“Walk to a wedding, but run to a funeral.” So advised an older pastor to a young Ligon Duncan.

In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst discuss the powerful opportunity that funerals present to hold out gospel hope, as well as common pitfalls and practical advice for navigating dynamics surrounding the death of a loved one.

Recommended Resources:

• Remember Death: The Surprising Path to Living Hope  by Matt McCullough
• Remember Heaven: Meditations on the World to Come for Life in the Meantime  by Matt McCullough

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