This is Amanda Kay. What she wants you to know: "Hi! I'm 26 and a lover of Jesus and Chick-fil-a. You would think having 4 chronic illnesses would be a lot but for me it’s just another day in paradise. What I can tell you is this… my God is bigger!"

Amanda has been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, POTS, PCOS, and Gastroparesis. In a desire to provide for her and her husband she created a clothing line called PraisePrints. She prints Christian and Bible related clothing as well as other business inquiries. If you'd like to support Amanda, you can visit her business here: www.praiseprints.com

She's also a huge advocate for braveONE, a nonprofit that pairs T1D mentees and mentors to show younger patients there is life beyond a diagnosis. Visit their website here:  www.braveone.org

April Aramanda is the host of The Invisible Illness Club Podcast, a faith-forward space for honest conversations about chronic illness and real life. Living with chronic illness herself, April speaks openly about the challenges of navigating health struggles while holding on to faith and hope. Through her podcast, she encourages others walking difficult health journeys to know they are not alone and that life can still hold joy, purpose, and connection.

April lives with a collection of chronic illnesses, including small fiber neuropathy, celiac disease, and chronic fatigue. She works as a nurse and writes historical fiction, including stories about characters with chronic illness. You can find her chronic illness blog at livablebydesign.online, and follow along on her writing journey at aprilbarcalow.com.

At 24, a devastating accident left Benjamin Buckland permanently disabled with CRPS, sending him into a long and painful journey that tested both his body and his faith. Along the way he began documenting the experience, which eventually became the foundation for his book and podcast, Tried by Fire.

Donate to his Kickstarter using the link below!

Dory is a Chronic Kidney Disease survivor! She is bubbly as bubbly gets, a true face of fierce resilience despite fatigue, grief, and much more. She continues to win metals at the World and American Transplant Games in swimming. Her passion is for you to consider donating organs to those in need. Please visit the links here for more information! 

Other links: Organ Donation Support - TeamOhio4life.org

David Heflin is the founder and executive director of the nonprofit chronic illness and pain support ministry, Broken and Mended Incorporated. He was a pastor for over twenty years and is the author of the upcoming book Purpose In Pain: Rediscovering God's Purpose Through the Pain of Chronic Illness. He lives in Woodward, Oklahoma with his wife, Katie, and three nearly grown kids.

Hi I’m Emily! I was diagnosed in December 2023 with B-Cell ALL while I was pregnant with my son. I started chemo on January 1st and delivered a healthy preemie exactly a month later. 

I run to raise awareness for leukemia, fundraise for patient resources, create care packages, and create art & vlogs online to connect with other patients. I am still in treatment, it’s been a long journey but God continues to lead me to health and recovery.

Hi my name is Karlie, I am a mom of two boys and have been married to my amazing husband for 14 years. I was born and raised in a small town in AB, Canada but for the past four years have been an American resident. I have been sick half of my life to varying degrees. I needed to find a purpose for my pain so I felt compelled to share my story with y'all. I also am very involved with Broken and Mended which is a Chronic illness ministry. I also have recently finished training for becoming a facilitator for Qplace. They are both amazing ministries and I am so happy to be partnered with them. It was an honor to be on this podcast as well.

Keri is a resilient cancer survivor who advocates for her community. She found her profound love of Jesus after nearly losing her life to chemo as a child. She was renewed once more after life events and finds herself putting all she is in God. Fighting for disability rights came naturally to her after jobs, doctors, and many other professional places often swept her and her community under the rug. Keri was diagnosed with dysautonomia, cirps, adhd, narcolepsy, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, hyper mobility, and autism later in life. Pots, fibromyalgia/ME were diagnosed as a child. 

Keri continues to fight for rights and actively works with those who are often shut off from the community for their "lack" of ability. Her hope is that one day the world will be fully accepting of the disabled.

Kylie is the pastor of Chapel of the Cross Church of the Nazarene in Anchorage, Alaska. She serves her congregation even through the pains and chronic fatigue of PCOS and Endometriosis. If you're a pastor or ministry leader who struggles with chronic illness, her story may just be the encouragement you need!

Miles Washburn was diagnosed with Guillain Berre Syndrome in February 2025 after a series of terrifying and rapidly escalating symptoms such as a speech-impediment like lisp, extreme weakness, and paralysis. He stayed in the ICU for a week being tested via blood tests, CT Scans, MRI's, Spinal Taps, etc. Yet he always knew, beyond a doubt, that God had not left him. Near miraculously, Miles left the ICU walking with a cane. Though he still experiences the chronic symptoms of GBS like unimaginable fatigue, "GBS mouth", and nerve pain, he uses his talents of athletics and organization to glorify God and serve others.

Miles will be biking up Mt. Ventoux with his trusty companions in August of 2026. He is doing so as a fundraiser where 100% of proceeds (that is, every single penny) goes to GBS patients in need. To donate and learn more, click the link below!

Seth is a musician, writer, and attorney living with me/cfs (chronic fatigue syndrome). Playing the viola was his first passion in life, and he has added in playing the piano and writing poetry since falling ill in 2022. He believes in the power of music and creative expression to give vibrancy to his faith, heal the soul, and make meaning of his journey as he navigates his health. He is active on Threads and Instagram, where he shares his poetry and occasional music videos. 

Threads: @noorzadseth

Instagram: @noorzadseth 

Shakira O'Garro is the founder of Cheerful Heart Mental Health Counseling. She is a "black Christian therapist with lived experience of medical trauma and chronic illness" who provides:

✅ "Faith-integrated therapy without spiritual bypassing or minimizing pain
✅ Trauma-informed care using EMDR, PE, and ACT
✅ Signature EMDR therapy groups for women navigating a variety of issues

✅ EndoKin Collective EMDR Group Cohort Program for endometriosis and chronic pain
✅ Multi-state licensed therapist serving clients in NY, CA, NJ, PA, and SC"

✅Specialized counseling for "BIPOC Christian women struggling with chronic illness, medical trauma, and crises of faith."

You can book a consult with her and learn more about her programs at the website below.

IG: cheerfulheartmhcpllc

Terry Tucker is an author, speaker, and podcast guest on the topics of motivation,
mindset, and self-development. He has a business administration degree from The
Citadel (where he played NCAA Division I college basketball) and a master’s degree from Boston University. Among his diverse professional roles, Terry has been a marketing executive, a hospital administrator, a SWAT Hostage Negotiator, and the owner of two small businesses. He is the author of the book Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles To Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life, and his new book is titled Four Truths and a Lie, Ancient Wisdom For Living Your Modern Purpose.
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