Episode 30 - Patiently Holding Hope in the Midst of Chronic Pain with Olivia Feller-Gerber
In this episode of The Already Collective Podcast, host Taylor Carlier sits down with Olivia Feller-Gerber to talk about her deeply personal journey of living with chronic pain and learning to trust God in the waiting. Together, they explore what patience and contentment look like when circumstances are difficult, how God works through unseen processes, and what it means to trust His timing and provision even when we can’t yet see the outcome.
Through biblical examples and personal stories, Olivia reminds us that suffering is not wasted. God can use the seasons we would never choose to deepen our faith, reshape our hearts, and teach us to recognize His presence and provision in the midst of uncertainty.
Taylor and Olivia talk about the daily posture of patience, finding contentment where God has us today, persevering in hope, and praying specific prayers that help us recognize the ways God is already at work beneath the surface.
If you’re walking through chronic pain, waiting for healing, or simply learning to trust God in a season that feels unseen, this conversation is an invitation to keep holding hope.
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Olivia (Feller) Gerber is a sunset-chasing, Jesus-loving adventurer based in Goshen, Indiana. She finds pleasure in perfectly ripe avocados, plane tickets, and lavender lattes, but her deepest joy is found at the feet of her Savior and she longs to spread His hope in the world. Her health challenges have given her a tender heart toward those facing chronic pain, and she loves bringing hope to this underserved community through her book, Hold Hope. She adores life with her curly-haired husband, Jack, and is always scheming their next adventure.