faith forged in pain.