March 13, 2025
Praising God Through Cancer: D’Andrea McBride’s Powerful Testimony of Faith and Healing
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In this powerful episode, Karina sits down with D’Andrea McBride (known as “D”), a wife, mother, and ministry leader who recently completed her final chemotherapy treatment. D’Andrea shares her deeply moving story of faith, perseverance, and unwavering trust in God as she battles breast cancer. From the shock of her diagnosis to the challenges of treatment, she describes how worship, prayer, and scripture carried her through the darkest moments.
D’Andrea also opens up about her testimony—one that began long before her cancer journey. She reflects on her upbringing, the powerful role her grandparents played in shaping her faith, and the pivotal moment when she fully surrendered her life to God. Through it all, D’Andrea’s story is one of resilience, joy, and God’s undeniable presence in the midst of trials. If you’re facing your own battle—whether physical, emotional, or spiritual—this episode will encourage you to lean on God, trust in His promises, and praise Him through it all.
Episode Highlights:
- Growing up in a faith-filled home and the influence of her grandparents.
- Meeting her husband at church camp and their journey through marriage and parenthood.
- The shocking moment she discovered her breast cancer diagnosis.
- How she found peace through worship, scripture, and prayer during treatment.
- The challenges of chemotherapy, radiation, and making difficult medical decisions.
- Parenting through a cancer journey and helping her children process the diagnosis.
- Finding strength in community and the importance of accepting help.
- Why she refused to let cancer steal her joy or her faith.
- Encouragement for anyone facing illness or hardship.
Timestamps:
- [00:00:34] Meet D’Andrea McBride: Wife, mother, and faith-filled warrior.
- [00:01:15] Growing up with strong faith and the impact of her grandparents.
- [00:05:10] Meeting her husband at church camp and their journey together.
- [00:10:40] Discovering the lump and the long wait for a diagnosis.
- [00:14:39] The moment she heard the words: “You have cancer.”
- [00:20:30] Worshiping through chemotherapy and finding joy in the storm.
- [00:26:15] Parenting through a cancer battle—conversations with her kids.
- [00:35:12] The power of scripture: Holding onto God’s promises for healing.
- [00:42:50] The importance of community, support, and allowing others to help.
- [00:50:06] Her final chemo treatment and walking into a new season of healing.
About the Guest:
D’Andrea McBride, known as “D,” is a wife, mother, and ministry leader with a deep passion for sharing God’s faithfulness. After recently completing her chemotherapy treatments for breast cancer, she continues to inspire others with her testimony of faith, healing, and resilience. Through her journey, she has become a beacon of hope for those facing trials, encouraging them to trust God’s promises and find strength in His presence.
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