Episode 264: Redefine the Good Things of God
With Jeff and Terra Mattson and Featured Guest Katherine Wolf
In this episode, we sit down with Katherine Wolf to talk about what it means to live wholeheartedly when life doesn’t go as planned. Katherine shares her journey of surviving a massive stroke at 26, the long road of recovery, and how God reshaped her calling through suffering. Together we explore “invisible wheelchairs,” radical acceptance, parenting through pain, and the difference between curing and true healing. It’s an honest, hope-filled conversation about finding purpose in the dark and leaning on God’s presence when everything else feels uncertain.
Key Takeaways
The “good things of God” are spiritual realities—peace, joy, His presence—rather than guaranteed comfort or ease.
Everyone carries “invisible wheelchairs,” unseen limitations that invite compassion and empathy.
Radical acceptance allows us to move forward while still holding the scars of suffering.
Suffering can refine, not erase, our gifts and calling.
Healing goes deeper than cure; it is about wholeness of the soul.
Hope offers an escape from the paralyzing “what if loop.”
In suffering, the ministry of presence and tears often speaks louder than words.
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