The Andrew Klavan Show How This Woman's Faith Strengthened During Her Cancer Battle | Megan Basham
Oct 1, 2025
Megan Basham, a writer for Daily Wire and author of "Shepherds for Sale," shares her profound journey through cancer and faith. She recounts the shock of her diagnosis and how scripture, prayer, and communal support uplifted her during treatment. Megan reflects on her mortality and the importance of cherishing family moments. She also discusses the unexpected responses to Charlie Kirk's death within the evangelical community, admiring his boldness while cautioning against imitators. Plus, get a glimpse into her transition from nonfiction to a new novel!
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Receiving A Cancer Diagnosis At Thanksgiving
- Megan describes the sudden discovery of a large tumor after a colonoscopy and the shock of hearing it might be advanced cancer.
- Friends who survived cancer immediately mobilized to find the best oncologist and support her through the Thanksgiving weekend.
Finding Comfort In Sermons And Psalms
- Megan leaned heavily on John MacArthur sermons to sleep and steady her mind during the initial waiting period.
- She found renewed meaning in Psalms and scripture while navigating conflicting medical information.
Use Church Prayer And Anointing
- Call trusted church elders and request prayer and anointing when facing serious illness, following James 5.
- Invite many people to pray and accept spiritual support rather than rejecting it.
