Sacred Thorns

Rachel Walters
  • 5.0 (7)
  • Christianity
  • Monthly Series

A podcast for when the healing doesn't come. Sacred Thorns explores faith in chronic illness, infertility, grief & lasting suffering. No toxic positivity, just honest hope. When prayers go unanswered and suffering won't end, where is God? Host Rachel Walters draws from ancient Christian wisdom to offer companions for the journey. If you're tired of being told to "just pray harder," you'll find understanding here.

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  1. Episode 1

    Abiding

    Sometimes, the most faithful act is simply to stay. Across years of unanswered prayers, enduring pain, and quiet suffering, the true challenge isn’t giving up; it’s learning how to abide. In this episode, we uncover how true resilience isn’t about relentless effort but about staying present in the long middle, the ordinary Tuesdays, the unseen years, the unchanging realities—and trusting that this is where transformation happens. Rachel explores the difference between resignation and abiding, revealing how psychology’s concept of psychological flexibility mirrors biblical teachings of remaining rooted in faith amid uncertainty. You’ll discover how embracing paradox and trusting God's love, even when prayers remain unanswered, cultivates a deep, resilient hope that sustains us through life's darkest seasons. We break down practical ways to remain connected to God and ourselves, even in pain, and how small, consistent acts of presence translate into profound spiritual maturity. Whether you're feeling stuck in a season of unresolved longing or simply seeking permission to live fully in the long middle, this episode affirms that your staying matters. It’s not about fixing your suffering but learning to abide with it, trusting that God's love remains present, always. Perfect for anyone carrying invisible thorns, enduring ongoing challenges, or simply wanting to deepen their spiritual resilience, this episode invites you to see that the journey isn’t about rushing toward relief but about becoming more fully alive in the here and now. Because sometimes, abiding is the most courageous and faithful act of all.

    Abiding
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A podcast for when the healing doesn't come. Sacred Thorns explores faith in chronic illness, infertility, grief & lasting suffering. No toxic positivity, just honest hope. When prayers go unanswered and suffering won't end, where is God? Host Rachel Walters draws from ancient Christian wisdom to offer companions for the journey. If you're tired of being told to "just pray harder," you'll find understanding here.

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  • Creator
    Rachel Walters
  • Episodes
    12
  • Seasons
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
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