Grieving With God

Dawn Byington
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"Grieving with God" is a deeply honest podcast for anyone navigating the difficult journey of grief. Each episode explores how to find comfort and meaning when facing loss, pain, and questions about God’s goodness. Through heartfelt conversations, reflections, and insights, we look at how to hold onto faith amidst the hardest moments, unpacking the challenges and mysteries of grieving while seeking God’s presence and healing. Whether you’re grieving personally or supporting others through loss, this podcast is here to remind you that you’re not alone, and that even in sorrow, there is hope.

  1. FEB 1

    Krisila Foster - When Motherhood Doesn’t Go as Planned: Autism, Infertility, and watching your child suffer

    In this episode, we sit with a story shaped by unexpected turns—years of infertility, an autism diagnosis, traumatic and rapid labors, and a daughter who walked through infertility, adoption, and a child facing serious medical challenges. Our guest shares what it has been like to carry grief and faith across generations: first as a mother navigating her own losses, and now as a grandmother supporting her daughter through medical diagnosis she never saw coming. We talk honestly about the shock of early delivery, the ache of leaving a tiny baby in the NICU, and the confusing mix of joy and grief that can exist at the same time. This conversation doesn’t offer easy answers or spiritual clichés. Instead, it explores how God’s presence often shows up quietly—in Scripture that anchors us, in prayers we barely have words for. Drawing from Psalm 139, we reflect on what it means to trust that every child is fearfully and wonderfully made, even when the story feels unbearably fragile. If you’ve ever wondered where God is in the middle of medical trauma, infertility, or watching someone you love suffer, this episode is an invitation to consider that He may be closer than you think. He Grieves with us!

    1h 12m
  2. Ashley Crane - Grieving as a teenager and Grieving life events!

    JAN 1

    Ashley Crane - Grieving as a teenager and Grieving life events!

    I love telling stories and my guest Ashley Crane does too. This Episode was recorded in April of 2025. I had quite a spring and summer this year and Grieving with God production was put on hold for an extended time. But now we are back . Listen to my interview with Ashley Crane and her beautiful reflection on the death of her grandfather right before a huge life change, and grieving other life changes in her life. Grief is not just losing a loved one. Grief comes in many different forms.  Grief is not just for the old people. Even young people lose people they love, young people face large life changes that cause grief. Ashley tells us about her grieving moments and the moments God was with her.  And soon my interview with Ashley on her podcast GodWinks will air. Be sure to stay tuned and I will let you know when it airs.  https://open.spotify.com/show/3d3CNbF0YWft6f3KZ4oQxF?si=d6d9dc81fe0d48b8

    1h 1m

  3. 11/29/2025

    A Year in Maine

    We have been in Maine for over a year. And the podcast celebrate a year of episodes in October. But I have been so busy with life, a new job, a new home, and the coming holidays that the podcast got away from me. So here is a brand new episode> This episode was recorded on my phone at the beach in August. We hadn't found our home yet, and so you will hear me talk about our home search here in Maine. As promised here is the link to the virtual retreat we had in July. It was a wonderful time of worship, and learning about grief and how to lament. https://youtu.be/PU0YNV8N3W0 Stay tuned for more episodes coming every month!

    22 min

  4. 06/30/2025

    Heather Canaday - Virtual Retreat Speaker

    In this special episode of the Grieving with God podcast, host Dawn Byington interviews Heather Canaday, a passionate seminary student and retreat speaker, as they explore the sacred practice of lamenting our sin. Heather shares her heart for women in ministry and invites us into a deeper, more honest relationship with God through grief over personal wrongdoing.At the retreat Heather will talk about the difference between shame and godly sorrow, how confession can lead to freedom, and experience a guided Anglican prayer of confession.Whether you’re walking through personal loss or wrestling with spiritual guilt, this episode offers truth, compassion, and hope. Listen to more episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grieving-with-god/id1771830477 Register for the July 12 Virtual Retreat: https://dawnbyington.wixsite.com/grievingwithgod/virtualretreat #ChristianGrief #ConfessionAndLament #AnglicanPrayer #VirtualRetreat #WomenInMinistry #GrievingWithGod #FaithAndHealing #HeatherCanaday #DawnByington #SpiritualGrief #HonestFaith #ChristianPodcast

    14 min

  5. 06/25/2025

    Virtual Retreat Guest Speaker Cassie Patillo -

    In this powerful episode, Dawn Byington sits down with Cassie Patillo, a pastor’s wife, speaker, Bible teacher, and adoptive mom, to talk about her family’s newest adoption journey, how God has shown up in unexpected ways, and what she plans to share at the upcoming Rest and Respite Retreat. Cassie opens up about trusting God through loss, waiting, and new beginnings—and encourages others to meet God in their own stories of grief and healing. Whether you're walking through sorrow, wrestling with unanswered prayers, or seeking hope, Cassie’s wisdom and vulnerability will inspire you to cling to God's goodness in every season. Follow Cassie here: https://www.instagram.com/casspattillo/?hl=en and here: https://linktr.ee/casspattillo 👉 Learn more about the Rest and Respite Retreat (July 12) and sign up at: https://dawnbyington.wixsite.com/grievingwithgod/virtualretreat 📍 Subscribe and listen on your favorite platform #GriefSupport #ChristianPodcast #AdoptionJourney #FaithInHardTimes #CassiePatillo #GrievingWithGodPodcast

    17 min

  6. 06/19/2025

    Grieving a Grandmother with Brandi Linn

    In this heartfelt and surprisingly humorous episode, we dive into the loss of a beloved grandmother — including a lighthearted story about scrambling to find funeral clothes in the middle of deep grief. Join us as we explore the real, raw, and sometimes unexpectedly funny moments that come with mourning someone you love. Whether you’ve lost a grandparent or are navigating grief of any kind, this episode offers connection, comfort, and a reminder that God meets us in all of it — even in the awkward or ridiculous parts. 👑Brandi is the host of the Bossy Big Sis podcast find it here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bossy-big-sis/id1740446724 👉 LISTEN to the full podcast episode: 🎧 Grieving with God Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grieving-with-god/id1771830477 🌻 SIGN UP for the Rest & Respite Virtual Retreat – July 12, 10AM–1PM ET This is a sacred space for those grieving loss, transition, or change. Come for worship, speaker encouragement, and community. 👉 Register now: https://dawnbyington.wixsite.com/grievingwithgod/virtualretreat ✨ In this episode you'll hear about: Grieving the loss of a grandmother Finding humor in unexpected moments of sorrow God's presence in pain and family transitions How community and shared stories help in the healing journey #GrievingWithGod #ChristianGriefSupport #FaithAndGrief #GriefJourney #LossOfGrandmother #FunnyFuneralStory #RestAndRespiteRetreat #ChristianPodcast #GriefSupport #GodInTheGrief #FaithAfterLoss

    50 min

  7. 05/23/2025 · BONUS

    Part Two - Chrystie Cole the movements of Lament

    ✨ Part Two of my interview with Chrystie Cole. Learn more about Chrystie Here - https://wholeheartedproject.org/ Lament is a prayer for when words fail. It’s how we show up at God’s door—trembling, tear-stained, and still hoping He answers. Listen to this week’s episode of Grieving with God as we talk about how lament opens the door to God’s presence. #DevotionalThought #FaithInTheDark #GriefJourney #Lament #SpiritualWrestling #GodInGrief ✨ Registration is OPEN! ✨ The Rest and Respite Retreat is happening Saturday, July 12 from 10 AM–1 PM EST, and you’re invited. This virtual retreat includes: Two encouraging speakers Gentle worship A live interview about grief and healing Breakout sessions to connect You’ll leave feeling seen, supported, and not so alone. 💻 All online. Recordings available one week after the retreat! 🎟️ Sign up today ! https://dawnbyington.wixsite.com/grievingwithgod/virtualretreat #ChristianRetreat #VirtualGriefRetreat #FaithAfterLoss #GriefSupport #GrievingWithGod #RestAndRespite

    34 min

  8. 05/19/2025

    Chrystie Cole: Lament, Grieving Biblically

    Can we actually grieve biblically? What does that look like? What is lament and how is it different from despair or complaining? Author Chrystie Cole walks us through the Psalms and a biblical way to Lament and come to God with our grief. Chrystie is the founder of the Whole Hearted project. "After decades of helping women in the church walk through brokenness, Chrystie recognized a need for intentional shepherding focused on the healing and hope found in Scripture. The Wholehearted Project brings flourishing to fractured lives by helping women strip off the sin, shame, and suffering that entangles them and find freedom in the restorative work of Jesus Christ." Check out her ⁠website⁠ and resources. Also don't forget so sign up for our ⁠Virtual Retreat⁠ coming this July! Sign up at the link above. Please like, share, subscribe, and leave a review. If this content touched your life, or was helpful in any way we could use your help in getting the word out.

    28 min
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"Grieving with God" is a deeply honest podcast for anyone navigating the difficult journey of grief. Each episode explores how to find comfort and meaning when facing loss, pain, and questions about God’s goodness. Through heartfelt conversations, reflections, and insights, we look at how to hold onto faith amidst the hardest moments, unpacking the challenges and mysteries of grieving while seeking God’s presence and healing. Whether you’re grieving personally or supporting others through loss, this podcast is here to remind you that you’re not alone, and that even in sorrow, there is hope.

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  • Creator
    Dawn Byington
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dawn Byington
  • Show Website
    Grieving With God