Rev. Percy McCray with City of Hope

Health, Hope & Inspiration for People of Faith Living with Cancer

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A weekly radio podcast developed to help people find answers to questions about cancer, cancer prevention and overall healthy living. Each week, program host, the Rev. Percy McCray, and his co-host, Wayne Shepherd, share practical ways to find health, hope and inspiration along life's journey. Rev. McCray offers personal insights drawn from over 20 years in full-time pastoral care. The program also features a wide range of clinicians, doctors, pastors, nutritionists, wellness professionals and everyday people who share their expertise to provide tools to get well. Health, Hope and Inspiration...

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Rev. Percy McCray with City of Hope

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Health

Latest episode

May 8, 2025

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Episodes

Just Speak the Word - Episode 182 19.09.2019

Featuring: Molly Stockley Molly Stockley, once a sports news anchor, entered the cancer community when her young co-worker died of melanoma. She now serves as the Vice President of Growth at CTCA in Phoenix and shares with listeners her passion for integrative cancer treatment and care.

Who Knew It Would Be Me? - Episode 181 12.09.2019

Featuring: Kathy Lambert Kathy Lambert learned about her uterine cancer after she started volunteering at CTCA, Phoenix. Now diagnosed cancer-free, she shares about how her health journey strengthens her connection with patients she continues to serve.

Taking the Final Journey... - Episode 180 05.09.2019

Featuring: Wayne Shepherd and Rev. Percy McCray Hosts Wayne Shepherd and Rev. Percy McCray discuss the challenges and blessings of facing the coming loss of a loved one. They offer helpful guidance on ways to part on godly terms and how to help a loved one pass on with hope, dignity and grace.

"Lord, Send Me!" - Episode 179 29.08.2019

Featuring: Diane Johnson Diane Johnson, a 42-year uterine cancer survivor, is using her retirement to make a difference for cancer patients. She spoke with Rev. Percy McCray about the value of support for patients and caregivers and the opportunity for Cancer Care Ministry Training.

On the Mission Field of Cancer - Episode 178 26.08.2019

Featuring: Mirna Borkman Mirna Borkman from the Talent Department talks with host Rev. Percy McCray about the importance of talent and vision in the workplace—especially for those who care for cancer patients.

God Is Not Done with Me Yet - Episode 177 14.08.2019

Featuring: Aurora Arellano Aurora Arellano stands with her husband as they fight his colorectal cancer. She shares with Rev. Percy McCray about how she sustains her faith and hope through tough days—and also good days—while giving him care.

The Good News Is the Bad News May Change - Episode 176 08.08.2019

Featuring: Miguel Arellano Miguel Arellano chooses to hold onto hope and the prayer support of others to continue to fight his colorectal cancer.

The Truth About Cancer - Episode 175 01.08.2019

Featuring: Rev. Percy McCray & Wayne Shepherd What is cancer? And what are the benefits of an integrated approach to cancer treatment? Hosts Rev. Percy McCray and Wayne Shepherd discuss the basics of cancer and the kinds of treatments available.

Faith is a Gift - Episode 174 25.07.2019

Featuring: David Ruleman David Ruleman, a retired Salem Christian radio station executive, turned to Cancer Treatment Centers of America when he looked for an integrative approach to treating his esophageal cancer. He talked with Health, Hope & Inspiration about his cancer journey and the role of faith in his care-plan.

Learn to Dance in the Rain - Episode 173 17.07.2019

Featuring: Amy Engel Health, Hope, & Inspiration welcomes Amy Engel, a cancer survivor and clinical scheduling logistics coordinator at Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She offers listeners hope from her own cancer journey and how to "dance in the rain" even in the midst of the storm of cancer.

Faith Gives Me Hope - Episode 172 11.07.2019

Featuring: Barry Calvert Barry Calvert, an occupational therapist at Cancer Treatment Centers of America, visits with the host of Health, Hope & Inspiration . He shares about his role in the long-term healing of cancer patients and how faith can strengthen a patient's care plan.

Don't Let Cancer Damage Your Marriage - Episode 171 03.07.2019

Featuring: Rev. Percy McCray & Wayne Shepherd In this episode of Health, Hope & Inspiration , the hosts discuss the unique challenges a cancer journey brings to a marriage and offer seven key strategies for strengthening spousal relationships.

Freedom to Spiritually Serve Patients - Episode 170 26.06.2019

Featuring: Vera Boone Rev. Percy McCray sits down with Vera Boone, a radiation-oncology physician assistant, to talk about how her work as a clinician and her faith helps to support, strengthen and encourage patients for their respective cancer journeys.

The Color of Hope - Episode 169 20.06.2019

Featuring: Peggy Hoover Rev. Percy McCray sits down with Peggy Hoover, a current breast cancer patient, to talk about how her cancer journey and how God is using her ministry to bring a message of hope, fun and possibilities to others battling cancer.

Is There More to This? - Episode 168 13.06.2019

Featuring: Dr. Kevin Tulipana Dr. Kevin Tulipana, medical director and medical Vice Chief of Staff at Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Tulsa, Oklahoma, sits down with the host of Health, Hope & Inspiration to talk about what motivates, inspires and keeps him grounded as a physician.

Heard and Respected - Episode 167 06.06.2019

Featuring: Tracy Hamilton The hosts of Health, Hope & Inspiration chat with Tracy Hamilton, a currently treating cancer patient who talks about how her journey with Stage IV ovarian cancer has taken her from hopelessness to a newfound faith in God—due in a large part to the spiritual support she received from others in the faith community.

How God Works Through Doctors - Episode 166 31.05.2019

Featuring: Rev. Percy McCray and Wayne Shepherd In this episode of Health, Hope & Inspiration , the hosts discuss ways God works through the lives of doctors and clinicians to benefit patients and the broader medical community. The conversation addresses what makes an effective physician and attempts to break down barriers and stigmas about the natural relationship between medical science and spir...

Choosing Hope - Episode 165 23.05.2019

Featuring: Maloree Hamel Rev. Percy McCray sits down with Maloree Hamel, Special Care Unit Manager at Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to talk about her work as an advocate for cancer patients and their families, and how her approach to ministry is inspired by her hope in God's everlasting promises.

Discovering Your Testimony - Episode 164 16.05.2019

Featuring: Elaine Barber Two-time breast cancer patient Elaine Barber sits down with the hosts of Health, Hope & Inspiration to talk about her cancer journey and how, through a seeming crisis, she learned to trust God's perfect will and plan for her life, and no matter what happens in our lives, we can go through it with Him.

The Cancer Poet - Episode 163 09.05.2019

Featuring: Loretta Brunetti The hosts of Health, Hope & Inspiration chat with hospital volunteer Loretta Brunetti, who talks about how her involvement in the cancer community was inspired by her desire to find a significant way to help family members who were battling the disease, and how her unique brand of ministry was birthed as a result of that desire.

Does Sin Cause Cancer? - Episode 162 02.05.2019

Featuring: Rev. Percy McCray and Wayne Shepherd In this episode of Health, Hope & Inspiration , the hosts talk about a challenging question commonly asked by people who are battling cancer: Does sin cause cancer? Rev. Percy McCray explores the Scripture to answer this question, and challenges listeners to engage the faith community on this important conversation.

The Art of Supporting Cancer Patients - Episode 161 25.04.2019

Featuring: Ann Hill Rev. Percy McCray sits down with Ann Hill, a volunteer at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to talk about her work supporting cancer patients and how her unique approach to ministry is inspired from the joy of teaching others and her own experience battling cancer.

Prayers for Healing - Episode 160 18.04.2019

Featuring: Afrika Shaw Afrika Shaw sits down with the hosts of Health, Hope & Inspiration to talk about her ongoing journey battling breast cancer and how, through prayer, she has learned to trust God's perfect will and plan for her life, while reassuring others that no matter what happens, God always keeps His promises.

Abundant Life Without Fear - Episode 159 12.04.2019

Featuring: Kevin Barnes The hosts of Health, Hope & Inspiration chat with cancer patient Kevin Barnes, whose unique journey led him to the realization that it is possible to live with cancer and have stronger faith at the same time.

We Are Salt and Light to Cancer Patients - Episode 158 04.04.2019

Featuring: Rev. Percy McCray and Wayne Shepherd In this episode of Health, Hope & Inspiration , the hosts talk about cancer care ministry and what it means to be "salt and light" to cancer patients and their loved ones in positive and impactful ways. They also discuss the parallels between Jesus' ministry and those who believe they are called to cancer care ministry.

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