Today's podcast is the first of two broadcasts sharing the conversation from a recent webinar. In the webinar, a panel of parents shared their experiences of losing a child by suicide, and shared how the Lord has held them through their grief. If you are a grieving parent, we hope this will bring comfort and hope. And if you have not lost someone by suicide, we hope this will help you better understand this type of loss and equip you to minister to those who are hurting.

Part One discusses the stigma and misconceptions surrounding suicide loss; guilt and regret, and trauma/PTSD.

On today's podcast, Cindy Shufflebarger shares the story of her daughter, Ashlynn, and of how God continues to use her story to touch other grieving parents. Several years down the road of grief, Cindy and her husband reflected on what had been instrumental to them in their early days of grief, and realized that the gift of a beach house for a few days alone had been a balm to their souls. The non-profit ministry, P23 Retreat, was born to do the same for other parents who have experienced child loss.

In today’s podcast, Brittany Liberto shares her daughter’s story. It’s a story of how God has used a tiny baby’s short life on earth to impact many. As Brittany shares her story of Talitha Rose, she provides us with glimpses of God’s heart toward us that she has discovered through suffering. With tenderness and compassion, the Lord carries us through the hardest moments of our lives and never leaves us.

In today's episode, Nancy Manos shares her story of loss and hope after the home-going of her daughter, Alex. In the deepest sorrow she has ever known, she sought to know if God was who she had always known Him to be. Is God still good, even in devastating loss? Listen in and be encouraged through the testimony of a bereaved mother who can answer that question.

In today’s episode, Mark and Pat Roser share the story of their son, Ethan. After a “freak” accident, Ethan went to Heaven, and the Rosers were thrown into a whole new existence. They share their journey, how they learned to lament, and what God has done in their lives. You’ll find comfort, encouragement, and so many insights learned through suffering, and you’ll discover the truth of the deep, deep, love of God for you.

In today's broadcast, we welcome Kirk and Lisa Thacker, Dalton's parents. As you listen to their story of loss and how the Lord has sustained them, you may discover insights into suffering that you have not have considered before. When we go through the darkest valleys of earthly life, it is there that we learn who God is and the depth of His love for us.

In today’s podcast, pastor, author, blogger, and bereaved father Tim Challies joins us. So many grieving parents are grateful for the honesty and transparency that Tim shares in his writings. And more than anything, Tim challenges his readers to a deeper walk with Christ. Listen in as we talk about the hard questions that surface when we experience suffering. You’ll be encouraged!

In this episode, Chuck and Laura Holmes offer insights gleaned from the journey of grief they have walked since their son, Jamie, went to Heaven in a tragic car accident. With honesty and transparency, they share some of the challenges they faced that will resonate with anyone who has suffered a loss. You’ll come away from this podcast with nuggets of truth, new insights about grief, and a deeper understanding of how the Lord will see you through, whatever hardship you encounter.