Episodes

  • A Year of Firsts

    A Year of Firsts
    Nov 11 2024
    The first year after experiencing a loss is full of firsts—the first holiday without your loved one, the first anniversary of their passing, and the first time attending (or choosing not to attend) events that you once shared together. In this teaching episode, grief leaders Megs and Kelley offer empathy, wisdom, and practical insights into navigating the “Year of Firsts.”

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    1 hr
  • Surviving the Holidays

    Surviving the Holidays
    Oct 28 2024
    When you are walking through grief, the holiday season can feel more demanding, more painful, and more exhausting than ever before. In this episode, Grief Leaders Megs and Kelley share a goldmine of proven strategies and tips to help you survive the holiday season. From ensuring you are getting enough sleep, to trying new traditions, to taking on less responsibility, this episode is filled to the brim with helpful information from two experts who have passed through grief and into new life on the other side.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Chuck Teaches How To Go Through Grief With God

    Chuck Teaches How To Go Through Grief With God
    Oct 14 2024
    Recorded live during a recent weekend service at Crossroads Church, teaching pastor Chuck Mingo expounds upon the power of dealing with our emotions honestly, and including God in that process. Looking back at times of grief in his own life, and in learning to be more proficient with his feelings, Chuck found that God wasn’t put off by his emotions—rather, it was something that drew them closer together. Whether you’re currently going through grief, supporting someone who is, or just looking to grow in your emotional capacity, there is something for you in this live teaching.

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    37 mins
  • Megs Reflects on the Loss of Miscarriage

    Megs Reflects on the Loss of Miscarriage
    Sep 30 2024
    Podcast host, and grief ministry leader at Crossroads, Megs Gelfgot, looks back on the loss of miscarriage. After a healthy first pregnancy, losing a baby was the last thing in her mind. In this teaching episode, Megs remembers what was helpful, what wasn’t, and how the grief of miscarriage influences not only the mother, but the father as well.

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    46 mins
  • Karen Turns Pain Into Purpose After The Loss Of Her Son By Suicide

    Karen Turns Pain Into Purpose After The Loss Of Her Son By Suicide
    Sep 16 2024
    Karen shares her powerful story of loss, hope, and finding purpose. 8 years after her son took his own life, she is volunteering in grief support, serving others, and continuing to grow. That doesn’t mean there aren’t hard days, but Karen’s story highlights the power of persistence in pursuing healing.

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    46 mins
  • Counselor Mark Pruden Unpacks Unique Grief Types Including Suicide, Miscarriage, Violent Loss and More

    Counselor Mark Pruden Unpacks Unique Grief Types Including Suicide, Miscarriage, Violent Loss and More
    Sep 2 2024
    The type of loss experienced can very often have a profound impact on the grief journey that follows. Counselor Mark Pruden returns to Surviving Grief to talk through the differences in unique grief types, how the grief process may look different for each one, and how loved ones can help support in each of these situations.

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    56 mins
  • Grief 101: How To Support Someone In Grief

    Grief 101: How To Support Someone In Grief
    Aug 19 2024
    At some point, we'll all walk alongside someone who is grieving. Grief Leader Megs gives us practical and tangible tools we can all use, and encouragement to stay the course when the going gets hard.
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    25 mins
  • Kelley Leans Into Grief and Experiences Miracles

    Kelley Leans Into Grief and Experiences Miracles
    Aug 5 2024
    Grief can feel isolating, but it is an opportunity to experience deeper richness in relationships—with God, with family, and with friends. Kelley learned this lesson first-hand with the rapid decline, and death, of her husband from CTE dementia. Initially ignoring her grief, Kelley found freedom as she began to open up to others, and experienced God-sized miracles along the way.

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    40 mins