When Lauren was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer at just 26, her whole world shifted overnight. In this episode, she shares what it has looked like to walk through years of treatments, setbacks, unanswered questions—and the surprising ways God has met her with peace, provision, and even moments of joy.

Lauren talks honestly about those early days of fear and anger, the long stretch of failed treatments, and the miracle of finally finding a clinical trial that’s working and shrinking her tumors. She also shares the practices that have kept her grounded—lament, worship, community, and choosing gratitude even when life looks nothing like she expected.

Her story is tender, hopeful, and deeply practical for anyone facing a diagnosis, supporting a loved one, or trying to find God in the middle of something painful.

• Lauren’s Blog: Healing Hope

• Lauren's Instagram

• Book Mentioned: Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop

• Favorite Scriptures:

  • 2 Corinthians 12:9–10 – “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”

  • Isaiah 55:9 – “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways.”

  • Philippians 4:6–7 – “The peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”

• Favorite Worship Songs:

  • “Yet Not I but Through Christ in Me” – CityAlight

  • “More Than Able” – Elevation Worship / Maverick City

    Terminal Joy Resources

    • Terminal Joy Website

    The Devotional Quilts Project

    • Learn about the seven quilts inspired by the “7 Truths to Hold On To”

    • Nominate a woman with cancer to receive a quilt

    • Support the project or purchase raffle entries

    👉 https://www.terminaljoy.org/quilt-project