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I love telling stories and my guest Ashley Crane does too. This Episode was recorded in April of 2025. I had quite a spring and summer this year and Grieving with God production was put on hold for an extended time. But now we are back .

Listen to my interview with Ashley Crane and her beautiful reflection on the death of her grandfather right before a huge life change, and grieving other life changes in her life. Grief is not just losing a loved one. Grief comes in many different forms. 

Grief is not just for the old people. Even young people lose people they love, young people face large life changes that cause grief. Ashley tells us about her grieving moments and the moments God was with her. 

And soon my interview with Ashley on her podcast GodWinks will air. Be sure to stay tuned and I will let you know when it airs. 

https://open.spotify.com/show/3d3CNbF0YWft6f3KZ4oQxF?si=d6d9dc81fe0d48b8

We have been in Maine for over a year. And the podcast celebrate a year of episodes in October. But I have been so busy with life, a new job, a new home, and the coming holidays that the podcast got away from me. So here is a brand new episode> This episode was recorded on my phone at the beach in August. We hadn't found our home yet, and so you will hear me talk about our home search here in Maine.

As promised here is the link to the virtual retreat we had in July. It was a wonderful time of worship, and learning about grief and how to lament.

https://youtu.be/PU0YNV8N3W0

Stay tuned for more episodes coming every month!

In this special episode of the Grieving with God podcast, host Dawn Byington interviews Heather Canaday, a passionate seminary student and retreat speaker, as they explore the sacred practice of lamenting our sin. Heather shares her heart for women in ministry and invites us into a deeper, more honest relationship with God through grief over personal wrongdoing.At the retreat Heather will talk about the difference between shame and godly sorrow, how confession can lead to freedom, and experience a guided Anglican prayer of confession.Whether you’re walking through personal loss or wrestling with spiritual guilt, this episode offers truth, compassion, and hope. Listen to more episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grieving-with-god/id1771830477 Register for the July 12 Virtual Retreat: https://dawnbyington.wixsite.com/grievingwithgod/virtualretreat #ChristianGrief #ConfessionAndLament #AnglicanPrayer #VirtualRetreat #WomenInMinistry #GrievingWithGod #FaithAndHealing #HeatherCanaday #DawnByington #SpiritualGrief #HonestFaith #ChristianPodcast

In this powerful episode, Dawn Byington sits down with Cassie Patillo, a pastor’s wife, speaker, Bible teacher, and adoptive mom, to talk about her family’s newest adoption journey, how God has shown up in unexpected ways, and what she plans to share at the upcoming Rest and Respite Retreat. Cassie opens up about trusting God through loss, waiting, and new beginnings—and encourages others to meet God in their own stories of grief and healing.

Whether you're walking through sorrow, wrestling with unanswered prayers, or seeking hope, Cassie’s wisdom and vulnerability will inspire you to cling to God's goodness in every season.

Follow Cassie here: https://www.instagram.com/casspattillo/?hl=en

and here: https://linktr.ee/casspattillo

👉 Learn more about the Rest and Respite Retreat (July 12) and sign up at: https://dawnbyington.wixsite.com/grievingwithgod/virtualretreat
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In this heartfelt and surprisingly humorous episode, we dive into the loss of a beloved grandmother — including a lighthearted story about scrambling to find funeral clothes in the middle of deep grief. Join us as we explore the real, raw, and sometimes unexpectedly funny moments that come with mourning someone you love.

Whether you’ve lost a grandparent or are navigating grief of any kind, this episode offers connection, comfort, and a reminder that God meets us in all of it — even in the awkward or ridiculous parts.

👑Brandi is the host of the Bossy Big Sis podcast find it here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bossy-big-sis/id1740446724

👉 LISTEN to the full podcast episode:
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🌻 SIGN UP for the Rest & Respite Virtual Retreat – July 12, 10AM–1PM ET
This is a sacred space for those grieving loss, transition, or change. Come for worship, speaker encouragement, and community.
👉 Register now: https://dawnbyington.wixsite.com/grievingwithgod/virtualretreat

✨ In this episode you'll hear about:

• Grieving the loss of a grandmother

• Finding humor in unexpected moments of sorrow

• God's presence in pain and family transitions

• How community and shared stories help in the healing journey

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✨ Part Two of my interview with Chrystie Cole.

Learn more about Chrystie Here - https://wholeheartedproject.org/

Lament is a prayer for when words fail.

It’s how we show up at God’s door—trembling, tear-stained, and still hoping He answers.

Listen to this week’s episode of Grieving with God as we talk about how lament opens the door to God’s presence.

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✨ Registration is OPEN! ✨

The Rest and Respite Retreat is happening Saturday, July 12 from 10 AM–1 PM EST, and you’re invited.

This virtual retreat includes:

• Two encouraging speakers

• Gentle worship

• A live interview about grief and healing

• Breakout sessions to connect

You’ll leave feeling seen, supported, and not so alone.

💻 All online. Recordings available one week after the retreat!

🎟️ Sign up today ! https://dawnbyington.wixsite.com/grievingwithgod/virtualretreat

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Can we actually grieve biblically? What does that look like? What is lament and how is it different from despair or complaining?

Author Chrystie Cole walks us through the Psalms and a biblical way to Lament and come to God with our grief.

Chrystie is the founder of the Whole Hearted project. "After decades of helping women in the church walk through brokenness, Chrystie recognized a need for intentional shepherding focused on the healing and hope found in Scripture. The Wholehearted Project brings flourishing to fractured lives by helping women strip off the sin, shame, and suffering that entangles them and find freedom in the restorative work of Jesus Christ." Check out her ⁠website⁠ and resources.

Also don't forget so sign up for our ⁠Virtual Retreat⁠ coming this July! Sign up at the link above.

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Join me this Mother's day weekend as I talk about Grief as worship. Not just worshipping through grief but that our grieving is actually an offering of worship to God.

I am excited to announce a Re-Launch of the Grieving with God Podcast. May 19th I will begin releasing interview episodes. Chrystie Cole from the WholeHearted Project will be our first guest and she will speak to us about Lament and how we can biblically grieving through the Psalms.

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Happy Mothers Day!

The first Sunday of May is International Bereaved Mother's Day. Join me as I discuss what is this day and how can we honor those in our lives who have lost children.

A follow up episode of the episode Grieving Saturday. I think it is so important, as we grieve, that we also remember to rejoice. Listen as I talk about the resurrection on Sunday and how we can be rejoicing even in sorrow.