unScripted EP 4 | Why God Didn't Heal Like We Prayed

In this episode of unScripted from the Adventist Review, Shawn Boonstra sits down with associate editor Sikhu Daco to unpack the powerful February 2026 issue.

They dive deep into:

Emily Gibbs' raw testimony: diagnosed with a brain tumor while pregnant — "Not One Miracle" explores why God sometimes works beyond physical healing.

Dr. John Shin (Loma Linda oncologist): "Dying to Live" — what if the SDA health message isn't primarily about living longer on earth?

James & Ellen White's real marriage: poverty, arguments, ministry strain, wayward kids, and deep mutual respect.

Whether you're wrestling with health challenges, supporting someone who is, questioning the health message, or navigating family/marriage pressures — this conversation brings honest hope grounded in Scripture and Adventist experience.

Timestamps: 0:00 – Fun intro & guest intro 2:30 – Sikhu's journey from Zimbabwe to Adventist Review 8:00 – February issue overview & why get the physical magazine 12:00 – "Not One Miracle" – Emily Gibbs brain tumor story 18:00 – Shawn's personal health crisis testimony 25:00 – Dr. John Shin "Dying to Live" – health message purpose 35:00 – Stewardship, science discernment & compassion for the suffering 45:00 – James & Ellen White marriage: real struggles & respect 55:00 – Closing thoughts & call to subscribe Subscribe to Adventist Review for more real talk on faith, mission, and church life. Get your February issue → https://adventistreview.org (or search "Adventist Review subscribe") #SeventhdayAdventist #SDAHealthMessage #AdventistReview #Unscripted #EllenWhite #FaithAndHealing #ChristianMarriage #BrainTumorTestimony #LomaLinda #EndTimes

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