The Grief and Belief Podcast

Kori Andrews and David Mickelson
  • 4.8 (47)
  • Christianity
  • Updated Weekly

Grief and Belief shares heartfelt stories of those who have faced loss and found healing through faith in Jesus Christ. Each episode explores how individuals and families navigate grief, uncover moments of hope, and discover the Savior as the ultimate source of comfort and relief. Through personal experiences and honest conversations, this podcast offers inspiration, connection, and a reminder that even in our darkest moments, faith and love can bring light and peace. Sponsored by Hi Five Live and produced by Misty Howard.

  1. 2d ago

    Clare Thomas: I'll Make You Proud, Mom

    David Mickelson and Kori Andrews welcome Clare Thomas, host of the Convert Devotionals podcast and mother of six children—including two adopted from foster care. As the youngest of 15 in a close-knit family, Clare reflects on her parents' unique love and the profound impact of her mother's sudden passing from a heart attack and stroke. Her mother's death occurred just one week after the birth of Clare’s daughter, Lucy, sending Clare into a dark period where she battled severe panic attacks and returned to alcoholism. Yet, driven by the final promise she made at her mother's bedside, Clare turned back to Jesus Christ. With the compassionate, non-judgmental support of her bishop, husband, and family, she began a courageous journey back to faith and daily sobriety. Clare also opens up about the recent, unexpected loss of her father, Craig, and navigating his funeral from afar. Through these layered trials, Clare bears a powerful testimony of the Atonement of Jesus Christ, essing that the Savior will never let us go and will ultimately heal every mortal infirmity. Follow along on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Community ***Sign up or donate to Ava's Bigfoot Stomp at livelikeava.org

    Clare Thomas: I'll Make You Proud, Mom

  2. Aug 11

    Crystal Bowman: A True Relationship with God and Ministering Angels

    David Mickelson and Kori Andrews welcome family therapist Crystal Bowman to honor the vibrant legacy of her oldest daughter, Jena. An exceptionally bright and fierce 24-year-old, Jena had recently discovered a deep love for national parks, finding that spending time in nature brought her closer to God’s love. Tragically, while driving home from BYU, Jena’s car struck black ice in Spanish Fork Canyon, resulting in a fatal accident that thrust her family into immediate shock. Crystal discusses her role as a director of BYU’s "Life After Loss for Teens" camp, illustrating how youth heal by sharing their raw stories, finding witnesses to their pain, and playing hard. She also opens up about her own family's coping mechanisms, including a bittersweet "white elephant" gift exchange where they gathered in Jena's room to open her final, undelivered Christmas packages. This honest approach allowed them to keep Jena’s funny, snarky spirit active in their home from the very beginning. Finally, Crystal shares how this tragedy stripped away a transactional belief in God, replacing it with a deeply relational, evolved faith. She highlights the comfort she receives from the doctrine of ministering angels, while tenderly validating the real, agonizing longing of mortal motherhood. Ultimately, Crystal testifies of a Savior who does not require us to sanitize our pain, but who perfectly "gets it" because He wept, too. Follow along on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Community

    Crystal Bowman: A True Relationship with God and Ministering Angels

  3. Aug 4

    How to Help Others

    David Mickelson and Jordan Robertson explore practical ways to help the bereaved, addressing the common feeling of helplessness when supporting others. Jordan introduces "Ring Theory," a framework for providing "comfort in" to those at the center of a crisis while sharing personal struggles with those in outer circles. The episode provides specific guidance on what to say—emphasizing listening and using the loved one's name—and what to do. The hosts suggest taking care of basic necessities like laundry and meals or offering specific, timely help with childcare and errands to take the burden of planning off the grieving. Ultimately, they testify that sincere prayer and the guidance of the Holy Ghost can empower anyone to lighten another's burden effectively. Disclaimer:This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care. Although a therapist in training is featured, no therapy or counseling services are being provided, and no therapist-client relationship is formed. If you need support, please contact a qualified mental health professional or, in a crisis, reach out to local emergency services or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

  4. Jul 28

    Jim Neeley: The Plan of Happiness As Taught By My Son Brett

    David Mickelson and KC Cowles welcome Jim Neeley to honor the legacy of his son, Brett. A vibrant young man who served a mission among the Kuna Indians in Panama, Brett was a pilot and outdoor enthusiast who shared a deep bond with his father. Jim recounts how Brett, upon returning home, shared a prophetic prompting that his mortal life would be short, leading to sacred father-son discussions about the afterlife. The conversation centers on Jim’s profound spiritual experience where the “Plan of Salvation” seemed to rain down on him for days. This overwhelming feeling ceased the instant he learned of Brett’s accidental death, providing Jim with immediate divine preparation. Jim also shares miraculous encounters where others felt Brett’s presence, including a young woman who miraculously spoke to request a priesthood blessing Brett had previously promised her. Finally, Jim reflects on the “off-the-charts” joy he felt when hearing his son’s voice from across the veil. He testifies that because of Jesus Christ, death is merely a brief separation, transforming grief into a witness of hope. Jim’s story serves as a powerful reminder that our loved ones remain active participants in our lives as we wait for a joyful reunion. Resources: The Plan of Happiness As Taught By My Son Brett (Jim's book on Amazon) The Burning Within by Ranelle Wallace (Amazon) Follow along on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Community

    Jim Neeley: The Plan of Happiness As Taught By My Son Brett

  5. Jul 21

    Ken Alford: Death Cannot Stop True Love

    David Mickelson and guest host KC Cowles welcome Ken Alford, a retired Army Colonel and BYU professor, to honor the legacy of his wife, Sherilee. A woman of profound faith, Sherilee supported Ken through 15 military moves while raising four children. She was beloved for her kindness and a 12-year tradition of baking thousands of cookies for her husband’s students at West Point and BYU.The conversation explores Sherilee's 12.5-year battle with a rare "malignant benign" cancer, a journey she faced with a conscious choice to remain happy despite ten major surgeries. Ken shares how his children remember her for never once raising her voice, reflecting her commitment to a peaceful, Christ-centered home. He also introduces a poignant metaphor involving a "grandmother clock" used to navigate the rhythmic "waves of grief".Ultimately, Ken testifies that while widowhood is a "zero-star event," the Gospel provides a sure hope for a future reunion. He reflects on the many "tender mercies" received since her passing and witnesses that Jesus Christ knows our specific circumstances. His story serves as a powerful reminder that through the Atonement, "death cannot stop true love". Follow along on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Community

    Ken Alford: Death Cannot Stop True Love

  6. Jul 14

    Cole Olsen: Mountains to Climb

    David Mickelson and KC Cowles welcome Cole Olsen, a recently returned missionary from Pocatello, Idaho. Cole shares the legacy of his father, Jasen, a charismatic rodeo athlete who competed in bareback riding for decades. Though their relationship was once strained, they spent Cole’s final high school years bonding through their shared passion for Saddle Bronc rodeo. While serving in Brazil, Cole received the devastating news that his father had died by suicide following a severe rodeo injury and subsequent head trauma. After a brief trip home for the funeral, Cole chose to return to his mission, finding healing by "forgetting himself and going to work". He reflects on a sincere prayer for "mountains to climb" that prepared him to rely on the Savior during this trial. Now home, Cole testifies of Jesus Christ as the "perfect judge" who understands the hidden pains of the heart. He describes the "tangible peace" he felt during a long flight home, emphasizing that the Atonement can heal even the deepest trauma. Cole’s story serves as a witness that through service and faith, we are never truly alone. Resource: Mountains to Climb by President Henry B. Eyring Follow along on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Community

    Cole Olsen: Mountains to Climb

  7. Jul 7

    Grief Resources

    David Mickelson and Jordan Robertson explore a wide range of grief resources tailored for the bereaved and their support networks. Jordan outlines how grief manifests across different ages, detailing the emotional, physical, and cognitive symptoms that impact adults, teens, and children. The conversation also delves into the biological effects of trauma on the brain and the importance of moving from a "fight or flight" state back to a restful parasympathetic nervous system. The episode offers actionable tools, including mindfulness practices, support groups, and specific self-care lists to help manage daily life. For younger audiences, the hosts highlight specialized resources like Camp Kesem, therapeutic Instagram accounts, and a comprehensive list of over 200 picture books. Finally, Jordan shares her own children’s book, testifying that Jesus Christ is the ultimate source of comfort. Disclaimer:This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care. Although a therapist in training is featured, no therapy or counseling services are being provided, and no therapist-client relationship is formed. If you need support, please contact a qualified mental health professional or, in a crisis, reach out to local emergency services or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.Resources: Podcast Presentation PDF Because of Jesus by Jordan Robertson, Children's Book List of Grief Picture Books compiled by Jordan Robertson Follow along on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Community

  8. Jun 30

    Bryan Wilson: Removing the Limitations

    David Mickelson and Jordan Robertson welcome Bryan Wilson to discuss the legacy of his son, Brooks. A handsome boy who loved motorcycles and dinosaurs, Brooks passed away following a tragic accidental shooting. Bryan candidly describes the "layered process" of his grief, including the crushing guilt he felt as a father and the difficulty of navigating public scrutiny from the media. The conversation highlights Bryan’s reliance on temple worship to find a "recharge" and an eternal perspective. He shares how ordinances like sealings reaffirmed his hope for a future reunion and helped him "hold on" through the pain. Bryan also testifies of the ministering of angels, noting how both heavenly messengers and his supportive ward community acted as a "rescue" for his family. Finally, Bryan explores how he learned to stop placing "limitations" on the Atonement of Jesus Christ. He discovered that the Savior’s power heals not just sin, but also the deepest trauma and suffering. By surrendering his burden, Bryan has found a personal friendship with Christ and a steadfast hope in the resurrection. Resource: tansee.com (to download texts and other files from your loved one's phone) Follow along on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Community

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Grief and Belief shares heartfelt stories of those who have faced loss and found healing through faith in Jesus Christ. Each episode explores how individuals and families navigate grief, uncover moments of hope, and discover the Savior as the ultimate source of comfort and relief. Through personal experiences and honest conversations, this podcast offers inspiration, connection, and a reminder that even in our darkest moments, faith and love can bring light and peace. Sponsored by Hi Five Live and produced by Misty Howard.

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  • Creator
    Kori Andrews and David Mickelson
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    77
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Kori Andrews and David Mickelson
  • Show Website
    The Grief and Belief Podcast

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