Grieving With God

Welcome to the first episode of my podcast with a new ame. istent o me ramble a bit about some thoughts I've had about my home and is it acting like a Church? Have I opened it to the poor and needy? Is my family spreading the kingdom of God to others? Is my home a place of peace and rest?

We are changing!! Welcome to the WITH GOD podcast, where we do everyday life WITH GOD. Listen as I explain why the name change and a new format. No more video podcast just audio and shorter run times. I am hoping to post every week and talk about what God is doing. I will continue to have guests so if you are interested in talking about what God is doing let me know.

My guest panel today talks about the loss of their beloved pets. Some people do not think pet loss or pet greif is real or valid. But today we talk about what these pets meant to us, how we handled having to decide when to put them down and how our bonds with these little friends are made. This is part One.

Sunday May 3rd is Bereaved Mothers' Day — MAny people do not know about bereaved mothers day, but it is a day where we honor and recognize women who have lost a child. In this solo episode, I share an update on where the podcast is heading and sit with a question that's been shaping me: can pain and gried reshape and reform us? Does God grieve with us? If you're walking through loss, e...

This episode was released last Easter. It's a good reminder for us how to celebrate all God has done for us and remember the victory in the Resurrection

I am reposting this episode from Good Friday last year. This year my heart was heavy and tormented in a way. There has been so many spiritual battles being fought. This Good Friday I am acutely aware of the grief associated with my own sin, and the reason he had to go to the cross in the first place. This episode I discuss the grief of those that are gone, and the heaviness of grief. What was the...

What happens when the love of your life dies — and you have seven children? In this episode of Grieving with God , I sit down with Carrissa Yoder to talk about widowhood, parenting through loss, and what faith looks like when your world has been torn apart. Carrissa shares about losing her husband — the man she deeply loved — as well as the grief of losing her sister. She speaks honestly about how...

In this episode, we sit with a story shaped by unexpected turns —years of infertility, an autism diagnosis, traumatic and rapid labors, and a daughter who walked through infertility, adoption, and a child facing serious medical challenges. Our guest shares what it has been like to carry grief and faith across generations: first as a mother navigating her own losses, and now as a grandmother suppor...

I love telling stories and my guest Ashley Crane does too. This Episode was recorded in April of 2025. I had quite a spring and summer this year and Grieving with God production was put on hold for an extended time. But now we are back . Listen to my interview with Ashley Crane and her beautiful reflection on the death of her grandfather right before a huge life change, and grieving other life cha...

We have been in Maine for over a year. And the podcast celebrate a year of episodes in October. But I have been so busy with life, a new job, a new home, and the coming holidays that the podcast got away from me. So here is a brand new episode> This episode was recorded on my phone at the beach in August. We hadn't found our home yet, and so you will hear me talk about our home search here in M...

In this special episode of the Grieving with God podcast, host Dawn Byington interviews Heather Canaday, a passionate seminary student and retreat speaker, as they explore the sacred practice of lamenting our sin. Heather shares her heart for women in ministry and invites us into a deeper, more honest relationship with God through grief over personal wrongdoing. At the retreat Heather will talk ab...

In this powerful episode, Dawn Byington sits down with Cassie Patillo , a pastor’s wife, speaker, Bible teacher, and adoptive mom, to talk about her family’s newest adoption journey , how God has shown up in unexpected ways, and what she plans to share at the upcoming Rest and Respite Retreat . Cassie opens up about trusting God through loss, waiting, and new beginnings—and encourages others to me...

In this heartfelt and surprisingly humorous episode, we dive into the loss of a beloved grandmother — including a lighthearted story about scrambling to find funeral clothes in the middle of deep grief. Join us as we explore the real, raw, and sometimes unexpectedly funny moments that come with mourning someone you love. Whether you’ve lost a grandparent or are navigating grief of any kind, this e...

✨ Part Two of my interview with Chrystie Cole. Learn more about Chrystie Here - https://wholeheartedproject.org/ Lament is a prayer for when words fail. It’s how we show up at God’s door—trembling, tear-stained, and still hoping He answers. Listen to this week’s episode of Grieving with God as we talk about how lament opens the door to God’s presence. #DevotionalThought #FaithInTheDark #GriefJour...

Can we actually grieve biblically? What does that look like? What is lament and how is it different from despair or complaining? Author Chrystie Cole walks us through the Psalms and a biblical way to Lament and come to God with our grief. Chrystie is the founder of the Whole Hearted project. " After decades of helping women in the church walk through brokenness, Chrystie recognized a need for inte...

Join me this Mother's day weekend as I talk about Grief as worship. Not just worshipping through grief but that our grieving is actually an offering of worship to God. I am excited to announce a Re-Launch of the Grieving with God Podcast. May 19th I will begin releasing interview episodes. Chrystie Cole from the WholeHearted Project will be our first guest and she will speak to us about Lament and...

The first Sunday of May is International Bereaved Mother's Day. Join me as I discuss what is this day and how can we honor those in our lives who have lost children.

A follow up episode of the episode Grieving Saturday. I think it is so important, as we grieve, that we also remember to rejoice. Listen as I talk about the resurrection on Sunday and how we can be rejoicing even in sorrow.

What was it like for those who were there the day Jesus was crucified? What was Saturday like for them? Did the father also Grieve? Join me today for this special Good Friday/ Grieving Saturday episode. I reflect on those on what Saturday might have been like for those following Jesus.

Kimalee Finelli talks with us this week about spiritual and church abuse. How does this relate to grief and how do we go through something traumatic and not turn our backs on God? Join us this week as we dive into these questions. You can find Kimalee's book ⁠here⁠: https://a.co/d/2EhtrwH And her website ⁠here: https://www.kimaleefinelli.com/

Kimalee Finelli talks with us this week about spiritual and church abuse. How does this relate to grief and how do we go through something traumatic and not turn our backs on God? Join us this week as we dive into these questions. You can find Kimalee's book here And her website here

In this episode of  Grieving with God , Adam Sanders shares his powerful story of sorrow, loss, and discovering God’s presence in the midst of pain. Adam reflects on how his faith was tested—and ultimately strengthened—as he and his wife faced a bone marrow transplant. If you’ve ever questioned where God is in your suffering, this conversation offers raw honesty, encouragement, and the reminder th...

In this episode of Grieving with God , Adam Sanders opens up about the hidden struggles of navigating his wife Kelsey’s blood disorder and the unexpected grief that comes with it. He shares their journey of faith, fear, and resilience, offering an honest look at the pain of watching a loved one suffer. Tune in for a powerful conversation about trusting God in the unknown, coping with silent grief,...

Join me as I speak about our son Ezekiel and carrying him 20 weeks while we knew he could die at any moment. I tackle the difficult conversations around death, especially infant death and stillbirth. I want to offer a safe place for our feelings, thoughts, and pain to be expressed. A place where we might find ret and respite from the turmoil of loss. I hope you join me wekly as we explore various...

Welcome back to the Grieving with God , the podcast where we have honest conversations about grief and loss. Today, we're going to tackle something deeply personal and often misunderstood: a blighted ovum. For those who may not know, a blighted ovum occurs when a fertilized egg implants in the uterus but doesn't develop into an embryo. It’s a loss that can feel profoundly isolating. Today, we’ll e...