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Jerome Houston and Shelli Cummings are individuals of deep faith who have walked through profound seasons of grief, healing, and restoration. Through experiences that include personal loss, serious illness, and miraculous recovery, they have developed a powerful perspective on trusting God through life’s most difficult moments. Together, they share their journey to encourage others to embrace faith, process grief honestly, and discover hope and purpose on the other side of hardship.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: 

  • [2:01] How faith and prayer shaped Jerome Houston’s decision to seek care
  • [5:37] Combining chiropractic, massage, and stretching restores daily function
  • [7:58] Why waiting to address health issues only makes things harder 
  • [11:34] Shelli Cummings’ cancer diagnosis and initial response rooted in faith
  • [17:56] A real-life medical miracle and the power of prayer
  • [26:41] Jerome’s experience losing his first wife to cancer
  • [33:22] Shelli’s final moments with her father and sense of closure
  • [35:39] Importance of fully processing grief instead of avoiding it
  • [42:35] The role of shared faith in building a strong marriage

In this episode…

Grief has a way of reshaping everything — our faith, our perspective, even the way we see tomorrow. But what if the very thing that breaks us open is also what draws us closer to grace and healing?

For Shelli Cummings, the key lies in unwavering faith, even in the face of life-threatening uncertainty, while Jerome Houston sees healing as deeply connected to facing pain rather than avoiding it. She shares how, after being told she had just days to live, she chose to trust God completely, while he reflects on the necessity of walking through grief instead of suppressing it. Together, their experiences underscore that faith and healing often unfold in tandem. Their stories show that while hardship is inevitable, how we respond to it can shape both our healing and our hope.

In this episode of the Align & Abide podcast, Dr. Kim Tran is joined by Jerome Houston and Shelli Cummings to discuss finding God’s grace through grief and healing. They explore unwavering faith during illness, navigating loss and the grieving process, and how prayer and community bring strength in difficult seasons. Jerome and Shelli also talk about the importance of processing grief rather than avoiding it.

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Quotable Moments

  • “The longer you wait, the harder it’s going to be, because I’ve been dealing with a back issue for years.”
  • “So no matter what happened, I’d have unwavering faith because I know he’s a grateful God.”
  • “If he brings you to it, he’ll bring you through it.”
  • “My recommendation for anyone going through any type of grieving is it’s hard, but you got to go through that.”
  • “You can feel when people are praying for you, and so that in itself gave me a sense of peace.”

Action Steps

  1. Embrace unwavering faith during difficult seasons: Trusting God through uncertainty provides peace, strength, and hope when circumstances feel overwhelming.
  2. Seek support and share your struggles: Opening up to trusted people invites prayer, encouragement, and a sense of community during challenging times.
  3. Prioritize your health before problems worsen: Taking action early can prevent long-term limitations and allow you to live a fuller, more active life.
  4. Allow yourself to fully process grief: Facing emotions instead of avoiding them leads to true healing and helps you move forward with clarity.
  5. Focus on purpose instead of fear during trials: Viewing challenges as part of a greater plan can transform pain into testimony and inspire others.

Sponsor for this episode:

This episode is brought to you by Minnesota Family Chiropractic, a wellness clinic founded and led by Dr. Kim Tran. 

Dedicated to helping patients find lasting relief and vibrant health through chiropractic care, nutrition, and functional medicine, Minnesota Family Chiropractic is on a mission to transform lives — physically, mentally, and emotionally. 

Its Signature Wellness System focuses on whole-person care to address the root causes — not just the symptoms — so you can get back to living fully.

Ready to start your path toward better health? Visit MinnesotaFamilyChiropractic.com or call (612) 545-5672 to schedule your consultation and experience integrative, patient-centered care.

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