Grieve with Christ After Loss | Christian Grief Support, Processing Grief, Faith After Loss, Healing After Losing a Loved One, Parent Loss

Grieve with Christ After Loss | Christian Grief Support, Processing Grief, Faith After Loss, Healing After Losing a Loved One, Parent Loss

A Christian grief podcast for women ready to heal through faith. Are you a Christian woman navigating the pain of losing a loved one? Do you feel overwhelmed by grief—like it’s easier to avoid it than to face it? Maybe you’re struggling with loneliness, emotional triggers, or wondering if you’re grieving the “right” way. You’re not alone—and you don’t have to walk this road without Christ. Welcome to Grieve with Christ After Loss—a podcast for Christian women seeking biblical grief support, emotional healing, and a faith-filled community. I’m Kaitlyn, a Certified Christian Life Coach who specializes in grief. After losing my dad suddenly, I spent years in sadness and self-judgment—until Jesus began to heal my heart. Now, I help Christian women like you process grief, rebuild your faith, and rediscover your God-given purpose. 🎙️ Each episode features spiritual encouragement, real stories, and practical tools to help you: 🤍 Process your emotions without guilt 📖 Grow in your faith and relationship with God 🌱 Find purpose and hope after loss 💬 Connect with a Christ-centered grief support community So grab your Bible and journal—your healing journey with Jesus starts now. Subscribe to Grieve with Christ After Loss and leave a review to help other Christian women find support in their season of grief. We’re healing together—one episode at a time. ✨ Join our private Facebook community: ”Faith-Based Grief Support for Women”

Episodes

June 30, 2025 9 mins
Is 3 Days Enough? What No One Tells You About Grief, Bereavement Leave, and Returning to Work Too Soon Summary of the Episode:

When you’ve just lost a parent, how are you supposed to jump back into work like nothing happened? In this heartfelt episode, Kaitlyn opens up about her own experience navigating work after the sudden death of her father and shares biblical encouragement and practical steps for approaching bereavement leave...

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Is It Okay to Question God in Grief? How Lament Leads to Healing After Losing a Loved One Summary of the Episode:

If you’ve ever whispered through tears, “God, where are You?”—this episode is for you. In this raw and faith-filled conversation, we explore the Prayer of Lament, a deeply biblical yet often overlooked way to process grief and pain with God. Especially for Christian women navigating grief after the loss of a parent, thi...

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Still Anxious After Praying? The Anxiety Bible Verses You’ve Never Truly Applied (But Desperately Need To) Summary of the Episode:

If you’ve ever prayed for peace but still felt the heavy weight of anxiety, you’re not alone—and you’re not broken. In this powerful and compassionate episode, we explore Anxiety Bible Verses not just as words to memorize, but as lifelines to hold onto when grief, fear, and overwhelm feel all-consuming.

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The Lies Grief Tells You—Overcoming Limiting Beliefs After Parent Loss Summary of the Episode:

Grief doesn’t just break our hearts—it whispers lies that try to break our identity, our hope, and our faith. If you’ve ever thought, “I should be further along,” or “I’m too broken to be used by God,” this episode was made for you.

In today’s heartfelt conversation, we uncover the limiting beliefs grief plants after the loss of a parent...

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Her Husband Died… But Her Faith Didn’t. A Raw Conversation on Grief, God, and Holding On with Mary Helen Smock (Part 2) Summary of the Episode:

What does it look like to trust God when your heart is shattered?

In this tender and powerful conversation, I sit down with my dear friend Mary Helen Smock—a wife, mother, and woman of unwavering faith—to hear her story of grief and loss, and more importantly, God’s sustaining grace. After ...

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How Do You Trust God After Losing Your Husband? Mary Helen Smock’s Story of Unshakable Faith (Part 1) Summary of the Episode:

What does it look like to trust God when your heart is shattered?

In this tender and powerful conversation, I sit down with my dear friend Mary Helen Smock—a wife, mother, and woman of unwavering faith—to hear her story of grief and loss, and more importantly, God’s sustaining grace. After losing her husban...

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Saying ‘No’ Without Guilt: Protecting Your Energy While Grieving Summary of the Episode:

Ever feel like you're saying “yes” to everyone else while silently saying “no” to yourself? In this final episode of the Boundaries Series, Kaitlyn unpacks the emotional cost of overcommitting while grieving and why protecting your energy isn’t selfish—it’s sacred. If you’ve been trying to hold it all together after losing a parent, this conver...

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When They Won’t Respect Your Boundaries: How to Protect Your Peace After Loss Summary of the Episode:

Have you ever left a conversation feeling dismissed, unseen, or even hurt—and wondered if protecting your heart makes you a “bad Christian”? In this powerful episode of our Boundaries Series, Kaitlyn speaks directly to the woman navigating grief while trying to honor God and protect her peace.

With authenticity and grace, she share...

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Are You Holding Yourself Back? Setting Boundaries to Heal After Loss Summary of the Episode:

Are you unintentionally standing in the way of your own healing? In this soul-stirring episode, Kaitlyn invites you to explore the often-overlooked power of setting boundaries with yourself—especially when you're grieving. While it’s common to think of boundaries as something we set with others, the truth is, some of the most transformation...

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When Grief Pulls You Away from God: Setting Boundaries to Rebuild Your Faith Summary of the Episode:

Grief has a way of numbing our hearts and creating distance between us and the very God who can heal us. In this deeply honest episode, Kaitlyn shares her personal journey of spiritual disconnection after losing her dad—and how seemingly harmless distractions like Netflix became barriers to true healing.

This episode gently guides y...

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Dating After Loss—Setting Boundaries in Dating While Grieving Summary of the Episode:

Dating after the loss of a parent can feel like uncharted territory. You might wonder if it’s even okay to desire love again—especially when your heart is still healing. In this powerful episode, Kaitlyn opens up about her own experience navigating dating in the midst of grief and how it led her to unexpected emotional wake-up calls.

You’ll learn ...

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Grieving Differently? Setting Boundaries with Family Who Don’t Get It Summary of the Episode

Ever feel like you’re grieving in a room full of people who just don’t get it—especially your family? In this heartfelt episode, Kaitlyn shares how to navigate the emotional tension that comes when your grief journey doesn’t match those around you. If you’ve been misunderstood, pressured to “move on,” or made to feel weak for your pain, thi...

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🎙 Episode 34: Jesus Set Boundaries—Why Aren’t You? Biblical Truths for Guilt-Free Boundaries 💡 Summary:

If you’ve ever felt guilty for needing space while grieving—or like saying “no” makes you a bad Christian—this episode is here to set you free. In Part 2 of our Boundaries Series, we’re digging into how Jesus Himself modeled holy, healthy boundaries without guilt or apology. From walking away from demands to confronting dysfun...

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Still Drowning in Grief? This Is Why You Need Boundaries—Not Just Prayer Summary:

If you’ve ever felt emotionally exhausted while grieving—like you're carrying everyone else’s pain on top of your own—this episode is for you. We’re kicking off a brand-new series for Mental Health Awareness Month on boundaries, and why they’re essential to your healing. Learn how to set God-honoring boundaries that make space for peace, restoration,...

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Feeling Alone in Grief? How to Navigate Friendships While Processing Grief

Losing a parent is already one of the hardest experiences to navigate—but what happens when your friendships start to feel distant or even strained in the process? Grief has a way of reshaping relationships, and it can leave you feeling abandoned, frustrated, or completely alone.

In this episode, we talk about how to navigate friendships while grieving—how t...

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If God Is Good, Why Am I Hurting? Finding Hope in His Unchanging Nature

Grief has a way of shaking everything we thought we knew about God. If He is truly good, why does He allow suffering? Why does loss feel so unbearable? In today’s episode, we wrestle with these hard questions and explore the tension between God’s goodness and our pain.

You’ll hear a personal story of how a well-meaning but misguided phrase led me to walk away f...

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Feeling Far From God After Parent Loss? Why Your Feelings Are Lying to You

Grief has a way of making God feel distant. You pray, but it seems like your words hit the ceiling. You read Scripture, but it doesn’t bring the comfort it once did. You wonder, “God, where are You?”

If you’ve ever wrestled with these thoughts, you’re not alone. But here’s the truth: Your feelings are real, but they are not always telling you the truth. God ...

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Does Going to Therapy Mean You Don’t Trust God? Processing Grief & Faith After Parent Loss

If you’ve ever wondered, Does going to therapy mean I don’t trust God enough?—you’re not alone. Many Christians wrestle with this question, especially when grieving. But is this belief actually biblical?

In this episode, we’re breaking down the misconceptions around faith and therapy, looking at what Scripture really says, and exploring h...

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Finding Meaning in Their Memory: Knowing Your Parent’s Life Mattered

If you've ever wondered, “Did my parent’s life really matter?”—you are not alone. Grief can stir deep questions about meaning, impact, and legacy. In this episode, we’ll unpack how your parent’s life mattered—to you, to others, and most importantly, to God.

You’ll discover how grief itself is proof of their significance, why their impact extends beyond what you ca...

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Still Stuck in Grief? What Pixar’s UP! Teaches Us About Moving Forward After Parent Loss

Have you ever felt like life stopped the moment your parent passed away? Like you’ve been frozen in grief, unsure of how to move forward? You’re not alone.

In today’s episode, we’re taking a surprising look at the Pixar movie UP!—a story that beautifully mirrors the grief journey. Carl, the main character, loses his beloved wife, Ellie, and bec...

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