Grief + Grace

On today's episode we revisit our old friend loneliness and discuss how it is often the companion of grief.   We also dive into constructive ways for us to move through the lonely and find our one true companion in God.   Let's stay in touch! www.blueskiesareonthehorizon.com Tiktok: @the_native_southerner FB: @angelachristine Email: grief_plus_grace_podcast@use.startmail.com

In today's episode, I discuss my ex-mother in law's visit and how I've learned to glorify God in difficult situations as well as forgive even when I am not inclined to do so.  Take a listen and let me know what you think.    Want to stay in touch? Follow me here. www.blueskiesareonthehorizon.com Email: grief_plus_grace_podcast@use.startmail.com

How do you handle disappointment and hurt? Do you hide away? Give up?  Or take it to God? On today's episode, I share my daughter's experience with not making it to the awards stage. We talk about how she reacted and what event gave her a better perspective on how to process a loss.  Let me know what you think.    Want to stay in touch? Please follow me here.  www.blueskiesareonthehorizon.com Emai...

On today's episode we travel a different path. We discuss sound doctrine and what is means not to engage in slander.  I pray that this episode is an encouragement to you. If it resonates with you and you'd like to hear more episodes like this one. Please let me know in the comments.    Want to stay in touch? Please follow me here: www.blueskiesareonthehorizon.com TikTok:@the_native_southerner Emai...

On the podcast today, I share a bit more of my journey through the grief of divorce and finding joy on the other side. Please take a listen and let me know your thoughts.    Want to stay connected? You can find me here.    www.blueskiesareonthehorizon.com Instagram @grief_plus_grace_podcast Email: grief_plus_grace_podcast@use.startmail.com   Interested in a non-drug solution to better health? Lear...

So many ask me all of the time, how I've managed to maintain my peace in the midst of the most unimaginable. On today's episode, I share what I have done and what I am doing to stay faithful and focused on God and my daughter. I pray that what I've shared might be an encouragement for you.  If you'd like to stay in touch. Please follow me here.  www.blueskiesareonthehorizon.com Instagram @grief_pl...

  When it comes to grief, it seems that bitterness often accompanies it for some people and what is so tragic is that when bitterness becomes so deeply engrained they just seem to drift away from many of the things that they used to care about. For example, one of the first things that is often dropped is church.   I mean a once engaged person at church may stop coming because they just feel so an...

Today on Grief + Grace we conclude our love series by discussing I Corinthians 13:7&8 and how it relates to overcoming many of the negative emotions that can accompany grief.  When you embark on your grief journey, you will be asked to do things that you may not want to do. In your very core, you can't imagine loving someone that hurt you so deeply. Maybe your spouse betrayed you and your marriage...

In today's episode, I open up about a recent incident where I was forced to confront the resentment that I had allowed to grow in my heart and what I did and am doing to ovecome resentment with love. Please join me as as we continue our journey through I Corinthians 13:4-8, where we learn that though love is patient and kind, it is not irritable or resentful.  I hope that this episode resonates wi...

How do you extend patience to someone when they are grieving? How do you extend patience to yourself? In today's episode, we talk about how to be patient with someone when they are grieving and to remove artificial timelines that keep someone from grieving authenically.    Want to stay in touch?  www.blueskiesareonthehorizon.com Instagram @grief_plus_grace_podcast Email: grief_plus_grace_podcast@u...

Love is a our greatest gift to overcome grief. In today's episode, we discuss how we can each use  love to overcome our grief and allow our deepest wounds to heal.  Let's stay in touch! www.blueskiesareonthehorizon.com Instagram @grief_plus_grace_podcast Email: grief_plus_grace_podcast@use.startmail.com  

Why is it so hard to let go of the guilt we feel when someone we loves dies? Why do we hold on to that guilt? What are we gaining from it?  On today's episode, we discuss the fear of letting go,  why it's so hard to let go and what we can do to release the guilt so that we can go on with our lives and live in the present.  If this episode resonates with you, please let me know what stood out to yo...

In today's episode, we discuss, Standing In the Storm of Your Grief. What it looks like and how to  move through the storm to the other side. Please know that your journey is unique to you and doesn't have a time table nor does it need to look like the journey of anyone else. It's your journey.  In just under four weeks, it will be the second anniversary of Ethan's death and while that it is still...

On today's episode, we talk briefly about preserving the memories of our loved ones. I wanted to incorporate this episode before we move into a heavier topic next week. When we begin to dream about the ones we lost perhaps that is a nudge to create or preserve the memories of the loved ones that are still alive. In fact, I've started taking pictures of my daughter every week that I plan to print a...

Today we learn how to be still and know God in the midst of our grief. First, we have to quiet and still our minds. Take a break from the things that cause us stress and angst. Reflect on the times in the past where God has turned the impossible into possible in you life. Two, get to know God by studying His word. Read passages that give you peace and comfort and finally we want to exalt Him. Show...

Today we dive into being more intentional about growing our faith in 2024. While we have experienced the unimaginable and painful, in this season it is time to reflect on all that God has brought us through and continues to bring us through. While it is important to acknowlege our grief, it is just as important to appreciate the grace that has been given to us as we continue our journey through th...

Today we dive into counting it all joy. While grief can last for what seems like an eternity, know that in time joy does return.  As we wrap up season one of the Grief + Grace podcast, I'm looking forward to sharing in the new year how we can grow our faith through grief. So, please plan to join me in Season 2.  God bless and Merry Christmas.    Want to stay connected? You can follow me here. www....

On today's episode we talk about health hacks and habits that can help you navigate grief. When I starting writing this episode I thought of several that I wanted to include but chose to narrow down my list to six health hacks that you can use to move your mind from fight or flight to rest and digest.   Diet- focus on whole food nutrition and avoid processed inflammatory food as much as possible....

While I know that everyone is excited about Christmas and the celebration of Jesus' birth, which is fine, but have you ever stopped to think about real meaning of this season?  In all of the gift giving and decorating, I think that people often lose sight of the real reason Jesus came to this earth. It wasn't so that we could go out and spend thousands of dollars buying gifts to put under a tree....

Grief is tricky. It's as individual as a person's fingerprints. Today, we dive into becoming the person that can walk alongside their grieving friend or family member in a natural and unforced way.  Most of us don't know how to be that person. There is no instruction manual. But being geniune and sincere is necessary. Taking the time just to care is worth it's weight in gold.  When you choose to w...

When someone we love dies, it's quite common to have feelings of regret or remorse. It's  normal.  Today, I share with you how to manage and navigate the feelings of regret and remorse by redeeming the time with the ones you love while you have the time.  Tomorrow is not promised, so take the time to mend fences and love big while you have the time.  Angela    Want to stay in touch? Follow me here...

Sometimes grief comes in the form of a diagnosis. I remember vividly the day that I was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition. I sobbed and then I decided that I wasn't a victim and needed to get to work.  In today's episode, I share the grief I experienced when I found out that my once healthy body had a chronic illness that I would have to manage for the rest of my life. I also share what I did...

Do you feel overwhelmed by the holiday season? Are you wondering how you're going to survive without coming undone? Do find yourself wondering how you're going to get through each day let alone an entire season of joy without your loved one?  In this episode, I tackle how to manage the holidays while grieving and without the side of overwhelm. It isn't going to be easy, but with a few practical ti...

I've been asked numerous times since my son's death, "what brings you joy?" So, today I thought I'd take a little bit of time to share what brings me joy and how I've been able to keep going even though my heart is broken.  It is my prayer that this short episode will help you to think about what brings you joy and how to find it again even in the midst of your heartbreaking grief.  Want to connec...

How do you start over when someone you love dies? Where do you even begin? How do you find the courage to pick up the pieces?  Today we're going to talk about starting over and moving on in the midst of grief. While taking that first step is not easy, I'm going to share with you what I did along with some actionable steps that you can take to move on. If you'd like to connect and to find encourage...