Speak Your Grief with Sonya

Sonya

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Christianity
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From my story to your story, let’s talk about grief. I will share my grief journey and interview others about their path of sorrow and healing. I hope that you, the listener, will hear something that helps as you navigate your own grief and that God is glorified along the way. This is a discussion and not meant to give professional help.

07/03/2025

Strength for Today, Bright Hope for Tomorrow: Life After 62 Years of Marriage

Send us Fan Mail What a privilege to interview one of my heroes of the faith! Dr. Jack Knapp was married to Judy for 62 years. He describes how they met and their deep love. We discuss her final days on this earth along with marriage advice for others. Is there a difference between being a widow and a widower? How do you deal with the loss of purpose? We talk about these questions and more. #grief, #griefandloss, #griefpodcast, #griefhealing, #love, #widower, #griefjourney, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHF96xK32sAvVGvSjlw0lfQ Join us on Facebook and Instagram at Speak Your Grief with Sonya

1h 3m
06/19/2025

You're Not Alone: Telling Your Grief Story Matters

Send us Fan Mail Do you think your story of loss is just too hard to tell? Do you feel like your journey is different or you aren't grieving a "textbook" grief? Sometimes sharing your sorrow may help someone with the same tendencies or experiences. Bekah Furches and I discuss some of the quotes from the book A Grief Observed by C. S. Lewis. Mr. Lewis's journal was never meant to be published. It was the pouring out of his deepest moments after the loss of his wife. It shares his wrestlings and doubts along with the truths he knew. We talk about a few of the phrases that express what you might be feeling. Bekah also describes her fear and doubt along with the realization that telling your story may help others. #grief, #griefandloss, #griefawareness, #griefhealing, #griefjourney, #tellyourstory, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHF96xK32sAvVGvSjlw0lfQ Join us on Facebook and Instagram at Speak Your Grief with Sonya

53 min
06/19/2025

The Anchor of Truth Through the Storm of Grief: Bekah's Story

Send us Fan Mail When terrible things happen to us, it often shakes us to the core. It is hard to think clearly and causes us to doubt things we thought were true. Bekah Furches describes the loss of her husband and the uncertainty that follows. She shares some of the lessons God has been teaching her along with bringing her back to the Truth. #grief, #griefjourney, #griefpodcast, #griefandloss, #lossofaspouse, #griefhealing, #griefawareness, #hopeingod, #hopeinjesus, #hopeinChrist, #lossofahusband https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHF96xK32sAvVGvSjlw0lfQ Join us on Facebook and Instagram at Speak Your Grief with Sonya

1h 10m
01/16/2025

God's Purpose in Your Suffering

Send us Fan Mail God has Peter share a 4-fold purpose for our suffering in 1 Peter 5:10. @SonyaSumpterHoffman #griefandhope #griefjourney #griefhealing #grief #griefpodcast #hopeingod #hopeinchrist #hopeinjesus #suffering https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHF96xK32sAvVGvSjlw0lfQ Join us on Facebook and Instagram at Speak Your Grief with Sonya

4 min
12/05/2024

Loss of a Child While Helping Siblings Grieve

Send us Fan Mail You are already dealing with the grief of losing your son. How can you possibly help your children? Dawn Hawley shares the story of her son's passing along with how they have navigated Nathan's siblings' loss. We talk about things that helped and things that did not. The journey has been about trusting God, and finding hope and healing by reaching outward. Uncommon Trust by Erik Reed https://a.co/d/36aA22W While We're Waiting (retreats) whilewerewaiting.org #grief #griefandhope #griefpodcast #griefandchildren #griefandsiblings #griefhealing #griefjourney, #griefandloss #grieving #griefofaparent #grievingparents #childdeath, #lossandhope, #hopeinGod #hopeinChrist #hopeinJesus https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHF96xK32sAvVGvSjlw0lfQ Join us on Facebook and Instagram at Speak Your Grief with Sonya

52 min
11/20/2024

Grief and Dreading the Holidays

Send us Fan Mail God tells us in 2 Corinthians 1:3 that He is the God of all comfort. This podcast is a reminder that He wants to strengthen and help you with both your dread and the difficulty of navigating the holidays when you are grieving. #grief #griefpodcast #griefandhope #griefhealing #holidaygrief #hopeingod #hopeinchrist #hopeinjesus #God'scomfort #God'shelp It Came Upon a Midnight Clear by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100191 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHF96xK32sAvVGvSjlw0lfQ Join us on Facebook and Instagram at Speak Your Grief with Sonya

9 min
10/17/2024

Why Did Our 19 Year Old Son, Jadon, Have To Die?

Send us Fan Mail Why Did Our 19 Year Old Son, Jadon, Have To Die? This is the title of a tract Dallita (Jadon's mom) was able to write after his death. Dallita takes the time to do an interview with me about several posts she wrote that have spoken to my heart. She is open about the raw grief she is facing and yet arrives at Biblical conclusions to her questions. We discuss how grief can feel like God betrayed you, what if you don't want to be chosen for this task, taking specific days to grieve, concern your loved one will be forgotten, and so much more. #grief, #griefandhope, #griefshare, #griefpodcast, #griefandloss, #griefhealing, #griefawareness, #hopeinchrist, #hopeingod, #hopeinjesus, #lossofason, #lossofalovedone, #lossofachild, #griefjourney, #griefandsupport, #hopeafterloss https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHF96xK32sAvVGvSjlw0lfQ Join us on Facebook and Instagram at Speak Your Grief with Sonya

48 min
10/10/2024

Losing Our Son: Infant Loss at 7 Months (Part 2)

Send us Fan Mail In Part 2, Alex and Ashley share different facets they have dealt with after the death of their seven month old son. They discuss guilt, regret, telling Benjamin's brother, how they honor Benjamin's memory and allowing him to be a donor. This is Part 2 of a 2 part series. #grief, #griefandhope, #griefshare, #griefpodcast, #griefjourney, #hope, #hopeingod, #hopeinjesus, #hopeinchrist, #lossofachild, #childloss, #griefsupport, #griefandloss, #griefawareness, #grieving, #loss, #lossofalovedone, #grievingparents, #childlosssurvivor https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHF96xK32sAvVGvSjlw0lfQ Join us on Facebook and Instagram at Speak Your Grief with Sonya

58 min

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From my story to your story, let’s talk about grief. I will share my grief journey and interview others about their path of sorrow and healing. I hope that you, the listener, will hear something that helps as you navigate your own grief and that God is glorified along the way. This is a discussion and not meant to give professional help.

Creator

Sonya
Years Active

2024 - 2025
Episodes

35
Rating

Clean
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