The Chronically ill Christian

By Stephen Fratello

How do you manage to stay the course and keep the faith when managing a chronic illness? Does turning to God give you peace? Do you sometimes rage at God with a clenched fist? That's okay. God can handle it. We'll talk about all the things we deal with as Christians living with chronic illnesses.

We welcome ALL people, which includes every faith denomination, LGBTQ people, people of color, different creeds or backgrounds. We are all part of God's diverse family.

(Episodes are marked "explicit" only because sometimes there may be curse words in certain episodes. Most episodes are G-rated)

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Do you want to be made well?

The Chronically ill Christian Mar 29, 2023

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Do you want to be made well?

We take a look at the healing of the man laying by the pool that encounters Jesus. So many times this man is demonized and made out to be the bad guy by preachers and pastors but I never read it that way. Let’s talk about it.

Mar 29, 202308:48

The Other Side of Gratitude

We're transitioning into fall, which means darker days and fall allergies! A downer for those of us with SAD and MCAS. On a positive note, we may enjoy beautiful, colorful leaves, leftover Halloween candy and pumpkin pie. Also, can we be grateful for things like divorce, the loss of a relationship or a job? Absolutely. Gratitude has many aspects to it. God knows us better than we know ourselves and knows why we think and feel the way we do. You can't "offend" God. Let's get into it...

Sep 06, 202214:36

Summer Check-in and Where Do Those Pesky Crosses Come from?

Have you heard God sends sickness and hardships to test us and make us stronger? Maybe even worse, that your illness is God "blessing" you? Not true. Let's get rid of this toxic thinking in our spirituality.

Jul 23, 202210:56

Happy Pride :)

It's pride month, a month in which we celebrate the diversity in the world and in all of creation.

Resources for LGBTQ+ Christians:

https://www.rainbowrailroad.org/

https://reformationproject.org/resources

https://www.newwaysministry.org/

Jun 08, 202212:52

Being Grateful For The People Who Get Us

Take time to thank someone who was there for you, advocated for you, understood you and helped you navigate your illness. Often times, these people are answers to prayers.

(Sorry for all the text message dings in the background!)

*This episode is dedicated to my HS guidance counselor, Mrs. O'Connell. Thank you for always trying your best to help me survive HS and make it out alive. :)

May 23, 202207:46

Anxiety and Receiving Peace

Jesus has offered us His peace, so how come it's so hard to find it?

May 23, 202205:48

What Now?

So what now? What's next? We are chronically ill, confused and our dreams are dashed. Life looks different from what we planned. How do we find God's will for us now?

May 09, 202210:06