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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 Nov 20, 2022
Sunday Nov 20, 2022
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
Schedule Individual Online Grief Coaching
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
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
When I heard people talking about Thanksgiving or Christmas, the anxiety would rise, and the dread would increase. I wanted to escape all the happy holiday things.
But, short of escaping (which is fine if you need to), I want to share how to include your loved one into your Thanksgiving. I’m going to share 10 ways, but then we’ll discuss the importance of how these ideas are also used to build your loved one’s legacy.
Bring pen and paper, because I’m talking a little faster than usual and I don’t want you to miss anything that might spark an idea or even a little hope.
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
Schedule Individual Online Grief Coaching
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 13, 2022
Sunday Nov 13, 2022
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
Schedule Individual Online Grief Coaching
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 06, 2022
Sunday Nov 06, 2022
When my guest today was finishing the writing of her book, “Cutting Through Despair: Dare to Hope” – something very unexpected happened.
Her husband became ill and died.
In today’s episode, Kathy shares the story of her grief journey thus far and what a Godly hope has meant. No longer mere words on pages meant to encourage others, this ‘hope’ she wrote of became essential in her life.
It’s important for you to hear from others who have or are currently walking out this difficult season of life.
Kathy’s story isn’t hindsight, it wasn’t from years ago, all this occurred this year. I believe you will be blessed by Kathy as she dares to hope through grief.
WORD of the Week
But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31
Song of the Week (chosen by Kathy Brasby)
It is Well by Kristene DeMarco https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNqo4Un2uZI
Connect with Me
Learn More -“What to Do After the Loss of a Loved One” Workshop
Schedule Individual Online Grief Coaching
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
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
If you look back over your life, are there times that you felt lost or without hope of a better tomorrow? Are there times when God didn’t answer your prayer the way you wanted?
This, on steroids is what grief is. And, if this is your first major loss, it will take you longer to be able to look back and see that God never left you, that He heard your cries and was still working for your good.
In today’s episode, I’ll share how God was there during many of the hard moments of my life and how He gave me joy from sorrow and beauty from ashes. Those were clichés until I lived out those truths and am here to stand with you as you do.
WORD of the Week
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1
Song of the Week
Wait on the Lord by James Wilson (feat. Brooke Staten) https://youtu.be/WcnIRfNJ3eE
Connect with Me
Learn More -“What to Do After the Loss of a Loved One” Workshop
Schedule Individual Online Grief Coaching
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 Oct 30, 2022
Sunday Oct 30, 2022
You may be thinking – “Exercise…now? I can’t get out of the bed some days.”
My biggest goal was to take a shower and some days it took ALL day to accomplish that. So, who cared about walking around the block?
In this episode, I’ll share how to go about adding physical activity into your daily routine to help your mood, your sleep, your emotions and increase your hope while you are going through grief. This is a powerful tool to help you feel better right now!
The question is, will you, do it?
WORD of the Week
Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your bodies. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Song of the Week
Future + Hope by New Hope Oahu Music https://youtu.be/nDaIMEQGXTo
You are not forsaken, you have a promise, you have a future. Keep standing because you don’t stand alone!!
Connect with Me
Learn More -“What to Do After the Loss of a Loved One” Workshop
Schedule Individual Online Grief Coaching
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 Oct 23, 2022
Sunday Oct 23, 2022
There are times in life when you need to ‘feel’ God’s presence in the middle of tough circumstances. In grief, you have a million emotions and maybe some anger and resentment toward God, so ‘feeling’ His presence is harder.
As we begin – think about what ‘feeling’ God’s presence means to you – what does it look like when all you are experiencing is pain?
Today we are going to talk about what the Bible says about God’s presence and how you can feel it like a tangible hug, keeping you safe from the constant waves of grief.
WORD of the Week
Then Job replied to the Lord: “I know that you can do all things; no purpose of yours can be thwarted. You asked, ‘Who is this that obscures my plans without knowledge?’ Surely, I spoke of things I did not understand, things too wonderful for me to know. Job 42:1-3
Song of the Week from Sharon in the Grief Group for Christian Women (private Facebook group) The Broken Ones by the Talley Trio https://youtu.be/Yxvs6lcLQrY
Connect with Me
Learn More -“What to Do After the Loss of a Loved One” Workshop
Schedule Individual Online Grief Coaching
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
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
What does satisfaction mean in grief? And what does surrender have to do with it?
In today’s episode, we talk about why surrender is important in grief and how it is the beginning of healing. Satisfaction is not contentment, it is deeper, and it is dependent on you surrendering your pain, tears, your current life to the one who created it.
A simple process it is not, but it is incredibly important.
WORD of the Week
Then Job replied to the Lord: “I know that you can do all things; no purpose of yours can be thwarted. You asked, ‘Who is this that obscures my plans without knowledge?’ Surely, I spoke of things I did not understand, things too wonderful for me to know. Job 42:1-3
Song of the Week From Sharon in the Grief Group for Christian Women – private Facebook group. The Broken Ones by the Talley Trio https://youtu.be/Yxvs6lcLQrY
Connect with Me
Learn More -“What to Do After the Loss of a Loved One” Workshop
Schedule Individual Online Grief Coaching
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