26 | Find God When Faith Feels Impossible as a Christian Mom Raising a Medically Complex or Autistic Child

Are you a mom raising a medically complex or autistic child, lying awake at night wondering if God is even listening? Do you feel your faith crumble while navigating hospital visits, rare diagnoses, and endless advocacy? You are not alone.

In this of The Be Mighty Mom Podcast, Ash shares her deeply personal story of moving from doubt to renewed faith. Anchored in Jeremiah 20:11: “But the Lord is with me like a mighty warrior; so my persecutors will stumble and not triumph over me,” this episode explores how God shows up in the chaos, the quiet, and the heartbreak of parenting a child with complex medical or developmental needs.

Ash opens up about the first cracks in her belief when her son, Max, was just a few months old and began showing symptoms of a rare, life-altering condition. From the initial dismissals by medical professionals to the whirlwind of tests, biopsies, and hospital visits, she shares the exhaustion, fear, and raw emotions every mom in a similar situation knows intimately.

You’ll hear about the slow descent into disbelief, the whispers of prayer that felt hollow, and the moments of despair where faith seemed impossible. And then, the turning point: a chance encounter in a hospital waiting room that reminded her that God is present, even when answers don’t come instantly and life feels completely out of control. Through this story, Ash illustrates how faith isn’t about perfection, it’s about persistence, presence, and the quiet moments where God meets you in the hardest seasons.

This episode is for moms who:

• Feel distant from God while parenting a medically fragile, autistic, or medically complex child

• Struggle with prayers that seem unanswered

• Are dealing with exhaustion, burnout, and constant worry

• Want guidance on integrating faith and advocacy for their children

Ash also explores how to:

• Pray intentionally even when words fail

• Recognize God’s presence in the small, everyday moments

• Allow your faith to grow and return after seasons of doubt

• Advocate fiercely for your child while leaning on God for strength

Whether you are lying awake at night, pacing hospital hallways, or simply wondering how to keep your faith alive amidst uncertainty, this episode offers encouragement, hope, and practical insight. It reminds moms that God is not silent in suffering, He is a mighty warrior walking alongside you, guiding, protecting, and providing moments of unexpected affirmation.

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📌 Keywords: Christian mom, raising autistic child, raising medically complex children, struggling with faith, mom burnout, parenting a sick child, praying for your child, faith in hard times, Christian parenting, parenting rare disease, mom exhaustion, and doubt

This episode sets the stage for a new season of The Be Mighty Mom Podcast focused on faith, prayer, advocacy, and real-life parenting challenges. You don’t have to believe perfectly. You don’t have to be unshakeable. God is mighty enough to carry you, even in the middle of disbelief.