# Episode 56: Hope For the Girl on the Bathroom Floor: Finding peace in God's sovereignty with Amber Smith

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Podcast: [Hope Mommies Podcast - Gospel Hope for Grieving Moms](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hope-mommies-podcast-gospel-hope-for-grieving-moms-6741433)
Published: 2025-11-12T08:45:00+00:00
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## Resource

We've all had those moments on the bathroom floor, overwhelmed by grief—and what a gift that God meets us there. In this episode, we welcome Amber Smith—Hope Mom, speaker, and author of The Girl on the Bathroom Floor: Held Together When Everything is Falling Apart—to share about the sustaining peace of God's presence in the midst of deep sorrow. Amber opens up about the heartbreaking loss of her son, River, in a tragic drowning accident in 2019, and the grief that followed. With honesty and tenderness, she shares how God met her on the bathroom floor, carrying her through the pain and reminding her of His unshakable sovereignty, even when life felt like it was falling apart. If you are in a season of heartbreak, Amber's story and her reminder to rest in God's sovereignty and cling to Scripture will encourage you that even on the bathroom floor, hope is not lost. Amber Smith is a Christ follower, wife, and mother of four. She is a speaker, serves at her local church, hosts the Arise with Amber podcast, and is Founder of the River Kelly Fund. Her aim is to know Jesus and make Him known. Amber is passionate about studying scripture and walking with others through the painful parts of life. She and her husband, Granger Smith, live on a little farm in central Texas with their children, London, Lincoln, and Maverick. Links: The Girl on the Bathroom Floor: Held Together When Everything is Falling Apart The Girl on the Bathroom Floor (Amazon) Arise with Amber (Amber's Website) Like a River: Finding the Faith and Strength to Move Forward after Loss and Heartache Hope Mommies Website Subscribe to our Newsletter Join our online Facebook Group Connect with us on Facebook Connect with us on Instagram Podcast Guest Submission Make a Donation Sponsor Tribute This episode of the Hope…

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