S14:E11 | Sam Sofio: Walking With Lyme, Walking With God

From Cedarville Stories by Cedarville University

March 18, 2026 · 34 min · Season 14

About this episode

Sam Sofio shares his journey of dealing with Lyme disease while pursuing his dream of attending a Christian university.

Walking With Lyme, Walking With God Sam Sofio carried a simple dream of attending Christian university where faith wasn’t an accessory but the air everyone breathed. He pictured chapel worship and professors who prayed before class. He also sensed a calling to tell stories that point people to God. Then his health took a hard turn, and money worries crept in. He woke up bone-tired no matter how long he slept. Headaches throbbed behind his eyes, his joints ached, and his mind stayed foggy. Ordinary days started to feel like hills with no summit, and his dream began to look expensive and impossible. Sam refused to pretend it didn’t hurt. He carried his questions to the Lord, sometimes through clenched teeth, and he learned a quiet truth: God never stepped back. In long nights and slow mornings, Sam found the Father near — steady, faithful, and kind. He spent many hours searching for answers. He clicked through articles and forums. He tried to name what was stealing his strength and hope to attend a Christian university. When Lyme disease finally entered the conversation, it brought relief and new complexity at the same time. Treatments took patience, and setbacks took humility…

People in this episode

Guest: Sam Sofio

Topics covered

chronic illness
faith
Lyme disease
Christian university
spiritual journey

Keywords

Lyme disease
chronic illness
faith
Cedarville University
spirituality
God
storytelling

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cedarville University