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The NEXT Podcast – Episode 44: After the Anchor is Gone
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- Nov 11, 2025
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- 1000
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Summary
What happens when the foundation you’ve built your life on suddenly shifts? In this heartfelt episode, Jay Cookingham opens up about life after loss—about feeling “out of sync,” rebuilding identity, and finding new rhythms when the old anchors are gone. Jay shares his personal journey through grief, the struggle of comparison, and the healing power of creativity and faith. It’s an honest conversation about re-learning how to live, love, and trust in God’s goodness even in deep sorrow. If you’re navigating a season of loss or transition, this episode will remind you that hope, grace, and new beginnings are still possible. Find out more about me here: https://jaycookingham.com I’m on @buymeacoffee. If you like, even maybe love my podcast, you can buy me a coffee and support me. It’s a simple way of showing your support and helping me grow the podcast. Thank you! Here’s the link: buymeacoffee.com/jcdude56t