# How God Reveals Himself Through Suffering, Prayer & Wisdom | Cathy Colver Garland | Amb. Elisha

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Podcast: [The Elisha Show: Purpose Driven Life & Mastery](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-elisha-show-purpose-driven-life-emotional-intelligence-4245652)
Published: 2026-06-18T21:01:52+00:00
Episode link: https://TheElishaShow.podbean.com/e/how-god-reveals-himself-through-suffering-prayer-wisdom-cathy-colver-garland-amb-elisha/
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Duration seconds: 1541

## Resource

What if your greatest struggles were actually opportunities to encounter God more deeply? In this powerful conversation, Host Amb. Elisha sits down with Cathy Colver Garland, author, speaker, theologian, and former COO, to explore how God reveals Himself through suffering, wisdom, prayer, and life's most challenging seasons. Cathy shares her personal journey from questioning faith as a teenager to developing a deeper relationship with Christ through what she calls "Revelationship"—God's pursuit of relationship with His people. In This Episode: • Cathy's journey from skepticism to deep faith • The meaning behind "Revelationship" • How God reveals Himself in suffering and hardship • The story of Hagar and "The God Who Sees Me" • Knowledge vs. godly wisdom • How to pray in alignment with God's heart • Why prayer should be a two-way conversation • Deconstructing and reconstructing faith • Building a life that thrives with God's guidance If you're seeking a deeper relationship with God, greater spiritual wisdom, and practical insights for navigating life's challenges, this episode will encourage and inspire you. Reach Cathy: https://www.revelationship.net/get-the-book Join my membership: https://www.patreon.com/14825901/join Be my guest via #PodMatch here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/Theelishashow

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