Grief’s Deception…because Grief doesn’t tell the Truth

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Short episodes of hope and faith-filled guidance for those walking through grief’s deception. 

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  1. 3d ago

    When Grief Makes You Feel Abandoned by God | Finding Faith After Loss

    Grief can make us wonder, “Where is God?” and even believe the lie, “God has abandoned me.” In this episode of Grief’s Deception, Debbie Jordan shares her deeply personal experience after losing her six-year-old son, Ryan, and learning that another child treated for the same leukemia was in remission. She shares the questions, anger, and painful comparisons that followed—and what she learned about trusting God when answers aren’t enough. If grief has left you questioning God’s goodness, faithfulness, or presence, this episode offers encouragement to remember what you learned in the light when you find yourself walking through darkness. Because your pain is not proof that God has abandoned you. Grief’s Deception—because grief doesn’t tell the truth. Key Takeaways: ·  Grief can make us feel abandoned by God, even when He has not left us. ·  God can handle our anger, questions, doubt, and pain. ·  Our feelings are real, but they don't determine God's presence. ·  “Don't forget in the darkness what you learned in the light.” ·  Remembering God's past faithfulness can help us through difficult seasons. ·  Jesus understands sorrow, suffering, and the feeling of abandonment. ·  Faith sometimes means holding onto what is true when we cannot feel it   Inspired by Debbie Jordan's book, Grief's Deception: Overcoming the Twelve Lies Whispered to a Broken Heart, this podcast offers practical hope and biblical encouragement for every stage of the grief journey. After her son, Ryan, died in 1985, grief reshaped her family's story. Over time, God used that journey to deepen her heart for others who are hurting and to inspire her book and this podcast. Connect with Debbie: griefsdeception1985@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/debbiejordan609/ https://www.facebook.com/share/19VchGAEfB/?mibextid=wwXIfr Find Grief’s Deception: Overcoming the Twelve Lies Whispered to a Broken Heart at your favorite online book retailer (including Amazon). Dennis & Debbie as guests Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-more-perfect-podcast-with-jill-savage/id1513616533?i=1000777689811

  2. Sep 30

    Grief’s Deception: “I Have No Hope” | Finding Hope After Loss

    When grief whispers, “I have no hope,” it can feel like the truth. But hopelessness does not have the final word. In this episode of Grief’s Deception, Debbie Jordan explores the story of Ezekiel and the valley of dry bones—a powerful reminder that God can bring life and hope to places that feel broken beyond repair. If you’re grieving and struggling to imagine a hopeful future, this episode offers encouragement to trust God one moment at a time and remember that you don’t have to create hope on your own. The God of hope can meet you right in the middle of your grief. Grief doesn’t tell the truth. Inspired by Debbie Jordan's book, Grief's Deception: Overcoming the Twelve Lies Whispered to a Broken Heart, this podcast offers practical hope and biblical encouragement for every stage of the grief journey. After her son, Ryan, died in 1985, grief reshaped her family's story. Over time, God used that journey to deepen her heart for others who are hurting and to inspire her book and this podcast. Connect with Debbie: griefsdeception1985@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/debbiejordan609/ https://www.facebook.com/share/19VchGAEfB/?mibextid=wwXIfr Find Grief’s Deception: Overcoming the Twelve Lies Whispered to a Broken Heart at your favorite online book retailer (including Amazon). Dennis & Debbie as guests Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-more-perfect-podcast-with-jill-savage/id1513616533?i=1000777689811

  3. Sep 23

    What to Say When Someone Is Dying: 4 Phrases That Matter Most

    What do you say when someone you love is dying? In this episode of Grief’s Deception, Debbie Jordan explores four simple phrases that can help us express what matters most: I love you. Thank you. I forgive you. Please forgive me. Inspired by the Hawaiian practice of Hoʻoponopono, Debbie shares her own experience of losing her six-year-old son, Ryan, to leukemia and the regret that followed difficult decisions about his treatment. Through the story of the prodigal son, we’re reminded of God’s heart for forgiveness, reconciliation, and grace. And if you never had the chance to say goodbye, you’ll be reminded that it’s never too late to bring the words left unsaid to God. You may not be able to change what happened, but you can still honor the love you shared. Because grief doesn’t tell the truth. Inspired by Debbie Jordan's book, Grief's Deception: Overcoming the Twelve Lies Whispered to a Broken Heart, this podcast offers practical hope and biblical encouragement for every stage of the grief journey. After her son, Ryan, died in 1985, grief reshaped her family's story. Over time, God used that journey to deepen her heart for others who are hurting and to inspire her book and this podcast. Connect with Debbie: griefsdeception1985@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/debbiejordan609/ https://www.facebook.com/share/19VchGAEfB/?mibextid=wwXIfr Find Grief’s Deception: Overcoming the Twelve Lies Whispered to a Broken Heart at your favorite online book retailer (including Amazon). Dennis & Debbie as guests Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-more-perfect-podcast-with-jill-savage/id1513616533?i=1000777689811

  4. Sep 16

    When Answers Aren’t Enough: Finding Hope After Loss | Grief’s Deception

    What happens when you pray, believe, and trust God—but the answer you hoped for never comes? Debbie shares her family’s journey through the loss of her six-year-old son, Ryan, and the difficult realization that sometimes answers aren’t enough. Discover how faith can carry us when we don’t understand, and how Jesus meets us in the middle of our unanswered questions. https://zionlyrics.com/song/scott-wesley-brown-when-answers-arent-enough-lyrics Inspired by Debbie Jordan's book, Grief's Deception: Overcoming the Twelve Lies Whispered to a Broken Heart, this podcast offers practical hope and biblical encouragement for every stage of the grief journey. After her son, Ryan, died in 1985, grief reshaped her family's story. Over time, God used that journey to deepen her heart for others who are hurting and to inspire her book and this podcast. Connect with Debbie: griefsdeception1985@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/debbiejordan609/ https://www.facebook.com/share/19VchGAEfB/?mibextid=wwXIfr Find Grief’s Deception: Overcoming the Twelve Lies Whispered to a Broken Heart at your favorite online book retailer (including Amazon). Dennis & Debbie as guests Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-more-perfect-podcast-with-jill-savage/id1513616533?i=1000777689811

  5. Sep 9

    When Grief Says It’s My Fault: Overcoming Guilt After Loss

    This episode explores one of grief’s most painful lies: “It is my fault.” Debbie shares how she and her husband, Dennis, wrestled with regret, guilt, faith, and the belief that they should have done more after losing their son, Ryan. Discover the difference between regret, guilt, and shame—and three reminders that can help loosen guilt’s grip: you didn’t cause it, you couldn’t control it, and you couldn’t cure it. Regret does not mean responsibility.Guilt and shame are not the same.Your loved one’s death was not your fault.You didn’t cause it, control it, or cure it.You can release false guilt and receive grace. Overcoming Regret After Loss ,Episode 6: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2603502/episodes/19666847 Inspired by Debbie Jordan's book, Grief's Deception: Overcoming the Twelve Lies Whispered to a Broken Heart, this podcast offers practical hope and biblical encouragement for every stage of the grief journey. After her son, Ryan, died in 1985, grief reshaped her family's story. Over time, God used that journey to deepen her heart for others who are hurting and to inspire her book and this podcast. Connect with Debbie: griefsdeception1985@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/debbiejordan609/ https://www.facebook.com/share/19VchGAEfB/?mibextid=wwXIfr Find Grief’s Deception: Overcoming the Twelve Lies Whispered to a Broken Heart at your favorite online book retailer (including Amazon). Dennis & Debbie as guests Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-more-perfect-podcast-with-jill-savage/id1513616533?i=1000777689811

  6. Sep 2

    The Broken-Hearted Declaration: Biblical Hope When Grief Hurts

    When grief feels overwhelming, what can you say to your broken heart? In this episode of Grief’s Deception, Debbie Jordan offers a faith-filled declaration of truth, reminding us that we are not alone, God is near, healing is possible, and grief does not get the final word. Grief is real, but it doesn’t tell the truth. We don’t have to grieve alone. Christ is with us in our suffering.Healing is a process. Faith allows us to trust what we cannot see. God is our comfort in suffering. Hope is still possible. Grief does not get the final word.  The Broken-Hearted Declaration download: https://1drv.ms/w/c/ee2d133afdae5989/IQAW25NcmMOQTIXgJzN28Xd-AZecSy-JBfrnjNnlLgj2sV4 Inspired by Debbie Jordan's book, Grief's Deception: Overcoming the Twelve Lies Whispered to a Broken Heart, this podcast offers practical hope and biblical encouragement for every stage of the grief journey. After her son, Ryan, died in 1985, grief reshaped her family's story. Over time, God used that journey to deepen her heart for others who are hurting and to inspire her book and this podcast. Connect with Debbie: griefsdeception1985@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/debbiejordan609/ https://www.facebook.com/share/19VchGAEfB/?mibextid=wwXIfr Find Grief’s Deception: Overcoming the Twelve Lies Whispered to a Broken Heart at your favorite online book retailer (including Amazon). Dennis & Debbie as guests Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-more-perfect-podcast-with-jill-savage/id1513616533?i=1000777689811

  7. Aug 26

    Overcoming Regret After Loss: Finding Freedom from Grief's Biggest Lie

    Have you ever found yourself replaying the "if onlys" after losing someone you love? If only I had done more. If only I had known. If only I had one more chance. In this episode of Grief's Deception, Debbie Jordan explores one of the most painful struggles of grief after loss: believing the lie, "I am a prisoner of my regrets." Through a deeply personal story, biblical truth, and practical encouragement, Debbie shares how regret can keep us trapped in guilt—and how God's grace offers forgiveness, freedom, and hope. If you're carrying the weight of self-blame or wondering whether you'll ever find peace, this episode will remind you that your regrets do not define you. Healing begins when we place our broken hearts into the hands of the One who knows the whole story. Because grief doesn't tell the truth. Free Resource Download the Self-Forgiveness Prayer from Grief's Deception: Overcoming the Twelve Lies Whispered to a Broken Heart.  https://1drv.ms/w/c/ee2d133afdae5989/IQAYb9pbnRyQTpM7DebuaE_rAcHVOLUCm8d4jxmnaBzYMcc Inspired by Debbie Jordan's book, Grief's Deception: Overcoming the Twelve Lies Whispered to a Broken Heart, this podcast offers practical hope and biblical encouragement for every stage of the grief journey. After her son, Ryan, died in 1985, grief reshaped her family's story. Over time, God used that journey to deepen her heart for others who are hurting and to inspire her book and this podcast. Connect with Debbie: griefsdeception1985@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/debbiejordan609/ https://www.facebook.com/share/19VchGAEfB/?mibextid=wwXIfr Find Grief’s Deception: Overcoming the Twelve Lies Whispered to a Broken Heart at your favorite online book retailer (including Amazon). Dennis & Debbie as guests Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-more-perfect-podcast-with-jill-savage/id1513616533?i=1000777689811

  8. Aug 19

    Back to School: When Grief Walks Through the School Doors

    Back-to-school season can be especially painful for parents who have lost a child. In this episode of Grief’s Deception, Debbie Jordan shares a deeply personal moment from the weeks following the death of her six-year-old son, Ryan. Sitting in a carpool line, watching the school doors, she was suddenly overwhelmed by the reality that only one of her boys would walk out of those doors. Those unexpected moments can still catch us off guard—school supplies, empty seats, lunchboxes, milestones, and the realization of what should have been. If you’re grieving a child, this episode is a reminder that you are not alone, there is no “right way” to grieve, and grief doesn’t follow the calendar. Because grief doesn’t tell the truth. Grief doesn’t follow the calendar.Back-to-school can be especially painful after child loss. There is no “right way” to grieve. You are not alone. Take the next breath. Sometimes getting through a difficult grief moment means simply taking the next step, one breath at a time. Inspired by Debbie Jordan's book, Grief's Deception: Overcoming the Twelve Lies Whispered to a Broken Heart, this podcast offers practical hope and biblical encouragement for every stage of the grief journey. After her son, Ryan, died in 1985, grief reshaped her family's story. Over time, God used that journey to deepen her heart for others who are hurting and to inspire her book and this podcast. Connect with Debbie: griefsdeception1985@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/debbiejordan609/ https://www.facebook.com/share/19VchGAEfB/?mibextid=wwXIfr Find Grief’s Deception: Overcoming the Twelve Lies Whispered to a Broken Heart at your favorite online book retailer (including Amazon). Dennis & Debbie as guests Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-more-perfect-podcast-with-jill-savage/id1513616533?i=1000777689811

  9. Aug 12

    I Will Never Survive This: Finding Hope When Grief Feels Impossible | Part Two

    When grief whispers, “I will never survive this,” discover the small steps, faith, and hope that carry us forward through loss, healing, and God’s presence—because grief doesn’t tell the truth. Inspired by Debbie Jordan's book, Grief's Deception: Overcoming the Twelve Lies Whispered to a Broken Heart, this podcast offers practical hope and biblical encouragement for every stage of the grief journey. After her son, Ryan, died in 1985, grief reshaped her family's story. Over time, God used that journey to deepen her heart for others who are hurting and to inspire her book and this podcast. Connect with Debbie: griefsdeception1985@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/debbiejordan609/ https://www.facebook.com/share/19VchGAEfB/?mibextid=wwXIfr Find Grief’s Deception: Overcoming the Twelve Lies Whispered to a Broken Heart at your favorite online book retailer (including Amazon). Dennis & Debbie as guests Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-more-perfect-podcast-with-jill-savage/id1513616533?i=1000777689811

  10. Aug 5

    I Will Never Survive This | The Lie Grief Tells Us About Hopelessness | Part One

    Grief can whisper, "I will never survive this." It feels true—but it isn't. In this episode of Grief's Deception, Debbie Jordan explores one of grief's biggest lies and shares practical encouragement, biblical hope, and gentle reminders that healing is possible, even when the pain feels overwhelming. Because grief doesn't tell the truth. Key Takeaways Grief has a way of making impossible things feel permanent.Feeling like you won't survive your loss is a common response to profound grief.You're not weak because you're struggling—you are grieving.God is near to the brokenhearted, even when you cannot feel His presence (Psalm 34:18).You don't have to have everything figured out today. One breath and one moment at a time is enough.Big Truth: Just because grief says you won't survive doesn't make it true. Inspired by Debbie Jordan's book, Grief's Deception: Overcoming the Twelve Lies Whispered to a Broken Heart, this podcast offers practical hope and biblical encouragement for every stage of the grief journey. After her son, Ryan, died in 1985, grief reshaped her family's story. Over time, God used that journey to deepen her heart for others who are hurting and to inspire her book and this podcast. Connect with Debbie: griefsdeception1985@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/debbiejordan609/ https://www.facebook.com/share/19VchGAEfB/?mibextid=wwXIfr Find Grief’s Deception: Overcoming the Twelve Lies Whispered to a Broken Heart at your favorite online book retailer (including Amazon). Dennis & Debbie as guests Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-more-perfect-podcast-with-jill-savage/id1513616533?i=1000777689811

  11. Season 1, Episode 1 Trailer

    Welcome to Grief’s Deception|Our Story Begins

    Welcome to the first episode of Grief's Deception…because grief doesn’t tell the truth.  I'm Debbie Jordan, and I'm so glad you're here. In this special trailer episode, I share the story behind this podcast through a heartfelt tribute written by my husband, Dennis, honoring our son Ryan forty years after his death. It's a story of love, loss, enduring hope, and the reminder that even after life's deepest pain, joy can come again. Join me as we begin this journey together—because grief doesn't tell the truth. Inspired by Debbie Jordan's book, Grief's Deception: Overcoming the Twelve Lies Whispered to a Broken Heart, this podcast offers practical hope and biblical encouragement for every stage of the grief journey. After her son, Ryan, died in 1985, grief reshaped her family's story. Over time, God used that journey to deepen her heart for others who are hurting and to inspire her book and this podcast. Connect with Debbie: griefsdeception1985@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/debbiejordan609/ https://www.facebook.com/share/19VchGAEfB/?mibextid=wwXIfr Find Grief’s Deception: Overcoming the Twelve Lies Whispered to a Broken Heart at your favorite online book retailer (including Amazon). Dennis & Debbie as guests Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-more-perfect-podcast-with-jill-savage/id1513616533?i=1000777689811

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