In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Dr. Venessa Ellen about the topic of autoimmune disorders. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • What is it like to live a day in the life of someone who has an autoimmune disorder? What sorts of challenges are a unique part of their lived experience? • In what ways is living with a autoimmune disorder a prolonged journey through grief? • Is it unfaithful for someone to feel disappointed and discouraged as they suffer from an autoimmune disorder? • How does the gospel of Jesus Christ offer comfort and counsel to sufferers of autoimmune disorders? • What are some practical ways the local church support and care for those who are living with an autoimmune disorder? View the full show notes & links for this episode: https://ibcd.org/autoimmune-disorders-venessa-ellen The Hope + Help Podcast offers biblical conversations about life's challenging problems. The podcast accomplishes this by offering a mix of interviews with seasoned biblical counseling professionals and ministry leaders on a variety of topics. Hosted by Christine Chappell. To learn more about the show and to access helpful resources, visit ibcd.org/hopeandhelp. Connect with host Christine Chappell at https://christinemchappell.com. IBCD's Hope + Help Podcast is available on most podcast streaming platforms, so please don't keep the show a secret! If you know someone walking through a challenging season of life, please share the Hope + Help Podcast with them.