Ep. 21 | Ask Me Anything: Grief, Grace, and Staying Present

In this month’s Ask Me Anything episode, Logan Engle and recurring guest Matt Houston share an honest, unscripted conversation about grief, loss, and continuing to lead their families well through hard seasons. Logan opens up about losing his mom and navigating the early waves of grief, while Matt offers perspective from his own journey of loss years earlier. Together, they reflect on how grief affects emotions, habits, and decision-making, why vulnerability matters for fathers, and how to give yourself grace without staying stuck. The conversation closes on a lighter note with reflections on Christmas traditions, meaningful gifts, and what it looks like to stay present with your family during the holidays, reminding listeners that even in difficult seasons, they don’t have to walk alone.

Presented by Trust and Will: Trustandwill.com/rooted

00:00 – Intro 01:55 – A Different Kind of Ask Me Anything 04:55 – Losing My Mom and the Weight of Grief 12:05 – Matt’s Perspective on Loss 23:55 – The Moments That Stay With You 33:45 – Giving Yourself Grace While Grieving 39:55 – Shifting the Conversation Toward Christmas 40:45 – Favorite Christmas Gifts Growing Up 47:45 – What Christmas Really Means as a Dad 52:25 – Santa Cookies and Family Traditions 54:30 – Final Encouragement and Closing

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