BE AWARE: This episode discusses themes of loss, grief, and death, which may be sensitive topics for some listeners.

Summary: In this moving episode, Stewart interviews his daughter, Ashley, about the deep grief she has experienced in the last 12 months. Ashley shares her journey of supporting her partner through his early diagnosis of cancer, their engagement, an elopement due to COVID and the devastating news that the cancer had spread. She discusses the challenges of planning a wedding while facing uncertainty and the pain of losing her husband just three months after their public wedding. Ashley opens up about her struggles with faith, questions of God, and finding strength to keep going. She emphasizes the importance of showing up and sitting with someone in their pain, rather than trying to fix it. In this conversation, Ashley and Stewart discuss the challenges of reconciling pain and suffering with the belief in an all-powerful and loving God. They emphasize the importance of living in the tension of not having all the answers and accepting that some questions may never be fully answered. Ashley also highlights the importance of deciding who God is before the storm hits and inviting Him into the pain, the confusion and the struggle. The conversation explores the ongoing journey of wrestling with God and navigating grief, while also offering hope and encouragement to others facing similar struggles.

In this episode you will discover:

1.    Grief is a complex journey marked by ebbs and flows, with ongoing healing being a process rather than a destination.

2.    Trusting God in times of pain and suffering doesn't guarantee immediate relief but allows for His comforting presence and the hope of a greater purpose.

3.    Being present and listening without offering platitudes is crucial when supporting someone in pain. Genuine care and empathy are responses that really matters.

4.    Trusting God means acknowledging His presence in the pain and accepting that His plans may differ from our desires yet choosing to turn to Him for comfort and guidance.

5.    Seeking comfort in God, even in the middle of hardship, can bring a level of peace and hope.

6.    Embracing unanswered questions and living in the tension of pain and hope is an expression of faith and trust in an often hard to understand God.

…and more!

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