Ep. 13: When Life's Pains Make You Question God with Rachel Maxwell

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses the loss of loved ones. Please use discretion when listening.

In this deeply moving episode of Echos of Impact, Briana and Cherise sit down with Rachel Maxwell to explore the evolution of faith, the power of surrender, and the beauty of finding God in the midst of doubt and loss. Rachel shares her powerful testimony of walking away from faith, wrestling with questions about suffering and loss, and ultimately experiencing a transformational encounter that brought her back to Christ.

Rachel’s story is one of questioning, seeking, and ultimately surrendering to God’s greater plan. She opens up about how church hurt and personal struggles created distance in her relationship with God, but how He pursued her relentlessly, even when she wasn’t looking. Her testimony is a reminder that God meets us where we are and that faith isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about trusting Him in the process.

What We Cover:

• Rachel’s journey from being raised in church to struggling with doubt and disbelief.

• How personal loss and unanswered questions challenged her faith.

• The pivotal moment when God answered her deepest questions and transformed her heart.

• The importance of surrender and how it changed her relationship with God.

• How Rachel and her husband navigated faith shifts together and became active in their church community.

• The impact of faith on their children and the power of discipleship.

• Encouragement for those struggling with doubt or feeling distant from God.

Key Quotes:

• “God already knows what you're feeling. He already knows what you're going through. So why are you hiding?”

• “He left the 99 to find the one. I was the one.”

• “People think they have to clean themselves up before coming to God. No—God meets you where you are and walks with you through the rest.”

Connect with Rachel: While Rachel doesn’t have a public platform to share, she encourages listeners to find a supportive faith community and surround themselves with people who will walk with them through their journey.

 

 

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Until next week, friends! 💛