In today's episode, Jill introduces her listeners to a goat named Knothead who spends his days lying around a barnyard ruminating, shares what God's Word has to say about ruminating, and discusses what all this has to do with us as bereaved parents.

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Today Jill is joined by her husband Brad to talk specifically about issues faced by bereaved dads.   Brad shares some encouraging words about the gift of earthly fatherhood, the fact that we are still our kids' parents even after they go to Heaven, and that the future glory of fatherhood remains ahead of us. 

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Matt Young was a  young man who loved the Lord and was mature beyond his years.  He wanted to be a firefighter from the time he was a little boy, and he accomplished that dream and served his community faithfully for eight years.  He married the love of his life and maintained a close and loving relationship with his parents and sisters.  When he suddenly and inexplicably took his own life in May of 2013, his parents, Terry and Joy Young, were left with a lot of questions.  Listen in to hear how God led them to "give up the whys" and trust Him.

The book Joy referred to is "Heaven" by Randy Alcorn.   You can purchase books and materials through Randy's website by clicking HERE.   

For information about the While We're Waiting support group led by Terry & Joy Young, as well as our other support group locations, click HERE.  

Plan of salvation:

Realize that you are a sinner. No matter how good a life we try to live, we still fall miserably short of being a 'good person.' That's because we're all sinners. We all fall short of God's desire for us to be holy. The Bible says, 'No one is righteous - not even one' (Rom. 3:10 NLT). This is because we cannot become who we are supposed to be without Jesus Christ.

Recognize that Jesus Christ died on the cross for you. The Bible tells us, 'But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners' (Rom. 5:8 NLT). This is the good news, that God loves us so much that He sent His only Son to die in our place when we least deserved it.

Repent of your sin. The Bible tells us to 'repent therefore and be converted' (Acts 3:19). The word 'repent' means 'to change our direction in life.' Instead of running away from God, we can run toward him.

Receive Jesus into your life. Becoming a Christian is not merely believing some creed or going to church on Sundays. Becoming a Christian is allowing Christ himself to take residence in your life and heart. Jesus said, 'Behold, I stand at the door [of your life] and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in' (Rev. 3:20).

If you haven't ever invited Jesus into your life, pray a sincere prayer like this one:

'Dear Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe you died fo

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The fifth chapter of John tells of an encounter between Jesus and a man who had been unable to walk for 38 years.  Jesus asked the man a strange question:  "Do you want to be healed?"  Of course he did ... but he was unable to attain healing on his own.  Jesus asked the man to take an action he was clearly incapable of ... and in that moment, He gave the man the ability to take that first trembling step toward healing.  In today's episode, Jill discusses how we as grieving parents often seek to hold on to our pain, as it's a link to our child.  She reminds us that though we will always have a very tender and painful place deep inside, we needn't live in misery for the rest of our lives.  Abundant life is possible after child loss ... though it's certainly different from what we once thought an abundant life would represent.  Because of Jesus ... and as He gives us the ability ... we too can pick up our beds and walk.   

To learn more about the While We're Waiting ministry and the free faith-based retreats we provide for bereaved parents, click HERE.

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Michael Ellis was a compassionate, tenderhearted young man who lived "all in" for Jesus.  In today's episode Jill talks with Michael's mom and dad, Sean and Heather Ellis, about their son's ATV accident that broke them to the core and the faithfulness and presence of God in the aftermath.  They remind us that the more we're broken, the more we can experience the Lord in his fullness. 

To find out more about our While We're Waiting Support Groups for Bereaved Parents, including the group facilitated by Sean & Heather Ellis and Jason & Robin Hargrove in the Memphis area, click HERE. 

For more information about our free While We're Waiting Weekend for Bereaved Parents at The Country Place in Moscow, Tennessee, click HERE. 

To see all of the locations of our While We're Waiting Weekends for Bereaved Parents, click HERE.  

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In today's episode, Jill shares what she imagines it might be like when she gets to Heaven and sees her daughter Hannah again. 

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Josh King was the kind of friend everyone wants to have.  He loved kids, he loved playing the guitar, and he loved singing, even though his mom affectionately describes him as "tone deaf".   He battled anxiety and depression due to some challenging circumstances which ultimately culminated in him taking his own life in April of 2017.  Join Jill for a conversation with his mom and dad, Justine and Bob, about their sons, life after suicide loss, and the peace that passes all understanding. 

The While We're Waiting ministry hosts free faith-based weekend retreats specifically for parents whose children have died by suicide.  For more information or to register, click HERE.

The While We're Waiting ministry is a 501(c)3 ministry and all donations are tax deductible.  To make a donation, click HERE.   

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We'd love for you to connect with us here at While We're Waiting!

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Mother's Day can be one of the hardest days of the year for a bereaved mom.  What used to be a quiet holiday set aside to recognize and honor the mothers in our lives has become an overly commercialized nearly month-long event.  It's inescapable!  And the cheerful cries of "Happy Mother's Day!" can be brutal to a hurting mom's heart.  In today's episode, Jill talks about her own experience with this holiday and shares a statement that changed her perspective to one of gratitude and hope. 

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While We're Waiting is a 501(c)3 nonprofit ministry that is completely funded by donations. If you'd like to make a tax-deductible donation, please click HERE.    

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We'd love for you to connect with us here at While We're Waiting!

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Today's conversation is surprisingly encouraging, even though Don and Patsy Akin have experienced the loss of all three of their sons ... one to murder, one to illness, and one to an accident.  Our discussion ranges from issues of Don's alcoholism, to anger, to forgiveness, to the restoration of joy, to learning to live life with an open palm. 

For more information about the GriefShare ministry, click HERE.

For more information about the Our Hearts Are Home ministry to bereaved parents, click HERE.

For more information about While We're Waiting and the free retreats we offer around the country for bereaved parents, click HERE.  

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We'd love for you to connect with us here at While We're Waiting!

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Arlo and Capri Weiskopf are the parents of four children, including Amoss, who went to Heaven nearly fifteen years ago as a result of a tragic accident in the driveway of their home.   Their story will speak to any parent who has felt they bear some responsibility for the death of their child.  In our conversation, you will hear deep desperation, grace-filled forgiveness, unanswerable questions, deep faith, anchored hope, and renewed joy. 

For more information about our While We're Waiting Support Groups, including the one led by the Weiskopfs in Maryland, click HERE. 

For more information or to register for a free While We're Waiting Weekend for Bereaved Parents in Maryland, click HERE. 

For additional information about ALL of our While We're Waiting Weekend locations, click HERE.  

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** IMPORTANT** - All views expressed by guests on this podcast are theirs alone, and may not represent the Statement of Faith and Statement of Beliefs of the While We're Waiting ministry.

We'd love for you to connect with us here at While We're Waiting!

Click HERE to visit our website and learn about our free While We're Waiting Weekends for bereaved parents

Click HERE to learn more about our network of While We're Waiting support groups all across the country.

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