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This show discusses many topics that only those who have lost a child can understand, and is hosted by award-winning author, speaker, singer and (most importantly) bereaved parent, Laura Diehl

  1. 354: When Child Loss Changes How You See God’s Favor

    4d ago

    354: When Child Loss Changes How You See God’s Favor

    After the death of a child, it can feel as though everything you believed about God has been shaken. If His favor meant His protection, why did He allow this unimaginable loss? In this episode, Laura shares a perspective that has been quietly transforming her own understanding of God’s favor through the life of Moses and his relationship with the Lord. Rather than offering easy answers, she gently invites grieving parents to discover a deeper way of knowing God, even in the midst of heartbreak. This is an honest and hope-filled conversation for pareavors who are struggling to reconcile their pain with God’s goodness. As Laura reflects on her own journey after Becca’s death, she offers encouragement that while child loss changes so much about our lives, it does not change God’s unchanging character or His desire to draw us close. His greatest gift has never been a life free from suffering, but the promise of His presence—both now and for all eternity. Links Mentioned in this episode: Click here to give an Amazon review of When Tragedy Strikes to help other pareavors know how much it helped you. Click here to find out more and register for the next GPS Hope & Healing retreat.  Click here to support the podcast and join Laura on Patreon for extra content Check out all the GPS Hope resources here. Birthdays: We lovingly remember and celebrate the lives of: Cassie Martinez was born on June 22 and is forever 19. Alex Doyon was born on June 23 and is forever 30. Visit gpshope.org/birthdays to submit your child’s name and date so we can honor them, too. The special song written for our children’s birthdays I Remember Well can be heard here. Remember to Hold On Pain Eases; there is HOPE! www.gpshope.org To have Laura come and minister at your event, contact us at office@gpshope.org. Grieving Parents Sharing Hope (GPS Hope) is here to walk with parents through the darkness of child-loss, guiding them to a place of hope, light and purpose. It is a safe place for anyone who has lost a child from this earth. There is no shame or judgment in where you are in this journey, including if you are struggling in your relationship with God or your faith has been completely shattered.

    19 min
  2. 353: Will I Recognize My Child in Heaven?

    Jun 16

    353: Will I Recognize My Child in Heaven?

    One of the questions many grieving parents ask after the death of a child is whether they will know and recognize their child in heaven. In this episode, Laura explores what Scripture reveals about our identity after death and why the Bible gives us reason to believe that our loved ones remain uniquely themselves in eternity. Through several biblical accounts, Laura shares hope and encouragement for pareavors longing for reassurance about their child’s future and their own. If you have ever wondered whether the bond between parent and child continues beyond this life, this episode offers a comforting, faith-filled perspective grounded in God’s Word. Links Mentioned in this episode: Listen to Episode 18: I Am Afraid My Child Might Not Be in Heaven Receive a Weekly Word of Hope from Laura. Check out all the GPS Hope resources here. Click here to support the podcast and join Laura on Patreon for extra content Birthdays: We lovingly remember and celebrate the lives of: Elias Glass was born on June 15 and is forever 20. Andrew Gichu was born on June 15 and is forever 48. Kari-Lee Venning (Birrell) was born on June 19 and is forever 25 Visit gpshope.org/birthdays to submit your child’s name and date so we can honor them, too. The special song written for our children’s birthdays I Remember Well can be heard here. Remember to Hold On Pain Eases; there is HOPE! www.gpshope.org To have Laura come and minister at your event, contact us at office@gpshope.org. Grieving Parents Sharing Hope (GPS Hope) is here to walk with parents through the darkness of child-loss, guiding them to a place of hope, light and purpose. It is a safe place for anyone who has lost a child from this earth. There is no shame or judgment in where you are in this journey, including if you are struggling in your relationship with God or your faith has been completely shattered.

    19 min
  3. 352: When You Don’t Know How to Pray After Child Loss

    Jun 9

    352: When You Don’t Know How to Pray After Child Loss

    After the death of a child, many grieving parents find themselves struggling to pray. The pain can feel too overwhelming, the questions too deep, and the words impossible to find. If you have ever sat in silence, wondering what to say to God or whether He even hears your broken heart, you are not alone. In this episode, Laura shares the comforting truth that when we don’t know how to pray after child loss, Jesus Himself is praying for us. Drawing from Hebrews 7:25 and other powerful Scriptures, this hope-filled message reminds bereaved parents that they are never forgotten, never abandoned, and never carrying their grief alone. Even in the darkest moments, Jesus continues to intercede on our behalf, holding us through His prayers and inviting us to rest in His love. Today’s podcast is sponsored by Mary Anne Wofford, in loving memory of Jeremiah Richard Wofford. Links Mentioned in this episode: Check out all the resources on the GPS Hope website here. Click here to see the GPS Hope Remembrance Wall and have your child added. Sign in to access the GPS Hope Free Resource Library with extra resources, including downloadable PDFs. Would you like to honor your child by sponsoring a podcast episode on a meaningful week? Click here. Click here to find out more about the word pareavor. Click here to support the podcast and join Laura on Patreon for extra content Birthdays: We lovingly remember and celebrate the lives of: Trevor Rolfe was born on June 1 and is forever 17. Tyler Harkness was born on June 8 and is forever 26. Visit gpshope.org/birthdays to submit your child’s name and date so we can honor them, too.     The special song written for our children’s birthdays I Remember Well can be heard here. Remember to Hold On Pain Eases; there is HOPE! www.gpshope.org To have Laura come and minister at your event, contact us at office@gpshope.org. Grieving Parents Sharing Hope (GPS Hope) is here to walk with parents through the darkness of child-loss, guiding them to a place of hope, light and purpose. It is a safe place for anyone who has lost a child from this earth. There is no shame or judgment in where you are in this journey, including if you are struggling in your relationship with God or your faith has been completely shattered.

    25 min
  4. 351. When No One Understands Your Pain After Child Loss

    Jun 2

    351. When No One Understands Your Pain After Child Loss

    When no one understands your pain after child loss, the loneliness can feel almost as overwhelming as the grief itself. Well-meaning friends and family may care deeply, yet still be unable to fully grasp the devastation of losing a child. In this episode of Grieving Parents Sharing Hope, Laura shares why feeling misunderstood is such a common struggle for bereaved parents, how unrealistic expectations can add to our hurt, and where we can find validation, comfort, and connection on this difficult journey. If you have ever felt isolated in your grief, frustrated that others do not seem to “get it,” or wondered whether anyone truly understands what you are going through, this episode is for you. Discover why connecting with other grieving parents can be so powerful, how God understands the pain of child loss in a unique way, and why you do not have to walk this road alone. Links Mentioned in this episode: Click here for information on the GPS Hope & Healing Cruise. Click here to find out more about the word pareavor. Click here to support the podcast and join Laura on Patreon for extra content   The special song written for our children’s birthdays I Remember Well can be heard here. Remember to Hold On Pain Eases; there is HOPE! www.gpshope.org To have Laura come and minister at your event, contact us at office@gpshope.org. Grieving Parents Sharing Hope (GPS Hope) is here to walk with parents through the darkness of child-loss, guiding them to a place of hope, light and purpose. It is a safe place for anyone who has lost a child from this earth. There is no shame or judgment in where you are in this journey, including if you are struggling in your relationship with God or your faith has been completely shattered.

    19 min
  5. 350: Finding Jesus in the Storm After Child Loss

    May 26

    350: Finding Jesus in the Storm After Child Loss

    In this episode of the GPS Hope podcast, Grieving Parents Sharing Hope, Laura shares a powerful and comforting perspective on the story of Jesus walking on water through the lens of child loss and deep grief. When life feels like a violent storm and faith feels fragile, it can be easy to wonder where Jesus is in the middle of our pain. But what if the storm is not proof He has abandoned us? What if He is already walking toward us in the middle of it? Using the story of Peter stepping out onto the waves, Laura gently reminds grieving parents that our hope is not found in having perfect faith or somehow “holding it all together.” Our hope is found in Jesus Himself; the One who stands above the storm and reaches for us when we feel like we are sinking. If you have been struggling with fear, exhaustion, questions, or simply trying to trust God again after the death of your child, this episode offers compassionate encouragement that you are not alone, not forgotten, and still firmly held by the Savior whose grip never fails. Links Mentioned in this episode: If you are grieving the loss of a child, Reflections of Hope — June Edition and Full Year Edition offer daily encouragement, Scripture, and hope to walk with you one day at a time. Click here for information on the GPS Hope & Healing Cruise. Click here to find out more about the word pareavor. Click here to support the podcast and join Laura on Patreon for extra content Birthdays: We lovingly remember and celebrate the lives of: Jessi Wilfong was born on May 26 and is forever 20. Elaiah Steffen was born on May 27 and is forever 7. Nathan Lee was born on May 28 and is forever 20. Kyle Enanoria was born on May 30 and is forever 11. Mark (Markie) Sweitzer was born on May 30 and is forever 29. Visit gpshope.org/birthdays to submit your child’s name and date so we can honor them, too. The special song written for our children’s birthdays I Remember Well can be heard here. Remember to Hold On Pain Eases; there is HOPE! www.gpshope.org To have Laura come and minister at your event, contact us at office@gpshope.org. Grieving Parents Sharing Hope (GPS Hope) is here to walk with parents through the darkness of child-loss, guiding them to a place of hope, light and purpose. It is a safe place for anyone who has lost a child from this earth. There is no shame or judgment in where you are in this journey, including if you are struggling in your relationship with God or your faith has been completely shattered.

    17 min
  6. 349: Living Beyond Fear After Child Loss

    May 19

    349: Living Beyond Fear After Child Loss

    After the death of our child, fear can quietly move into every corner of our lives. Fear of losing someone else. Fear of moving forward. Fear that if we laugh again, love again, or begin to live again, it somehow means we are leaving our child behind. The torment of those fears can feel overwhelming, especially when grief has already taken so much from us. In this deeply personal episode, Laura shares from her own journey after the death of her daughter Becca, speaking honestly about the fears grieving parents carry and the faith it takes to keep breathing through them. If your heart feels exhausted from the weight of “what if” and the pain of the unknown, this episode will gently remind you that fear does not get to have the final word. Today’s episode was sponsored by Shannon McKeon, in honor of her son, Joseph’s birthday.   Links Mentioned in this episode: Want to honor your child by sponsoring a podcast episode?  Click here Click hereto give an Amazon review of When Tragedy Strikes to help other pareavors know how much it helped you. Click here to find out more about the word pareavor. Click here to support the podcast and join Laura on Patreon for extra content Birthdays: We lovingly remember and celebrate the lives of: Jordan Slusher was born on May 17 and is forever 21, Andre Smith was born on May 18 and is forever 35. Joseph LaFave was born on May 21 and is forever 35. Isaiah Santell was born on May 22 and is forever 16. Visit gpshope.org/birthdays to submit your child’s name and date so we can honor them, too. The special song written for our children’s birthdays I Remember Well can be heard here. Remember to Hold On Pain Eases; there is HOPE! www.gpshope.org To have Laura come and minister at your event, contact us at office@gpshope.org. Grieving Parents Sharing Hope (GPS Hope) is here to walk with parents through the darkness of child-loss, guiding them to a place of hope, light and purpose. It is a safe place for anyone who has lost a child from this earth. There is no shame or judgment in where you are in this journey, including if you are struggling in your relationship with God or your faith has been completely shattered.

    26 min
  7. 348: How to Handle Milestones After Child Loss

    May 12

    348: How to Handle Milestones After Child Loss

    In this episode, Laura shares how to handle milestones after child loss, gently walking grieving parents through the moments that can feel the hardest to face. From birthdays and holidays to unexpected reminders that take your breath away, these “milestones” are not celebrations, but the tender and often painful markers of grief. With compassion and understanding, Laura reframes what milestones mean, reminding listeners that while we never get over them, we do get through them, and over time, they become part of how we learn to live again. Drawing from personal experience and the shared journey of other bereaved parents, this episode offers practical and heartfelt encouragement for coping with grief milestones after losing a child. With a faith-centered perspective, she reminds listeners that they are not alone, and that even in the most difficult moments, there is growth, grace, and the steady presence of God walking with them. Links Mentioned in this episode: Click here to get Footsteps of Hope by Sara Nelson. (Affiliate link: GPS Hope may earn a small commission from your purchase.) Click here for information on the GPS Hope & Healing Cruise. Click here to find out more about the word pareavor. Birthdays: We lovingly remember and celebrate the lives of: Leah Van Emmerik was born on May 13 and is forever 39. Visit gpshope.org/birthdays to submit your child’s name and date so we can honor them, too. The special song written for our children’s birthdays I Remember Well can be heard here. Remember to Hold On Pain Eases; there is HOPE! www.gpshope.org To have Laura come and minister at your event, contact us at office@gpshope.org. Grieving Parents Sharing Hope (GPS Hope) is here to walk with parents through the darkness of child-loss, guiding them to a place of hope, light and purpose. It is a safe place for anyone who has lost a child from this earth. There is no shame or judgment in where you are in this journey, including if you are struggling in your relationship with God or your faith has been completely shattered.

    25 min
  8. 347: How to Handle Mother’s Day After Child Loss

    May 5

    347: How to Handle Mother’s Day After Child Loss

    Mother’s Day can be one of the most painful and complicated days of the year for a grieving mom. In this episode, Laura speaks honestly about how to handle Mother’s Day after losing a child, acknowledging the mix of love, grief, pressure, and longing that so many bereaved mothers carry. With gentle encouragement and real-life understanding, she reminds you that there is no right or wrong way to walk through this day, and that your motherhood has not ended. If Mother’s Day feels heavy, this episode offers compassionate support and permission to do what your heart needs. Through personal reflection and a heartfelt letter to her child, Laura helps you find a way to navigate Mother’s Day after child loss with honesty, grace, and hope, acknowledging that your love continues and your child is always part of who you are.   Links Mentioned in this episode: Click here to start Reflections of Hope – a full year of daily encouragement. Click here for information on the GPS Hope & Healing Cruise. Click here to sponsor an episode for your child. Birthdays: We lovingly remember and celebrate the lives of: Milo Kostrna bloomed on earth to blossom in heaven on May 3. Lisa Nana Yaa Aning (Monica) was born on May 4 and is forever 2. Adam Walker was born on May 6 and is forever 28. Kaz Mcclure was born on May 8 and is forever 30. Visit gpshope.org/birthdays to submit your child’s name and date so we can honor them, too. The special song written for our children’s birthdays I Remember Well can be heard here. Remember to Hold On Pain Eases; there is HOPE! www.gpshope.org To have Laura come and minister at your event, contact us at office@gpshope.org. Grieving Parents Sharing Hope (GPS Hope) is here to walk with parents through the darkness of child-loss, guiding them to a place of hope, light and purpose. It is a safe place for anyone who has lost a child from this earth. There is no shame or judgment in where you are in this journey, including if you are struggling in your relationship with God or your faith has been completely shattered.

    24 min
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This show discusses many topics that only those who have lost a child can understand, and is hosted by award-winning author, speaker, singer and (most importantly) bereaved parent, Laura Diehl

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  • Creator
    GPS Hope
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    354
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