Episodes

When a tragic plane crash took the life of his 17-year-old son, Clint gathered his family and charted a course for how they would grieve. Listen in as a bereaved dad shares his emotions, insight and lessons learned about how...

When a fall down the stairs resulted in disability, chronic pain and emotional hardship, Darci realized her life would never be the same. Listen in to this inspirational story about a woman who realized her purpose through ...

When her sister died suddenly, Nesreen's life was changed in every possible way. During her grief process, she discovered a new sense of clarity about how she wanted to live her life and sought out a "coach" to assist her …

When her 17-year old daughter died suddenly in a tragic off-roading accident at Pismo Beach, Kim's life was forever changed. In this intimate conversation Kim shares the depth of emotion associated with early loss and the di...

At the age of four, Lauren was sexually abused yet repressed her memories for most of her young life. An encounter in her teenage years, triggered the horrific memories and initiated her struggle with fear, shame, guilt an...

Devastated by the news of her son's murder, Hope sought answers and support from others at a GriefShare meeting. Her emotional journey led her to a place of faith and forgiveness and ultimately to finding purpose in her pai...

When a flesh-eating bacterial infection resulted in a coma and the amputations of both hands and both feet, Wendy woke up to an entirely new reality. With the support of a loving family and a strong faith in God, she …

Only four months after her breast cancer diagnosis, Kim learned that her husband had pancreatic cancer. Listen and be inspired by Kim Sorrelle - a popular speaker and author who has an incredible story of overcoming adversit...

Witnessing domestic violence as a child had a deep and profound impact on John’s life. In his later years, he would experience multiple losses including divorce, the loss of a business, and the death of loved ones. Listen i...

When Robert turned down a full-ride scholarship to a major university, his parents began to worry about his future. His subsequent life choices gave them even more concern. Many parents find themselves in the uncomfortable ...

When his brother died of a drug overdose, Scott LaPierre was depressed and confused. He accepted an invitation to church with his coworkers where he experienced genuine compassion and love that would leave him wanting more. ...

As a survivor of the mass genocide in Cambodia in 1975, Sara Im is well-acquainted with adversity and loss. In this episode, Sara shares her story of being held captive by the Khmer Rouge and forced to spend her days …

Is Heaven a real place? Is my loved one there? Can they hear us if we talk to them? How do I go on living when the person I loved dearly has died? Dr. Paul Lenderman, Certified Grief Counselor, Thanatologist, …

Seeking counsel after his divorce, Jim talks with a therapist who uses the word misogynist to describe his personality. Shocked and ashamed, he sets out to make changes and break out of the behavior patterns that were modele...

What is the standard for being a great father? Where does a man turn to determine his worth and value as a dad? In this episode, I interview Jeremy - a husband, father and pastor, who shares his own experience …

In this episode, Yvette opens up about the struggles associated with infertility. She shares the pain and frustration she felt about the course of daily injections, social pressure and the emotional hardship that would take i...

In this episode, Ron shares about a series of traumatic events that took place in his life, including the death of his 17 year old Son, Daniel. Following years of depression and even thoughts of suicide, Ron finally saw ligh...

Mother's Day can be a difficult day for some. Bereaved moms, moms who are estranged from their children, children who are estranged from their moms, women who are facing infertility and/or miscarriages, those whose moms hav...

On December 11, 2012, LeAnn lost her 16-year old son Andy to suicide. Determined to raise awareness about this difficult topic, she immediately took action, starting a foundation and speaking publicly, even in the midst of h...

When Elaine learned that her 4-year-old son had Duchenne muscular dystrophy and that he would most likely not live past his teen years, she made a decision to enjoy every day of their lives together. She explains her feeling...

Those who have endured the pain of loss are uniquely qualified to help others with their experience. In this episode, I interview a therapist who has textbook knowledge and real life experience in loss. Ken explores his own...

Shocked by the depth of emotional pain he experienced following the death of his wife, Bob sought advice and counsel to ease his suffering. He recalls the sadness, sleepless nights, loss of appetite and anxiety that plagued ...

As bereaved parents know, certain dates and milestones can bring us to our knees. Today, on my son's birthday, I wanted to share a story of answered prayer, hope for grievers and the message I saw on my son's computer …

After receiving the news that her son’s germ cell cancer had returned, Mary realized she had only precious days left with Nate to say goodbye. A 10-year struggle followed as Mary grieved and questioned, until she discovered w...