How to Trust God When Life Feels Overwhelming | Rachel Wojo on Faith & Strength
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Do you feel like you’re in the middle of a storm today, desperately needing God’s guidance and strength? Maybe you’re longing for biblical encouragement, Christian motivation, and faith-based wisdom from someone who truly understands what it’s like to face life’s hardest battles.
On today’s episode of the Strong. Confident. His. podcast, I had the privilege of sitting down with Rachel Wojo, a Christian author, speaker, and faith leader who has walked through some of life’s most difficult storms and has come out stronger in Christ.
Rachel is the author of One More Step: Finding Strength When You Feel Like Giving Up. She has written over 20 Bible reading plans and has hosted Bible reading challenges for eight years on her inspiring blog, https://rachelwojo.com/. As a mother of seven and a devoted wife, Rachel and her family live in Columbus, Ohio.
Rachel knows firsthand what it’s like to face crushing storms—experiences like a failing marriage and the heartbreaking loss of her daughter, Taylor, who battled a rare terminal illness. Through her trials, she has found unwavering faith in God, and today she shares her story with transparency, empathy, and deep biblical wisdom. Together, we’ll explore how to cultivate a faith strong enough to outlast life’s storms and discover how Christian women can find hope in difficult seasons.
Why You Need to Listen to This Episode
In this powerful conversation, Rachel shares:
- How she turned to God after experiencing unimaginable loss and heartbreak.
- The ways faith sustained her through her daughter’s illness and passing.
- The biblical truth that gave her hope after walking through divorce.
- Practical steps to trust God when you feel like giving up.
- Encouragement for women who are struggling to find peace in their storms.
If you need faith-filled encouragement and a reminder that God is with you, don’t miss this episode. Listen to the podcast or watch the full conversation on YouTube.
Find Rachel’s resources: https://rachelwojo.com/
1. How can I trust God when life feels overwhelming??
Trusting God in overwhelming times starts with prayer, reading Scripture, and surrendering your worries to Him. Remind yourself of God’s promises, such as Psalm 46:1, which says, “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
2. What Bible verse helps when life feels overwhelming?
One of the best Bible verses for overwhelming seasons is Isaiah 41:10: “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
3. How can I strengthen my faith during hard times?
To strengthen your faith, spend time in God’s Word, pray daily, surround yourself with Christian community, and listen to uplifting faith-based messages like the Strong. Confident. His. podcast.
4. What does it mean to trust God completely?
Trusting God completely means surrendering control and believing that His plan is greater than your fears. It means choosing faith over worry, even when circumstances seem uncertain.
5. How do I know God is with me in difficult times?
God promises that He will never leave nor forsake you (Deuteronomy 31:6). When you feel alone, remember that God’s presence is not based on your feelings but on His truth. Pray, seek His Word, and trust that He is walking with you through every storm.
Remember, You are Strong. Confident. His.
