When Christians Avoid Grief, Healing Gets Delayed

This week's episode is a special replay of Heather's conversation with Christian life coach Melissa Batt, originally aired on her podcast Priorities on Purpose (now called God-Sized Dreams).

Together, they uncover why planning to grieve is one of the most overlooked spiritual disciplines—and how it unlocks healing from trauma and freedom from triggers.

This episode is for the Christian who loves Jesus but feels stuck in cycles of survival mode, avoidance, or constant emotional overwhelm.

You'll gain:

• A biblical perspective on grieving with God, not against Him

• Why triggers are opportunities, not setbacks

• The simple one-sentence prayer that begins healing from trauma

• Practical steps for scheduling grief and inviting God into it

Listen now and then go subscribe to Melissa Batt's show, God-Sized Dreams: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/priorities-on-purpose-mental-health-procrastination/id1652197036

Scripture: "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." (Matthew 5:4) Prayer: Lord, show me what hurts so I can bring it to You. Comfort me as I grieve with You. Declaration: God is my comforter. I choose to grieve with Him so I can heal with Him.

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