Blind Faith: Seeing God in Our Darkest Suffering with Chad Roberts
Flourish-Meant: You Were Meant to Live Abundantly
Release Date: 07/28/2026
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info_outlineWhat could your life look like if you truly had blind faith?
What if the greatest challenges in your life were actually invitations to experience deeper joy and purpose? On today’s episode of Flourish-Meant, host Tina Yeager sits down with pastor, author, and Bible teacher Chad Roberts, whose life was turned upside down when sudden blindness radically changed his world at age 38. Despite losing his sight, Chad Roberts continues to inspire thousands through his ministry, Awakened to Grace, and his new book, Blind Faith.
Join us as Chad Roberts shares his remarkable journey through suffering, tackling the difficult questions we all face—Why does a good God allow pain? How do we cling to hope when life feels impossibly dark? You’ll hear powerful, practical insights about choosing joy in hard seasons, discovering purpose in the midst of affliction, and learning to trust a God you cannot see. If you’re searching for encouragement and real strategies to move from merely surviving to flourishing—no matter what you’re facing—this unforgettable conversation will give you the strength and hope you need to keep moving forward.
Spotlight: Chad Roberts on Embracing Suffering with Joy
When sudden blindness upended Chad's world, he found himself wrestling with God and all the questions suffering brings. Yet through Scripture and the sustaining grace of God, Chad discovered that:
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God has great purpose in our afflictions, never wasting our pain.
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Suffering is not a sign of God’s anger or punishment, but an invitation to experience His grace more deeply.
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Joy is a choice, not a fleeting emotion—we must choose it before we feel it, and let God’s Word anchor our mornings.
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Suffering, when surrendered to God, can polish us rather than grind us down.
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True hope is both for eternity and for now—sometimes God “makes us lie down in green pastures” so we discover blessings we would have missed otherwise.
Practical Tips for Finding Joy in Tough Seasons
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Start each day by declaring God’s truth over your life: “This is the day the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it.”
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Don’t wait to feel joy—choose it, trust that God is at work, and let Scripture become your anchor.
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Shift your focus from what you see (or don’t see) to what God promises.
Ready for More Inspiration?
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Download Chad Roberts’ free gift, For Your Joy, or order Blind Faith for yourself or a friend at chadroberts.org.
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Listen to this unforgettable episode for the full story and practical encouragement to flourish, even in seasons of darkness.
Let’s Grow Together
Whether you’re facing challenges in parenting, your career, health, or your spiritual journey, remember: God’s grace is enough to help you go from surviving to truly thriving.
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