In this episode of Jesus Listens: Stories of Prayer, Susie McEntire talks with author Colleen Chao. Colleen’s life took an unexpected turn when a terminal cancer diagnosis upended her world.

Her journey is a raw look at how grief and grace coexist in the face of a grueling decline. Colleen shares how the hope of heaven provides the motivation to live fully today, reminding us that even our most rugged days are weighty with glory. What follows is a powerful re-centering of purpose and a reminder that we are all part of a larger story God is writing.

00:00 Introduction
00:23 The Parallel Life Stories of Sarah Young and Colleen Chao
02:28 When Colleen Found Out About The Cancer
03:00 Experiencing Both Pain and God's Goodness Together
04:14 Writing "On Our Way Home" During a Global Pandemic
05:37 How the Hope of Heaven Keeps Colleen Moving
08:12 Colleen Chao’s Final Message For Us
08:37 Jesus Listens: November 8th Prayer

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