In this powerful episode of the Sparks of Gratitude podcast, host Randy Sparks sits down with Christian author and speaker Megan Fate Marshman to explore how gratitude can transform even the deepest grief. Megan opens up about losing her husband to a heart attack and shares vulnerable insights from her book Relaxed: Walking with the One Who Is Not Worried About a Thing.
🔥 You’ll learn:
🌿 How grief can become a doorway to gratitude
🙏 What true surrender looks like in hard seasons
🧠 Why can’t you feel anxiety and gratitude at the same time
📖 Biblical truths from 1 Thessalonians 5 and James 1
💡 How negative emotions—like shame, insecurity, and apathy—can point us toward God's heart
Whether you're struggling with loss, anxiety, or seeking a deeper connection with God, this episode offers practical wisdom, emotional depth, and spiritual encouragement.
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction
03:46 - Grief as a Doorway to Gratitude
08:17 - Surrender: From Letting Go to Opening Up
15:38 - Discovering Self Through Pain and Grief
19:53 - Scripture: Give Thanks in All Circumstances (1 Thess. 5:16–18)
21:24 - James 1: Pure Joy in Trials – What Does That Mean?
25:12 - Philippians 4:6–7 – Gratitude, Prayer, and God's Peace
27:52 - Where to Find Megan: meganfate.com
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