Grief has a way of leaving us especially vulnerable to lies of shame, lies about God's character, lies that minimize the magnitude of our loss, and lies that tell us we're a burden.

In this episode, Brooke Schuelke, Kelly Ransdell, and Kristin Hernandez talk openly about the common lies many women face after the loss of a baby and how we can learn to discern truth from deception. Drawing from Scripture and personal experience, they explore why grief exposes us to accusations of blame and distorted views of God, and how the truth of God's Word equips us to confront those accusations with confidence.

Together, they address specific lies such as: "This is my fault," "My body failed," "God is punishing me," "I should be over this by now," and "My grief is a burden to others" and share life-giving truth to counter each one. This conversation gently reminds grieving moms that their loss was not their fault and that God has not abandoned them.

Hope Mommies Podcast Episodes referenced in this conversation:

HM Podcast Directory

Episode 38: Retreat Session 3 - How do we reconcile verses like John 15:7 with seemingly unanswered prayer?

Episode 26: Christian Cliches and the Truth We Can Cling To

Episode 43: Held by God - Finding rest in God's goodness amid the Grief of Miscarriage with Abbey Wedgeworth

Episode 47: Lost Gifts - Recurrent Miscarriage and the Treasure of Christ with Brittany Allen

Episode 60: When Church is Hard: Staying Connected to the Body of Christ Through Grief with Eric Schumacher

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In Loving Memory

This episode of the Hope Mommies Podcast is sponsored by Stephanie Caldwell, in memory of her firstborn, Christen Daniel Lee Caldwell, who went to be with the Lord on January 10th, 2025 at 21 weeks. Stephanie shares, "Christen, your memory is a blessing. I hope you enjoyed your heavenly birthday and that God reminds you of mommy and daddy's love for you. We will be sure to tell your baby brother, Aiden, about you as we anticipate his arrival."

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The Hope Mommies Podcast is a ministry of Hope Mommies, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that exists to bring bereaved families comfort, encouragement, and relational support as they continue to walk this side of eternity without their beloved son or daughter. The music used is Sparrow Song, courtesy of Katie Cobbs and Flourish Creative.