Ep. 165 | Stewardship, Adoption, and ALS with Mike Mayernick

Jun 12, 2026 | The Greatest Sermon Ever Preached

In this episode, Webb Simpson and Ben Crane sit down with Mike Mayernick to talk about faith, ALS, adoption, stewardship, suffering, anxiety, and the hope found in Jesus Christ.

What does it look like to trust God through suffering?

Mike shares how his ALS diagnosis changed his perspective on life, family, control, prayer, and eternity. The guys also talk about adoption, open-handed living, Romans 8:28, trusting God in suffering, and what it means to follow Jesus through difficult seasons.

Mike also shares the story behind Love One Ministries, a ministry serving vulnerable children in Uganda through medical care, nutrition, discipleship, and the love of Christ.

Topics in this episode:

  • Trusting God through ALS
  • Christian perspective on suffering
  • Faith during hardship
  • Adoption and the Gospel
  • Romans 8:28 explained
  • Anxiety and fear of the unknown
  • Stewardship and generosity
  • Hope in Jesus Christ

Our Hosts

Webb Simpson

Ben Crane

William Kane

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