The well-intentioned words of friends and family can sound more painful than comforting when you are grieving. How should we respond when others try to encourage, but the words sting? What does scripture say about our own responsibility as Hope Moms?
In this episode, Kristin Hernandez is joined by Jennie Parks, Hope Mommies’ Director, and Brooke Schuelke, Chapters Coordinator, to discuss ways to encourage a bereaved parent and how we can respond with grace when others unintentionally hurt us. We discuss strategies for gently educating others, the importance of forgiveness, and the perfect example we have in Jesus Christ.
Whether you are a Hope Mom or someone who loves a Hope Mom, we invite you to join us as we discuss common but often hurtful comforting phrases and highlight the importance of grace and empathy.
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“We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.” Hebrews 6:19
Sponsorship
This episode of the Hope Mommies Podcast is sponsored by The Reeves Family in honor of their precious hope babies, Christopher, Joey, Josie, and Raine.
“In honor of our 4 little ones that we got to hold but not take home. Mommy and daddy will hold you in our hearts until we can hold you in heaven.”
If you’d like to sponsor an episode in honor of your Hope Baby, or on behalf of a Hope Mommy you know, visit hopemommies.org.
The Hope Mommies Podcast is a ministry of Hope Mommies, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that exists to bring bereaved families comfort, encouragement, and relational support as they continue to walk this side of eternity without their beloved son or daughter. The music used is Sparrow Song, courtesy of Katie Cobbs and Flourish Creative.
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