Health, Hope & Inspiration for People of Faith Living with Cancer

Dr. Bill Glass, a cardiologist at CTCA, shares with Rev. Percy McCray the impact cancer treatment may have on the heart. He also inspires listeners to impact the lives of others in such a way that when you are gone, you are missed.

When Faye Rouhlac’s breast cancer returned, her faith in God plummeted. She thought she must have done something wrong and she felt alone. But then a CTCA volunteer became Faye’s closest friend and directed her back toward God’s love.

Fear of the unknown can multiply anxiety, especially when it comes to cancer. Rev. Percy McCray talks with Aileen Stansel, a breast cancer survivor and nurse, about how faith and basic cancer knowledge can help dispel fear.

Sometimes we pray for a certain outcome, but it seems like God does not hear. Rev. Percy McCray helps us clarify what faith is and how it works, even when we feel like God is not listening. Because feelings cannot measure faith.

Paul Watkins hung onto life when his body went into sepsis after surgery. His kidneys failed, he lost 37 pounds, and spent 12 days in the ICU. He shares his powerful story with Rev. McCray and what helped him find victory. In Paul’s own words, “Prayer saved my life!”

Carman, a Christian music artist, songwriter, television host and evangelist, shares with Rev. Percy McCray about how cancer influences his understanding of God and strengthens his faith. He then offers listeners encouragement for their own journeys through difficult seasons.

Peggy Rupple had every reason to live in fear and doubt when her cancer continued to return over and over—five times. But she chose to amplify the voice of truth in her life. She shares with host Rev. McCray the truths that sustained her through those painful seasons.

"Cancer" has been called the most fear-filled word in the English language, but Rev. Percy McCray doesn’t think it needs to be. He shares with co-host Wayne Shepherd how we ultimately overcome cancer, and what cancer cannot take from any of us.

Dealing with the coronavirus outbreak while being treated for cancer can make patients feel doubly alone. Rev. Percy McCray shares insights into how we can best support cancer patients during the coronavirus pandemic.

We live in a fallen world subject to disease, and spiritual leaders are not immune. Rev. Percy McCray shares his encouragement about leaders in the church and faith community facing personal sickness.

Loss is always difficult, regardless of how it comes. Rev. Percy McCray and co-host Wayne Shepherd talk about helpful ways to honor the life of a loved one who succumbs to the effects of cancer, or a combination of cancer and COVID-19.

The CDC is recommending people utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) to help ward off the possibility of contracting COVID-19 (coronavirus). There is also spiritual PPE we can utilize to protect our hearts and minds. Rev. Percy McCray shares how to access and implement this essential spiritual equipment.

Tamera Windahl walked through four bouts of cancer within ten years—beginning with stage four ovarian cancer. She opens up to Rev. Percy McCray about the hope in God she discovered during those ten years.

Fear of the coronavirus may infect many more people than the virus itself. Rev. Percy McCray talks with host Wayne Shepherd about the power fear can place over us and how to potentially break that power by remembering God’s presence and strength. He is “God with us.”

The reality of coronavirus (COVID-19) can feel terrifying, especially for those with suppressed immune systems caused by cancer treatment. Rev. Percy McCray talks with host Wayne Shepherd about how to focus on who God is, which may help dispel the fear that threatens to consume our thoughts, and replace it with faith in the “Most High” God.