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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. 5d ago

    357: How to Begin Rebuilding Your Life After Child Loss

    After the death of a child, the thought of rebuilding your life can feel overwhelming, or even impossible. You may wonder if it’s even okay to think about moving forward without feeling like you’re leaving your son or daughter behind. In this episode, Laura shares the deeply personal story behind the message that became the foundation of her book, When Tragedy Strikes, and explains why learning how to begin rebuilding your life after child loss isn’t about forgetting your child. It’s about allowing God to gently restore what grief has shattered while carrying your child’s love and legacy with you every step of the way. As Laura reflects on the ten-year anniversary of When Tragedy Strikes, she takes you back to the early days after Becca’s death, when she searched desperately for hope and found very few resources from a Christian perspective. You’ll hear how God unexpectedly planted the idea of rebuilding in her heart, how that message grew into the ministry of GPS Hope, and why every grieving parent can begin rebuilding one small step at a time. Whether your loss is recent or many years ago, this episode offers biblical encouragement and practical hope for anyone wondering how to begin rebuilding your life after child loss. Links Mentioned in this episode: Download our FREE GUIDE (no email required): Rebuilding Your Life: A Gentle Guide Toward Hope and Healing After Child Loss. Discover gentle encouragement, practical support, and hope that meets you right where you are. GPS Hope & Healing retreat, October 16-18, in Sarasota, FL 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: Jack Crean was born on July 16 and is forever 18. Jimmy LaPlante was born on July 19 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.

    357: How to Begin Rebuilding Your Life After Child Loss

  2. Jul 7

    356: What Freedom Looks Like After Child Loss

    While this episode begins with a reflection on the United States’ Independence Day and its 250th anniversary, the message reaches far beyond one nation’s celebration. For grieving parents everywhere, the longing for freedom from pain is something we all understand. In this episode, Laura shares how Scripture points us to a different kind of freedom—one that isn’t found in the absence of grief, but in the presence of Christ. If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s possible to carry both grief and hope, this gentle conversation will encourage your heart. Discover what finding freedom after child loss can look like as you continue loving your child, trusting God, and taking one step at a time toward the life He still has for you. Links Mentioned in this episode: Find out more about where Laura will be: Take a look at the Pareavor with Hope shirts and ball caps here.  GPS Hope & Healing retreat, October 16-18, in Sarasota, FL 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: Rachel Corn was born on July 10 and is forever 22. Eric Breslau was born on July 11 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.

    356: What Freedom Looks Like After Child Loss

  3. Jun 30

    355: God Never Meant the Pit to Be Your Home After Child Loss

    If you’ve ever wondered if the overwhelming darkness after the death of your child will ever lift, this episode is for you. Laura shares a recent conversation that unexpectedly revealed just how quietly and faithfully God had been working in her own heart over the years. Using the powerful picture of being trapped in a deep pit, she offers hope that while grief may feel permanent, God never intended for it to become your home. With Scripture, personal reflection, and gentle encouragement, Laura reminds grieving parents that healing is not about forgetting your child or loving them less. It is about discovering that God faithfully walks beside you through the darkest valley, steadying each step until hope begins to shine again. If you feel like you’re still deep in that pit today, may this conversation reassure you that you are not alone, and that the Good Shepherd has never stopped holding your hand. Links Mentioned in this episode: Find out more about where Laura will be: BP USA,  July 23-26 in Pittsburg   Umbrella Ministries,  August 14-16 in Colorado Springs   GPS Hope & Healing retreat, October 16-18, in Sarasota, FL GPS Hope & Healing Grief Cruise, October 3-10 leaving from Port Canaveral 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: Dominic Cardenas was born on June 28 and is forever 24. Lukas Christofferson was born on June 28 and is forever 19. Hannah ‘Ali’ Robson was born on July 3 and is forever 24. 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.

    355: God Never Meant the Pit to Be Your Home After Child Loss

  4. Jun 23

    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.

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

  5. 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.

    353: Will I Recognize My Child in Heaven?

  6. 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.

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

  7. 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.

    351. When No One Understands Your Pain After Child Loss

  8. 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.

    350: Finding Jesus in the Storm After Child Loss
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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
    357
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