Healing Hearts: A Journey from Grief to Rebuilding w/ Danita Jenae

Those of us who have experienced a major loss of a loved one know all too well the gripping sorrow, doubts, and questions that come from that grief. If we don’t seek help in processing that loss, we can very easily get stuck there. Our guest today, Danita Jenae, author of the book, When Mountains Crumble: Rebuilding Life After Losing Someone You Love, is a survivor of great loss herself, and she is here to share her story with us and provide hope to those who are wrestling with the pain of grief. 

Book: When Mountains Crumble

Bible: CEV Version

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0:00 - Intro  1:36 - Ad Break 3:08 - Meet Danita Janae  3:58 - Danita’s Story  7:26 - The loss of a loved one often changes our relationships. How did losing your husband affect your relationship with God and your prayer life?  11:12 - Is it ok to question God? 13:51 - Losing a loved one brings a lot of sudden changes. What ways did you experience grief changing your personality or identity? 17:19 - What was one of the things about the grief process that you were most unprepared for? 18:52 - You talk about being very gracious and kind to yourself when grieving. What are some ways our listeners can take care of themselves?  21:04 - When you talk about healing from loss, you use an unusual term: “Grief Work.” What do you mean by this?  23:34 - Another one of your vocabulary words is “Grief Bomb”, can you share a little more about that? 27:34 - You mention “Grief brain.” What is that?  3:37 - You approach healing from grief in some unusual ways like through doodling and art instead of simply verbally processing. Why is that and how can art be helpful?  32:55 - What is lament, and how can it help those who are struggling with loss?  36:08 - In His Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said, “Blessed are those who mourn.” It doesn’t always feel like a blessing. What do you think Jesus meant? 40:14 - Do you have any special things you do to remember Dan? 42:06 - How are you navigating grief with your children?  45:26 Talking Jesus Doll

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