{"podcast":{"title":"Cradled in Hope | Podcast for Grieving Moms | Biblical Hope for Miscarriage, Stillbirth, & Infant Loss","slug":"cradled-in-hope-podcast-for-grieving-moms-biblical-hope-for-miscarriage-stillbirth-infant-loss-3993659","podcast_index_feed_id":3993659,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/bridgets-cradles-podcast","website_url":"http://www.bridgetscradles.com/podcast","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Rzx1iNbDxcorli1bnV2-mvzgWOlFWlcEufssy6MgQzE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mODdi/MDc1MGJhNjM4N2I0/Y2ZiMmUyNDllNzk1/MjU3My5wbmc.jpg","author":"Bryan Steele","episode_count":92,"summary":"Jesus cradles us in hope as He cradles our babies in Heaven. What if the hope of Heaven had the power to heal your heart after the loss of your baby? Miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss are heartbreaking experiences that no mother should ever have to endure. Drowning in sadness, you cry out in pain, \"God, where are You? Why did You let my baby die?\" You feel abandoned by Him and question His goodness. How will you ever live without your precious baby? Will you ever see him or her again? Ashley Opliger asked these same questions when her daughter, Bridget, was born into Heaven at 24 weeks in her first pregnancy. In a crisis of faith, Ashley chose to surrender her suffering and allow God to heal her heart. She found purpose in her pain when she started Bridget's Cradles, a nonprofit that now comforts thousands of grieving families across the country. Through her own story of heartbreak, Ashley will guide you on a journey to trust God's promise to restore your joy, use your grief for good, and spend eternity with your baby in Heaven. Podcast episodes feature hope-filled messages, stories, and guest interviews. Grieving mothers will be reminded that though we may grieve, we do no…","last_synced_at":"2026-08-02T08:18:48.769597+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cradled-in-hope-podcast-for-grieving-moms-biblical-hope-for-miscarriage-stillbirth-infant-loss-3993659"},"episode":{"title":"1 | Cradled in Hope Book Club | Intro | Ashley Opliger","slug":"1-cradled-in-hope-book-club-intro-ashley-opliger","published_at":"2025-07-22T16:09:42+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cradled-in-hope-podcast-for-grieving-moms-biblical-hope-for-miscarriage-stillbirth-infant-loss-3993659/1-cradled-in-hope-book-club-intro-ashley-opliger","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cradled-in-hope-podcast-for-grieving-moms-biblical-hope-for-miscarriage-stillbirth-infant-loss-3993659","url":"https://www.bridgetscradles.com/post/bookclub1","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/bc65bd63/33c8a901.mp3","summary":"Join us for a sacred conversation as Ashley Opliger kicks off the Cradled in Hope Book Club on launch day, July 22nd. In this heartfelt introduction episode, Ashley shares the powerful story behind the book, from the long road to publication to the sudden loss of her father just after submitting her manuscript. With raw vulnerability and deep faith, she explains how this book became even more personal in the wake of fresh grief. Ashley unpacks the unique structure of Cradled in Hope and shares her prayer for how it will minister to moms who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss. She introduces the heart behind the preface (“Hands”) and the introduction (“Hugs at the Door”) and describes how each chapter is designed to move readers from heartbreak to healing through Jesus. This episode sets the foundation for a grace-filled journey through grief and points to the only One who can truly cradle us in hope. In this episode, Ashley shared: The heartfelt backstory of Cradled in Hope , including how her own journey through grief—first with Bridget and then with the sudden loss of her dad—deepened the message and tone of the book Her emotional dedication of the book to her daughter Bridget, her Savior Jesus, and her father Steven, including a touching poem he wrote that's printed in the book The structure and layout of the book, and how it’s designed to move grieving moms from heartbreak to healing, grounded in biblical truth The companion Cradled in Hope Guided Journal , available as a free download or printed version, to help moms reflect and engage more deeply with each chapter How each chapter title is intentionally written to offer a spiritual truth or comfort paired with a relatable emotion or struggle in grief A powerful look at the Preface (“Hands”) and Introductio…","meta_description":"Join us for a sacred conversation as Ashley Opliger kicks off the Cradled in Hope Book Club on launch day, July 22nd. 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