240.0 Life After Grief? How to Move into Purpose and Honor Your Loved One.
Grief 2 Great Day - Christian Grief Support for Women, Questioning God in Grief, Life after Loss, Hope in GriefShow Notes
Show Notes Is it really possible to live again after loss — and not just survive, but thrive? In this honest episode, I walk through my own journey of grief and how I slowly moved from despair, to questioning, to discovering purpose again. I’ll share what helped (and what didn’t), the surrender process that changed everything, and two powerful scriptures that reframed how I see my future. If you’re struggling to believe in life after loss — this episode is for you. There is hope. And there is purpose. It may not look like what you had planned, but it might just become more beautiful than you imagined.
📖 Scriptures to Meditate On Matthew 6:33 "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." Psalm 77:11 "I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of old." These verses remind us to focus not on figuring out the future, but on remembering God's faithfulness — and trusting Him to lead the way.
💬 Final Thought You won’t go back to life ‘before’ — and trying to will wear you out. But you can move forward. And in doing so, you’ll honor your loved one in the most beautiful way — by living with purpose, faith, and joy again.
More from Grief 2 Great Day - Christian Grief Support for Women, Questioning God in Grief, Life after Loss, Hope in Grief
🎧 Show Notes Anxiety can be overwhelming — it paralyzes our actions, steals our peace, and convinces us of lies about our future. In this raw episode, I share the fear-filled season when my husband Jeff faced life-threatening health issues and how anxiety tried to control me. From sleepless nights and “worst-case” thinking to tears in church, I share what it looks like to wrestle with anxiety as a believer. But more importantly, I share how God met us there. Through His Word, through prayer, through wise counsel, and through the daily practice of surrender, fear began to loosen its grip. If you’re walking through overwhelming anxiety, this episode will remind you: God is with you in the fear, and you can take back your thoughts with His truth. Scripture Highlights:
SHOW NOTES
SHOW NOTES In today’s episode, I share what it felt like to return to church and work after losing Monica. I’ll explain the disconnect between those inside the “fishbowl” of grief and those viewing from the outside. Using the unlikely example of Krispy Kreme doughnuts, we’ll explore why having information about grief is not the same as living it. You’ll hear about the power of compassionate presence, the frustration of well-meaning but hurtful comments, and the difference between education and revelation when it comes to comforting someone who is grieving. Bible Verse for Reflection: "Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn." —Romans 12:15 (NIV) Action Step Think of someone in your life who is grieving. Reach out and offer a simple gesture: let them know you’re thinking of them and would be honored to listen if they want to talk about their person. It’s not about fixing—just about being present.
SHOW NOTES Healing in grief often begins with small, consistent victories. By celebrating the little things—getting out of bed, returning a text, breathing through a tough moment—we honor how God is helping us heal day by day. Bible Verse: Zechariah 4:10 — “Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin.”
SHOW NOTES In today’s episode, I share my personal triathlon experience as an honest metaphor for walking through grief. From choking on the first wave to limping across the finish line, this story is a reminder that real strength isn’t always graceful—and healing doesn’t follow a straight path. Grief, like a triathlon, demands Acceptance, Belief, and Consistency. It’s not about speed or perfection—it’s about showing up for the long haul. You’ll walk away from this episode encouraged to stop measuring progress by how strong you look and instead start noticing how brave you’ve been to keep going.