# How Do You Keep Trusting God Through Chronic Pain? with Glenna Marshall

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Podcast: [Michael Easley inContext](https://stenobird.com/podcast/michael-easley-incontext-973051)
Published: 2026-08-04T05:00:00+00:00
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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. Chapters 00:00 Why "How?" matters more than "Why?" 02:12 Glenna Marshall's diagnosis and journey with chronic illness 09:10 Living with chronic pain every day 13:00 What James teaches about trials and perseverance 16:20 Learning to pray through suffering 20:18 When you don't have words to pray 23:10 Present-tense grace for today's struggles 25:30 Is suffering caused by personal sin? 31:05 Gratitude as the pathway to joy 35:50 Joy vs. happiness 40:18 Choosing joy in suffering 43:30 Hope for those who are losing hope 46:10 Why suffering has an expiration date 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 Watch the highlights and full version of this interview on our Youtube channel. For more inContext interviews, click here.

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