‘My best friend was diagnosed with cancer. We heard on a Wednesday there’s nothing that can be done. He was dead by Friday. That was a bit of a smack in the head!’
Experiencing the grief of losing someone close to you can really shake you up and make you question where God is through all of this. Listen as Steve shares what sustains him amid grief and tough times.
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Key takeaways from this episode
Grief is painful, but God is present in it.
When Stephen’s best friend died of cancer, the loss was sudden and devastating—but he felt God’s presence deeply in those final moments.Prayer doesn’t need to be perfect—it’s about relationship.
Stephen describes prayer as doing life with God, not a formula to get results but an honest, ongoing conversation with a God who already knows you.God’s presence was a comfort, even when prayers weren’t answered how they hoped.
While a miracle healing didn’t come, Stephen saw God show up through peace, connection, and sacred moments in his friend’s final hours.Scripture offered reassurance and identity.
In a time of personal doubt, Stephen found comfort in the Bible, recognising it as God’s way of clearly expressing love, purpose, and truth.Faith means trusting even without understanding.
Sometimes God’s plan is clear, other times it’s not—but Stephen chooses to walk with God regardless, knowing He is good and faithful.Hope doesn’t depend on outcomes.
Whether God heals or not, shows up visibly or quietly, Stephen believes God’s love and presence remain steady through every loss.
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‘In all the ways we deal with grief, in all the advice and encouragement we dispense about getting on with life past the loss of a person dear to us – in all these attempts at consolation – we must honour our internal pain.
