Faith & Grief Podcast

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...

We talk with Jen Simonic & Masey Kaplan, co-founders of the Loose Ends Project . They took an idea about how to help loved ones finish fiber art projects left behind by their deceased loved ones and started a movement. Over 20,000 knitters, crafters, and makers have joined their cause as "finishers". And now with a new collaboration with Joann Fabric and Craft Stores even more good w...

We talk with Lauren Flake , artist, author, and creator of @LoveofDixie on Instagram , where she shares her experience caring for and grieving her mother, Dixie, who died due to Alzheimer's. Lauren has written three books, including two children's books, Where Did My Sweet Grandma Go ? and Where Did My Sweet Grandpa Go ? The guest's opinions expressed in the podcast are solely those of...

We sit down with Melissa Lunardini, Head of Clinical at Help Texts . We discuss their platform for supporting grief and how technology can be a supportive tool when grieving. The guest's opinions expressed in the podcast are solely those of the guest and should not reflect their employer or other associated organizations' views. The guest's opinions do not reflect the opinion of this p...

A conversation with Randi Pearlman Wolfson , founder/writer at  Grief & Grits on Facebook  and her channel on  Instagram . We talk about her children's book, Eddie's Brave Journey , and how her own experiences with grief as a child influenced her work. The guest's opinions expressed in the podcast are solely those of the guest and should not reflect their employer or other associat...

Jenny Lisk , author & podcast host, joins us again to discuss her book Widowed Parents Unite and her new venture, the Widowed Parent Institute . For this book, Jenny enlisted 48 contributors to share heart-felt wisdom with others who have become widowed parents. The ⁠Widowed Parent Institute⁠ provides a platform for resources and support through this book. Jenny hosts the Widowed Parent Podcas...