This week I chatted with
: an author, college ministry leader, and someone who has walked a long journey with chronic illness.Alicia shares how her experiences have shaped her understanding of faith, suffering, and hope, and how discipleship has become both her passion and calling. We talk about why community is essential in our walk with Jesus, what Ecclesiastes reveals about life and eternity, and how writing can be a form of discipleship that points people back to God.
Her perspective is deeply rooted in honesty, beauty, and hope—the kind of wisdom that only comes from a life lived close to Jesus in both hardship and joy.
We talk about:
✨ How chronic illness has impacted Alicia’s faith and ministry
✨ Why discipleship is about walking alongside others, not having all the answers
✨ The role of community in spiritual growth and resilience
✨ What Ecclesiastes teaches us about futility, eternity, and finding fulfilment in God
✨ Overcoming discomfort when stepping into discipleship
✨ How writing can be an act of discipling others
✨ Why the beauty of God is the foundation of our hope
How has God used discipleship and community to shape your own faith journey?
Whether you’re walking through suffering, leading others, or simply trying to live with eternity in view, this episode is an encouragement to anchor yourself in God’s presence and remember that He truly is the best thing.
Connect further with Alicia:
Eternity in Our Hearts | Newsletter | Instagram | Free Guide
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