Light of Dawn

We made it! Here we are, Week 20! In this episode, we will review topics we have touched on previously, and the reason why healing is such an important stage to endure. You will also find out the plan for the next season of the Light of Dawn Podcast. Thank you for listening!

You have been healing from the loss of your spouse only to realize you are now single. What do you do? To date or not to date? When should you be looking for a significant other? How do you meet people? How will you know you are ready to meet people? We discuss these questions and more in this episode.

The aftermath of a divorce feels very much like after the death of your spouse: loneliness, self-doubt, feeling lost, and the rollercoaster of emotions that flow. Today, we will examine how to navigate the period immediately following a divorce and offer advice on how to cope with your new reality.

"Losing" a spouse can mean multiple things, and for the vast majority of people, a spouse is lost by divorce. In this episode, we look at the causes of divorce and give some helpful advice for dealing with your former significant other.

When people find out your loved one died by suicide, they automatically start assuming the worst. In this episode, we will explore the statistics and risk factors of suicide, in addition to spiritual lessons learned from the most famous suicide: Judas Iscariot.

One of the most important aspects of preparing yourself for your future after a major life change is knowing your financial health. As Americans, we get very conflicting information about money and responsibility. In this episode, we will explore what God has to say about money and discuss some practical tips to help you be better prepared financially.

After loss, you healing process can feel like spinning your wheels in mud... like you are getting nowhere closer to where you want to be. Additionally, when you feel like the future you planned has disappeared, hope might be hard to find. Here is some advice for how to gain traction as you start moving forward.

After the conclusion of our exploration of the Kübler-Ross model of processing grief, a sixth step emerges: finding meaning. Discussing the life and works of Dr. Viktor Frankl, we talk about finding purpose for our pain and for ourselves moving forward. Thank you to Dr. William Evans, professor of Psychology at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA for his contributions to this podcast.

The grieving process can cause confusion about our continual cascade of emotions. Why do we feel what we feel? In this episode, we will end our exploration of the stages of grief as per Dr. Kübler-Ross' theoretical model, this time discussing the final stage: acceptance.

The grieving process can cause confusion about our continual cascade of emotions. Why do we feel what we feel? In this episode, we continue to explore the stages of grief as per Dr. Kübler-Ross' theoretical model, this time discussing the fourth stage: depression.