13 episodes

Is it possible to suffer daily with chronic illness and also live a thriving life? Yes! Jennifer Slattery is your chronic illness coach and friend, walking alongside you with the resources and support you need to thrive in your life. This podcast empowers listeners to see their illness through the lens of the gospel, using Scripture as a roadmap for navigating the challenges, loneliness, fatigue and pains of life with chronic illness, while also learning how to thrive.

Thriving with Chronic Illness LifeAudio

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.7 • 23 Ratings

Is it possible to suffer daily with chronic illness and also live a thriving life? Yes! Jennifer Slattery is your chronic illness coach and friend, walking alongside you with the resources and support you need to thrive in your life. This podcast empowers listeners to see their illness through the lens of the gospel, using Scripture as a roadmap for navigating the challenges, loneliness, fatigue and pains of life with chronic illness, while also learning how to thrive.

    Episode 13: Knowing When to Push and When to Rest

    Episode 13: Knowing When to Push and When to Rest

    Balancing our time and energy with chronic illness can feel challenging and confusing. If we never push through when feeling unwell, we’ll likely never accomplish anything. However, we can easily overdo things, stealing our “jelly beans” as Jennifer...

    • 31 min
    Episode 12: How Chronic Illness Can Deepen Our Intimacy with Christ

    Episode 12: How Chronic Illness Can Deepen Our Intimacy with Christ

    Our greatest struggles with chronic illness often result in beautiful and ever-deepening intimacy with Christ. He’s constantly pouring His love upon us, and He’s continually speaking to us. While we shouldn’t let our emotions dictate our faith, if He...

    • 28 min
    Episode 11: Thriving with Chronic Illness in Marriage

    Episode 11: Thriving with Chronic Illness in Marriage

    Chronic illness can put a strain on our relationships, but it can also lead to increased health and intimacy.

    In this episode, "Together Through the Storms" co-authors Sarah and Jeff Walton share their journey with Sarah’s illness, how her illness...

    • 29 min
    Episode 10: Growing Intentionally Instead of Giving Up

    Episode 10: Growing Intentionally Instead of Giving Up

    Check Out Our Episode on Grieving Your Illness: https://www.lifeaudio.com/thriving-with-chronic-illness/episode-1-the-stages-of-grief-and-embracing-all-god-has-for-you

    According to Warren Wiersbe, when we experience difficulties, we can attempt to...

    • 31 min
    Episode 9: Pursuing Health in Our Relationships

    Episode 9: Pursuing Health in Our Relationships

    Chronic illness can drastically change our relationships with others. We and our loved ones go through an uncomfortable and sometimes painful transition as we try to find our new normal.

    In this episode, host Jennifer Slattery and her daughter...

    • 30 min
    Episode 8: Living Beyond Ourselves

    Episode 8: Living Beyond Ourselves

    In this episode, Jennifer sits down with Sarah Conaway, the tri-founder of Stromies, a ministry for Stroke Survivors. Sarah shares how God has ministered to her through her chronic illness grief and the ministry he has given her as a result.

    Chronic...

    • 31 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
23 Ratings

23 Ratings

Wenwillow ,

Encouraging

Thank you Jennifer, I’m grateful for you and this podcast! There is now ample evidence that 5G (phones etc) is making chronic illnesses worse. It would be great if you shared the information and encourage people to turn their phone off while not using them.

carlisagayle ,

Nourishment for my soul

Sometimes I get “stuck” spiritually and start listening to the lies... This is a nice reminder that God’s love is still there for me, even when I don’t feel it. Thank you!

Dansdoll511 ,

Wonderful

Exactly what I’ve needed to hear. I’m feeling less odd, less alone and a renewed drive to grow. Thank you for keeping it real

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