Episode 273 - Hope in the Battle with Jodi Novak

“We were stripped away from anything that we knew and the only
thing we could do was go to God. The only thing we could do was
go to the Word.” Brain cancer survivor and full-time mom, Jodi
Novak, tells us about her journey of walking through a very
difficult diagnosis. She is now a long-term survivor and
passionate about encouraging others who are in the midst of their
own brain cancer battle. Listen in as she emphasizes the
importance of seeking the Lord, His Word and being prayerful in
the midst of life changing circumstances.


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ABOUT OUR GUEST


Jodi Novak is originally from rural South Dakota. Jodi accepted
the Lord in college and she met her husband, Kneil, on a summer
mission trip in 1996. Three years into their marriage, in June
2001, Jodi was diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer
(Glioblastoma). Jodi is now a long-term survivor and she’s
passionate about encouraging others who are in the midst of their
own brain cancer journey. Jodi’s faith in Jesus Christ and love
of community are the driving forces in helping families touched
by brain tumors. When not writing children’s books about brain
cancer, Jodi is a part-time dental hygienist and a full-time mom
of her two busy girls. Jodi has joyfully been involved with Moms
in Prayer groups since 2015. She and her family reside in Parker,
CO.


SCRIPTURES


 For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any
two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit,
of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and
intentions of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 ESV


So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not
return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it
shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it. Isaiah 55:11 NKJV


For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among
them. Matthew 18:20 ESV


Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the
Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all
our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are
in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are
comforted by God. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 ESV


Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and
supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to
God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding,
will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7 ESV


Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be
frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with
you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 ESV


LINKS


BOOKS


Boo-Bear’s Big Day: A Hope Filled Story About Brain Cancer


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