Simply Bloom Co.

Oh, Good Grief | The Podcast with Joy McMillan

Religion EN ↓ 30 episodes

If faith feels complicated and healing feels slow, you’re in good company. Oh, Good Grief | The Podcast is a space for honest conversations about the hard and holy moments of life—the ones that stretch us, shape us, and sometimes unravel us. Through stories, reflections, and real conversation, Joy McMillan invites us to struggle well, stay rooted in truth, and encounter God’s goodness through community—right in the midst of our grief—as we learn to be seen, known, and carried along the way. Find out more at simplybloom.org

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005 | Forged in the Fire | The Refining Work of Resistance 12.01.2026 20:20

In this episode of Oh, Good Grief , Joy McMillan reflects on what it means to be shaped under pressure rather than undone by it. Through stories, the surprising lesson of the Biosphere trees, and the steady truth of Scripture, Joy explores how God uses resistance to deepen our roots, strengthen our character, and form a resilient faith. This is an invitation to see pressure not as punishment, but...

004 | The Sound of Surrender | How Praise Changes Everything 05.01.2026 20:30

In this episode, Joy explores the transformative power of praise - not as denial, but as perspective. When the wilderness feels heavy and hope feels far away, gratitude and worship become life-giving anchors that steady our hearts and shift our focus back to the faithfulness of God. Scriptures : • 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 • Psalm 34:1 • Psalm 22:3 • Isaiah 35:1–4 Playlist : The ⁠⁠⁠Oh, Good Grief Pl...

003 | Making The Cut | When Love Looks Like Loss 29.12.2025 28:40

When life feels stripped and small, it’s easy to assume we’re being punished. But what if it’s love? What if pruning is the proof of God’s care, not His cruelty? In this episode, Joy McMillan unpacks the beauty and ache of being refined by God. Through Scripture, story, and reflection, she reminds us that when God removes, He’s also restoring. Scripture : John 15:1-2 | “I am the true vine, and my...

002 | Welcome to the Wild | Finding God in Barren Places 22.12.2025 15:29

In this episode, Joy invites listeners to see the hard and holy seasons of life through a new lens. What if the desolate places aren’t evidence of God’s absence but proof of His presence? What if the wild is actually where we are most formed, refined, and readied for what’s next? Through story, Scripture, and reflection, Joy shares how nearly every person God used powerfully—David, Joseph, Esther,...

001 | Bittersweet + Brave | Finding My Voice After a Season of Unraveling 15.12.2025 20:37

In this first episode, Joy shares the story behind Oh, Good Grief. She opens the door to a vulnerable chapter of her life — one marked by loss, betrayal, church hurt, grief, resilience, and the slow journey of becoming whole again. This episode is for anyone who has ever retreated into the quiet to heal, who has loved deeply and been hurt deeply, who has wondered if they’d ever find their way back...