Cancer Sucks, Jesus Saves is a six-part podcast series that tackles the raw reality of cancer while shining a light on unshakable hope in Christ. In today's heartfelt episode of Cancer Sucks, Jesus Saves, we sit down with a devoted wife and caregiver, Sharon Aka, who opens up about the emotional, spiritual, and practical challenges of walking beside her husband through his cancer journey. From sleepless nights to silent prayers, from moments of strength to deep exhaustion—she shares what it truly means to love someone through sickness and uncertainty.
She reflects on how cancer reshaped her family, her faith, and her understanding of God’s presence in the darkest valleys. Through it all, she clings to hope, leans into grace, and is discovering a deeper kind of love—one rooted in sacrifice, trust, and the steady hand of Jesus.
This episode honors the unseen heroes: the caregivers whose faith carries them through the fight, even when they’re not the ones in the hospital bed.
Because cancer doesn’t just affect one person—Jesus sustains the whole family.
Stay tuned for two more episodes Thursdays on August 21st and August 28th . Each episode will bring a different perspective to the conversation:
- a survivor whose life's work has been shaped by the diagnosis
- a mom and wife who lost her husband to cancer
- a therapist/counselor who helps navigate the emotional and spiritual toll.
Together, these voices remind us that while cancer is devastating, it doesn’t have the final say—Jesus does.
And as always, Annie and I would love to hear from you. Have you or a loved one been impacted by cancer or another illness? How are you coping? How can we pray for you? Please email us at mazuri@mazuriministries.org, or share your story with us on IG @davenialeawrites, or on FB @annieraney
And if you know someone who might benefit from this series, please share it with them. Your share might just be the hope they need!
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Today's episode songs are (yes, you're getting two today) It Is Well With My Soul sung by Wintley Phipps and I Can Only Imagine by MercyMe. Please note these songs are for your listening enjoyment only and cannot be downloaded or shared.
Thanks for listening! From our hearts to yours!!
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