The Chronic Illness That Change His Faith Forever: Adams Desir's Testimony

In this powerfully vulnerable episode, Adams Desir opens up about his battle with Crohn’s disease, the mental and spiritual struggles that came with it, and how faith, prayer, and community helped carry him through one of the darkest seasons of his life. What started as a devastating diagnosis became a journey of healing, surrender, growth, and purpose. Adams shares how his faith was tested, the moments he questioned everything, and how God used pain to transform his perspective and identity. If you’ve ever battled illness, hopelessness, anxiety, or questioned God in difficult seasons, this conversation will encourage you to keep going. Key Topics:• Crohn’s disease and autoimmune illness• Faith tested through suffering• The role of prayer and community• Mental health and identity struggles• Healing, perseverance, and spiritual growth• Finding purpose through adversity Powerful Takeaways:• Faith can sustain you through impossible seasons• Healing is often a process, not an instant moment• Community matters during hard seasons• Your testimony can inspire someone else• Gratitude changes perspective during adversity Chapters 00:00 The Illusion of Invincibility 02:25 The Power of Prayer and Community 05:32 Facing the Diagnosis: Crohn's Disease 08:26 The Journey of Faith Through Illness 11:18 The Process of Healing and Growth 14:25 Mental Health and Identity Struggles 17:24 Finding Strength in Vulnerability 22:06 Facing Hopelessness and Pain 26:52 The Importance of Community 34:10 Faith and Healing Journey 38:54 Lessons Learned and Moving Forward If this episode encouraged you, don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more real conversations about faith, healing, purpose, and walking with God. Host IG: @therealmsmarlyn Podcast IG & Tiktok: @therawfaithpodcast Guest IG: @adamsdesir — 🎙️ The Raw Faith Podcast is a guest-based Christian podcast where real people share their testimonies, faith journeys, and honest conversations about walking with Jesus in today’s world. #CrohnsDisease #FaithJourney #ChristianPodcast #HealingJourney #Testimony #SpiritualGrowth #MentalHealth #ChristianFaith #AutoimmuneDisease #Healing #Prayer #FaithOverFear