The loss of a beloved pet can be difficult, and for many people, it results in grief that must be processed and navigated. But is it the same as losing a person? Grief leader, Megs Gelfgot, walks us through how she thinks about mourning the loss of a pet, including the important similarities and differences of this type of loss with grief tied to the loss of another person.

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Besides the obvious emotional pain, loss has a financial side that many people aren’t ready to face. In this incredibly helpful episode, Megs and Kelley talk through what you can expect, and offer wisdom on how to navigate everything from paying for memorial services, to working with banks, to finding good help when you need it most.

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When his beloved father passed away, pastor Chuck Mingo was well aware of all that he had lost. But when he shifted his perspective onto what his father had gained, it changed everything. While still feeling the sting of the loss, knowing that his father was now on the receiving end of so many of the gifts he had given in his life on earth, Chuck found peace and comfort that only God can give. This special crossover episode shares an original article titled Grief and Gain that Chuck wrote in the weeks following his father’s passing. His perspective and learnings just might change the way you think about your own grief.

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While podcasts, articles, and sermons can be helpful for understanding and processing grief, there is nothing quite as powerful as a Grief Group. In this episode, Kelley takes listeners behind the curtain on everything Grief Groups—from why they exist, to the role they’ve played in her own life, to what you’ll actually experience when you show up for one. You don’t have to go it alone. Whether your loss is recent, or in the distant past, a Grief Group has the power to rewrite your story around grief.

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Suffering can be disorienting, confusing, and overwhelming—and yet, God often uses it as the path that leads to hope. In this episode, Kelley and Megs confront some common misconceptions about suffering, and then point us toward hope that only God can bring. When you bring your pain to God, you find the promise of scripture is true, that He is “close to the brokenhearted" (Psalm 34:18).

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No matter the specifics of your grief journey, nearly everyone finds it difficult to forgive themselves. In the light of loss, the words we may have spoken, the action we took (or left undone), or the regret of not finding help sooner can become a weight around our necks that makes it impossible to move forward. In this powerful episode of Surviving Grief, Megs and Kelley discuss the need everyone has for forgiveness, the freedom that is available, and practical steps we can take to move toward it. Jesus paid for your freedom, even in grief you can claim it.

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Numbness is a common response to grief. While it can be a survival mechanism, when left unchecked it can prevent us from progressing forward. In this episode, Megs and Kelley talk about their own experiences with numbness, and practical steps you can take to move beyond it. Even in grief, God has a good future prepared for you.

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Bitterness is a root that can grow quickly and deeply in our lives. This is especially true in the aftermath of a loss and in times of grief. In this episode, Megs and Kelley talk about the dangers of bitterness and share practical steps to overcoming it. Bitterness doesn't have to win. A life of freedom and joy is still available.

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