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  • Lies in Grief: I Should Have Prayed With More Faith
  • Lies in Grief: I Could Have Prevented My Baby’s Death
  • Lies in Grief: God Took My Baby to Punish Me

In this episode of the Hope Mommies Podcast, Jenni In this episode of the Hope Mommies Podcast, Jennie Parks is joined by Jenny Burghardt for a tender and deeply meaningful conversation about navigating grief within the family after the loss of a baby. Jenny is a wife, mother, and author of More Love to Pour Out: A Redemptive Story of Loss and Meaning for Siblings. After losing her daughter Ruthie, Jenny found herself not only grieving as a mother, but also learning how to help her living child understand the sister he would never meet this side of heaven. Together, they talk about what it looks like to hold grief and love at the same time within a home. Jenny shares about her pregnancy with Ruthie, the experience of carrying another baby while grieving, and the moment she realized the importance of telling her son about the sister he has in heaven. They discuss why it matters for children to know and remember their siblings, and how parents can gently and truthfully explain miscarriage and infant loss in ways that are both age-appropriate and anchored in hope. Jenny offers practical guidance for families who feel unsure of what to say, as well as encouragement for parents who long to honor all of their children, both here and in heaven. This conversation also highlights the heart behind Jenny’s book, tracing the progression of love from parent to child, to the baby who died, and ultimately to the greater Love that holds it all together. This episode is for the family learning to carry grief together, for the parent searching for words, and for anyone who desires to help children understand loss through the lens of truth, love, and eternal hope. Episode 71: More Love to Pour Out A Redemptive Story of Loss and Meaning for Siblings with Jenny Burghardt 🎙 Now streaming wherever you listen to podcasts and at hopemommies.org/podcast
"Maybe if I had prayed more, believed harder, or h "Maybe if I had prayed more, believed harder, or had greater faith, my baby would still be alive." Many grieving moms wrestle with this heartbreaking lie after loss. In this article, Kelly explores what the Bible truly teaches about prayer—not as a formula for getting everything we hope for, but as a relationship with a loving God who hears us. Together, we'll examine difficult passages about faith and unanswered prayers and find hope in God's character, even when we don't understand His plans. If you've ever wondered whether your prayers failed, this message offers biblical truth, comfort, and the reminder that your baby's death was not caused by a lack of faith. Tap the link in our bio to read the full post: https://hopemommies.org/lies-in-grief-i-should-have-prayed-with-more-faith
Every Hope Box sent. Every podcast episode recorde Every Hope Box sent. Every podcast episode recorded. Every Hope Group hosted. Every resource placed into the hands of a grieving family is made possible through the generosity of our monthly donors. When a mom receives a Hope Box after the death of her baby, she's receiving more than a package. She's receiving a reminder that she is seen, loved, and not alone. By becoming a monthly donor, you help ensure that Hope Moms continue to find biblical encouragement, meaningful community, and the hope of Christ in their darkest moments. No gift is too small. Together, small acts of faithfulness make a lasting impact. Become a monthly donor today and help bring hope to grieving moms all year long. https://hopemommies.org/donate-blackbaud // You can follow the link by clicking on the link in our bio. //
One of the hard parts of baby loss is watching you One of the hard parts of baby loss is watching your husband grieve. It is hard to see the man you love carry a sorrow neither of you can fix. It hurts to watch him long for a child who should have been his to hold, protect, and guide. You know how much he wanted to be a father to this baby. You know what he is missing: midnight walks through dimly lit hallways, holding his baby close and listening to soft breaths as they drift back to sleep; bedtime stories spoken with love; drooly, toothless grins and belly laughs as he blows raspberries on a soft belly; chubby legs stumbling forward, taking first steps into his steady hands. Even if there are more living children, there is still so much he is missing with this one. And perhaps what aches the most is knowing how fiercely he loves a child the world doesn’t get to see. As mothers, we carry our own grief, but we also carry the ache of watching the men we love grieve the children they love, too. We watch them shoulder their own heartbreak while caring for ours. They sit beside us in hospital rooms, hold us through our tears, listen to our fears, and faithfully walk through a grief they never wanted any more than we did. So today, on Father's Day, we want to pause and honor them. To every Hope Dad, thank you for the ways you have loved your child, grieved your child, and remembered your child. Your love didn’t end when your baby died, and your fatherhood didn’t end either. Happy Father's Day.
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Hebrews 6:19

"We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul."

In this episode of the Hope Mommies Podcast, Jenni In this episode of the Hope Mommies Podcast, Jennie Parks is joined by Jenny Burghardt for a tender and deeply meaningful conversation about navigating grief within the family after the loss of a baby. Jenny is a wife, mother, and author of More Love to Pour Out: A Redemptive Story of Loss and Meaning for Siblings. After losing her daughter Ruthie, Jenny found herself not only grieving as a mother, but also learning how to help her living child understand the sister he would never meet this side of heaven. Together, they talk about what it looks like to hold grief and love at the same time within a home. Jenny shares about her pregnancy with Ruthie, the experience of carrying another baby while grieving, and the moment she realized the importance of telling her son about the sister he has in heaven. They discuss why it matters for children to know and remember their siblings, and how parents can gently and truthfully explain miscarriage and infant loss in ways that are both age-appropriate and anchored in hope. Jenny offers practical guidance for families who feel unsure of what to say, as well as encouragement for parents who long to honor all of their children, both here and in heaven. This conversation also highlights the heart behind Jenny’s book, tracing the progression of love from parent to child, to the baby who died, and ultimately to the greater Love that holds it all together. This episode is for the family learning to carry grief together, for the parent searching for words, and for anyone who desires to help children understand loss through the lens of truth, love, and eternal hope. Episode 71: More Love to Pour Out A Redemptive Story of Loss and Meaning for Siblings with Jenny Burghardt 🎙 Now streaming wherever you listen to podcasts and at hopemommies.org/podcast
"Maybe if I had prayed more, believed harder, or h "Maybe if I had prayed more, believed harder, or had greater faith, my baby would still be alive." Many grieving moms wrestle with this heartbreaking lie after loss. In this article, Kelly explores what the Bible truly teaches about prayer—not as a formula for getting everything we hope for, but as a relationship with a loving God who hears us. Together, we'll examine difficult passages about faith and unanswered prayers and find hope in God's character, even when we don't understand His plans. If you've ever wondered whether your prayers failed, this message offers biblical truth, comfort, and the reminder that your baby's death was not caused by a lack of faith. Tap the link in our bio to read the full post: https://hopemommies.org/lies-in-grief-i-should-have-prayed-with-more-faith
Every Hope Box sent. Every podcast episode recorde Every Hope Box sent. Every podcast episode recorded. Every Hope Group hosted. Every resource placed into the hands of a grieving family is made possible through the generosity of our monthly donors. When a mom receives a Hope Box after the death of her baby, she's receiving more than a package. She's receiving a reminder that she is seen, loved, and not alone. By becoming a monthly donor, you help ensure that Hope Moms continue to find biblical encouragement, meaningful community, and the hope of Christ in their darkest moments. No gift is too small. Together, small acts of faithfulness make a lasting impact. Become a monthly donor today and help bring hope to grieving moms all year long. https://hopemommies.org/donate-blackbaud // You can follow the link by clicking on the link in our bio. //
One of the hard parts of baby loss is watching you One of the hard parts of baby loss is watching your husband grieve. It is hard to see the man you love carry a sorrow neither of you can fix. It hurts to watch him long for a child who should have been his to hold, protect, and guide. You know how much he wanted to be a father to this baby. You know what he is missing: midnight walks through dimly lit hallways, holding his baby close and listening to soft breaths as they drift back to sleep; bedtime stories spoken with love; drooly, toothless grins and belly laughs as he blows raspberries on a soft belly; chubby legs stumbling forward, taking first steps into his steady hands. Even if there are more living children, there is still so much he is missing with this one. And perhaps what aches the most is knowing how fiercely he loves a child the world doesn’t get to see. As mothers, we carry our own grief, but we also carry the ache of watching the men we love grieve the children they love, too. We watch them shoulder their own heartbreak while caring for ours. They sit beside us in hospital rooms, hold us through our tears, listen to our fears, and faithfully walk through a grief they never wanted any more than we did. So today, on Father's Day, we want to pause and honor them. To every Hope Dad, thank you for the ways you have loved your child, grieved your child, and remembered your child. Your love didn’t end when your baby died, and your fatherhood didn’t end either. Happy Father's Day.
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