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Grief Support for Christian Women to Breathe, Laugh and Live again. Loss, Grief and Healing * Coping with Grief * Beginning of Grief * Life after Loss * Stages of Grief * Purpose After Loss * Faith * Surviving Loss * Grief Resources * Holidays and Grief I help Christian women navigate grief through understanding grief, growing faith and processing daily life to find hope. • Do you feel lost, confused, or overwhelmed by grief? • Is the pain so great, you lose your breath and feel it will never get better? • Have you cried so much there can’t be any tears left? • Are you angry with God? Or question your own faith? • Do you need faith-based help through the toughest season of your life? In this podcast, you will find faith-based grief support to navigate the overwhelming and confusing journey of grief, to continue seeking God and most importantly, to breathe, laugh, and live again. My mission is to walk with you through the healing, experience the milestones and the minefields to arrive on the other side with a gratitude and peace you never thought possible. If you’re ready to take a brave step toward healing, understand your grief and find hope, this is the place to be. Hey, I’m Stef. Southern by choice, turtle triathlete, wife and Jesus follower. I’ve experienced life-changing grief and struggled for years with the physical changes, the emotional roller-coaster and the spiritual questioning. I asked ‘why’ more times than I can count, went ‘boldly’ (and disrespectfully) to the throne, and was confused by a pain I had never felt before. I believed I would never be happy again and had all but given up on fulfilling my purpose. But God! Through my trials, I discovered a path to true healing, deeper relationship with God and gratitude that continues to fill my heart. This is a story of faith, FRamily support and redemption that only God can author. And, I want to share this with you. If you are heart sick, tired of being stuck and ready for real change with Christ at the center …. Practical steps to make your hard days less hard…Understanding of what to expect physically, emotionally and spiritually…Solutions to those ‘gut-punch’ moments…And, Results that build your faith and allow you to enjoy your own ‘great day’ this is the place to be. It is possible, I promise! Join me today – take that first step of faith right now!! website: www.grief2greatday.com
Episodes
Sunday Mar 24, 2024
Sunday Mar 24, 2024
SHOW NOTES
Last week we talked about being a conqueror and this week it’s gonna be about being an overcomer. Don’t worry I haven’t forgotten that you are dealing with grief, but I’m not talking about what you are supposed to muster up in your own strength which may feel opposite of how your current days.
My grief journey, as you know, began with fighting God for more than a full year, so this is not the Easter message you are used to hearing. The Resurrection of Jesus didn’t move me during that season – it was the other less inspiring aspects that drew me to God.
This Easter your hope can’t be in trying harder or all the things you think you ‘should’ do or ‘should’ feel. Your hope can’t be found in the past (because it’s gone) or the future (when hopefully things will change). It can only be found in Jesus.
WORD of the Week I have told you all this so that you will have peace of heart and mind. Here on earth, you will have many trials and sorrows; but cheer up, for I have overcome the world.” John 16:33
Song of the Week I Thirst by Tatiana
Grief 2 Great Day Website - Connect with Me
Click Here to take Action Now - “The First Year of Grief. How to Survive with Hope and Heal.”
Join The Grief Group for Christian Women on Facebook
Read about Monica’s entire Journey, Dying to Be Healed - Book - Grief2GreatDay
The holidays are over, but the struggle is NOT! Hear from Those Who Have Walked Your Journey! Holiday Grief Relief Summit (replay recording)
Visit my Church –Opendoor Church | Home
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
SHOW NOTES
Well, Hey Framily! Welcome to Coffee & Kathy, this is Stef from the Grief 2 Great Day Podcast. You are listening to our weekly devotional episode.
Grief is the hardest thing you’ll ever face, don’t ever let anyone diminish that – but let’s also not diminish the power of God’s Word and the transformational healing He will do in your life. I am a living testimony of going from pitiful (heartbroken, years of tears, angry at God & the world, overwhelmed and confused) to powerful (at peace, joyful and strong in my trust, hope and faith in God).
You are not alone and your today does not have to be your forever! Oh, I’m so glad you’re here today! What you need to do now is be still and just listen.
Memorable Quote:
God is good.
And everything He does is right.
Do you believe that?
If you do, it will revolutionize your life.
If you don’t, it will paralyze your faith and demoralize your life.
It was the lie – the first lie ever uttered on earth – that the serpent spoke to Eve in the Garden of Eden. “Did God really say…?” (Genesis 3)
In other words, “Does God really know what He is doing? Does He really have your best interest at heart? Perhaps He is keeping something from you…or you from something…that is really, really good. Because, after all, your eyes and ears tell you that you know better…”
God is NOT good and He does not know what He is doing.
Walking by sight always leads to the same conclusion – this is a mess and God made a mistake.
Grief 2 Great Day Website - Connect with Me
Click Here to take Action Now - “The First Year of Grief. How to Survive with Hope and Heal.”
Join The Grief Group for Christian Women on Facebook
Read about Monica’s entire Journey, Dying to Be Healed - Book - Grief2GreatDay
The Holidays are over, but the Struggle is Not! Hear healing testimonies from Those Who Have Walked Your Journey! Holiday Grief Relief Summit (replay recording)
Visit my Church –Opendoor Church | Home
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
SHOW NOTES
In grief we feel weak and weary. We feel captive to our emotions because sometimes there’s no controlling the tears or meltdowns. We wish we could be just a little bit stronger, a little bit further along – a little bit anything but what we are.
The idea of being a conqueror right now is almost comical because we feel far from that. The truth is grief is hard beyond anything we’ve done in our lives, and we don’t take the time to give ourselves grace or honor the process.
Today we’ll talk about what turning into the conqueror looks like in your life. This isn’t something you do alone – you partner with God to achieve what has been impossible in your life.
WORD of the Week
You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. Genesis 50:20
Song of the Week Don’t Stop Praying by Matthew West
Grief 2 Great Day Website - Connect with Me
Click Here to take Action Now - “The First Year of Grief. How to Survive with Hope and Heal.”
Join The Grief Group for Christian Women on Facebook
Read about Monica’s entire Journey, Dying to Be Healed - Book - Grief2GreatDay
The holidays are over, but the struggle is NOT! Hear from Those Who Have Walked Your Journey! Holiday Grief Relief Summit (replay recording)
Visit my Church –Opendoor Church | Home
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
SHOW NOTES
Well, Hey Framily! Welcome to Coffee & Kathy, this is Stef from the Grief 2 Great Day Podcast. You are listening to our weekly devotional episode.
Grief is the hardest thing you’ll ever face, don’t ever let anyone diminish that – but let’s also not diminish the power of God’s Word and the transformational healing He will do in your life. I am a living testimony of going from pitiful (heartbroken, years of tears, angry at God & the world, overwhelmed and confused) to powerful (at peace, joyful and strong in my trust, hope and faith in God).
You are not alone and your today does not have to be your forever! Oh, I’m so glad you’re here today! What you need to do now is be still and just listen.
Memorable Quote:
That takes intentionality.
That takes choosing.
And that is not based on convenience, how I feel or whatever better thing has come up. It is a choice to be committed.
Just like I can choose to commit to working out regularly, which will result in great benefit for my body, I can choose to commit to gathering with the Body of Christ regularly, which will result in great benefit for that Body.
It takes discipline and commitment. But the payoff is great.
Grief 2 Great Day Website - Connect with Me
Click Here to take Action Now - “The First Year of Grief. How to Survive with Hope and Heal.”
Join The Grief Group for Christian Women on Facebook
Read about Monica’s entire Journey, Dying to Be Healed - Book - Grief2GreatDay
The Holidays are over, but the Struggle is Not! Hear healing testimonies from Those Who Have Walked Your Journey! Holiday Grief Relief Summit (replay recording)
Visit my Church –Opendoor Church | Home
Sunday Mar 10, 2024
Sunday Mar 10, 2024
SHOW NOTES
Most days in grief we feel weak and weary. We feel captive to our emotions because sometimes there’s no controlling the tears or meltdowns. We wish we could be just a little bit stronger, a little bit further along – a little bit anything but what we are.
The idea of being a conqueror right now is almost comical because we feel far from that. The truth is grief is hard beyond anything we’ve done in our lives, and we don’t take the time to give ourselves grace or honor the process.
Today we’ll talk about what being captive means and how it’s much bigger than our individual grief…it’s about spiritual warfare and I want you to understand that the part you play is extremely important!
WORD of the Week
Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south. They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goes forth and weeps, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him." Psalm 126:4-6
Song of the Week Stay Strong by Danny Gokey
Grief 2 Great Day Website - Connect with Me
Click Here to take Action Now - “The First Year of Grief. How to Survive with Hope and Heal.”
Join The Grief Group for Christian Women on Facebook
Read about Monica’s entire Journey, Dying to Be Healed - Book - Grief2GreatDay
The holidays are over, but the struggle is NOT! Hear from Those Who Have Walked Your Journey! Holiday Grief Relief Summit (replay recording)
Visit my Church –Opendoor Church | Home
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
SHOW NOTES
Well, Hey Framily! Welcome to Coffee & Kathy, this is Stef from the Grief 2 Great Day Podcast. You are listening to our weekly devotional episode.
Grief is the hardest thing you’ll ever face, don’t ever let anyone diminish that – but let’s also not diminish the power of God’s Word and the transformational healing He will do in your life. I am a living testimony of going from pitiful (heartbroken, years of tears, angry at God & the world, overwhelmed and confused) to powerful (at peace, joyful and strong in my trust, hope and faith in God).
You are not alone and your today does not have to be your forever! Oh, I’m so glad you’re here today! What you need to do now is be still and just listen.
Memorable Quote:
But I am nothing without my Conductor.
He is the glue that holds my life together, bringing just the right music at the right time, the right dance partners at the right place.
He sets the pace. Six days of work and one of rest.
He brings in the instruments to make beautiful music; sometimes in a minor key; often in lilting, joyful tones; always the right music at the right time.
But without Him keeping the rhythm of my life, it would all fall apart.
Paul said it this way: “In Him, we live and move and have our being.” (Acts 17)
Grief 2 Great Day Website - Connect with Me
Click Here to take Action Now - “The First Year of Grief. How to Survive with Hope and Heal.”
Join The Grief Group for Christian Women on Facebook
Read about Monica’s entire Journey, Dying to Be Healed - Book - Grief2GreatDay
The Holidays are Over, but the Struggle is Not! Hear healing testimonies from Those Who Have Walked Your Journey! Holiday Grief Relief Summit (replay recording)
Visit my Church –Opendoor Church | Home
Sunday Mar 03, 2024
Sunday Mar 03, 2024
SHOW NOTES
The pain of grief overshadows everything in the beginning of your journey. It becomes the lens through which all things are filtered.
So, it’s not surprising that you may have anger, confusion, a million questions or even doubt your faith. It can even cause you to doubt God’s existence.
So, reading the Bible in those first ‘moments’ (which could be weeks or months) becomes different and harder, for a lot of reasons. The thing is, that building your relationship with God and allowing him to comfort you and heal your heart is the single best thing to do. And that is done through praying and reading the Bible.
Today, I’ll share how to read and pray while you could care less about doing anything and overwhelmed with pain.
WORD of the Week
Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God’s wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It’s wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life. Philippians 4:6-7
Song of the Week Broken Hallelujah by Mandisa
Grief 2 Great Day Website - Connect with Me
Click Here to take Action Now - “The First Year of Grief. How to Survive with Hope and Heal.”
Join The Grief Group for Christian Women on Facebook
Read about Monica’s entire Journey, Dying to Be Healed - Book - Grief2GreatDay
The holidays are over, but the struggle is NOT! Hear from Those Who Have Walked Your Journey! Holiday Grief Relief Summit (replay recording)
Visit my Church –Opendoor Church | Home
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
SHOW NOTES
Well, Hey Framily and welcome to Coffee & Kathy. This is Stef from the Grief 2 Great Day Podcast. You are listening to our weekly devotional episode.
Grief is the hardest thing you’ll ever face, don’t ever let anyone diminish that – but let’s also not diminish the power of God’s Word and the transformational healing He will do in your life. I am a living testimony of going from pitiful (heartbroken, years of tears, angry at God & the world, overwhelmed and confused) to powerful (at peace, joyful and strong in my trust, hope and faith in God).
You are not alone and your today does not have to be your forever! Oh, I’m so glad you’re here today! What you need to do now is be still and just listen.
Memorable Quote:
You cannot choose what others do or say.
And you cannot choose your emotions.
But you can choose your reactions.
And your attitudes.
And your actions.
And the best part? The same power that multiplied the loaves and fishes is at work in you. The same God who raised Jesus from the dead have given you everything you need for life and godliness. (2 Peter 1) You have the power inside of you, not from who you are, but from WHOSE you are.
So you are able to choose.
And so am I.
Grief 2 Great Day Website - Connect with Me
Click Here to take Action Now - “The First Year of Grief. How to Survive with Hope and Heal.”
Join The Grief Group for Christian Women on Facebook
Read about Monica’s entire Journey, Dying to Be Healed - Book - Grief2GreatDay
The Holidays are Over but the Struggle is Not! Hear healing testimonies from Those Who Have Walked Your Journey! Holiday Grief Relief Summit (replay recording)
Visit my Church –Opendoor Church | Home