Our Hearts Are Home Podcast — Trusting God in Suffering

In today's broadcast, we welcome Kirk and Lisa Thacker, Dalton's parents. As you listen to their story of loss and how the Lord has sustained them, you may discover insights into suffering that you have not have considered before. When we go through the darkest valleys of earthly life, it is there that we learn who God is and the depth of His love for us.

In today’s podcast, pastor, author, blogger, and bereaved father Tim Challies joins us. So many grieving parents are grateful for the honesty and transparency that Tim shares in his writings. And more than anything, Tim challenges his readers to a deeper walk with Christ. Listen in as we talk about the hard questions that surface when we experience suffering. You’ll be encouraged!

In this episode, Chuck and Laura Holmes offer insights gleaned from the journey of grief they have walked since their son, Jamie, went to Heaven in a tragic car accident. With honesty and transparency, they share some of the challenges they faced that will resonate with anyone who has suffered a loss. You’ll come away from this podcast with nuggets of truth, new insights about grief, and a deeper...

In today's podcast, Keith and Shawnda Freer share their story of the loss of their daughter, Meghan, and of the Lord's faithfulness throughout their grief journey. With honesty and insight, they offer what they have learned about the character of God. For those who have experienced child loss, and for those who have not, the podcast challenges us to rediscover the truths revealed in script...

Joining the podcast from the Amazon jungle, Scott and Tracy Blackburn share their story of child loss and of God’s faithfulness. If you are a bereaved parent, have you struggled with why God allowed your child to die? Scott and Tracy openly and honestly talk about their grief journey, and help us get a glimpse of God’s goodness and love for us. So why are they living in the jungle? That’s the stor...

In this podcast, we present a recorded message from the fall Our Hearts Are Home conference. It is an incredible message that applies to all of us. Pastor Mark Vroegop teaches about the biblical and historic prayer language of lament. When we encounter suffering, lament offers a way to talk to God about our grief. “Lament is a prayer in pain that leads to trust.” One out of three Psalms are lament...

A few times each year, the podcast focuses on reviews of books that are especially useful during a season of suffering. In today’s episode, Carol Brown and Lisa Thacker, both bereaved moms, join us to talk about four books that are full of insights, wisdom, and hope.

In Episode 6, we are delighted to welcome Molly Huffman to the podcast. She is the author of a remarkable book,The Moon is Round: A True Story of Extraordinary Loss, Grief, and the Fight for Faith. As Molly shares her story of loss and brokenness, she offers hope and truth for all of us experiencing suffering. As Molly studied those in the Bible who suffered and as she learned to lament, she gaine...

In Episode 5, Erin Fisher shares her heart with honesty and transparency. As she talks about her sweet son, Brody, who now resides in Heaven, Erin offers hope to those who are grieving deep loss. Erin is also the Executive Director of ATI, Anti-Trafficking International, and shares information about how others can get involved in their local communities to make a difference.

In Episode 4, we are delighted to have author Courtney Mount join us to share her story. Courtney is a mom of nine, with one child, Millie, residing in Heaven. As Courtney talks about Millie’s cancer journey and home-going, she gives us a glimpse into her own journey of grief and faith.

In episode 3, we welcome Melanie DeSimone back to the podcast to talk about the realities of living with chronic illness and pain. If you also experience this in your life, then you'll be encouraged by what she shares. If you don't live with chronic pain and illness, the episode gives tremendous insights to help us know how to bring care and comfort to those who are walking this difficult...

In Episode 2, Melanie DeSimone shares the story of her sweet son, Dominic, and of the accident that took him to Heaven. Through the deepest pain a mother could ever know, Melanie experienced the Lord's faithfulness as He held her through the journey of grief.

This short episode begins with a history of how Our Hearts Are Home was born and what we offer now. We also share about the topics that listeners can expect to hear discussed as they log in each week. Thanks for listening!