Become New with John Ortberg 9. Step 3: Tyler Staton on His Spiritual Transformation After Accepting His Cancer Diagnosis
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Jan 23, 2025 Tyler Staton, Pastor of Bridgetown Church and author of "Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools," shares his heartfelt journey of faith after receiving a cancer diagnosis. He candidly discusses the emotional rollercoaster of treatment and how it sparked a profound spiritual transformation. Tyler emphasizes the beauty of surrendering to God’s plan and the surprising strength found in vulnerability and community support during trials. His story is a powerful reminder of the hope that can flourish even amidst suffering.
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Tyler's Cancer Journey
- Tyler Staton shares his unexpected cancer journey, initially diagnosed as stage 1A, but later discovered to have spread aggressively.
- Despite the challenging treatment and uncertain future, he is now in remission and on the path to recovery.
Formative Hardship
- Tyler reflects on the past year, describing it as both the most spiritually formative and the hardest of his life.
- This duality highlights the potential for growth amidst adversity.
Spiritual Formation
- Spiritual formation happens through practice and submission.
- Submission involves accepting circumstances we don't choose and allowing God to work through them.
