Ep. 174: Karis Meier on redeeming suffering.
What if the goal isn’t to escape suffering, but to learn how to walk through it with God?
On this episode of The MercyCast, Raleigh Sadler welcomes back Karis Meier, author of Suffering Redeemed, for an honest conversation about chronic illness, unanswered prayer, faith, and finding purpose when the pain doesn’t go away.
Karis shares how years of illness, medical challenges, and uncertainty have reshaped her understanding of God’s goodness. Together, Raleigh and Karis explore why suffering doesn't always have an easy explanation—and how faith can help us hold joy and suffering at the same time.
In This Episode
Finding faith when suffering continues
What to do when prayers seem unanswered
Why suffering isn't necessarily a sign of weak faith
Learning to trust God when you can't control the outcome
The importance of daily dependence on God
How worship can transform our perspective in dark moments
Why we need Christian community when life gets hard
How suffering can equip us to comfort others
Choosing vulnerability instead of suffering alone
A Powerful Reminder
You don't have to understand your suffering to trust God in the middle of it.
Karis shares how her relationship with Jesus became a foundation long before chronic illness entered her life—and how that foundation continues to sustain her one day at a time.
Don't Walk Alone
Suffering can make us want to isolate, but we're not meant to carry it alone. Karis encourages listeners to invite trusted people in, ask for prayer, and allow the body of Christ to offer encouragement and support.
If you're walking through suffering—or know someone who is—share this episode with them. Then subscribe to The MercyCast and join us for more conversations about faith, compassion, and finding hope amid life's adversity.
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