How to Trust God When Prayers Go Unanswered

How to Trust God When Prayers Go Unanswered

From Faith Over Fear by Jennifer Slattery, Faith Over Fear Author and Speaker

March 31, 2026 · 27 min

About this episode

This episode discusses how to trust God amidst unanswered prayers and suffering, emphasizing His constant presence and character.

(Scroll down to share your thoughts on future episodes!) In this powerful episode of Faith Over Fear , Carol sits down with Chad Roberts to confront one of the most painful lies we believe in suffering:  If God loved me, He would stop this.  Even more deeply, many of us quietly wrestle with the fear that suffering means God has abandoned us. Through Chad’s personal story of losing his sight, this conversation gently but firmly reframes that lie with truth: God’s presence is not measured by our comfort. Instead of standing at a distance, He steps into our pain—and never leaves. Together, Carol and Chad explore how suffering can distort our view of God and whisper dangerous lies about His character. Rooted in Scripture, they walk through the stories of Joseph, Job, and ultimately Jesus, reminding us that while God may not always provide explanations, He always offers His presence. The cross becomes the clearest picture of this truth—not a removal of suffering, but redemption through it. This episode also unpacks what it means to develop unshakable confidence in God—not confidence in outcomes, but in His character. Chad offers practical…

People in this episode

Host: Carol

Guest: Chad Roberts

Topics covered

  • trust in God
  • suffering
  • faith
  • God's presence
  • redemption
  • confidence in God

Keywords

  • unanswered prayers
  • suffering
  • God's character
  • faith
  • redemption
  • confidence
  • bitterness
  • Scripture

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