Grief doesn’t come with a handbook—and it certainly doesn’t follow the script we see in movies or on social media. In this heartfelt episode, April gets real about the unexpected ways grief shows up, even when you think you’ve been through it before.

Tune in as Debbie, Sharon, and April open up about their own journey, the things they didn’t see coming, and the quiet truths no one talks about until you're in it. This episode is a compassionate space for anyone navigating loss or supporting someone who is.

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This episode is a compassionate companion for anyone who has ever faced the unexpected and wondered, “What now?” Drive deeper into what to expect after the loss of a loved one and how to prepare for the awkward small talks, incoming mail, doctor forms, and how your relationship not only with yourself, but others as well will change and how to face some of these difficult situations.

Whether you're grieving, supporting someone who is, or just trying to understand the process better, this conversation offers gentle insights and reminders that you're not alone.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains some content that may be sensitive to some viewers. Listen at your own discretion.

In Part 2 of this emotional series, Matt and Rhonda continue their heartfelt conversation, delving deeper into life after loss and the long, winding road of grief. They share how they each coped differently and the challenges that brought to their relationship, including the misunderstandings and distance that grief can create. Yet, within these honest reflections, they also talk about the intentional steps they’ve taken toward healing.

Listeners will hear how Matt and Rhonda are slowly learning to carry their grief with grace, and how they’ve discovered a new purpose in sharing their story to help others who are navigating similar losses. This continuation offers a raw yet hopeful look at what it means to rebuild when everything changes — and how love, even when tested, can remain a powerful force in the aftermath of tragedy.

Note: As with Part 1, this episode contains sensitive content that may be triggering. Listener discretion is advised.

In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with Matt and Rhonda, a couple who open their hearts to share the unimaginable — the sudden and unexpected passing of their beloved son. They take us through the harrowing day they received the life-altering news, recounting the shock, silence, and numbness that filled the long, quiet ride back home.

With raw honesty, they reflect on how their family navigated the grief that followed, and the small moments that began to shape their healing journey. Matt and Rhonda also offer a vulnerable look at how the tragedy has affected their marriage — the strain, but most importantly the resilience, renewed empathy, and deeper understanding they've found in each other through the pain.

This episode is a powerful reminder of love’s endurance, the complexity of grief, and the strength that can emerge even in the darkest chapters.

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In this deeply personal episode, we sit down with Debbie and her boyfriend John to explore what it means to find love again after loss. With honesty and vulnerability, Debbie shares the emotional hurdles, moments of guilt, and the healing that came along the way.

John joins the conversation to offer his perspective—how he and Debbie met, what drew them together, and how they’ve navigated the unique challenges that come with loving someone who’s experienced profound grief. Together, they talk about building trust with one another and how to leave space for grief.

Whether you’ve lost someone, love someone who has, or are simply curious about how grief and romance intersect, this episode offers real insight into the resilience of the human heart.

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In this episode, we’re honoring the quiet supporters—the ones who show up without being asked, help without needing recognition, and hold it all together behind the curtain. It’s about those unexpected gestures, the unseen effort, and the love that doesn’t need a spotlight. God puts kindness into peoples hearts and we are thankful for all those who have been quietly behind the scenes.

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This short and sweet episode, is a continuation of Grief by any other Name, where we explore the complicated relationship between language and emotion, focusing on the word grief—where it fits, where it falls short. We also discuss what to do with the personal items of our loved ones and how there is no right or wrong answer when dealing with this difficult situation. This episode is a conversation for anyone who has felt the ache of loss and wondered: Is there a better word for this?

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We use the word grief to describe the deep, aching sorrow that follows loss—but does it really capture what we feel? In this episode, we explore the complicated relationship between language and emotion, focusing on the word grief—where it fits, where it falls short, and why some cultures don’t even have a direct translation for it. This episode is a conversation for anyone who has felt the ache of loss and wondered: Is there a better word for this?

TRIGGER WARNING: some content may be sensitive to some viewers. Listen at your own discretion.