Parhaat Bereavement Podcastit (2025)

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Never Forsaken 11:09

6d ago11:09

11:09

Send us a text Did you know that Jesus was forsaken by God so that we never will be? His covenant love is unbreakable. Even when we feel alone, He is present. We might feel forsaken in our grief, but God's presence is constant. Feelings can lie but God's word does not! Isaiah 41: 10; Psalms 9:10; 2 Corinthains 4:9 [email protected]…

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64 | A 5 Step Prayer Guide When You Can’t Find the Words 19:19

1M ago19:19

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When grief steals your words, prayer can feel impossible. In this episode, I’m showing you how you can find your words again using the Lord’s Prayer. The Lord’s Prayer isn’t just something to memorize. It’s a model for how to connect with God when you don’t know what to say. Join me as we walk through this five step outline so you can begin praying…

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The battle cry of God 8:44

13d ago8:44

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Send us a text Death matters to God. It was not part of the original design. Life in the garden of Eden was made for eternal relationship but then entered sin. So, God took death to battle and won!! How can we not find solace in knowing the great depth God went to so that our separation will only be temporary as well. [email protected]…

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The well of grief 8:04

20d ago8:04

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Send us a text In today's episode we are going to reflect on the story of the woman at the well. Jesus has given me a beautiful analogy of how he meets us at the well of grief and provides "living water" that will help shape our perspective. [email protected] Tracy McFadden

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Closer than a brother 10:04

27d ago10:04

10:04

Send us a text Proverbs 18:24 " A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother" Does this grief journey feel lonely and isolating? What if I told you that you have a friend that is closer than a brother? Listen to this episode as Jesus reveals his heart for us and how his companionship and loyalty …

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The reality of heaven 11:26

1M ago11:26

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Send us a text Colossians 3:1-2 When we grasp the reality of heaven then we can live the abundant live Jesus promised. It can happen right here and right now. As citizens of heaven, we are just passing through this temporary world. [email protected] Tracy McFadden

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Grief is not meant to be fixed but felt 12:10

1M ago12:10

12:10

Send us a text Romans 5:3-5 and Romans 8:18 Dare we change our perspective on grief and suffering and see it not as something that holds us down and keeps us back; but rather the very thing that can build our spiritual formation and make us more like Jesus. [email protected] Tracy McFadden

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63 | 4 Lessons I’ve Learned in My Grief Journey 22:14

1M ago22:14

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Grief has a way of reshaping every part of our lives. Nothing is the same after losing our child. That day we lost our child started a journey none of us wanted to be on. In this episode, I’m sharing four powerful lessons I’ve learned along my own grief journey. My hope is that these lessons will offer you encouragement, remind you that you’re not …

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Good days or bad days... God arranges them both 10:04

2M ago10:04

10:04

Send us a text Ecclesiastes 7:14 In today's episode we are going to unpack the truth that God is in the bad days just as much as the good days. He has a purpose for them both they are a team that keeps us from taking things for granted. In this journey you will have good and bad days, arranged by God, so that you will not take anything for granted.…

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Gratitude in Grief 11:21

2M ago11:21

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Send us a text Psalm 100:4 "Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise! Give thanks to Him; bless His name" I know what you are thinking, how can gratitude and grief even come out of the same mouth. Gratitude is the last thing I am feeling in my grief. In this episode I will share with you how I was able to shift my perspective f…

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The heart of the matter 25:47

2M ago25:47

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Send us a text Proverbs 19:21 "Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand." In today's episode you are going to get to hear a testimony that reflects the essence of this podcast title Bereavement and Joy. The story of a prayer going out for a miraculous healing needing an organ that will require the d…

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62 | This Is Not Our Home: Finding Hope Beyond Grief 18:08

2M ago18:08

18:08

Grief can make this life feel so long. When we think of all the time we have to live without our child here on this earth it can feel like more than a lifetime. But as Christians, we can rest in the truth that this grief, this pain is not the end of our story. This world is not our home. In this episode, I want to remind your heart of your true hom…

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An audience of One 13:12

2M ago13:12

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Send us a text "So we speak not to please man but to please God who tests our hearts" 1 Thessalonians 2:4 "For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? or am I trying to please man?" Galatians 1:10 This life journey is a performance. We all have a role and a purpose to play. What determines our success in our God given role is the audience …

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What treasures await you in heaven and what treasures can you leave behind? 14:49

3M ago14:49

14:49

Send us a text Do you live with an eternal perspective or a temporal need for satisfaction? You know time is short and tomorrow is not promised. Nothing reminds us of that truth more than this grief journey! In today's episode we will explore what it means to have treasures stored up in heaven and also reflect on the treasures we can leave behind. …

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God is constant 12:23

3M ago12:23

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Send us a text Psalms 55:22 tells us to CAST our burdens on Him and he will sustain us! Casting is not a passive action. It is an aggressive throwing of the thing or things that are weighing us down. We have a God who is constant. God is the one consistent thing in the inconsistency of the emotions of grief. In Isaiah 46:4 He also ensures us that h…

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61 | How You Can Use AI in Your Grief Journey 18:23

3M ago18:23

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Can AI actually help in your grief journey? In today’s episode, I’m sharing 3 ways you can use AI tools like ChatGPT to support your healing. Whether that’s writing letters to your child, finding comforting scripture, or even processing the emotions that feel too heavy to carry alone. This isn’t about replacing your faith or community, it’s about h…

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The homecoming table 9:37

3M ago9:37

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Send us a text For me there is nothing better than a large dining room table filled with family, friends and laughter! There is something energizing and joyful about those moments. Well, just imagine what the dining room table in heaven will be like. In this episode we will do just that. Let's talk about what our homecoming in heaven will be like a…

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Keep it Real 11:49

3M ago11:49

11:49

Send us a text What is your stance when it comes to keeping it real with God? Do you have the kind of relationship with Jesus that allows you to be real, vulnerable and honest with your true feelings? or are you wearing a mask, performing in this play called life and pretending that you always have it all together? You know God wants us to be real …

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60 | The Grief No One Talks About: Why Everything Feels Different After Loss 23:44

3M ago23:44

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Have you ever tried doing something you once loved, only to find it doesn't feel the same after losing your child? In this episode, we talk about the part of grief that no one talks about. I’ll share my own experience and walk you through why this happens, what it means, and how we can get through it. If you feel like you don’t even know who you ar…

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Even If 11:08

3M ago11:08

11:08

Send us a text Do you have a faith that is unwavering? Could you, like Shadrack, Meshach & Abednego, make the bold statement of "even if he doesn't" we will not serve any other God? In this episode we will talk about God's Overwhelming love and delight in us. How he is still the fourth man in the fire today. We are not alone in our grief. We can ha…

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God gets to love you 18:25

4M ago18:25

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Send us a text 1 John 4:16 So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. Do you believe that God loves you? I know that can be so hard to come in agreement with in the midst of your pain. God not only loves you but is excited that he gets to love you. In this episode I will share a message that God personally and intimately d…

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The battle is real 14:49

4M ago14:49

14:49

Send us a text Whether we are comfortable talking about it or not, spiritual warfare is real! Just like the tension between Bereavement & Joy, it is the push and pull we experience in the spiritual realm. In this episode, I will share the spiritual warfare experienced during the loss of my son and the armor used to overcome it. The battle is real! …

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Where is God in the injustice? 19:45

4M ago19:45

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Send us a text Romans 12:19 " Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord." Is the loss of your love one due to a senseless act? Do you Wrestle with feelings of anger and frustration of there being no justice? Is it hard to accept Romas 12:19 because you feel …

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The brightest light in the darkest times 16:31

4M ago16:31

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Send us a text John 1:5 " The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it" In today's episode we are going to try and articulate what this scripture means and how it applies in a season of bereavement. I will share how God used this scripture in BJ's celebration of life. I will also share the significance of my logo and how it…

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Worship from a posture of pain 16:18

5M ago16:18

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Send us a text John 4:24 "God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth" True worship originates from the heart and is aligned with God's truth. Worship honors God and allows us to connect with him on a deeper level. Have you ever thought about the fact that worshipping from a posture of pain is uniquely afford to us thi…

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God's protection and provision in the storm called grief 15:28

5M ago15:28

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Send us a text "And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together" Colossians 1:17 There was something so comforting and desperately needed within this short verse that God poured into my spirit shortly after my son BJ passing. Maybe it was the fact that I needed someone to hold me together! In today's episode I will share the unexpe…

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Restoration is possible 19:50

5M ago19:50

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Send us a text Do you believe that God can restore something you have lost? There are several scriptures that reference restoration in the Bible but what does that look like for us today? In this episode I will share a story of restoration of a very traumatic event in the loss of our son BJ. It was the first time I had experienced firsthand the res…

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Miracles in the midst of bereavement 9:10

5M ago9:10

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Send us a text We do not get a say in how God orchestrates miracles. But what an honor and a privilege to be a part of God's sovereign plan. In this week's episode I share how BJ was able to be a part of 4 miracles as he transitioned from this temporary world to his eternal home in heaven. [email protected]…

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59 | Simple Ways to Create a Peaceful, Joyful Summer 19:37

5M ago19:37

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Summer doesn’t have to be busy to be beautiful. In this episode, I’m sharing simple and practical ways to create a peaceful, joyful summer - even if life feels overwhelming. Let’s talk about how to slow down, be present in the little things, and choose joy in this season. You don’t have to do it all. Let’s make space for what really matters. 🔗Links…

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The eternal bond of Mother and child 12:34

6M ago12:34

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Send us a text The bond of a mother and child is unbreakable. Even through death mothers have a connection that cannot be broken. This episode reveals the truth of what it means when scripture says that God knitted us together in our mother's womb. [email protected] Tracy McFadden

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The Fingerprints of God 12:16

6M ago12:16

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Send us a text Do you believe that God will never leave you or forsake you even in your darkest days? or could you dare to imagine that he goes before you and prepares the way? In this episode I will share the fingerprints of God that I experienced in the midst of the tragedy of losing my son. A seemingly small detail that let me know that God had …

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58 | It's Okay to Not be Okay. Tips on Making it Through Hard Days. 24:54

6M ago24:54

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Do you ever have those days where everything feels heavy and you're just trying to make it through the day? I see you friend. In this episode, I’m want to share some encouragement for you on these days that come in our grief. And give you some simple tips to help you keep going when you feel like giving up. If you're grieving, overwhelmed, or just …

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Grasping the depth of eternal joy 14:37

6M ago14:37

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Send us a text What do you think of or feel when you hear the words, Eternal Joy? Do you believe such a thing could even exist? In today's podcast we are going to dive into grasping the depth of this eternal joy that God has promised. [email protected] Tracy McFadden

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Joy is the life raft in the sea of bereavement 13:04

6M ago13:04

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Send us a text Where do we find joy in the midst of great pain and loss? What is Joy? How can I find it? How can it sustain me? These are the questions we will dive into. [email protected] Tracy McFadden

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Debunking the lie that you cannot question God Part 4 18:02

6M ago18:02

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Send us a text How comfortable are you with questioning God? Have you bought into the lie that God is not to be questioned? What if it is through the questions that God is able to help our believe and grow our faith? [email protected] Tracy McFadden

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Debunking the lie that you cannot question God Part 3 16:10

7M ago16:10

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Send us a text How comfortable are you with questioning God? Have you bought into the lie that God is not to be questioned? What if it is through the questions that God is able to help our believe and grow our faith? [email protected] Tracy McFadden

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Debunking the lie that you cannot question God Part 2 16:38

7M ago16:38

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Send us a text How comfortable are you with questioning God? Have you bought into the lie that God is not to be questioned? What if it is through the questions that God is able to help our believe and grow our faith? [email protected] Tracy McFadden

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Debunking the lie that you cannot question God Part 1 15:19

7M ago15:19

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Send us a text How comfortable are you with questioning God? Have you bought into the lie that God is not to be questioned? What if it is through the questions that God is able to help our believe and grow our faith? [email protected] Tracy McFadden

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Debunking the lie you cannot Grieve 14:50

7M ago14:50

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Send us a text Have you heard the words "there in a better place", "you will see them again one day" and felt guilty for the grieve you were feeling. Join me as we explore the question... who told you not to grieve? [email protected] Tracy McFadden

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57 | Just Starting Your Grief Journey? Here Are Some Tools & Resources That Will Help 18:12

11M ago18:12

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Grief can feel overwhelming when you’re just starting your journey, and you may be wondering where to begin. Are you feeling lost or unsure of how to take your first steps toward healing? In this episode, I’m sharing 6 essential tools and resources that can help guide you through this difficult time and provide support along the way. Stay tuned to …

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56 | 4 Ways to Experience Joy After Loss During the Holiday Season 17:51

12M ago17:51

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The holiday season is so hard when you’re walking through the grief that comes with losing your child. Just getting through this season seems hard enough. Thinking about feeling joy too? I know it seems impossible. But that’s why I wanted to bring you this episode. To not only tell you it is possible to feel joy during this season, but also to give…

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55 | How to Make Time for What Really Matters to You 10:20

12M ago10:20

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This time of year brings about all sorts of emotions, especially as grieving parents. This year, it’s causing me to really think about what’s important in my life. What are my priorities? Am I spending enough time in my life doing what matters most to me? How can you answer that? Is your life so busy that at the end of the day, you look back and th…

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54 | Feel Like You're Drowning in Your Grief? 3 Ways to Get Your Head Above Water 12:51

1y ago12:51

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Have you ever felt like you’re just barely keeping your head above water in your grief? Like no matter what you do, you’re sinking deeper and deeper? Maybe you’re wondering if you’ll ever catch a break or breathe a little easier again. I so understand you friend. In this episode, I want to share three ways to help you rise above the waves, take a b…

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53 | Too Busy to Pray? 3 Creative Ways to Stay Connected with God 15:40

1y ago15:40

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Prayer is something we know we need to do daily. Connecting our hearts with God, praying protection over ourselves and our family. We know that it's crucial to our relationship with Jesus, to talk with him daily. But sometimes it can seem hard to "fit it in" with the busyness of life. In this episode I wanted to bring you 3 creative ways that you c…

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52 | How to Handle New Seasons in Your Life Without Your Child 11:33

1y ago11:33

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Are you facing something new in your life? A new job? Moving to a new house? Or simply just making new memories? Experiencing new things in your life without your child can be so hard. It can be difficult to wade through all the emotions that come with it. Here are 3 things you can do to help you face whatever “new” you’re getting ready to experien…

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51 | 3 Simple Ways to Lessen the Overwhelm of Grief 17:05

1y ago17:05

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Grief can be so heavy and overwhelming. It can be hard to see our way through it, especially in the early days. And grief also takes a toll on us mentally to where we just can’t do or think about doing anything complicated. So how do we make it through an emotion that’s so heavy with a mental capacity to not doing anything complicated? No worries f…

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50 | Are You Worried About the Future? You Don't Need To Be - And Here's Why 17:08

1y ago17:08

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Have you been struggling with the state of the world right now? Have you been wrestling with the uncertainty of the future? How is it all going to work out when it seems impossible right now? Well friends, this episode is for you! God has shown me something that I’m so excited to share with you. Something that I believe will give you peace even in …

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49 | The Moment Peter's Guilt Met Jesus' Goodness 15:08

1y ago15:08

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A few years back I had a fresh revelation of a very familiar story in the Bible. This story reminds us how Jesus meets us in the hardest moments and offers us something incredible in return. He doesn’t leave us alone in this messy life, but is so close to us. If you're looking for hope and a reminder of Jesus' constant presence in your life, this e…

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48 | How Close is God in Your Grief? 4 Ways He Shows Us He's Near 15:07

1y ago15:07

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There’s a verse that has been such a big part of my grief journey. I have felt the promise that this verse gives us over and over again. However, recently I heard a different take on this verse that blew me away. I couldn’t wait to share it with you. In this episode, we dive into the closeness of the Father in our grief, and I bring you 4 ways you …

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47 | Need Peace in Your Grief? 15 Promises You Can Claim Today! 15:05

1+ y ago15:05

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Feeling peace in the middle of your grief can seem impossible. However, when we look in the Bible it’s full of promises of peace that we can claim over our grief and pain and sadness. I’ve experienced this peace in my own grief journey, the peace that doesn’t make sense. In today’s episode, I share a time that I felt this peace. And then we’ll go i…

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