S14:E19 | Dr. Shannon Yarosz: A Calling Shaped by Providence

From Cedarville Stories by Cedarville University

May 13, 2026 · 36 min · Season 14

About this episode

Dr. Shannon Yarosz shares her journey shaped by God's providence, blending science and compassion in her calling as a pharmacist.

A Calling Shaped by Providence Shannon Yarosz’s story bears the marks of God’s providence. Often, that providence feels ordinary in the moment and only later reveals how lovingly the story has been arranged. On the Cedarville Stories podcast, Shannon reflected on a journey shaped by science, compassion, and a deep desire to serve others well. That calling began to take shape during her years at The Ohio State University, where she studied microbiology. She loved science and the discovery that came with it, yet she also wanted her work to touch people’s lives in practical, everyday ways. Pharmacy became a natural fit, giving her the opportunity to pair scientific knowledge with personal care and to step into people’s questions and concerns with help that truly mattered. As Shannon moved through school, training, and professional life, God kept placing people in her path. Several of those individuals would later become her colleagues in Cedarville University’s School of Pharmacy. At the time, those encounters may have seemed small and unremarkable. Looking back, they tell a different story. They reveal the Lord’s quiet faithfulness in leading her to a place where her work and faith…

People in this episode

Guest: Shannon Yarosz

Topics covered

providence
pharmacy
science
service
faith
education

Keywords

providence
pharmacy
microbiology
Cedarville University
healthcare
service
faith

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cedarville University, The Ohio State University, Ask the Pharmacist