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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
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Sunday Jan 14, 2024
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
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In 2023 I began the year with the ‘best of’ from the year before and it was well received. So, I’m doing the same thing this year. I’m re-airing the best 5 episodes of 2023.
Today is a ‘Story of Hope’ episode with Stephanie Flohr. Her husband, Dan was diagnosed with cancer in August 2018 and died 21 months later in 2020.
I know some of you listening today are in a dark and scary place. You may feel that nothing will ever change, and you are sick of hurting.
If you are looking for something to help you hold on, listen to this episode for hope because Stephanie was where you may be. There is a way out – there is a different life – there is still a plan and a purpose for your life.
WORD of the week
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Psalm 147:3
Song of the Week It’s Quite a Valley by Brian Free & Assurance
Grief 2 Great Day Website - Connect with Me
Click Here to take Action Now - “What to Do After the Loss of a Loved One” Workshop
Join The Grief Group for Christian Women on Facebook
Read about Monica’s entire Journey, Dying to Be Healed - Book - Grief2GreatDay
Visit my Church –Opendoor Church | Home
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
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In 2023 I began the year with the ‘best of’ from the year before and it was well received. So, I’m doing the same thing this year. I’m re-airing the best 5 episodes of 2023.
When you hear happy anniversary, it’s usually a happy thing.
But anniversaries in grief are not happy – they are things we begin to feel anxious about a week before, they are hard to walk through, and you might be exhausted the week after.
If the anniversary of your loved one’s death is coming up, listen to this episode for some practical ways to honor your loved one while not forgetting what a significant day this is in your life and your healing.
WORD of the week Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23
Song of the Week Song of a Broken Heart – Casting Crowns
Grief 2 Great Day Website - Connect with Me
And download the FREE Introduction Seminar: “Loss, Grief and Healing”
Take Action Now! “The First Year of Grief. How to Survive and Heal.”
Join The Grief Group for Christian Women on Facebook
Read about Monica’s entire Journey, Dying to Be Healed - Book - Grief2GreatDay
Visit my Church –Opendoor Church | Home
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
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A new year but the same pain is another frustrating fact of grief. It reinforces that it’ll NEVER be over. But I’m here to tell you that while the second year isn’t the end of grief (and that tidbit may help free you), there are changes to expect.
If this is in fact a second year for you or if it’s the second month, it’s important for you to listen today to know what to expect in your second year of grief. This is not all flowers and rainbows, but it should give you hope!
WORD of the Week
Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:18-19
Song of the Week
You Know My Name by Tash Cobbs Leonard
Grief 2 Great Day Website - Connect with Me
Learn More - “What to Do After the Loss of a Loved One” Workshop
Join The Grief Group for Christian Women on Facebook
Read about Monica’s entire Journey, Dying to Be Healed - Book - Grief2GreatDay
Visit my Church –Opendoor Church | Home
Sunday Dec 24, 2023
Sunday Dec 24, 2023
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Thanks for hanging out with me today, on Christmas. I know you’re probably struggling today, so I want to walk through the lyrics of our ‘Song of the Week’ and share 5 Bible verses to remind you why there is still hope.
Had I not gone through the kind of pain that took my breath away, and made me doubt I’d EVER stop crying, I wouldn’t be telling you how possible it is – regardless of how it feels to you today.
I would read the successful journeys from grief 2 great days of others, and I thought, yeah, that’s them – it’ll never happen for me. But God is no respecter of persons, so I too went from pitiful to peaceful and He gave me a calling I never expected.
Regardless of how hopeless you feel today - you can still hope for a future where you can breathe again – where you can laugh again and where you can live again.
WORD of the Week Romans 12:12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation and continuing constant in prayer.
Song of the Week Not your typical Christmas song, so listen and see if you can’t relate to the words.
Somewhere in Your Silent Night by Casting Crowns – https://youtu.be/nT-5cP4BeoI
Grief 2 Great Day Website - Connect with Me
Learn More - “What to Do After the Loss of a Loved One” Workshop
Join The Grief Group for Christian Women on Facebook
Read about Monica’s entire Journey, Dying to Be Healed - Book - Grief2GreatDay
Visit my Church –Opendoor Church | Home
GriefShare - Grief Recovery Support Groups - GriefShare
Sunday Dec 17, 2023
Sunday Dec 17, 2023
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The holidays are a real grief milestone – much like your loved one’s birthday, day of death and anniversaries. You know they are coming and yet there is no good way to prepare for how you will feel and how to make it through.
I felt a lot of anxiety, sadness and guilt as the holidays neared. The guilt came from knowing that as a Christian, I should be so focused and thankful for the reason we celebrate Christmas. But all I wanted was to crawl in a hole until December 26th.
In today’s episode, we’ll talk about letting go of guilt and how to cope with everyone else’s annoying happiness. Sorry, not sorry – it’s truth.
WORD of the Week Deuteronomy 31:8
The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
Song of the Week
Spirit Lead Me by Influence Music https://youtu.be/hz34EOBKZ_A
Connect with Me
Learn More - “What to Do After the Loss of a Loved One” Workshop
Join The Grief Group for Christian Women on Facebook
Read about Monica’s entire Journey, Dying to Be Healed - Book - Grief2GreatDay
Visit my Church –Opendoor Church | Home
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
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In the first two years of grief, you will have more ‘bad’ days than good. You’ll feel like things will never change, that you are once again back to square one. It’s so hard but it’s also a normal response to losing your loved one – the one you can’t figure out how to live without.
The pain is so great on some days that you don’t think you can continue because even when you have a good day or even a good week, the tsunami of grief is once again crashing over you. Where did that come from? Why did it happen again?
Today we’ll talk about those days that suck – they are awful and exhausting and hope-deflating and all the things that make you want to be anyone but you, right now. There are ways to make these days better, but you also need to know what is required of you to make that happen.
WORD of the Week Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans 12:12
Song of the Week Christmas Hits Different by Tobymac feat. Tasha Layton
Get the Holiday Grief Relief Summit Recordings Here!
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
Visit my Church –Opendoor Church | Home
Sunday Dec 03, 2023
Sunday Dec 03, 2023
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In life before grief, you probably dealt with self-limiting thoughts that keep you overthinking things. In grief, you’re gonna deal with self-limiting thoughts and all doubts that have ever crossed your mind. You will struggle with those thoughts more than usual which will tempt you to find comfort quickly in unhealthy behaviors.
Let me go ahead and tell you that finding comfort in unhealthy habits (be they old or new) will complicate your life and prolong your grief. Yes, there will be days where you feel extremely weak and comfort in the wrong things will feel like the right or only thing that will help.
Grief is hard enough, don’t make life harder on yourself. In this episode, I’m going to talk about some of those habits and 3 healthy ways to NOT go to or return to them.
WORD of the Week Matthew 11:28-30
“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”
Song of the Week
The Struggle by Zach Williams https://youtu.be/e3DFQ75CpHc
Grief 2 Great Day Website - Connect with Me
Learn More - “What to Do After the Loss of a Loved One” Workshop
Join The Grief Group for Christian Women on Facebook
Read about Monica’s entire Journey, Dying to Be Healed - Book - Grief2GreatDay
Visit my Church –Opendoor Church | Home
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
SHOW NOTES
Has it been shocking to you that grief has been harder than you thought? That it’s taking SO much longer than you imagined and that it seems like it will never end?
Well, the first holidays (and possibly the second) will be as shocking and make you feel the same way.
In preparation for your first holidays, I’m going to share:
- 3 things to prepare for
- 3 things to help you get through and,
- 3 things to consider doing differently this year
WORD of the Week
And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7
Song of the Week
Even When it Hurts – Hillsong United https://youtu.be/hrSJwO5dJXg
Connect with Me
Learn More - “What to Do After the Loss of a Loved One” Workshop
Join The Grief Group for Christian Women on Facebook
Read about Monica’s entire Journey, Dying to Be Healed - Book - Grief2GreatDay
Visit my Church –Opendoor Church | Home
GriefShare - Grief Recovery Support Groups - GriefShare