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This episode is part two of a conversation especially near to my heart. Today I have the privilege of chatting with fellow cancer warrior momma, Kristee Walker. Meeting and conversing with other cancer survivors is always a sweet blessing as there is an instant camaraderie shared. In this episode, we're talking about what life looks like when you're diagnosed with cancer as a wife, mom & Christian. Kristee was diagnosed with cancer while she was pregnant and as a result did chemotherapy while pregnant, creating many additional challenges in addition to fighting for her life. In this episode we're diving into navigating a relationship with the God who could take it all away, what the day to day looks like with your family when you know it could be your last and more. Come join this conversation as a cancer patient, survivor, ally or caretaker for encouragement and solidarity from Kristee. ---- The pain in this world is great but God is greater, we've heard & seen that first hand. I've seen him bring so much healing and redemption to the people who share their stories on this podcast & those who listen to this podcast. I see how God is using this ministry to draw men and women to Himself and I want to invite you to be a part of that by partnering with us through a financial gift. Each and every time someone shares their story on The Whether Channel Podcast, it brings healing to themselves and to many of you. God is doing a beautiful work in and through this ministry. These are the real life stories that inspire people to keep learning and teaching and leaning into the power of God and we want to continue to do that with your help. If you've been impacted by this ministry over the past three years would you partner with us by giving a gift of praise to the Lord for what he has done and help provide for us to be able to continue in the vision He's called us to? You can make a secure donation at alichristian.com/podcast. No matter how big or small… Thank you! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ali-christian/message

This episode is part one of a conversation especially near to my heart. Today I have the privilege of chatting with fellow cancer warrior momma, Kristee Walker. Meeting and conversing with other cancer survivors is always a sweet blessing as there is an instant camaraderie shared. In this episode, we're talking about what life looks like when you're diagnosed with cancer as a wife, mom & Christian. Kristee was diagnosed with cancer while she was pregnant and as a result did chemotherapy while pregnant, creating many additional challenges in addition to fighting for her life. In this episode we're diving into navigating a relationship with the God who could take it all away, what the day to day looks like with your family when you know it could be your last and more. Come join this conversation as a cancer patient, survivor, ally or caretaker for encouragement and solidarity from Kristee. ----- As we wrap up season 3, I want you to know that each and every time someone shares their story on The Whether Channel Podcast, it brings healing to them and others. God is doing a beautiful work in and through this ministry. These are the real life stories that inspire people to keep learning and teaching and leaning into the power of God and we want to continue to do that with your help. The pain in this world is great but God is greater, we've heard & seen that first hand. I've seen him bring so much healing and redemption to the people who share their stories on this podcast & those who listen to this podcast. I see how God is using this ministry to draw men and women to Himself and I want to invite you to be a part of that by partnering with us through a financial gift. If you've been impacted by this ministry over the past three years would you partner with us by giving a gift of praise to the Lord for what he has done and help provide for us to be able to continue in the vision He's called us to? You can make a secure donation at alichristian.com/podcast. No matter how big or small we are so grateful. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ali-christian/message

Jessica Hottle is a faith-based podcast host, best-selling author, and speaker with a heart for teaching women how to dismantle the lies that keep them from healing and wholeness. In this episode we are holding space for deep conversation about our feelings and how they can lead us to truth. Throughout this conversation, you'll hear Jessica's story of deep pain and how she found God despite a painful past. Jessica says "Many of us allow our feelings to be the engine in our lives instead of the caboose. We are run by our feelings when we run away from them. But, we no longer have to run and hide from our feelings. Our feelings can lead us into a deeper relationship with God." Come listen in for hope, encouragement and soul satisfying rest. ----- Each and every time someone shares their story on The Whether Channel Podcast, it brings healing to themselves and to many of you. God is doing a beautiful work in and through this ministry. These are the real life stories that inspire people to keep learning and teaching and leaning into the power of God and we want to continue to do that with your help. The pain in this world is great but God is greater, we've heard & seen that first hand. I've seen him bring so much healing and redemption to the people who share their stories on this podcast & those who listen to this podcast. I see how God is using this ministry to draw men and women to Himself and I want to invite you to be a part of that by partnering with us through a financial gift. If you've been impacted by this ministry over the past three years would you partner with us by giving a gift of praise to the Lord for what he has done and help provide for us to be able to continue in the vision He's called us to? You can make a secure donation at alichristian.com/podcast. No matter how big or small we are so grateful. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ali-christian/message

This week's episode airs as the second part of a special mother-daughter mini series. In this episode we have the privilege of hearing from Bailey Moody, a childhood cancer & amputee warrior. We had the opportunity to hear from Bailey's mom, Tiffany Moody, in the last episode on raising ‘non-typical' kids and this week we get to hear from Bailey. Bailey is sharing her heart on what it was like to battle childhood cancer & what it has been like to grow up ‘non typical'. We also get to hear her perspective as a daughter on what was most helpful from her parents during that season & how her challenges have shaped her into the adult she is today (Spoiler alert: Bailey has gone on to become a part of the USA Paralympic team as well as a NCAA Division 1 basketball player at The University of Alabama. P.S. If you're a momma struggling as you watch your child struggle, you'll want to listen in to Bailey's (and Tiffany's) perspective. They have brought me so much hope & encouragement and I'm certain they will offer you the same.) ------ Each and every time someone shares their story on The Whether Channel Podcast, it brings healing to themselves and to many of you. God is doing a beautiful work in and through this ministry. These are the real life stories that inspire people to keep learning and teaching and leaning into the power of God and we want to continue to do that with your help. The pain in this world is great but God is greater, we've heard & seen that first hand. I've seen him bring so much healing and redemption to the people who share their stories on this podcast & those who listen to this podcast. I see how God is using this ministry to draw men and women to Himself and I want to invite you to be a part of that by partnering with us through a financial gift. If you've been impacted by this ministry over the past three years would you partner with us by giving a gift of praise to the Lord for what he has done and help provide for us to be able to continue in the vision He's called us to? You can make a secure donation at alichristian.com/podcast. No matter how big or small we are so grateful. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ali-christian/message

This episode airs as the first part of a special mother-daughter mini series. In this episode we have the privilege of hearing from Tiffany Moody, the momma of a bi-racial family made up of many children with varying special needs- cancer, disabilities, ADHD, life threatening food allergies & adoption/trauma. In this episode Tiffany shares her heart about what it's like to raise non-typical kids with unique challenges- the good, the bad and the ugly. I am inspired by Tiffany as she offers us a glimpse into what it's like to raise resilient kids while finding joy & humor in the suffering. --------- Each and every time someone shares their story on The Whether Channel Podcast, it brings healing to themselves and to many of you. God is doing a beautiful work in and through this ministry. These are the real life stories that inspire people to keep learning and teaching and leaning into the power of God and we want to continue to do that with your help. The pain in this world is great but God is greater, we've heard & seen that first hand. I've seen him bring so much healing and redemption to the people who share their stories on this podcast & those who listen to this podcast. I see how God is using this ministry to draw men and women to Himself and I want to invite you to be a part of that by partnering with us through a financial gift. If you've been impacted by this ministry over the past three years would you partner with us by giving a gift of praise to the Lord for what he has done and help provide for us to be able to continue in the vision He's called us to? If you'd like to make a donation to The Whether Channel ministry you can safely give here: alichristian.com/podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ali-christian/message

Today Clarissa Moll, award-winning writer and podcaster, shares her heart on loss. Clarissa knows the landscape of loss all too well as her life changed forever in 2019 when her husband, Rob, died unexpectedly while hiking—leaving her with four children to raise alone. This gal knows the Bible says that “God is near to the brokenhearted,” but she is on a mission to help people understand what that looks like when you're lost in the darkness of agonizing grief. As we converse today, she helps unpack one of her favorite questions: How do you engage with your sorrow when the world tells you to move on? Clarissa's writing appears in Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, RELEVANT, Modern Loss, Grief Digest, and more. She cohosts Christianity Today's Surprised by Grief podcast and hosts The Writerly Life, the weekly hope*writers podcast. She holds a master's degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and is a frequent guest on podcasts and radio shows. In her debut book, Beyond the Darkness, Clarissa offers her powerful personal narrative as well as honest, practical wisdom that will gently guide you toward flourishing amidst your own loss. You can find a copy of this book anywhere books are sold after it releases on July 5, 2022. ------ It's the week of my birthday (and can I emphasize how much more meaningful a post-cancer birthday is much than a pre-cancer birthday?)… Would you join us in celebrating this special milestone birthday by gifting one of our signature tees to someone in need of hope today, whether that's you or someone else? Tap this link to grab one of these tees for yourself, a friend or family member, or as a group of friends to champion someone in desperate need of a bit of hope right now. It will mean the world to the recipient (and bring even more joy to our celebration this week, knowing people who are deeply suffering are being loved on!). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ali-christian/message

In this episode, Mindi Holmgren is sharing about the traumatic death of her husband and what life has looked like for her sweet family after their loss. Come listen in to hear her story & be encouraged by the sacredness of suffering. Because this podcast is a place to honor people's stories, there are two parts to this episode; hearing Mindi honor her husband Corey by sharing his story was just too sweet to cut short. Want to support The Whether Channel Podcast + snag a cute tee? We have countless stories of how being literally clothed in truth in one of these t-shirts has deeply encouraged someone in a dark season. Tap this link to check out our tees for yourself, a friend or family member, or as a group of friends to champion someone in desperate need of truth right now. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ali-christian/message

In this episode, Mindi Holmgren is sharing about the traumatic death of her husband and what life has looked like for her sweet family after their loss. Come listen in to hear her story & be encouraged by the sacredness of suffering. Because this podcast is a place to honor people's stories, there are two parts to this episode; hearing Mindi honor her husband Corey by sharing his story was just too sweet to cut short. Want to support The Whether Channel Podcast + snag a cute tee? We have countless stories of how being literally clothed in truth in one of these t-shirts has deeply encouraged someone in a dark season. Tap this link to check out our tees for yourself, a friend or family member, or as a group of friends to champion someone in desperate need of truth right now. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ali-christian/message

In this episode Angela Mattioli shares about the sorrow she is currently walking through as a result of losing two children, both within the same year. She is blessing us with the opportunity to hear about her grief in real time in hopes of offering encouragement to those who are also currently walking through grief; Angela blessed my heart in this episode as she offers a gentle reminder that grief isn't tied up in a pretty little bow and that it's ok to not be ok. If your heart is aching and in need of encouragement today, come listen in. Want to support The Whether Channel Podcast + snag a cute tee? We have countless stories of how being literally clothed in truth in one of these t-shirts has deeply encouraged someone in a dark season. Tap this link to check out our tees for yourself, a friend or family member, or as a group of friends to champion someone in desperate need of truth right now. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ali-christian/message

In this episode I'm interviewing a dear friend, Karly Pancake who is passionate about kids being in families. Watching Karly and her husband TJ raise four teenagers + an infant (Instant Family anyone?) has deeply encouraged me to love without fear. Come listen in today and be inspired by the story God is writing for this beautiful family. We have countless stories of how this t-shirt has deeply encouraged someone in a hard season. Tap the link to grab this tee for yourself, a friend or family member, or as a group of friends to champion someone in need of this reminder. https://www.alichristian.com/tees --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ali-christian/message

Often when we experience heart-wrenching loss, a new perspective is implanted within us that allows us to see more of who God is. Sometimes this perspective gives us the opportunity to trust God in a more intimate way than ever before or renders the precious gift of experiencing God's faithfulness. And while this new perspective cannot replace what we've lost, it is a precious gift from God. On the latest episode of The Whether Channel Brittany Suell is sharing about the unexpected loss of her sweet baby boy. When we recorded this episode it was almost exactly nine months to the day since Brittany had lost her son & I was so blessed to hear her new perspective and strengthened faith that is being birthed from her as a result of her loss. I know you will be too… Come listen in. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ali-christian/message

Last month I went on a retreat with my girlfriends to hear from a few really blessed speakers- Laura Story, Ruth Chou Simons & Kathy Ellis. The theme of the retreat was "Our Unshakeable God" and I just couldn't let another week go by without debriefing my Whether Channel community on all of the wisdom I gleaned from these Godly women. Come listen in to this episode for a reminder of how unshakeable God's kingdom is and how that can keep us from lying awake at night with fears, failures and doubts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ali-christian/message

In today's episode, I'm sharing the current state of my heart. But, beyond how my heart is currently doing, I want to help my listeners dissect the state of their hearts by sharing a quick 'state of the heart' assessment I use. This quick check in with my heart has been so helpful for me to truly understand why I'm struggling with a particular situation and helps me bring the situation before God with an increased desire for a pure heart ("Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God" Matthew 5:8"). Come listen in to this episode of The Whether Channel for a quick heart check and encouraging stories born out of our chaotic life. To purchase a t-shirt or tank top from our shop and support The Whether Channel ministry click here: https://www.alichristian.com/tees --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ali-christian/message

In dark, challenging seasons it's so hard to trust that God is for us. We doubt that He is with us and we become skeptical about his goodness. And because of how easy it is to forget about God's goodness, it's important to talk about full-circle moments in which we weren't sure if God was going to be faithful, but then we saw it- how he worked a terrible situation into something beautiful. And that's what today's podcast is all about. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ali-christian/message

We all have moments & seasons of doubt about God. It may come at the tail end of a hard season. It may come out of nowhere. Either way, there is deep encouragement and sweet rest to be had- even amidst the chaos. Come and listen in to this episode for the encouragement and rest your soul is longing for. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ali-christian/message

Our family has walked through many scary seasons. And maybe, right now, you are too- a divorce, a diagnosis, a child you're worried sick about, etc. Come listen in to the latest episode on The Whether Channel for deep hope, solidarity and a reminder that you are safe- so so safe. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ali-christian/message

Meet Chris and Steph, once divorced and now restored. They write "One of us lived a secret double life as a worship leader/atheist/drug user. The other one lived in a small, selfish world that was under control." This is the story of how God restored their marriage and used their brokenness for His glory and their good. Their story offers hope to all as they ultimately share of the best news ever: Jesus Christ. Come listen in today, you will be blessed.  You can check out Chris & Steph's music here: https://outofthedustmusic.com/story --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ali-christian/message

Today Hope Ezell is sharing the story of her two boys. One of them is with Jesus and one the other, a heart warrior, God gave us a bit more time with. Hope tells each of these stories with grace, dignity and honesty that inspires us to release our children to their Heavenly Father, who loves them more perfectly than we ever could. -------------------- I hate to admit it but when I was first diagnosed with cancer, I received multiples of the same gift and ended up having little to no use for other gifts after finishing from treatment. However, there have been gifts that were a game changer for me as a cancer patient and that I wish I could buy for every cancer patient friend I have. I made a list of these gifts to create a gift guide for anyone looking to champion a cancer patient this holiday season: https://www.alichristian.com/giftsforawarrior. When you send your patient a gift, I'd love for you to send me a message and let me know who you sent a gift to (first name only) and what you sent. It would be such a blessing for me to hear about this community spreading God's love during this holiday season & to be able to give you a shoutout on the podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ali-christian/message

In this episode Carla Arges shares about the traumatic childhood she survived and how she's living a full and meaningful life despite her circumstances. This episode is chock full of transparency, encouragement and wisdom for thriving after living through the darkest of days that some of us can only imagine. Carla and I dive into healing from trauma, navigating parenting as a healing person and so much more. Come join this conversation to learn about helping others heal, recognizing your own trauma and thriving despite less than ideal circumstances. ----------------------------- Championing A Cancer Patient As the holiday season is quickly approaching, I'd love for my amazing online community to choose one patient to champion during this season. If you're struggling to decide on a gift or have no idea where to start, here is a list of gifts that were most helpful to me during my battle with cancer: https://www.alichristian.com/giftsforawarrior. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ali-christian/message

Pam Hamilton is a mom of four boys, singer/songwriter and a widow. In today's episode she is sharing about the life God is leading her to live as a widow. Spoiler alert: She's living a full and rich life, even after the loss of her soul mate. Pam writes: "The journey of loss is an intimate path. It leads through the bramble bushes of questions, the dark woods of tears and the reflecting pools of longing. Yet it can also lead to meadows of great comfort, sunny glades of peace and rushing rivers of divine nearness and hope." This conversation is so full of encouragement and wisdom- it's sure to offer hope to widows, married women, single women and anyone in between in life's darkest hours. Show Notes: Connect with Pam and listen to her music here: http://www.pamhamiltonmusic.com/ I'm not on social media as much as I used to be. I just don't think it's a great place for us to hang out all the time, so if you'd like to get old fashioned social media posts (aka emails) my email community is the best way to get updates and stay connected. You can join my email community here: https://www.alichristian.com/emailcommunity --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ali-christian/message

Meet Trish. She's a single mom to a precious little girl, Layla. Two years ago Layla's life was spared in a serious car accident. Through this scary season both Trish and Layla had the opportunity to taste and see the Lord's goodness. In this episode Trish shares all about this season, how they suffered and where they found their hope. --------------------------------- P.S. As the holiday season is quickly approaching, I'd love for this amazing community to choose one cancer patient to champion during this season. Would you pray about who you can show tangible love to and send them a gift to remind them that they are not forgotten? If you're struggling to decide on a gift or have no idea where to start, here is a list of gifts that were most helpful to me during my battle with cancer: https://www.alichristian.com/giftsforawarrior. When you send your patient a gift, I'd love for you to send me a message and let me know who you sent a gift to (first name only) and what you sent. It would be such a blessing for me to hear about this community spreading God's love during this holiday season & to be able to give you a shoutout on the podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ali-christian/message

Today Kate Piazza, wife, mom, ER nurse & author shares the story of her daughter Colette who battled childhood cancer. To hear of Kate's deep, unwavering trust in God and the Lord's kindness to them throughout Colette's battle brought me to tears many times throughout this interview. After Kate and I recorded this episode she sent me an email, writing some of the most encouraging words I've ever heard (and I'm sharing with her permission). She writes... "From someone who had to face the thing I dreaded most in the world, I am telling you straight: God's grace was always enough. Everything I dreaded did become a reality for me but had I known that God's grace would have sustained me like it did I would not have feared so much. God's grace made the unbearable bearable. I think of Psalm 23:5..."He set a table for me in the presence of my enemies." He provided for me emotionally, physically, spiritually right there in the dark places. Don't give in to the temptation to live a life of dread. Wherever you go in life, God's grace will be a step ahead--setting up a table for you in the presence of your enemies. You're safe. So safe..." Hearing these words from a mother who lost her only baby girl is evidence to me that there must be a loving and living God. Listen in and hear Kate's story about Colette and our almighty, sustaining & gracious God. Show notes: -To hear more about Colette's story and Kate's relentless pursuit of God, you can purchase Kate's book here: https://amzn.to/3lX1aOd -As the holiday season is quickly approaching, I'd love for my amazing online community to choose one patient to champion during this season. Would you pray about who you can show tangible love to and send them a gift to remind them that they are not forgotten? If you're struggling to decide on a gift or have no idea where to start, here is a list of gifts that were most helpful to me during my battle with cancer: https://www.alichristian.com/giftsforawarrior. -When you send your patient a gift, I'd love for you to send me a message and let me know who you sent a gift to (first name only) and what you sent. It would be such a blessing for me to hear about this community spreading God's love during this holiday season & to be able to give you a shoutout on the podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ali-christian/message

In this week's podcast episode Rachel McMichael shares with us a glimpse into some of the most painful parts of her childhood (as well as her daughter's) that have led her (and her sweet girl) to cling to hope instead of resentment. You can find all things Rachel here: https://rachelmcmichael.com/ Show notes: -If you're championing a cancer patient (or any type of patient for that matter) here is the list I mention in this episode, full of the most helpful gifts for the patient God's put on your heart: https://www.alichristian.com/giftsforawarrior -Need a way to encourage a friend or family member walking through a hard time? Here are two tees that I personally put on during challenging times to literally clothe myself in God's truth: The Victory Tee You Have & You Will Tee If God has put someone on your heart to encourage, this is the perfect way to tangibly remind them of His love and truth (and help them look really cute, even if they don't feel it on the inside right now). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ali-christian/message

In this episode Rebekah Markewich graciously offers us a glimpse into life as a priest's wife, homeschool mom and creator while fighting multiple chronic illnesses. Rebekah's words in this interview are a soothing reminder for all of us who are navigating a hard road as we strive to be faithful in the areas God has called us to. If you'd like to support The Whether Channel Podcast Ministry in an easy and tangible way, here is the link to make a monthly donation. Big or small, we are so grateful for your support! https://www.alichristian.com/podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ali-christian/message

Jean is a foster mom of one, adoptive mom of two, infertility warrior and she's living a life she didn't plan. God hasn't given Jean or her husband the life they asked for. In fact, it's far from it. In this episode Jean shares so beautifully about how she is seeking the Lord even as she walks through the painful reality of living a life she didn't plan. If you're in need of a way to encourage a friend or family member walking through a hard time, here are two tees that I personally put on during challenging times to literally clothe myself in God's truth: The Victory Tee You Have & You Will Tee Join The Email Gang here for the most recent updates and to stay connected as I'm not on social media as much as I used to be! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ali-christian/message

Did you know that 58% of women are lonely? Jen Schmidt, author of 'Just Open The Door' is the queen of hospitality. In fact, she wrote a book on hospitality. But, don't lose me there. In this episode, we are sharing our hearts about the loneliness we have experienced (& are currently battling in this season of life). Throughout this conversation the Lord brought so much encouragement to my aching heart and I pray it does the same for yours. Gifts For A Warrior: I hate to admit it but when I was first diagnosed, I was given a lot of gifts that I didn't have any use for. However, there have been gifts that have been a game changer for me as a cancer patient and that I wish I could buy for every cancer patient in the world. If you're championing a cancer patient (or any type of patient for that matter) here is the list I mention in this episode, full of the most helpful gifts for the patient God's put on your heart: https://www.alichristian.com/giftsforawarrior. Jen's Books: Just Open The Door: How One Invitation Can Change A Generation ( book only): https://amzn.to/2W45XTL Just Open The Door: How One Invitation Can Change A Generation (Bible Study Book): https://amzn.to/3o0aH8q --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ali-christian/message

Did you know that 58% of women are lonely? Jen Schmidt, author of 'Just Open The Door' is the queen of hospitality. In fact, she wrote a book on hospitality. But, don't lose me there. In this episode, we are sharing our hearts about the loneliness we have experienced (& are currently battling in this season of life). Throughout this conversation the Lord brought so much encouragement to my aching heart and I pray it does the same for yours. Jen's Books: Just Open The Door: How One Invitation Can Change A Generation ( book only): https://amzn.to/2W45XTL Just Open The Door: How One Invitation Can Change A Generation (Bible Study Book): https://amzn.to/3o0aH8q --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ali-christian/message

I know from personal experience that it is physically painful to watch your children suffer. We have done a lot of suffering as a family, but we've also reaped rich blessings as a result. In the latest episode of The Whether Channel I'm sharing about the battles I've watched my girls walk through as a result of my cancer diagnosis, but also the blessings we have experienced through the suffering. I pray this is encouraging to the mommas whose hearts are breaking as they watch their children process any type of pain and trauma. Show notes: NEW monthly donation option via PayPal! Check it out here alichristian.com/podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ali-christian/message

This first episode of season 3 is specifically for people who are deeply suffering and their right hand (wo)men. I pray this episode encourages my friends who have just received the worst news of their lives or are walking hand in hand with someone who has. The sole purpose of this episode is to offer hope, something my heart desperately needed when I was walking through the darkest season of my life. I'm sharing stories, encouragement and excerpts straight from the journal I kept during my two year battle with cancer. At the end there is specific prayer for anyone who is deeply suffering right now. If you are terrified about how this battle you're fighting is going to end and your soul needs a healing balm, come join us for this conversation. Show notes: To get a victory tee: https://www.bonfire.com/the-victory-is-already-won-tee/ 7 Free Resources Every Cancer Patient Needs To Know About blog: https://www.alichristian.com/blog/freecancerresources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ali-christian/message

What is The Whether Channel about? What's with the name? Who is this podcast for? Find out the answers to all of those questions in this trailer (and in less than a minute)! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ali-christian/message

For the grande finale of season 2, we are sharing our very favorite stories of God's faithfulness. There have been so many times over the past two years that have been terrifying, but as we reflect we can see how faithful God was each and every time. If right now you're terrified or feeling hopeless about how a difficult situation is going to turn out, turn this up and deny the devil the satisfaction of whispering fear into your ears in the silence. At the very least, this collection of stories will be excellent bedtime story material. IMPORTANT: We pray that we can keep this podcast ad free. One of the ways to help us do that is by donating directly to the podcast. This prevents us from having to spend time finding sponsors, asking you to purchase from sponsors, etc. If you are willing to donate to The Whether Channel Podcast, you can do so quickly and securely through this website link: www.alichristian.com/podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ali-christian/message

Last week we skimmed the surface of this topic. This week we are diving in head first. We're talking about pornography, how to initiate sex when one partner is unable or seemingly uninterested, cultural pressures on marital sexuality and so much more. Please use discretion with little ears around as we are using vocabulary that may not be as kid friendly as our typical content. IMPORTANT: We pray that we can keep this podcast ad free. One of the ways to help us do that is by donating directly to the podcast. This prevents us from having to spend time finding sponsors, asking you to purchase from sponsors, etc. If you are willing to donate to The Whether Channel Podcast, you can do so quickly and securely through this website link: www.alichristian.com/podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ali-christian/message

In this episode I'm having a conversation with my very favorite co-host, my husband, Ben Christian. We are chatting about what our relationship looked like, specifically regarding intimacy, while I was going through cancer treatment. We pray our transparency encourages your heart if you find yourself in a similar position as our family did just a short time ago. Here is the link to buy one of our favorite tees & support the show: alichristian.com/podcast IMPORTANT: We pray that we can keep this podcast ad free. One of the ways to help us do that is by donating directly to the podcast. This prevents us from having to spend time finding sponsors, asking you to purchase from sponsors, etc. If you are willing to donate to The Whether Channel Podcast, you can do so quickly and securely through this website link: www.alichristian.com/podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ali-christian/message

Today we're going to chat about what I was experiencing emotionally and spiritually at the time of my diagnosis. I pray this brings hope, awareness and encouragement, friends! IMPORTANT: We pray that we can keep this podcast ad free. One of the ways to help us do that is by donating directly to the podcast. This prevents us from having to spend time finding sponsors, asking you to purchase from sponsors, etc. If you are willing to donate to The Whether Channel Podcast, you can do so quickly and securely through this website link: www.alichristian.com/podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ali-christian/message

One of the most frequently asked questions I get is "what were your symptoms before you were diagnosed?" So in this episode, I'm sharing all about the symptoms that ultimately led to a cancer diagnosis, how the cancer was discovered, what was going through my mind and more. My desire in sharing this info is to encourage awareness about young adult cancers as I wish I were more educated prior to diagnosis so that I could've caught it earlier than later. IMPORTANT: We pray that we can keep this podcast ad free. One of the ways to help us do that is by donating directly to the podcast. This prevents us from having to spend time finding sponsors, asking you to purchase from sponsors, etc. If you are willing to donate to The Whether Channel Podcast, you can do so quickly and securely through this website link: www.alichristian.com/podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ali-christian/message

In this episode I'm chatting with Jennifer Ragazzo about her redemptive health journey. Jennifer received multiple diagnoses ranging from infertility to severe anxiety in her twenties. Due to her health, she felt as if her life were spiraling out of control. Although Jennifer's life didn't go according to her plan, today she is sharing about her complete healing, her beautiful surrender to God's plan, how she was able to reverse all of her health issues and so much more. Connect with Jennifer here: www.jenniferragazzo.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ali-christian/message

In this episode I'm chatting with Erin Tierney about her daughter's chronic illness. Erin shares the story of her daughter's shocking diagnosis, how their family has navigated this diagnosis for nearly nine years, how Erin personally handled this crisis + a surprise pregnancy (in which she was constantly throwing up), who she has discovered God to be and so much more. If you're in need of encouragement to continue your current marathon with endurance, pull up a seat.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ali-christian/message

In today's interview I'm sitting face to face with Emily Settle, who walked her daughter Lucy (4 years old) home to Jesus last year after Lucy fought a sudden and severe battle with cancer. This story, of how her parents prepared her for that moment, has encouraged my faith incredibly. There is not a "right way" to process losing a child, but if one of my greatest fears were realized (losing one of my girls) I pray my heart would reflect that of the Settles. IMPORTANT: We pray that we can keep this podcast ad free. One of the ways to help us do that is by donating directly to the podcast. This prevents us from having to spend time finding sponsors, asking you to purchase from sponsors, etc. If you are willing to donate to The Whether Channel Podcast, you can do so quickly and securely through this website link: www.alichristian.com/podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ali-christian/message

Today I have the pleasure of introducing you to my friend Brittany Smith. She and I lived together in college, she was one of many who predicted my marriage to Ben (even when I denied it would happen) and today she is sharing about the miraculous healing the Lord has gifted her. But, even beyond healing Brittany has encouraged my heart so much as she teaches and reminds us of who God is in tragedy. If you're deeply suffering right now- physically, emotionally, spiritually- we get it; It's so hard. Come let your soul find rest in Jesus as we hear about who he is through the eyes of Britt. Here are the resources Brittany mentioned in this episode: Caretochange.org and their podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/care-to-change-counseling-practical-solutions-for-positive/id1535660496 Books for healing: Try Softer by Aundi Kolber It's Not Supposed To Be This Way Lysa Terkhurst --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ali-christian/message

Today I'm chatting with Noelle Boyer, a military spouse & boy mom (of three). Through her story, Noelle is transparently sharing what the military is really like, how she navigates motherhood, marriage & friendship while living the military life, what has been the hardest and best and so much more. Whether you're a mil spouse, anti-military or somewhere in between come listen in for refreshing insight from a family on the front lines.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ali-christian/message

Hi friends,  This update is overdue so here it is. Thanks for being patient and gracious through the tears in this episode. Also, social media is a lot for me right now. The best way to stay in touch is through email. You can get on my email list by going to alichristian.com and clicking on 'Join Email Community.' Love you friends! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ali-christian/message

In today's episode Blake Guichet and I are discussing "hustle culture" and we're sharing our stories to offer freedom to others who find themselves somehow in the middle of a career in which they're not even sure they like and are working themselves to death (literally). We've been there and we've paid the price and today we're exposing the lies, chatting about husbands who aren't supportive of your career, offering you permission to give your hustle back to Jesus and so much more. IMPORTANT: We pray that we can keep this podcast ad free. One of the ways to help us do that is by donating directly to the podcast. This prevents us from having to spend time finding sponsors, asking you to purchase from sponsors, etc. If you are willing to donate to The Whether Channel Podcast, you can do so quickly and securely through this website link: www.alichristian.com/podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ali-christian/message

Adoption is messy. Whether you're an adoptive family, considering adoption, or know nothing about adoption this episode with Katie Brown will encourage your heart and give you insight on what it's really like to adopt. Katie shares her road to adopting her son so vulnerably and I'm so grateful she came to share with us today. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ali-christian/message

In today's episode, Jami Nato shares the story of her husband's infidelity and how it has shaped her identity as a wife, mom and Christian. Jami is hilarious and even finds a way to make us laugh in the midst of tears. Come join us for a conversation that because of God is filled with so much more than sorrow, questioning kids and a cheating spouse. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ali-christian/message

This episode is the longest episode we've ever aired but it's worth every minute. We are kicking off season two of The Whether Channel with my dear friend Natalie Eskew. Natalie is sharing her abortion story in this episode and I highly recommend using discretion if you, like me, normally have sweet little ears around. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ali-christian/message

Welcome back to The Whether Channel! I'm so ready to reconnect with you all after a seriously amazing & necessary sabbatical. In this episode we're catching up- filling in the gaps about what's been happening over here over the past two months and launching us into season two (can you believe it?) of The Whether Channel. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ali-christian/message

A couple of months ago I started a new chemotherapy regimen and didn't lose my hair so I decided to get a haircut. A sweet friend insisted on paying for this haircut and it truly touched my heart. But, the thing was, I felt so guilty accepting this gift because I knew I would need more chemo during the stem cell transplant process I was about to begin and it was uncertain as to whether or not my hair would fall out. Today I'm sharing the story of my decision and what it did to my heart.  P.S. If you have a hard time accepting help and/or gifts, you'll want to come listen.  This is the last episode of season 1 of The Whether Channel. I'm taking a few months off to rest and recover from my stem cell transplant + be fully present with my family and friends during the holidays/new year. I already have some amazing guests scheduled for season two, which will start mid-February. So for now, catch up on/listen again to the 25 episodes we did in season 1 and share a few episodes with friends who need to hear them.  A few ways you can support us while I'm recovering and resting are leaving a review/rating, buying one of our tees or donating (at alichristian.com). Thank you for being the most amazing and loving community ever... Chat next year! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ali-christian/message

Today I'm sharing with you not only the story behind our new home, but the journey to it that was full of desperation, anger, doubt, and God's sweet grace in our lives that we couldn't see. It doesn't make sense that we are flourishing more than before we began this cancer journey... but GOD. Come join me for a very raw conversation about his faithfulness and our inability to see it for a very long time.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ali-christian/message

You know when you go into a tailspin of anxiety, fearing you won't get something you desperately want? I'm confessing this to you today. We're also going to chat about Ben and I's biggest argument ever and what I've learned from it. Spoiler alert: Neither of us won and we've been learning how to live in what we call "the in between." Between God's plan & ours. Come join me for a heart to heart today about heartbreak, anxiety, disappointment about the shattering of our plans and more. www.alichristian.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ali-christian/message

If I'm being honest, this transplant season has been rough. I haven't shared many details about transplant day until now because it was surprisingly traumatic and I haven't been sure what to do with that. In this episode we will be chatting about: - What to do when you're just feeling sorry for yourself - Making life less lonely - Details about the past few months I haven't shared publicly yet and more This episode is intentionally less serious than most; I'm exhausted and just need a good heart to heart with some of my favorite people. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ali-christian/message

Miscarriage is so common and even more painful. But, for how common it is, there are aspects of miscarriage that just aren't talked about. Today Tim and Amanda Tipton are sharing their story of loss. As someone who personally has never been through a miscarriage, this was so helpful for me to gain insight & understanding by hearing the real and raw + how to love friends who have suffered this loss. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ali-christian/message