14/10/2026
Life can change in an instant.
A sudden diagnosis. The loss of someone you love. An unexpected illness. A job loss. In a moment, life can look completely different than you imagined—and leave you wondering where hope can be found.
Today’s storytellers, Ashley and Pete Jones from our Fairhope, Alabama community, know what it’s like to have life change without warning.
After Pete was suddenly diagnosed with autoimmune limbic encephalitis—a rare condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy brain cells—they found themselves on a long and uncertain road to recovery.
Through the fear, suffering, and unknowns, Ashley and Pete experienced the power of persistent prayer and the presence of God in profound ways. And looking back, they can see how He was at work even in the darkest moments, bringing purpose from their pain.
Their story is a powerful reminder: God never wastes our pain. He is present in our suffering, and He can use even the hardest parts of our stories for His glory. Listen to their story > storytellerslive.org/podcasts/god-never-wastes-your-pain-ashley-pete-jones