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Kathy Rogers

When Joy and Grief Coexist: Speaking Hope at My Daughter’s Celebration of Life
12 September 2026 by
Kathy Rogers
Hope Team

In this episode of 12-Minute Convos with Jesus Believers, Engel Jones connects with speaker, author, and podcast host Kathy Rogers, joining the show from Dallas, Texas. Kathy shares an authentic, multi-decadal story of faith that began in a small town in Mississippi. Accepting Jesus at age 12 during a youth camp, she learned early on that we cannot perform to earn God's love, but rather rest in His mercy. After straying from her faith during her college years, God faithfully called her back, leading her to marry a godly Texan and build a family of three children. 

In 2018, Kathy faced the fight of her life when she was diagnosed with aggressive, triple-negative breast cancer. Enduring six months of intense chemotherapy including a treatment known as the "Red Devil," which her friend re-named "God juice" along with six surgeries and severe infections, Kathy experienced a profound spiritual rebirth. She transitioned from being a "checklist performance Christian" to truly trusting Jesus as Lord every single day. She shares how losing her long dark hair and receiving white-blonde hair in return became a tangible daily reminder of Ephesians 3:20\. When tragedy struck and her daughter Elena passed away, Kathy stood before 800 young people at her celebration of life to declare that joy and grief can coexist and that God's love Casts out fear. If you are currently navigating a terrifying health diagnosis, walking through deep grief, or trying to break free from performance-based religion, Kathy’s triumphant testimony will deeply strengthen your soul!

Engel Jones
Engel Jones
Podcast Host


                         Guest's Bio

Kathy Rogers is a business owner, speaker, author and podcaster whose life was forever changed by two breast cancer diagnosis first her own, then her daughter's. Despite a fierce battle, Kathy's daughter passed away at 29 years old. This loss transformed Kathy's lens in life, allowing her to find faith, joy and peace in all circumstances. Kathy uses her honest, compassionate voice to share one encouraging message: the God who created the universe cares about our lives! Her story can provide a lifeline for anyone navigating life's challenges. 

Her best-selling book, Look for Good: Discovering God in Grief, Celebration and the Every Days, is available on her website, amazon and other online retailers. 

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Links to Podcast: 

The Kathy Rogers Podcast: Your Best Friend's Mom

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