Finding Hope Podcast with Charlie and Jill LeBlanc

 Charlie and Jill continue their series on how to compassionately support those who are grieving. They offer practical guidance on what to say—and what not to say—to someone facing deep loss. The episode reminds listeners that grief is complex, and the best “first responders” are those who show up with empathy, patience, and love. Our Website: CharlieandJill.com Download FREE Resources: Charlieand...

Charlie and Jill offer practical encouragement and spiritual insight for anyone walking alongside someone in sorrow. They share how to respond with compassion during times of grief; emphasizing the power of simply showing up, listening instead of offering solutions and allowing the Holy Spirit to guide your responses. Our Website: CharlieandJill.com Download FREE Resources: CharlieandJill.com/welc...

 In this episode of Finding Hope, Charlie and Jill LeBlanc continue exploring what it means to be a compassionate and effective first responder to someone in grief. Whether it’s attending a funeral, sending a heartfelt message, or just sitting quietly with a grieving friend, they emphasize that presence matters more than words. Because grief can return long after the loss, ongoing support is vital...

In this episode of Finding Hope, Charlie and Jill LeBlanc share how to lovingly and effectively support someone experiencing grief or trauma—especially in those critical first moments. Drawing from their own personal loss and years of ministering to the hurting, they offer practical advice on what to say (and what not to say), how to show up for others, and why being a "first responder" in someone...

Charlie and Jill continue their conversation on Understanding Grief, emphasizing the lasting impact of it, the importance of compassion, and ways the church and community can better support grieving individuals. They highlight how remembering and honoring those we’ve lost is not only appropriate but essential. Our Website: CharlieandJill.com Download FREE Resources: CharlieandJill.com/welcome Find...

In Understanding Grief – Part 3, Charlie & Jill reflect on the deep, ongoing nature of grief—and what it truly means to walk through loss with faith. They talk about what grief feels like over time, how to support others in their pain, and why even the strongest believers are not immune to sorrow. Our Website: CharlieandJill.com Download FREE Resources: CharlieandJill.com/welcome Find all our...

Grief doesn’t follow a timeline. In this episode, Charlie & Jill share more of their personal journey. With raw honesty and heartfelt encouragement, they talk about the healing power of community, the importance of showing up for others, and how faith carried them through. Our Website: CharlieandJill.com Download FREE Resources: CharlieandJill.com/welcome Find all our latest links and offers i...

“Understanding Grief - part 1” is a heartfelt conversation about navigating the pain of loss. With vulnerability and transparency, Charlie and Jill the open up about the raw reality of grief—how it’s more than just sadness, how it lingers, and how it changes you forever. Whether you're grieving or supporting someone who is, this episode offers comfort, clarity, insight, and encouragement. Our Webs...

In this episode, Charlie and Jill examine how people attempt to comfort those grieving—and often miss the mark. Using Job 16:2, "What miserable comforters you are", they highlight how well-meaning individuals can do more harm than good by offering quick fixes, unsolicited advice or ignoring grief altogether. Instead, they emphasize the power of presence over words, encouraging listeners to “do the...

Charlie and Jill explore the role of the Holy Spirit as our Comforter, especially in times of grief. They highlight how the Holy Spirit supports, strengthens, and intercedes for us when we’re too broken to pray. As recipients of His comfort, believers are called to extend that same comfort to others. Learn how to offer emotional support and gain practical wisdom for walking alongside those who are...

Charlie and Jill continue their heartfelt conversation about grief and healing after the loss of their son, Beau, 16 years ago. They reflect on how God’s presence, compassion, and comfort carried them through deep pain and near emotional breakdown. This episode encourages listeners to grieve in God’s presence, knowing He is close to the brokenhearted. Our Website: CharlieandJill.com Download FREE...

In this deeply personal episode, Charlie and Jill discuss the ongoing journey of grief and healing, emphasizing that healing takes time and space. They reflect on how their understanding of God's compassion deepened as they experienced Him as the “God of All Comfort.” Download Our 9-Step Guide here: /welcome Finding Hope | Songs of Comfort on YouTube: /findinghope_yt Finding Hope | Songs of Comfor...

 Charlie and Jill open with an emotional email from a young man grappling with his grandfather’s death despite the family's strong faith and prayers for healing. This prompts the episode’s central question: How do you keep your faith when healing doesn’t happen? Download Our 9-Step Guide here: /welcome Finding Hope | Songs of Comfort on YouTube: /findinghope_yt Finding Hope | Songs of Comfort on S...

You can be JUST the person they need. Wrapping up the “Rules of Engagement” from When Loss Comes Close to Home, John Tesh, Charlie, and Jill establish how crucial it is for one grieving ANY kind of loss that we all learn to be a source of life and love instead of making their already difficult journey even harder. Showing the kindnesses of compassion and patience releases God’s love to bring heali...

John Tesh and the LeBlancs dive deeper into what to do when loss comes to someone you know.  Many professionals are “book trained” in the field of bereavement and grief, but as John says regarding their first book, “I don’t know another book like this… It’s like a ‘Swiss army knife’ — every tool you could need on what to do when there’s a death, and born out of personal experience.’  Many “Rules o...

In this pilot episode of the Finding Hope Podcast, world-renowned TV personality John Tesh invites Charlie & Jill to his podcast, directing very poignant questions toward the tender and often misunderstood subject of losing their 23 year-old son.  The discussion touches on how they survived the trauma of this tragedy, and why they wrote and released their first book about it.   Download Our 9-...

What do you do when the bottom drops out and life breaks in ways you never imagined? Charlie and Jill LeBlanc have walked that road, and through their personal story of loss, they’ve discovered the sustaining power of God's presence. In this podcast, they offer heartfelt conversations, Scripture-based encouragement, and the kind of hope that only comes from experience. Whether you're grieving, str...