In this poignant episode of the Grief and Belief podcast, we feature Saedi Oldham, who courageously shares her son Ethan's story. Ethan passed away at 17 after battling rhabdomyosarcoma. Saedi's interview delves into her profound grief and steadfast belief in trusting in the Lord through unimaginable pain.
You'll hear about Ethan's determined personality from a young age, and the overwhelming challenges of his illness. Saedi recounts moments she felt she was warning her husband and oldest son that Ethan was dying. She describes the difficult decision to remove his breathing support and how, through prayer, she gained strength to sing to him as his heart slowly stopped. This was one of the most beautiful experiences of her life, feeling the strong presence of the Savior who greeted Ethan through the veil.
Saedi openly discusses raw grief, including bitterness, anger, and crippling anxiety, wrestling with questions like "Why did Ethan get sick? Why did Ethan die?". Despite these struggles, a powerful impression reminded her: "He is worthy of your trust". Her relationship with God has become more secure and real, finding comfort in envisioning Jesus with a smile, happy to bear our burdens alongside us.
Join us to hear Saedi's authentic testimony of how, even when life feels like screaming at the world, faith in Jesus Christ brings new depth of understanding and peace.

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Join us for a special episode of the Grief and Belief podcast featuring Sheryl Jepson. Sheryl shares her journey of grief after her brother Daniel passed away from a tragic hiking accident when she was a child, and how this experience led her to feel bound to Jesus Christ.

Sheryl offers powerful "hard truths" learned, emphasizing that the passing of a loved one is part of God's plan and the critical importance of choosing faith during trials. She highlights her parents' anchoring example of choosing faith and offering prayers of gratitude even weeks after their son's death. Her clear advice for parents: the greatest support you can offer grieving children is to choose the Savior when it is hardest.

Listen as Sheryl discusses coping, like finding an outlet in clogging (now power tap), and answers the podcast's signature question: considering her experience with grief, what does she now believe about Jesus Christ?

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This episode of the Grief and Belief podcast features a poignant conversation with Dave Morrey, who shares the story of his brother, Matthew, and his sudden passing at 38.

Dave discusses his initial "operational mode" after Matthew's death, followed by intense grief and unanswered questions. He emphasizes the importance of faith and empathy in navigating loss, contrasting ineffective attempts to "fix" grief with the power of presence.

Dave reflects on his evolving understanding of empathy and the urgency of showing love and forgiveness in the present. Ultimately, he shares his deepened belief in Jesus Christ as a result of his grief, highlighting the vital role of faith in the face of loss.

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