Michael Easley inContext
Michael Easley inContext
Michael Easley
How Do You Keep Trusting God Through Chronic Pain? with Glenna Marshall
49 minutes Posted Aug 4, 2026 at 5:00 am.
Why "How?" matters more than "Why?"
Glenna Marshall's diagnosis and journey with chronic illness
Living with chronic pain every day
What James teaches about trials and perseverance
Learning to pray through suffering
When you don't have words to pray
Present-tense grace for today's struggles
Is suffering caused by personal sin?
Gratitude as the pathway to joy
Joy vs. happiness
Choosing joy in suffering
Hope for those who are losing hope
Why suffering has an expiration date
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What do you do when the pain doesn't go away?
In this episode of inContext, Michael Easley sits down with author Glenna Marshall to discuss living faithfully through chronic illness, unanswered prayers, and years of physical suffering.
Rather than asking, "Why me?" Glenna explains why Scripture invites us to ask, "How do I trust God today?" Together they explore biblical lament, the role of gratitude, present-tense grace, and the hope believers have because of Christ.
Whether you're battling chronic pain, caring for someone who is, or simply walking through a difficult season, this conversation offers biblical encouragement without offering shallow answers.
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Key Topics Covered
Chronic pain and the Christian life
Praying through suffering
Biblical lament
Joy versus happiness
Gratitude and contentment
Present-tense grace
James 1 and perseverance
Romans 8 and freedom from condemnation
The hope of resurrection
Encouragement for caregivers and those who suffer
Links Mentioned:
Praying in Pain by Glenna Marshall
Memorizing Scripture by Glenna Marshall 
Glenna’s website
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