Bereavement &Joy

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  • When grief shakes you; God's promises hold you

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    Grief has a way of shaking everything- your emotions, your thoughts, even your sense of stability.  In this episode, we talk about what it looks like to lean on God's promises when everything feels uncertain.  If you've ever felt overwhelmed, numb, or unsure of where God is in your pain, this conversation will gently remind you that His truth is still steady, even when you are not.  You don't have to hold it all together- He is holding you.

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    13 min
  • Honoring the season of grief

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    Grief often makes us feel like we're falling behind in healing. But Ecclesiastes 3:1-4 reminds us that life is made up of seasons- including a time to mourn.  In this episode, we talk about honoring the season of grief, allowing space for sorrow, and recognizing that God draws near to us even in the weeping. 

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    18 min
  • Entrusting God with our grief

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    Grief has a way of wearing down both body and soul. In this episode, we reflect on Psalm 31:9–10 and the honest prayer of David, who cried out to God in deep distress. His words remind us that sorrow is not a sign of weak faith—it is an invitation to draw near to God.

    Together, we’ll explore what it means to entrust our grief to the Lord: not by denying our pain, but by placing it into His hands. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or quietly carrying sorrow, this episode offers biblical encouragement and a gentle reminder that you don’t have to carry it alone.

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    19 min
  • When God feels silent but stays close

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    Psalms 34:18 - The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.

    God doesn't distance himself from pain - He draws near to it.

    When life breaks your heart, it can feel like God has stepped back. Silent. Distant. Unmoved.

    But what if the opposite is true?

    In this episode, we explore the powerful truth that God does not distance Himself from pain - He draws near to it.   If you have ever wondered where God is in your heartbreak, your loss, or your confusion, this conversation will remind you that He is not absent - He is close. Closer than you think. Closer than your fear tells you.

    You are not abandoned in your struggle.  You are accompanied.

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    20 min
  • How to trust with all your heart when your heart is broken

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    Proverbs 3:5-6

    "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and he will make straight your paths."

    What does it really mean to trust God will all your heart when your heart feels shattered?

    When loss, disappointment, or unanswered prayers leave you wounded, trusting God can feel impossible- or even unfair.  Yet Scripture calls us to trust Him not with a healed heart, but with the one we have right now... broken pieces and all!

    In this episode, we gently explore what wholehearted trust looks like in seasons of grief.  We talk about releasing the pressure to be "strong", bringing your honest pain to God, and learning how trust can coexist with heartbreak.  You'11 be reminded that God is not intimidated by your questions, your tears, or your fragile faith.

    If your heart is hurting and you're struggling to trust God the way you used to, this conversation is for you.  Come as you are. Let God meet you in the brokenness-and begin to rebuild trust one surrendered moment at a time.


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    17 min
  • Holding on is an active choice

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    In this episode, we talk about what it really means to actively hold on to God when life is painful, confusing or overwhelming.  When answers are absent and emotions feel heavy, choosing to cling to God often looks less like confidence and more like persistence. It's waking up and deciding- again and again- to trust His heart even when you don't understand his ways. 

    If you're walking through grief, uncertainty, or a season where faith feels fragile, this episode is an invitation to remember holding on to God is an act of faith, a declaration of hope, and a powerful step toward healing- one choice at a time.

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    16 min
  • Do I only trust God when I agree with Him?

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    Trusting God is easy when we understand His ways- but what about when we don't agree?  In this week's episode, we explore what it means to trust God even when His plans feel confusing, painful, or unfair.  We talk honestly about surrender, faith in the tension, and choosing trust when our hearts are wrestling with God.  If you've ever loved God and still questioned Him, this conversation is for you.

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    16 min
  • Where does our HELP come from?

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    Psalms 121:1-2    " I lift my eyes to the hills - from where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made the heavens and the earth."

    H- hold on to God

    E - entrust Him with your pain

    L - Lean on His promises

    P - Preserve in faith

    In this week's episode we are going to explore where we can find true lasting help. The steps we need to take to begin to find it and the reason we can believe it is possible.

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    17 min
  • Just take the next step

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    Following Jesus doesn't require perfection-only willingness.  This podcast is an invitation to take the next step toward Jesus, no matter how small it feels.  Together, we explore faith, healing and everyday life through the lens of grace, hope and God's unfailing presence. 

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    17 min
  • Unrealistic Expectations

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    God meets us in our grief with gentleness- never demanding strength we do not yet possess.

    So.....

    Take a deep breath

    Trust that God will meet you exactly where you are.

    Release the weight of others' expectations and the pressure to "be strong"

    Rest in the everlasting arms of Jesus. Knowing He comes to you in your own place and at your own pace.

    In Him you are given a safe space to heal, to breathe again and to slowly rediscover the strength that grief may have hidden- but never taken away.


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    15 min

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A season of bereavement is very dark and full of heartbreak. However, there is Hope! The cross is what connects our hearts with His word of truth and Heaven! I can find my joy and strength in the…