Category: Grief
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Toxic Theology, Deconstruction & Coping with Complicated Grief – Dr. Terri Daniel
We’re honored to learn from Dr. Terri Daniel about her academic work on toxic theology as a contributing factor in complicated mourning and work as an interfaith chaplain. You can get this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or YouTube. You can also download or listen to the full podcast episode here.
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Ways to Grow in Hope, Compassion & Mindfulness Amid Seasons of Grief – Valerie Brown
We’re honored to learn from Valerie Brown about ways to cultivate hope, compassion, and mindfulness amid seasons of grief and loss. It’s the topic of her book “Hope Leans Forward: Braving Your Way Toward Simplicity, Awakening & Peace.” Valerie Brown is a Buddhist-Quaker Dharma teacher, facilitator, and executive coach. A former lawyer and lobbyist, she…
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Finding Hope in the Rituals of Grief – Amanda Held Opelt
In this week’s podcast, we’re honored to learn from Amanda Held Opelt about her latest book: “A Hole in the World: Finding Hope in Rituals of Grief and Healing.” It’s a beautifully written book that explores ways to find faith and hope amid seasons of grief and suffering. It’s one of those books that I’ll…
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Prayers During Dark Nights: Prayer Practices When Feeling Faithless – Tish Harrison Warren
It’s been a tragic and painful year for many of us. We’re watching a suffering world in the midst of a global pandemic, while also seeing the increased visibility of violence, discrimination and hate towards Black, Indigenous and people of color. And, most recently, we’ve been witnessing increased violence toward our Asian communities, which has…
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Finding God in Our Pain & Weakness: Reconciling Body & Spirit in Chronic Pain & Illness – Liuan Huska
Our faith in God can crumble during times of tragic pain and illness. It’s not just the physical pain that devastates us, it’s the feeling of being dismissed by the God who is supposed to care and protect us. The Bible verses we’ve memorized, creeds we’ve believed, and catechisms we’ve recited don’t seem to make much…