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Hebrews 6:19

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

“Hold me accountable… but don’t tell me how

“Hold me accountable… but don’t tell me how to grieve.” Anyone else feel that tension?

In the latest podcast episode, we’re talking about discerning between receiving loving correction and feeling pressured to grieve a certain way. Grief can make us sensitive, and sometimes we get offended by words that were actually spoken in love. But we don’t have to navigate that tension alone. God invites us to pray for wisdom and to see His Word for guidance.

In this episode, you'll also hear how we respond to…
(4:27) questions about family size
(23:23) invitations to social gatherings like baby showers and birthday parties
(43:35) unsolicited advice
(48:08) timelines placed on grief
(52:39) pressure to grieve a certain way

We open up about the lessons we’ve learned through our own failures, the value of honest communication, receiving accountability even when it hurts, and the lasting encouragement we find in God and His Word.

If you're walking through grief—or walking with someone who is—we pray this conversation helps you as you navigate various scenarios and reminds you that you're not alone!

Episode 42: How do you Respond? is now streaming on all podcast platforms and at hopemommies.org/podcast.

I have been asked how I can proclaim God’s faith

I have been asked how I can proclaim God’s faithfulness after experiencing the loss of a child. I ask, “How can I not?”

"So often in our world we think of God’s faithfulness as Him being faithful to our wants and desires. We say He was faithful to provide the right job, the right husband, the right house, etc. When we think of God’s faithfulness as Him doing the “right things” for us, we can get stuck at the faith-barrier.

God’s faithfulness has less to do with Him giving me what I want and more about me receiving His mercy every day. God’s faithfulness is Him being faithful to restore my joy and hope even after burying my son. God’s faithfulness is Him guiding me through my grief. Comforting me when I’m sad. Loving me when I question Him. That is God’s faithfulness to me. God is faithful to carry me through the deep waters of despair and lead me to the shore of hope."

Read the full post here: https://hopemommies.org/gods-faithfulness-endures-forever
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Snippets from books we recommend: "To lament is a

Snippets from books we recommend:
"To lament is a bold decision to linger on the difficulties you face. So be brave. Slow down. Seek to understand the brokenness you feel, and express it to God." - Clint Watkins, Just Be Honest, p. 55, ICYMI - Clint was also a podcast guest on Episode 5

Episode 42 is here and we’re talking about how t

Episode 42 is here and we’re talking about how to navigate baby showers, birthday parties, and other social events that can feel especially painful as Hope Moms.

We don’t all navigate these moments the same way, and that’s okay. But choosing to communicate—even briefly—can strengthen relationships and lessen anxiety. Vulnerability may feel risky, but it often leads to deeper connection.

Join us as we share personal stories and practical wisdom for navigating the often uncomfortable and unexpected situations that arise after the loss of a baby.

"Episode 42: How Do You Respond? A grieving mother's guide to baby showers, awkward questions and unsolicited advice" is available everywhere you listen to podcasts.

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