Through the Lens

Loss mama--You are seen. You still matter. You are loved.

As we think about our friends, our sisters, our own mothers, and the women in our communities, it is clear that motherhood is beautifully unique for each person. It isn't limited to having living children on earth, or even having carried a baby in your womb. In this beautiful fabric of unique circumstances, there is so much we can learn from one another as we all strive toward living well and glorifying God with the lives we've been given--even when our lives look messy and complicated.

Loss is definitely messy and complicated. Perhaps it has caused you to question your identity as a mother. Perhaps it has raised new challenges in explaining death, heaven, and Jesus to your living children. Perhaps it has transformed the innocent question of "How many children do you have?" into a complicated minefield.

Whether you are chasing after little ones at home or mothering with empty arms, join us for Episode 8: Parenting After Loss now available on iTunes and Stitcher.

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This week's episode features an interview with Sarah Rieke. Sarah is mama to 5 with 2 in heaven. We know you'll be moved by Sarah's testimony of Christ's sustenance throughout her life and journey of loss. Sarah's writings have been featured on many platforms including Still Standing and Mothering Beyond Expectations. She also has a podcast, the Heart Lessons podcast, which is definitely worth checking out.

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We're tackling one of the most difficult questions we've been faced with. If God is truly sovereign and loving, why do bad things happen? Particularly, where was God when our babies died?

We have both been prayerfully planning for this episode for weeks. We know this topic is sensitive and may stir up a wide spectrum of emotions. We also do not expect to completely or perfectly answer this question in an hour. Our hope is simply to start the conversation and point one another toward the truth we have in scripture. Our prayer is that this dialogue serves as a launch pad for continued conversations with others in our day-to-day lives--our friends, our small groups, our pastors.

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We discuss the ways Christmas has changed for us since losing our sons, share what we struggle with and what brings us joy this time of year, and share listener ideas of practical ways to include the memory of our lost loved ones into our holiday traditions. Whether this time of year fills your heart with excitement, sorrow, or perhaps a little bit of both, we invite you to join us as we navigate this often bittersweet season.

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Life doesn't often go according to our well-laid plans. How can we find joy and contentment when our lives don't look how we want them to? In this episode, we discuss ways to find joy and contentment when the Lord calls us into seasons of life that we wouldn't have necessarily chosen.

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People say the darndest things, especially when you're grieving.

In this episode, we talk about the hurtful things well-intentioned people say to the heartbroken and ways to gently educate and lift one another up through our responses. Whether you are hurting or walking alongside someone who is, we invite you to join us as we navigate a minefield of awkward (yet well-intentioned) phrases.

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In this episode, we, Holly & Kristin, share our stories of suffering, including infertility, miscarriage, and child-loss. We talk about how our view of the Gospel has been shaped and changed as a result of our suffering, and we invite you to join us on social media to share your stories with us. Don't forget to leave us a rating and review to help spread the word to others who would benefit from this show!

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Welcome to the Through the Lens Podcast: Gospel-driven conversations on hope in the heartache, where two child-loss mamas discuss suffering and sanctification. No matter what shape your suffering takes, we invite you to join us in authentic conversation as we navigate through the trials of this life, keeping our eyes fixed on the hope of heaven. Tune in to hear how the show came about and what you can expect from future episodes.

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