Faith & Grief Podcast

We talk with Grant Garry, an award-winning filmmaker, actor, singer, and certified grief educator. His documentary, Meet Me Where I Am, e xplores grief through individual stories of loss, love, and hope. You can watch it on Apple and other platforms.

We speak with Christin Tapp of AGriefGarden.com about her blog and platform she has been working on since the death of her son, Tyler. We talk about the importance of suicide prevention and how her writing about grieving her son for over 680 days has been supportive in her grief journey.

In our 100th episode, we sit down with Earl Johnson to talk about his amazing career supporting people who have suffered during disasters, both man-made and natural, all over the world. We discuss his well-referenced book, Finding Comfort During Hard Times. He was one of the founders of the Spiritual Care function in the American Red Cross . He helped develop the organization’s Psychological First...

We talk with attorney and author B. Faye Anderson of  Get Your Death on Order . We talk about the importance of end-of-life planning and how grief affects all aspects of your life, including the financial side. We also talk about your own grief journey and how that inspired her to write this book for others.

We open this season with a conversation with Dr. Brian H. Williams, a trauma surgeon, advocate, and author of T he Bodies Keep Coming : Dispatches from a Black Trauma Surgeon on Racism, Violence, and How We Heal. He was there the night of the mass shooting in Dallas, TX, in July 2016 that took the lives of five first responders. We talk about the tragedy and the community grief that continues toda...

Elizabeth Brady's new book,  Oil for Your Lantern , is a w inner of the Small Book category and a finalist for the Grief category in the 19th annual (2025) National Indie Book Excellence Awards. We discuss the new book and her grief journey after the death of her son, Mac.

The First Annual North Texas Children's Grief Conference is on Tuesday, November 4th. This episode features our conversation about children and families' grief in the hospital setting with Magellan Taylor Brickey, Family Care Coordinator at Cook Children's Hospital, specializing in Hematology/Oncology. She is a Certified Child Life Specialist and a Certified Child & Adolescent Grief Counselor.

We welcome back author, ordained minister and therapist, Kate J. Meyer . We discuss he latest book, Navigating the Waves of Grief. This book serves as a companion for those who are grieving. We discuss the book and the tools that can support us as we grieve, particularly in relation to our faith tradition or beliefs.

Our conversation with Larry Carlat, author of the memoir, " A Space in the Heart ." He has written for The New York Times Magazine, Esquire, GQ, Rolling Stone, Men’s Journal, Men’s Health and Slam. He is also a grief coach and group leader for bereaved parents at Our House Grief Support Center in LA, and sits on its Board of Directors.

We talk with Rev. Dr. Tammy Issacs, owner of Breathe Grief Counseling Center, podcast host and author of Let The Church Grieve. We discuss the connections between grief and the Church, how we can best support each other as we grieve and resources for grievers.

In light of recent natural disasters and ongoing tragedies, we sit down with children's therapists Kerri Newman of  Wellspring Counseling Center ⁠ & Bryna Talamantez of  Talamantez Therapy . We discuss talking with your children about tragedy and grief.

We talk with Wearinggrief.com founder, Mary Carlton about starting the grief clothing line after the death of her daughter. We discuss how grief is acknowledged in our culture and how we can share our grief story with others.

We have a conversation with bestselling author Dr. Kate Truitt , a renowned psychologist, applied neuroscientist, and trauma expert. She shares her story of loss, trauma, and healing after the death of her fiancé just one week before their wedding day. The guest's opinions expressed in the podcast are solely those of the guest and should not reflect their employer or other associated organizat...

We speak with Rosie Davis, founder of the Yellow Heart Memorial, Lori Stevens, PhD candidate, whose grief inspired her to continue her education, and Runner Love, founder of Bobby's Bikes , about marking five years since the pandemic's beginning and how they have carried their grief over these years. We also discuss how the grief has changed yet remains with them. The guest's opinions...

Our conversation with author and grief support advocate Jesse Zilberstein is about her children's book, Missing Gidi. The story focuses on how a child may grieve a friend and was inspired by Jesse's son, Gidi, whose life and death touched many, including his friends. His life continues to touch others through Gidi's Kindness Project, which was also created to offer those grieving a way...

We sit down again with grief expert, podcast host and author Meghan Riordan Jarvis . Meghan's latest book is Can Anyone Tell Me? Essential Questions about Loss and Grief. The book explores the profound questions we have about grief and how we can best support someone who is grieving. Megan also hosts the Grieftastic Book Fair on November 23rd after the End Well Conference in Los Angeles. The g...

We sit down with sisters Kenisha Rotibi and Rasheda Warren, grief and trauma experts, to talk about grief, trauma, foster care and how to support others who are grieving. We also discuss their commitment to providing support for those in foster care. The guest's opinions expressed in the podcast are solely those of the guest and should not reflect their employer or other associated organizatio...

We sit down with Sue Loncar, Founder, and Jennifer Eckert, Executive Director, of the Grace Loncar Foundation . We talk about the foundation's impact on suicide awareness and support for those grieving suicide loss. We discuss their upcoming barrel racing fundraiser and the Care Fund, which supports the financial needs of individuals receiving mental health treatment. We also discuss the found...

We sit down with Rev. Meagan Findeiss, Associate Pastor for Care and Belonging at First Presbyterian, Dallas, to discuss how grieving with others affects our grief process. We also discuss how starting a monthly support gathering has impacted their ministry and grief after a natural disaster like Hurricane Helene. First Presbyterian Dallas is a sponsor of this podcast season. The guest's opini...

We talked with Memorygram co-founder Larry Scharra about how technology can help us remember our loved ones and about their products, which make keeping memories easier. Memorygram understands the bond between families and friends and the stories that knit them together. Larry shares the inspiration for their company and their mission to help families remember their loved ones. The guest's opi...

We catch up with our previous guest, Lindsey Whissel Fenton, on her most recent projects, Learning Grief ,  an online educational resource and   Follow the Nudge , a mobile app that helps grief supporters align their actions with their intent. Lindsey is a sought-after speaker, filmmaker and producer of the award-winning PBS documentary,  ⁠ Speaking Grief ⁠ . The guest's opinions expressed in...

We speak with Joyal Mulheron, Founder of Evermore.org , which works to advance social changes for bereaved people. Joyal shares her own story of grief after the death of her daughter, and in her grief, quickly recognized the lack of policies and resources for the bereaved both at the local level and the national level. Joyal Mulheron is a Washington, DC, public policy expert with more than twenty-...

We talk with writer, Rachel Jones on her book Grief on the Frontlines . She shares the stories of everyday healthcare heroes and the trauma and intense grief they endure. The book offers a glimpse into the educational programs, retreats, therapeutic offerings, and peer support networks already building a hopeful new culture of medicine that cares for its own. The guest's opinions expressed in...

We talk with award-winning writer and podcaster, Clarissa Moll. Clarissa’s debut book,  ⁠ Beyond the Darkness: A Gentle Guide for Living with Grief and Thriving After Loss ⁠ , is a best-selling book about what she has learned on her grief journey after the death of her husband, Rob Moll. She has also cohosted  Christianity Today’s  “Surprised by Grief”  podcast. The guest's opinions expressed...

We talk with Leanne Friesen about her new book, Grieving Room. In the book, she shares her grief journey after the death of her sister. The book also highlighted her outstanding grief education Instagram channel @grieving.room , where she shares her thoughts on grief. The guest's opinions expressed in the podcast are solely those of the guest and should not reflect their employer or other asso...