In part 1 of this episode, we talk to Carolyn Edwards about grief. What it is. What it isn't. When you have it, and how you can cope personally, but also how to help someone you care about while they are grieving (spoiler: just listen).

Carolyn also provided some resources which you can read through here: https://bit.ly/30qt5tZ

• We might know the stages of grief, have you seen that play out in real-time?
• What is something that maybe doesn't show up in the books but would benefit everyone to know about grief?
• What does grief do to people physically and mentally?
• Inside the church, we say a lot of phrases to people who may be grieving -- are any of those actually helpful? • • Which are just cliche and which are helpful in healing?
• Often I hear people say when going to a funeral or seeing a friend who may be grieving a loss of a loved one "I didn't know what to say". What can/should we say?
• And then what can I CONTINUE to say beyond that one encounter?

10 years ago, Chelsea Allen attended Iris Ministries in Africa and witnessed miracles happen. We get to hear some of her experiences in this episode. From seeing a woman who couldn't see regain sight, to a healing of a shoulder once she returned to the US.

Chelsea recently joined the One Life Staff, so we think it's an important and unique opportunity to hear real experiences from people who we know, and see how we can learn deeper about the fullness of God through it.

https://www.irisglobal.org/ to find out more about the ministry Chelsea was a part of.