Best ReFrame Media / Words of Hope Podcasts (2025)

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115. Facing the Unimaginable: Trauma, Oppression & Resilience with Negin Cheleh, Part 1 56:14

1d ago56:14

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Send us a text In this powerful episode of the Life with Grief podcast we’re welcoming Negin Cheleh, the CEO and founder of Pathpal, to share her deeply moving and harrowing life story. Negin vulnerably shares about her experiences growing up as an Iranian born Muslim in North America, the cultural challenges she faced, and the traumatic events tha…

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114. Navigating Grief When the Mundane & Daily Tasks Feels Heavy 15:33

4d ago15:33

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Send us a text In this minisode of Mourning Sips & Soul shifts, we're exploring the hidden challenges of grief that extend into everyday, mundane tasks. Think: grocery shopping, running errands, vacuuming... you name it. We're talking about the often-overlooked ways grief affects simple daily activities, because grief is so much bigger and more inv…

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Christian Civility Defending Our Faith without Being Defensive 25:00

8d ago25:00

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How do we disagree without being disagreeable? How do we handle conflicts when people slander or talk against us? Everywhere we turn, it seems as if our culture encourages division. It feels like there is little room for civil debate on nearly any topic, and confrontation and hatred of those with different viewpoints are becoming normal. Even when …

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113. Processing Loss Through Art, Living Authentically & Healing Through Grief with Susie Stonefield 1:12:44

8d ago1:12:44

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Send us a text Today we’re chatting with Susie Stonefield, a transformational creativity coach, grief midwife, expressive artist, and writer. Susie’s work is SO fantastic and beautiful, I can’t wait to share her and her story with you all. In this episode Susie shares her personal story of coming out later in life, the challenges of supporting a ch…

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112. What is "Grief Brain" & Why You Keep Forgetting Everything 10:51

11d ago10:51

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Send us a text In this minisode of Mourning Sips & Soul Shifts we’re digging into “grief brain”—the cognitive and emotional changes that occur during the grieving process. Though not a formal medical diagnosis, grief brain describes how stress hormones affect memory, concentration, decision-making, and speech. As if grief isn’t difficult enough, ri…

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Easter: Jesus is Risen! 25:00

13d ago25:00

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Each year, Christians around the world celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter. The impact of the resurrection is so profound that each of the four gospels tells the story. The details vary, but each account clearly announces that Jesus Christ is risen! As we study the gospel stories of Jesus’ victory over death, we’re invited to parti…

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111. Empowering Financial Wellness Through Grief & Trauma with DonJay Rice 1:11:56

15d ago1:11:56

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Send us a text Today we’re welcoming DonJay Rice to the podcast, a financial coach specializing in the intersection of money, grief, and trauma. In this episode you’ll gain insight on how past and present grief and trauma influences financial behaviors and decisions. You’ll also gain the importance of understanding your own money messages, how to c…

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110. The "Grief Hangover" is REAL! 8:22

18d ago8:22

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Send us a text In this special Mourning Sips & Soul Shifts minisode we explore the concept of the 'grief hangover'—the emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion that follows an intense wave of grief. You’ll learn why grief hangovers occur, how they are actually a GOOD sign of emotional processing, and discover four essential tips for managing them…

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Holy Week: The Week of Jesus' Death 25:00

22d ago25:00

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Many events formative to our Christian faith occurred in the last week of Jesus’ life. On Palm Sunday, we remember how he entered Jerusalem riding on a donkey to shouts of “Hosanna!” from a crowd that did not understand who he was or what he was doing. On Maundy Thursday, Jesus and his disciples sat down for a traditional Passover meal that broke t…

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109. Father Loss, Navigating Jealousy, and Balancing Grief & Joy with Leah Stern 59:52

22d ago59:52

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Send us a text Join me in welcoming Leah Stern to the podcast, who is not only training to be an associate marriage and family therapist but is also a fellow griever who lost her father. In this episode you’ll gain insights on coping with father or parent loss, anticipatory grief, surviving the first year after a death, and jealousy and other darke…

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108. Your 90-Second Pep Talk for When Grief Sucks 4:01

25d ago4:01

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Send us a text This minisode of Mourning Sips & Soul Shifts provides a short, powerful pep talk to support you as you navigate wherever you are in your grief journey—particularly if your grief is just unrelenting on any given day. Here we're emphasizing presence and self-awareness, acknowledging the profound human experience of grief, and rememberi…

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What Jesus Taught in His Final Days 25:00

29d ago25:00

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As Jesus journeyed nearer the cross, he urgently taught the disciples about who he was, why he had come, and his mission from the Father. Over and over in the gospels, we witness a repeated rhythm of Jesus' teaching and the disciples' misunderstanding or resistance. We are not immune to falling into this rhythm ourselves. But, as we journey to the …

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107. Navigating Caregiving, Mental Illness, and Living a Fulfilling Life with Debbie Weiss 58:42

29d ago58:42

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Send us a text Today we’re chatting with Debbie Weiss, who is an author, speaker, and digital creator. Debbie lost both her father and husband after being a caregiver to both of them. In this episode we talk about the process of caregiving for her father since the age of 17, followed by the mental and physical illness her husband suffered from for …

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106. The Emotional Espresso Shot: A Quick Reframe for Difficult Days 5:46

1M ago5:46

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Send us a text Welcome to the first episode of Mourning Sips & Soul Shifts! As the "mourning sips" name implies, today we're taking a sip of emotional espresso, if you will. I'm here to give you a fast, practical mindset shift for when grief feels simply unbearable. If today feels heavy, if you woke up with that familiar ache in your chest, or if y…

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Welcome to Mourning Sips & Soul Shifts! 2:06

1M ago2:06

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Send us a text Welcome to Mourning Sips & Soul Shifts! The new iteration of the Life With Grief Podcast where you can drop in and get bite-sized pieces of audible content to start your day on a high note, and get some extra love and support in your journey of life with grief and beyond. Named after my love of taking those first morning sips of a go…

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Jesus Predicts His Death 25:00

1M ago25:00

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Jesus tried to prepare his disciples for his death. He wanted them to know the kind of Savior he would be, but the disciples did not understand and even argued with him. The season of Lent invites us into somber reflection on Jesus’ death and sacrifice on the cross. Let’s discuss the biblical foundations upon which the Lenten tradition is based. Th…

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104. The Silent Sorrow: Navigating Disenfranchised Loss & Grief 1:00:29

1M ago1:00:29

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Send us a text We’re diving into the concept of disenfranchised grief—the “silent sorrow”, as I sometimes call it. This is grief that’s often not openly acknowledged, socially validated or publicly mourned, which makes it especially challenging to navigate. In this conversation we’re chatting about various examples of disenfranchised grief that are…

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Paul's Journey to Rome: Proclaiming Jesus Everywhere 25:00

1M ago25:00

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As the apostle Paul continued to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ in Jerusalem, crowds became increasingly contentious, and he was once again arrested and beaten. During the long series of trials that eventually led him to Rome, Paul seized every opportunity to share his testimony and preach the gospel. As we study Paul’s journey to Rome, we too…

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103. Parent & Brother Loss and Embracing a New You with Moira Khan 59:37

1M ago59:37

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Send us a text Moira Khan is a Certified Grief Educator and Coach, and the founder of GriefSpan. Moira has truly turned her pain into purpose after the loss her parents and brother in the span of five years—all while trying to navigate her grief as COVID-19 come along, and caring for two toddlers. Moira provides 1:1 grief support to clients all ove…

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Paul's Third Journey: Strengthening and Encouraging Believers 25:00

2M ago25:00

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Not long after completing his second missionary journey, the apostle Paul left Antioch again to start his third missionary journey. Luke records the events of this trip in Acts chapters 18-21. This journey was marked by faith, courage, and love. Paul spent four to five years revisiting many of the cities where he had planted churches on his previou…

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102. Secondary Losses: What They Are and How to Cope 52:56

2M ago52:56

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Send us a text We’re digging into the often unspoken and unacknowledged grief: secondary loss. This episode dives into the deep pain and complexities that secondary loss can cause, from loss of identity to financial instability to loss of security & safety, and so much more. We’ll explore the feelings of unpredictability and grief that can come wit…

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Paul's Second Journey: Jesus the Messiah and the Resurrection of the Dead 25:00

2M ago25:00

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On his second missionary journey, Paul carried the message of salvation and resurrection of the dead through Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit led him to more than a dozen cities over the course of the four-year journey. Everywhere he went, Paul convinced Jews and Gentiles alike of the gospel message. But his work also stirred up opposition. Paul suffe…

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101. Navigating Grief and Healing Through Fiction with Author Lauren Evans 59:34

2M ago59:34

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Send us a text Today we’re joined by Lauren Evans, author of the highly relatable fictional novel, “Casket Case”. I serendipitously found this novel in an airport and was immediately drawn to it, then proceeded to finish it very quickly because it was THAT good! In this episode we're talking all about Lauren's book, which intertwines themes of love…

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The Jerusalem Council: The Church Resolves Division and Seeks Unity 25:00

2M ago25:00

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As the church grew, Jewish believers disagreed about integrating new Gentile believers into the church. Must they become Jews first? Should they abide by all the laws and traditions of Jewish culture? What about the practice of circumcision? Paul discussed important theological implications with the other apostles, including Peter and James, to gui…

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100. 10 (Unique!) Ways to Cope with Anxiety as You're Grieving + Our 100th Episode! 40:50

2M ago40:50

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Send us a text We’re reached 100 EPISODES of the Life With Grief Podcast!! In this milestone 100th episode—in addition to expressing my very deep gratitude for each and every one of you—I wanted to do a couple of things… One, make a VERY exciting announcement about the future of Losses Become Gains and the direction of the podcast. Two, to give you…

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Paul's First Journey: The Gospel Spreads and the Church Grows 25:00

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The Apostle Paul's first missionary journey is recorded in Acts 13 and 14 and tells the story of how the gospel spread beyond Jewish communities to Gentiles. It’s a story of the Holy Spirit and the perseverance of the early church in the face of determined persecution. We are encouraged when we recognize parallels between Paul’s experiences and our…

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099. Reimagining Grief Support & a Culture of Care with Jordan Arogeti of SupportNow 50:41

2M ago50:41

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Send us a text Today we’re welcoming Jordan Arogeti to the podcast! Jordan is the CEO and co-founder of SupportNow, and we’re digging into Jordan’s journey to creating a platform designed to offer comprehensive and compassionate support during major life events. We not only talk about the truly wonderful and unique functionalities of SupportNow tha…

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God's Design for Sex and Relationships 25:00

3M ago25:00

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We don’t have to look far to find examples of broken relationships. Many of us have our own stories, and almost all of us know someone with a story of brokenness, betrayal, or abuse. The Song of Songs offers us a vision of relationships in stark contrast to the self-serving models we see around us in culture. The celebration of intimacy in Song of …

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098. Parent Loss, Non-Traditional Loss and Grief as Our Guide with Travel Expert & TV Host, Kathy McCabe 1:20:17

3M ago1:20:17

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Send us a text I’m so thrilled to welcome travel expert, host, and executive producer of Dream of Italy and Dream of Europe on PBS, Kathy McCabe. Kathy is so incredibly talented, and when you’re watching one of her shows, you’d never know some of the trials and tribulations she’s endured. I think this is such a beautiful example of never really kno…

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A Beautiful Celebration of Love and Intimacy 25:00

3M ago25:00

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We do not often hear sermons on the Song of Songs. But this book of love poetry in the Bible helps us understand God’s perspective on love, intimacy, and sex. As we study the passionate exchange between two lovers, we uncover themes of intense desire, the constant seeking and finding of each other, and the celebration of romantic love and physical …

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097. How Travel & Exploration Can Help Us Grieve, Grow, and Transform 39:51

3M ago39:51

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Send us a text In case you didn’t already hear, I co-host another podcast called Taste Toast Travel with my husband, John, and I'm so excited to bring you an episode that bridges grief and travel in the most beautiful way. We're digging into healing through travel, and how the act of travel and exploration can help us grieve, heal, and transform. N…

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Jesus Prays for Us 25:00

3M ago25:00

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Before his death, Jesus prayed for himself, his disciples, and finally, all believers in the future—including all of us today. When we study Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer, we witness the depth of his love for us as he prays for us to experience unity, the Father’s love, and for the world to know God through our lives. Together, let’s discuss what it …

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096. Empowering Your Legacy and Simplifying Estate & End-of-Life Planning with Adam Zuckerman of Buried in Work 54:21

3M ago54:21

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Send us a text Today we’re chatting with Adam Zuckerman of Buried in Work, an incredible resource that simplifies estate planning, end-of-life tasks, and estate transitions. Might not sound like the sexiest topic in the world, right? I totally get it. But this is IMPORTANT stuff here. I speak from my own experience of going through a three year pro…

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095. Meditation on Awakening Your Intuition (Especially Through Grief!) 12:48

3M ago12:48

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Send us a text Welcome to your Meditation on Awakening Your Intuition! In case you missed it in last week's episode (episode 94: 10 Easy Ways to Get in Touch with Your Intuition), I mentioned that I was going to be popping on with a very special episode, and that day has arrived! This is a special meditation on awakening your intuition, particularl…

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Jesus Prays for His Disciples 25:00

3M ago25:00

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Offering his High Priestly Prayer, Jesus interceded on behalf of his disciples, praying for their protection, unity, joy, and sanctification. Together, let’s discuss what his prayer meant for his disciples then and what it means for us as his disciples today, living as sanctified people in a world that doesn’t always welcome our faith.…

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094. 10 Easy Ways to Get in Touch with Your Intuition 30:25

3M ago30:25

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Send us a text We’re diving into a topic that’s as powerful as it is deeply personal: intuition. We’re going to unpack what intuition is, why it’s so important to get in touch with and trust it, and I’ll be sharing 10 simple ways you can start strengthening your connection to this inner compass. Whether you’re navigating a major life decision or ju…

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