Episode

EP 110: Grief With Hope: When Loss Hits Out of Nowhere

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In Totality with Megan Ashley
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Apr 7, 2026
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3019
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Summary

This week, I share about the recent unexpected loss of one of my longest and dearest friends, and the ways this particular grief has reshaped my perspective. I talk about the tension of suffering and faith, how trials expose why we truly follow Christ, and why grief for the believer is never without hope. I reflect on scriptures like 2 Corinthians 1, 1 Peter 1, Matthew 5, and 1 Thessalonians 4, and how they've anchored me through one of the hardest seasons I’ve walked through in a long time. This conversation is for anyone who may be mourning, carrying disappointment, or trying to understand how God’s goodness still stands in the middle of pain. My prayer is that this episode reminds you that God is near to the brokenhearted, He wastes nothing, and even now, the Holy Spirit is present to comfort you. Bring your lament directly to the Father, and invite Him to meet you in the midst of your sorrow. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .