# Finding Hope After Child Loss: Matt McDonough on Faith, Healing, Hormones, and the Power of Jesus

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Podcast: [Raising Rock](https://stenobird.com/podcast/raising-rock-7496512)
Published: 2026-06-16T18:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elise-orozco8/episodes/Finding-Hope-After-Child-Loss-Matt-McDonough-on-Faith--Healing--Hormones--and-the-Power-of-Jesus-e3kqs9f
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Duration seconds: 4995

## Resource

What happens when unimaginable grief meets the transforming power of Jesus? In this week's episode, we sit down with Matthew McDonough for a powerful conversation about faith, healing, child loss, Christian wellness, and the redemptive love of Christ. Matthew shares his personal testimony, including the heartbreaking experience of losing a child and the ways God met him in the depths of grief. Together, we discuss how Jesus brings hope in suffering, the ongoing process of sanctification, and what it means to trust God through life's hardest seasons. We also explore practical topics like health and wellness from a biblical perspective, hormone health for men and women, family wellness, nutrition, and how caring for our bodies can support our spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being. Matthew's passion for Jesus is contagious, and his story is a powerful reminder that no one is beyond God's grace, healing, or redemption. Whether you're navigating grief, searching for hope after loss, curious about Christian health and wellness, or simply wanting to grow deeper in your faith, this conversation will encourage and challenge you. In this episode, we discuss: Christian testimony and life transformation Losing a child and faith through grief Hope and healing after loss The power of prayer and trusting God in suffering Jesus' saving and transforming power Sanctification and spiritual growth Christian health and wellness Hormone health for men and women Family health and healthy habits for kids Nutrition, lifestyle changes, and whole-body wellness Biblical encouragement for difficult seasons How to connect with Matthew: Learn more about Matthew and Fear the Lamb on instagram. Use this link to shop Matthew's hat and other merch items at 15% off. ⁠⁠ How to connect with Raising…

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