Loss of a Child – FamilyLife® – A Cru Ministry https://www.familylife.com Pursue what matters most. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:16:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.familylife.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/1001/2025/02/cropped-Favicon-Icon_512x512-1.png?w=32 Loss of a Child – FamilyLife® – A Cru Ministry https://www.familylife.com 32 32 236231178 Uncommon Trust: Learning to Trust God When Life Doesn’t Make Sense https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/uncommon-trust-learning-to-trust-god-when-life-doesnt-make-sense/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/uncommon-trust-learning-to-trust-god-when-life-doesnt-make-sense/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:15:18 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/uncommon-trust-learning-to-trust-god-when-life-doesnt-make-sense/ Dave and Ann Wilson talk with Erik Reed, author of Uncommon Trust, about his family’s journey through unimaginable loss--and holding on to Jesus through it all.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/uncommon-trust-learning-to-trust-god-when-life-doesnt-make-sense/feed/ 0 323955 Gritty Faith: Through Trauma, Trusting God in Difficult Times–Erik Reed https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/gritty-faith-through-trauma-trusting-god-in-difficult-times-erik-reed/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/gritty-faith-through-trauma-trusting-god-in-difficult-times-erik-reed/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/gritty-faith-through-trauma-trusting-god-in-difficult-times-erik-reed/ On FamilyLife Today, Pastor Erik Reed talks with Dave and Ann Wilson about what trusting God in difficult times looks like through panic, pain, and forgiveness,]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/gritty-faith-through-trauma-trusting-god-in-difficult-times-erik-reed/feed/ 0 323895 When He Doesn’t Fix It: Trusting God in the Middle of Loss–Erik Reed https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/when-he-doesnt-fix-it-trusting-god-in-the-middle-of-loss-erik-reed/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/when-he-doesnt-fix-it-trusting-god-in-the-middle-of-loss-erik-reed/#respond Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/when-he-doesnt-fix-it-trusting-god-in-the-middle-of-loss-erik-reed/ When prayers seem unanswered, how do you keep trusting God? Erik Reed shares with Dave and Ann Wilson his raw story of gritty faith forged in pain.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/when-he-doesnt-fix-it-trusting-god-in-the-middle-of-loss-erik-reed/feed/ 0 323823 Marriage Secrets That Almost Broke Us: Ron and Nan Deal https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/marriage-secrets-that-almost-broke-us-ron-and-nan-deal/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/marriage-secrets-that-almost-broke-us-ron-and-nan-deal/#respond Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:52:35 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/marriage-secrets-that-almost-broke-us-ron-and-nan-deal/ Ron and Nan Deal get real with Dave and Ann Wilson about their journey through loss, Nan’s alcoholism, and buried secrets that nearly ended them.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/marriage-secrets-that-almost-broke-us-ron-and-nan-deal/feed/ 0 323390 Lies We Told Ourselves: Loss, Pride, Addiction in Marriage–and the God Who Saves: Ron & Nan Deal https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/lies-we-told-ourselves-loss-pride-addiction-in-marriage-and-the-god-who-saves-ron-nan-deal/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/lies-we-told-ourselves-loss-pride-addiction-in-marriage-and-the-god-who-saves-ron-nan-deal/#respond Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:52:15 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/lies-we-told-ourselves-loss-pride-addiction-in-marriage-and-the-god-who-saves-ron-nan-deal/ Dave and Ann Wilson hear Ron and Nan Deal's raw story of a marriage nearly destroyed by pride, grief, abandonment, and their son's death.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/lies-we-told-ourselves-loss-pride-addiction-in-marriage-and-the-god-who-saves-ron-nan-deal/feed/ 0 323352 Life After the Phone Call: If God Is Good, Why Did My Child Die? Tim & Aileen Challies https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/life-after-the-phone-call-if-god-is-good-why-did-my-child-die-tim-aileen-challies/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/life-after-the-phone-call-if-god-is-good-why-did-my-child-die-tim-aileen-challies/#respond Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:47:28 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/life-after-the-phone-call-if-god-is-good-why-did-my-child-die-tim-aileen-challies/ Tim and Eileen share their raw grief. If God is good, when plans vanish and peace feels distant, is faith strong enough for the life we’d never choose?]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/life-after-the-phone-call-if-god-is-good-why-did-my-child-die-tim-aileen-challies/feed/ 0 323331 Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen? On Keeping Faith When It Does: Tim & Aileen Challies https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/why-does-god-let-bad-things-happen-on-keeping-faith-when-it-does-tim-aileen-challies/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/why-does-god-let-bad-things-happen-on-keeping-faith-when-it-does-tim-aileen-challies/#respond Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:46:35 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/why-does-god-let-bad-things-happen-on-keeping-faith-when-it-does-tim-aileen-challies/ Dave & Ann Wilson share shock, isolation, grief, and seeking God in silence after tragedy. When suffering hits, ask why God allows it—and find faith holding you.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/why-does-god-let-bad-things-happen-on-keeping-faith-when-it-does-tim-aileen-challies/feed/ 0 323326 When Grief Resurfaces: Ron and Nan Deal https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/when-grief-resurfaces-ron-and-nan-deal/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/when-grief-resurfaces-ron-and-nan-deal/#respond Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:43:19 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/when-grief-resurfaces-ron-and-nan-deal/ Dave and Ann Wilson join Ron and Nan Deal to unpack why biblical lament is strength—offering a path through sorrow that keeps you connected to God.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/when-grief-resurfaces-ron-and-nan-deal/feed/ 0 323269 Richer by the Dozen: Bill and Pam Mutz https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/richer-by-the-dozen-bill-and-pam-mutz/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/richer-by-the-dozen-bill-and-pam-mutz/#respond Tue, 10 Jun 2025 07:45:26 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/richer-by-the-dozen-bill-and-pam-mutz/ Ever heard the phrase "the more, the merrier"? Bill and Pam Mutz share their journey of through loss, forgiveness, and trusting God’s plan all while parenting their twelve kids.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/richer-by-the-dozen-bill-and-pam-mutz/feed/ 0 315502 You Are Still a Mother (Part Three) – Jackie Gibson https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/you-are-still-a-mother-part-three-jackie-gibson/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/you-are-still-a-mother-part-three-jackie-gibson/#respond Fri, 09 May 2025 07:22:26 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/you-are-still-a-mother-part-three-jackie-gibson/ Motherhood can be a complex gift that can be filled with grief and pain. Author Jackie Gibson share her story of faith, family and healing.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/you-are-still-a-mother-part-three-jackie-gibson/feed/ 0 314537 You Are Still a Mother (Part Two) – Jackie Gibson https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/you-are-still-a-mother-part-two-jackie-gibson/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/you-are-still-a-mother-part-two-jackie-gibson/#respond Thu, 08 May 2025 07:21:26 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/you-are-still-a-mother-part-two-jackie-gibson/ There are lots of ways someone can be a mother. Jackie Gibson offers advice on grief, loss, and finding solace in Christ, even after abortion.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/you-are-still-a-mother-part-two-jackie-gibson/feed/ 0 314506 You Are Still a Mother (Part One) – Jackie Gibson https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/you-are-still-a-mother-part-one-jackie-gibson/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/you-are-still-a-mother-part-one-jackie-gibson/#respond Wed, 07 May 2025 07:21:17 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/you-are-still-a-mother-part-one-jackie-gibson/ "Motherhood" can be defined so many ways. Author Jackie Gibson discusses the impact of loss, faith, and the unseen bonds of motherhood.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/you-are-still-a-mother-part-one-jackie-gibson/feed/ 0 314492 Suffering in Silence https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-this-week/suffering-in-silence-2/ Sat, 13 Aug 2022 12:02:08 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/suffering-in-silence-2/ Ron Deal and Michelle Hill talk about the grieving process and how to care for yourself and others you know who may be grieving. We'll also hear from Matthew Arbo and Abigail Dodds on FamilyLife This Week.]]> 307535 Stephanie Green: Miscarriage Pain, Gospel Hope https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-this-week/stephanie-green-miscarriage-pain-gospel-hope/ Sat, 16 Jul 2022 12:02:06 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/stephanie-green-miscarriage-pain-gospel-hope/ For anyone who has experienced the pain of a miscarriage, the grief can make you feel all alone. Stephanie Green talks to Michelle Hill about her experience with miscarriage while helping listeners in this situation learn to process this unique grief.]]> 307523 Erik Reed: Where is God When it Hurts? https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/erik-reed-where-is-god-when-it-hurts/ Wed, 27 Apr 2022 12:02:12 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/erik-reed-where-is-god-when-it-hurts/ Where is God when it hurts? Author Erik Reed reflects on his intimate experience of God amidst his son's suffering -- and learning to trust God in the hard.]]> 307492 Erik Reed: Forgiving the Unforgivable https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/erik-reed-forgiving-the-unforgivable/ Tue, 26 Apr 2022 12:02:08 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/erik-reed-forgiving-the-unforgivable/ Author Erik Reed knows well the searing anger toward someone who's changed your life forever. He retraces his path toward forgiving the unforgivable.]]> 307491 Erik Reed: Learning to Trust God When Life Doesn’t Make Sense https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/erik-reed-learning-to-trust-god-when-life-doesnt-make-sense/ Mon, 25 Apr 2022 12:02:17 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/erik-reed-learning-to-trust-god-when-life-doesnt-make-sense/ What's it look like to trust God when bad things happen to good people? Author Erik Reed describes his search for God's goodness amidst tragedy.]]> 307488 The Color Comes Back https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/the-color-comes-back/ Fri, 30 Jul 2021 11:00:05 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/the-color-comes-back/ Facing the loss of a loved one can leave life feeling so empty and gray. Ron and Nan Deal, along with Brad and Jill Sullivan, give listeners the hope that the color WILL return!]]> 307180