Reading Between the Words
Reading Between the Words
Hear the inspiration behind each book as authors share why they wrote it, what they hope readers take away, and the personal stories that bring their words to life.
LS Kirkpatrick

Sea Changed: Kate Nicholas on Faith, Healing, and Transformative Journeys

S1 E25 • Apr 30, 2025 • 47 mins

LS Kirkpatrick and Kate Nicholas explore Kate's book, "Sea Changed," and her inspiring journey through cancer and faith. Kate discusses her diagnosis, the role of memory in her spiritual path, and the influence of C.S. Lewis. She shares her miraculous healing, confirmed by doctors, and reads a passage from her book. The episode covers her transition to writing, speaking, and TV presenting, and the impact of "Sea Changed." Kate addresses misconceptions about God and illness, insights from World Vision, and provides book availability details. The episode concludes with gratitude to listeners.

Key Points

  • Kate Nicholas shares her profound journey of faith and healing, highlighting how her battle with advanced cancer led her to write her memoir, "See Changed," as a legacy for her children and a testament to God's presence in adversity. Despite a grim prognosis, Kate experienced what she describes as miraculous healing, beginning even before her treatment started, which has been acknowledged as medically inexplicable by her doctors. Through her books and speaking engagements, Kate aims to show that God's healing can come in many forms, including a deep sense of peace and purpose, and encourages others to see the extraordinary in their seemingly ordinary lives.
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