# When God Doesn't Answer the Way You Hoped | Kristen Wetherell & Sarah Walton

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Podcast: [Redeemed Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/redeemed-podcast-7042187)
Published: 2026-07-15T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered if God is still good when life doesn't unfold the way you hoped?In this episode of The Redeemed Podcast, Lauren Burns welcomes award-winning authors Kristen Wetherell and Sarah Walton for an honest conversation about doubt, chronic illness, unanswered prayers, parenting through hardship, and discovering Jesus in the middle of suffering.Through their personal experiences with Lyme disease, family challenges, and years of waiting on God, Kristen and Sarah explain why the Gospels reveal a Savior who understands our pain and meets us with compassion.Whether you're facing illness, grief, uncertainty, or simply wrestling with your faith, this conversation offers biblical encouragement and practical hope.⏱ CHAPTERS00:00 When the miracle doesn't come04:15 Meet Kristen & Sarah08:40 Living with chronic Lyme disease18:20 Parenting through suffering34:10 Why they wrote Jesus Will Meet You There40:15 What the Bible teaches about doubt47:45 Don't keep your doubts in the darkness58:30 "Lord, I believe; help my unbelief"1:12:00 Jesus meets us in suffering1:22:15 How to start reading the Bible1:35:20 Lauren's encouragement1:42:30 Closing prayer📚 Learn more about Lauren Burns and her upcoming memoir, STOLEN: True Story—Kidnapped, Rescued, Redeemed, at LaurenBurns.net.👍 If this conversation encouraged you, please Like, Subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs hope today.#ChristianPodcast #Faith #Doubt #ChronicIllness #BibleStudy #Jesus #Hope #RedeemedPodcast Contact Lauren: Website laurenburns.net Book STOLEN: True Story Kidnapped Rescued Redeemed subscribepage.io/R8EW8e Instagram https://www.instagram.com/laurenburnsredeemed/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/laurenBredeemed/ Merch https://www.hiscollectionapparel.com/ Disount…

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