Sanctify the Suffering: Pastor Troy's story of Janel's Journey with Stage 4 Breast Cancer

In this unforgettable episode of Faith Through Cancer, I speak with Pastor Troy Keaton, who walks us through the sacred, painful, and beautiful journey of loving and caring for his wife Janel through stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. Janel's raw honesty, deep faith, and unexpected social media presence impacted thousands—especially as she hospiced from home. Pastor Troy shares about her diagnosis, their powerful decision to "sanctify the suffering," and how Janel's legacy continues to point others to Jesus.

Pastor Troy opens up about what it means to be both caregiver and grieving husband, the five things he does each day after her death, and encouragement for those who are walking a similar road. Whether you’re facing suffering, walking with a loved one through it, or grieving a loss, this episode is for you.

Janel’s Anchor Verse:
📖 Isaiah 26:3 – “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”

Other Scriptures Mentioned:
📖 Romans 8:18–28 – The present sufferings are not worth comparing to the glory to be revealed
📖 2 Corinthians 4 – Our outer self is wasting away, but our inner self is being renewed
📖 Psalm 126 – “Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy”
📖 Lamentations 3 – Great is Your faithfulness; the Lord will not cast us off forever
📖 Psalm 91 – The Lord is our refuge

Resources & Recommendations:

• Praying the Psalms (Janelle’s favorite devotional resource)

• Start reading the Bible in Psalms or the Gospels if you're new to Scripture

• Follow Pastor Troy and learn more about Janelle’s ongoing legacy  Pastor Troy
  Janel's Journey

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