Today's episode is a little different. Instead of a structured teaching, I want to pause with you for a moment of reflection.

The news of Charlie Kirk's death has shaken many people, and for grieving moms and dads, it can stir grief in unexpected ways. When someone young, bold, and outspoken is suddenly gone, it reminds us of how fragile life is, and it brings our own losses back to the surface.

If you've been feeling the weight of recent events—or if you're wondering how to hold both grief and faith together—I invite you to listen in. This is a space for us to remember that while darkness is real, it will never overcome the light of Jesus.

What You'll Take Away from This Episode:

• Why national tragedies can stir deep personal grief for parents who have lost a child

• How Scripture speaks into the reality of cold hearts in the last days

• The difference between the world's response to tragedy and God's promise of light

• A reminder that prayer and closeness to Jesus are what sustain us in seasons of unbearable heaviness

Listen Next:

• [Episode 188: Why Do Triggers Hurt So Much? Finding God's Presence in the Pain]

• [Episode 191: A Glimpse of Heaven in the Everyday: What Grieving Moms Need to See to Keep Going]

• [Episode 200: How to Know if You're Healing or Just Hiding: 5 Faith-Based Signs to Watch For]

• [Episode 209: Why Seasons Trigger Grief—and What To Do About It]

Grief Mentor Resources: Seven Free Ways The Grief Mentor Can Support You:

1. Free Grief Survival Guide – The exact steps I used to keep me alive in that first year. Download your free copy at The Grief Mentor Website(scroll to the bottom of the page).

2. Free Grief Masterclass – A two-day event packed with tools to help you navigate grief, available on my website. The Grief Mentor Website Need access to Day 2? Reach out, and I'll send it to you!

3. Teresa's Grief Worship Playlist – Music is hard, I get it. But this playlist gave me courage for tomorrow and confidence for the future. Find it at the bottom of my homepage or reach out if you need the direct link.

4. Weekly Newsletter – Encouragement straight to your inbox every Tuesday with exclusive behind-the-scenes insights and links to both podcast episodes. Become A Grief Mentor Insider

5. The Grief Mentor Blog – A new way to support you with faith-filled encouragement in your grief journey. The Grief Mentor Blog

6. Monthly Support Group – A safe space where we say our children's names, share our stories, and find hope together. Join The Support Group

7. The Grief Mentor Podcast-Released twice weekly on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Going Deeper

Going Deeper: 1-on-1 Grief Mentor Sessions

Maybe you've realized that living without your child is harder than you ever imagined. If you need deeper support, come sit with me, friend. This isn't a casual meet-and-greet—it's an intentional, Spirit-led time where I pray over you before we even speak. If you're ready for that kind of support, book a Grief Mentor Session.

XOXO

Teresa-Your Grief Mentor

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