In this insightful episode, the Grief and Belief podcast features Kyle Lemmon, a long-time friend of David Mickelson. Kyle introduces himself as a father of a blended family with 6 children, ranging from ages 10 to 20 years old.

The interview centers on Kyle's profound experience of losing his first wife, Andrea, in 2012 due to bacterial meningitis, a tragic event that occurred suddenly after she fell ill during a family trip. With 13 years having passed since her death, Kyle offers a unique, long-term perspective on grief and healing, distinct from many other guests who are in the earlier stages of their loss. This distance allows him to reflect on how his life has unfolded and how unexpected blessings have emerged from such a traumatic period.

A central theme of Kyle's discussion is the law of compensation, an idea introduced to him shortly after Andrea's passing by an emeritus general authority. He shares that while life may not always follow a predictable "formulaic" path, God's plan is ultimately better, and blessings will compensate for losses endured. Kyle illustrates this with examples from his life, including his marriage to April, their son Seth (whose name means "compensation" in Hebrew), and how his son with autism has profoundly blessed their family. Through his grief, Kyle has come to believe that Jesus Christ will guide and shape individuals through difficult experiences, and that the Savior is the only way to find solace from loss, pain, and agony, urging listeners to be covenant-keeping and to trust in the Lord's path.

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In this moving episode, Shalee Taylor courageously shares her deeply personal journey of coping with seven miscarriages. She recounts the profound emotional toll each loss took, from initial excitement to anger, deep sadness, and even numbness.
Shalee reveals that after her fourth miscarriage, she felt broken, with faith in God but no hope in Him. However, a transformative insight from the New Testament story of Lazarus — "Jesus waited, but He still came" — became a beacon of hope. This realization helped her understand that the Savior's timing, even when delayed, ensures His eventual presence and understanding.
Through these harrowing experiences, Shalee's belief in Jesus Christ has become more real and profoundly strengthened. She shares a unique empathy for the Savior, understanding that He alone could atone for sins and be resurrected, mirroring her own isolated experience of loss. Her powerful testimony highlights that even amidst bleak circumstances, Christ offers a path to healing and enduring joy.

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In this special episode of the Grief and Belief podcast, we welcome Jessica Brandley. Jessica shares her deeply personal journey of honoring grief after the unexpected passing of her husband, Jim.

Jim, described as fun-loving and full of life, tragically died after an accident. Jessica recounts the harrowing hours leading up to his death, including the moment he asked, "Are you going to be okay when I'm gone?". She delves into the raw moments of discovering his passing and the subsequent process of navigating this profound loss.

The episode also highlights Jessica's unique path to finding comfort and creating a blended family. She discusses her new marriage and how she embraced the name Jessica Hall Brandley to honor both families. Jessica testifies that, even in the deepest moments of despair, the Savior picked her up and carried her, especially during moments like cleaning up after her children, feeling His presence right there with her. Her story is a powerful testament to finding strength and connection to Jesus Christ amidst indescribable sorrow.

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