Grief touches everyone at some point, yet so many of us struggle to know what to do with it.

In Part 2 with grief specialist, Gary Roe, we get practical about what it looks like to process grief in real life and in families. Gary explains why "getting the grief out" is essential to healing, and how churches can create spaces where lament is welcomed.

Gary will help us understand what it looks like to actually process grief in healthy, biblical way and offer encouragement for those who feel "stuck" or unsure how to move forward. Learn more about Gary Rowe's work and resources on grief at https://www.garyroe.com/

Links: www.noheartleftbehind.com Counseling: www.noheartleftbehind.com/counseling

To donate to No Heart Left Behind visit: https://www.noheartleftbehind.com/donate

Gary Roe: https://www.garyroe.com

Contacts: Abby Shields (Founder & Lead Belief Therapist NHLB) [email protected]

Alicia Stickles (Executive Director NHLB) [email protected]

Grief touches every family at some point, yet so many of us struggle to know what to do with it. In this two-part conversation, we sit down with grief specialist, author, and speaker Gary Roe to explore what healthy, God-honoring grief looks like. In Part 1, Gary shares how God led him into grief ministry and how his personal experiences shaped his understanding of loss.

Together, we unpack the most common myths about grief, especially those that often surface in Christian communities, and explore what the Bible really says about grief and lament. Learn more about Gary Rowe's work and resources on grief at https://www.garyroe.com/

Links: www.noheartleftbehind.com Counseling: www.noheartleftbehind.com/counseling

To donate to No Heart Left Behind visit: https://www.noheartleftbehind.com/donate

Gary Roe: https://www.garyroe.com

Contacts: Abby Shields (Founder & Lead Belief Therapist NHLB) [email protected]

Alicia Stickles (Executive Director NHLB) [email protected]

In today's culture, kids are bombarded with messages about their bodies, food, and what it supposedly takes to be "enough." As parents and caregivers, the words we use and the attitudes we model at home can either help build a foundation of truth—or unintentionally reinforce harmful cultural lies.

In this powerful conversation, Christie Dondero Bettwy, Executive Director of Rock Recovery in Washington, D.C., returns to the podcast to unpack how the way we talk about food and body image shapes our children's identity, confidence, and relationship with themselves. You will walk away with practical tools to reshape the conversation about food and body image in your home—rooted not in cultural pressure, but in God's truth and love.

If you are interested in connecting with Rock Recovery through their virtual support groups, including their upcoming Lasting Freedom holiday support group . Be sure to check out the links provided in the show notes.

Links: www.noheartleftbehind.com Counseling: www.noheartleftbehind.com/counseling

To donate to No Heart Left Behind visit: https://www.noheartleftbehind.com/donate

https://www.rockrecoveryed.org/

https://www.facebook.com/rockrecoveryed

(Lasting Freedom Support Group Sign up: https://www.rockrecoveryed.org/faith-based-support-groups https://instagram.com/rockrecovery

Contacts: Abby Shields (Founder & Lead Belief Therapist NHLB) [email protected]

Alicia Stickles (Executive Director NHLB) [email protected]

Christie Dondero Bettwy (Executive Director Rock Recovery)

Email: [email protected]

Eating disorders are among the most misunderstood and isolating struggles, impacting not only those who suffer but also their families. In this episode of Hope in the Hard of Family Life, we sit down with Christie Dondero Bettwy, Executive Director of Rock Recovery in Washington, D.C., to shed light on the causes, signs, and spiritual battle behind eating disorders. Christie brings both professional expertise and personal experience to the conversation. Having walked through her own journey of recovery, she shares how God used this trial to deepen her faith and how He continues to bring redemption out of brokenness. Rock Recovery is a nonprofit organization that exists to make life-saving eating disorder treatment and support available to all. They offer individual and group therapy services in-person in Arlington, VA and virtually across Maryland, Washington, DC and Virginia. They also offer faith-based support groups and educational programs nationwide. Learn more at www.rockrecoveryed.org. Links: www.noheartleftbehind.com

Counseling: www.noheartleftbehind.com/counseling

To donate to No Heart Left Behind visit: https://www.noheartleftbehind.com/donate

https://www.rockrecoveryed.org/

https://www.facebook.com/rockrecoveryed

https://instagram.com/rockrecovery

Contacts: Abby Shields (Founder & Lead Belief Therapist NHLB) [email protected]

Alicia Stickles (Executive Director NHLB) [email protected]

Christie Dondero Bettwy (Executive Director Rock Recovery): [email protected]

Anger is something we all feel—but few of us really understand. Is it always bad? Why does it Conflict in marriage is inevitable — but it doesn't have to be destructive. In this episode, Pastor Lance Bourgeois joins us to unpack what the Bible says about conflict and how couples can resolve it in a way that protects unity, fosters intimacy, and points back to the hope of the Gospel. From the biblical mandate of oneness to practical tools like time-outs and weekly couple meetings, this conversation is packed with wisdom and practical steps to help you navigate conflict God's way.

If you've ever felt stuck in patterns of miscommunication, unmet expectations, or bitterness, this episode will remind you that God offers both tools and grace for moving forward together.

Links: www.noheartleftbehind.com

Pursuit Men's Community/Bible Study: https://www.noheartleftbehind.com/pursit

Counseling: www.noheartleftbehind.com/counseling

To donate to No Heart Left Behind visit: https://www.noheartleftbehind.com/donate

Contacts: Dr. Lance Bourgeois (Pursuit Men's Director) [email protected]

Abby Shields (Founder & Lead Belief Therapist NHLB) [email protected]

Alicia Stickles (Executive Director NHLB) [email protected]

Anger is something we all feel but few of us really understand. Is it always bad? Why does it show up so fast? And what can we do when it starts to boil over? In this episode of Hope in the Hard of Family Life, we explore the complexities of anger its causes, expressions, and how to channel it into something that heals rather than harms. You'll learn practical tools and spiritual truths from God's Word to help you navigate anger in yourself and in your family. Links: www.noheartleftbehind.com

Counseling: www.noheartleftbehind.com/counseling

To donate to No Heart Left Behind visit: https://www.noheartleftbehind.com/donate

Contacts: Abby Shields (Founder & Lead Belief Therapist NHLB) [email protected]

Alicia Stickles (Executive Director NHLB) [email protected]

Have you ever walked through a season where life felt unstable, unpredictable, or unresolved? As we kick of season 5 of the podcast, Abby and Alicia will explore what it means to live "unsettled," and how God calls us not to comfort, but to trust Him with all our hearts. Drawing from Proverbs 3:5-6, we'll talk about the two paths we can take: leaning on our own understanding or trusting fully in the Lord. You'll hear what trust looks like in a practical sense, why it often means letting go of control, and how God's plans are always higher and holier than ours.

Links: www.noheartleftbehind.com

Counseling: www.noheartleftbehind.com/counseling

To donate to No Heart Left Behind visit: https://www.noheartleftbehind.com/donate

Contacts:

Abby Shields (Founder & Lead Belief Therapist NHLB) [email protected]

Alicia Stickles (Executive Director NHLB) [email protected]

Throughout scripture, Jesus never minced his words on the call to forgive. Yet forgiveness can be one of the hardest things for believers to extend especially in situations of abuse, trauma, or deep betrayal. In the season 4 finale, Abby and Alicia discuss perspectives on forgiveness rooted in Matthew 18 that enable us to let go of bitterness and resentment and step into forgiveness. This conversation offers wisdom surrounding the call to forgiveness, both what it is and what it isn't, and sheds light on the truth that the call to forgiveness is much more about the freedom and healing for the offended rather than the offender.

Links: www.noheartleftbehind.com

Counseling: www.noheartleftbehind.com/counseling

To donate to No Heart Left Behind visit: https://www.noheartleftbehind.com/donate

Contacts:

Abby Shields (Founder & Lead Belief Therapist NHLB) [email protected]

Alicia Stickles (Executive Director NHLB) [email protected]

Parenting toddlers is no easy feat, but with sound, Christ-like prinicples as your foundation, even the hardest moments can be filled with hope and purpose. In this episode, Abby and Alicia discuss the goals of parenting toddlers along with heart postures and approaches to parenting that provide a strong emotional, cognitive, and physical foundation for toddlers. Alicia and Abby also talk candidly about their own experiences raising toddlers as well as the biblical perspectives that helped them to view the toddler years as a gift and an opportunity to learn more about God's love for humanity.

Links: www.noheartleftbehind.com

To donate to No Heart Left Behind visit: https://www.noheartleftbehind.com/donate

Contacts: Abby Shields (Founder & Lead Belief Therapist NHLB) [email protected]

Alicia Stickles (Executive Director NHLB) [email protected]

Becoming a first-time parent is a life-changing journey, packed with challenges, deep growth, and lasting impact on both individuals and couples. In this episode, Alicia talks with NHLB's provisionally licensed marriage and family therapist turned first-time parent, Laura Freeman, about the joys, struggles, and spiritual growth of life with a new baby. Alicia and Laura discuss challenging topics like how to manage exepectations and living life with a disrupted schedule that accompany life with a newborn. Laura also shares her wisdom as a counselor as to how she stays connected with her spouse amidst a season of parenting that feels all-consuming.

Links: www.noheartleftbehind.com

To donate to No Heart Left Behind visit: https://www.noheartleftbehind.com/donate

Contacts:

Abby Shields (Founder & Lead Belief Therapist NHLB) [email protected]

Alicia Stickles (Executive Director NHLB) [email protected]

Laura Freeman, PLMFT [email protected]