What do you do when everything you’ve built is suddenly gone? In this powerful first episode of The Wade Joye Show, Luke Anderson shares what he learned about God after a sudden seizure, brain surgery, and the loss of nearly everything that gave him security and identity.
This is more than a story about surviving a medical crisis — it’s a raw and hope-filled conversation about faith in suffering, learning to let go of the past, and discovering your true identity in Christ when your dreams are stripped away.
Luke opens up about the day his life changed forever, how he faced fear, depression, and bitterness, and the surprising ways God met him in the middle of it all. If you’ve ever wondered how to trust God through hardship, rebuild after loss, or live from your identity as God’s child instead of your performance, this episode will speak directly to you.
Whether you’re walking through a health battle, career loss, or a season of uncertainty, Luke’s story will inspire you to take the next small step, let go of bitterness, and embrace the freedom that comes from knowing who you are in Christ.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:45) Luke’s life before the seizure
(05:12) The day everything changed
(14:27) Facing brain surgery
(23:40) Letting go of the past identity
(35:15) What Luke learned about God
(48:59) Encouragement for those ready to give up
(56:30) How to pray for Luke right now
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