Held Securely Through the Storm

Trusting God and Finding Peace

In today's podcast, Missie Durapau shares her journey of loss and of the hope she has found in Christ. Her son, Mason, went to Heaven after a golf cart accident. With honesty and transparency, Missie shares about the painful journey of child loss, the questions that come with grief, and the ways God has met her in the midst of it all. Whether you're walking through loss yourself or wanting to better support someone who is, this conversation offers encouragement, comfort, and hope.

Episode 64 — Finding Purpose in Pain

If you’ve walked very far down the road of child loss, you have discovered that your suffering has changed you in many ways. Suffering can draw us closer to the Lord, and if we let Him, He will mold and shape us through our suffering. What then? God can use our pain to help others. In this webinar, a panel of bereaved parents share what they have learned through their grief journeys and how they have experienced God's faithfulness along the way. They offer biblical encouragement, honest reflections on suffering, and testimonies of how the Lord has enabled them to continue walking with purpose and joy after devastating loss. They share a host of ways that bereaved parents can touch the lives of others. We hope your heart will be encouraged, your faith strengthened, and that you more clearly see the ways God is working in your own journey of grief.

Hope After Child and Sibling Loss — Greg & Cathy Buffkin

On today's podcast, Greg and Cathy Buffkin share their journey of grief after the tragic loss of their son, Ryan. With transparency and words that resonate with every parent who has experienced loss, they offer hope in the midst of the pain. The conversation covers a variety of topics including suicide loss, many of the realities of grief, finding a counselor, spiritual insights learned through suffering, how others can help, how grief changes through the years, and finding purpose again after the loss of a child.

Even Though, We Will — Matthew Efird

In today's episode, we welcome Matthew Efird, author, podcaster, business executive, and Noah's dad. As he shares the story of Noah's life, Trisomy 13, and the subsequent journey of grief, Matthew offers some of the many insights that have impacted his life. He talks about anticipatory grief, the 57.5 hours of Noah's life, navigating grief, communication in marriage in the midst of grief, and gives practical wisdom for others who are navigating loss. He discusses spiritual truths and his journey with the Lord that continues to deepen. Matthew observes that ,"Even though my circumstances have changed, God's character has not." His discussion of suffering and biblical truths are incredibly helpful and encouraging to all who are walking the difficult road of grief.

Surviving Child Loss — Todd & Melissa Shaffer

In this episode, Todd and Melissa Shaffer share the story of their son, Tristan, and the journey they have walked since his unexpected death by suicide. As a homeschooling family of six, they cherished a close-knit home filled with love, joy, and deep family connections. Losing Tristan was a tragedy they never imagined they would face. With honesty and vulnerability, Todd and Melissa talk about the grief, questions, and heartbreak that followed, as well as the ways God has met them in their suffering. They share the lessons they have learned through lament, the spiritual truths that have sustained them, and how their faith and perspective have been transformed through profound loss. This is a powerful conversation about grief, hope, and finding God’s presence in the midst of life’s darkest moments.