Grief Lifted: Rising Above Through Faith

14. Grieving the Loss of Her Husband: Kristi’s Story of Love, Loss, Restored Faith & Healing

In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend, Kristi Tappan, as she shares her deeply personal journey through the devastating loss of her husband, Jayson, just days before their daughter’s wedding. Together, we talk openly about grief, heartbreak, healing, faith, and how profound loss can completely change the way we move forward in life. Kristi vulnerably shares how God has carried her through unimaginable pain, restored her faith, and helped her find hope and purpose again. If you are walking through grief, loss, or life-changing hardship, my prayer is that this episode reminds you that you are not alone and that healing and hope are still possible through Christ. Reference Scripture: Psalm 147:3 2 Corinthians 5:17 Romans 12:2 Isaiah 40:31 Romans 8:28 LOCAL GRIEF SUPPORT RESOURCES — FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA & SURROUNDING AREAS • Behavioral Healthcare of Fredericksburg Website: http://bhfredericksburg.net [http://bhfredericksburg.net] Phone: (540) 310-0797 • Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Fredericksburg Website: https://thriveworks.com/fredericksburg-counseling [https://thriveworks.com/fredericksburg-counseling] Phone: (540) 413-0358 • GriefShare — Loss of a Spouse Support Website: https://www.griefshare.org/p/lossofaspouse [https://www.griefshare.org/p/lossofaspouse] • Grace Fellowship Church GriefShare Website: https://www.graceefca.org/griefshare [https://www.graceefca.org/griefshare] Phone: (540) 429-0489 • Mary Washington Healthcare Hospice Grief Support Services Website: https://www.marywashingtonhealthcare.com/our-services/hospice/grief-support-services [https://www.marywashingtonhealthcare.com/our-services/hospice/grief-support-services] Phone: (540) 741-3567 • Courage Health & Wellness — Military Service Counseling Website: https://couragehw.com/service/military-service-counseling [https://couragehw.com/service/military-service-counseling] Phone: (540) 645-1655 MILITARY SPOUSE & SURVIVOR SUPPORT • American Widow Project Website: https://americanwidowproject.org [https://americanwidowproject.org] • Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) — Fort Belvoir Website: https://www.armymwr.com/programs-and-services/personal-assistance/survivor-outreach [https://www.armymwr.com/programs-and-services/personal-assistance/survivor-outreach] Episode referenced: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/id1879623311 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/id1879623311] RSS Feed: https://media.rss.com/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/feed.xml [https://media.rss.com/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/feed.xml] Connect with me further: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/griefliftedpodcast/ [https://www.facebook.com/griefliftedpodcast/] Email Me: MyandiPeterson@gmail.com [MyandiPeterson@gmail.com]

13. How Grief and Loss Change the Way We Live: Finding Purpose & Living Intentionally Through Faith

In Episode 13 of Grief Lifted: Rising Above Through Faith, I share how profound grief has completely changed the way I view life, faith, purpose, and eternity. After losing both of my parents, I found myself no longer living for temporary things, but instead seeking a deeper relationship with Christ and a more intentional way of living. In this episode, we talk about grief, faith, purpose, eternity, and how pain can often draw us closer to God. My prayer is that this conversation encourages anyone walking through loss, heartbreak, or life-changing circumstances to cling to Christ, live intentionally, and remember that this world is not our forever home. Scripture Reference: James 4:14 Matthew 28:19 Galatians 6:9 Philippians 3:20 Colossians 3:2 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Psalm 90:12 Proverbs 16:24 Jeremiah 29:13 Isaiah 26:3 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 John 14:2-3 Matthew 6:19-21 Philippians 3:12 2 Corinthians 12:9 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Episode referenced: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/id1879623311 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/id1879623311] RSS Feed: https://media.rss.com/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/feed.xml [https://media.rss.com/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/feed.xml] Connect with me further: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/griefliftedpodcast/ [https://www.facebook.com/griefliftedpodcast/] Email Me: MyandiPeterson@gmail.com [MyandiPeterson@gmail.com]

12. Faith Through the Fire: Jeffrey’s Journey Through Unimaginable Loss

In this heartfelt episode of Grief Lifted: Rising Above Through Faith, I sit down with my friend Jeffrey Jenkins as he courageously shares his journey through profound and unimaginable loss. Within a short period of time, Jeffrey lost his father to cirrhosis of the liver, his brother Patrick to murder on Easter Sunday, and just three months later, his brother Chris to suicide. Through deep heartbreak and compound grief, Jeffrey opens up about his past, his pain, and the weight of losing multiple loved ones so suddenly and tragically. Yet, in the midst of it all, he shares the unwavering faith that continues to carry him—pointing to hope, healing, and the promise of eternity through Jesus. This episode is raw, honest, and deeply moving—a powerful reminder that even in our darkest valleys, we are never alone, and our faith can anchor us through it all. Scripture Reference: Psalm 38:18 Matthew 5:4 Psalm 23:4 2 Corinthians 5:1 Psalm 30:5 Psalm 34:18 Psalm 147:3 Proverbs 3:5&6 Psalm 46:1 1 Thessalonians 4:13 Vince Gill - Go Rest High On That Mountain (Official Music Video) https://youtu.be/6jXrmAKBBTU?si=9J2Do1z8TVoC9rjK [https://youtu.be/6jXrmAKBBTU?si=9J2Do1z8TVoC9rjK] Suicide & Mental Health Support: Immediate Help (U.S.) • Call or text 988 – Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (24/7, free & confidential) • Chat online: https://988lifeline.org [https://988lifeline.org] • Call 911 if you or someone else is in immediate danger Text & Chat Support • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 (24/7 support) • Find A Helpline (Global): https://findahelpline.com [https://findahelpline.com] Ongoing Support & Resources • NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Call: 1-800-950-6264 Text: NAMI to 62640 Website: https://www.nami.org [https://www.nami.org] • SAMHSA (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration) Website: https://www.samhsa.gov [https://www.samhsa.gov] Treatment Locator: https://findtreatment.gov [https://findtreatment.gov] Specialized Support • Veterans Crisis Line Call: 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1) Text: 838255 Website: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net [https://www.veteranscrisisline.net] Episode referenced: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/id1879623311 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/id1879623311] RSS Feed: https://media.rss.com/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/feed.xml [https://media.rss.com/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/feed.xml] Connect with me further: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/griefliftedpodcast/ [https://www.facebook.com/griefliftedpodcast/] Email Me: MyandiPeterson@gmail.com [MyandiPeterson@gmail.com]

11.Unanswered Prayers & Mother’s Day Tears: Finding God in the Pain

In this episode of Grief Lifted: Rising Above Through Faith, we explore the difficult reality of unanswered prayers and the tension that can come with trusting God in seasons of deep loss. Through a personal and heartfelt reflection on the journey of losing a mother, this episode speaks to the pain, confusion, and questions that often follow when God’s answer is not what we hoped for. With a gentle focus on Mother’s Day, this conversation also holds space for those grieving—especially mothers who have lost a child and those missing their own mothers in heaven. It’s a reminder that while our prayers may not always be answered the way we expect, God is still present, still working, and still bringing healing—just sometimes in ways we cannot yet see. This episode offers comfort, perspective, and hope, encouraging listeners to hold onto their faith and the promise of eternity, even in the midst of sorrow. Scripture Reference John 16:33 2 Corinthians 12:9 Matthew 26:39 Psalm 34:18 Matthew 5:4 Revelation 21:4 Isaiah 41:10 Episode referenced: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/id1879623311 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/id1879623311] RSS Feed: https://media.rss.com/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/feed.xml [https://media.rss.com/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/feed.xml] Connect with me further: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/griefliftedpodcast/ [https://www.facebook.com/griefliftedpodcast/] Email Me: MyandiPeterson@gmail.com [MyandiPeterson@gmail.com]

10. When Grief Overwhelms: Vicki Walks with Jesus Through the Storms

In this episode, you’ll hear a deeply personal and heartfelt conversation that begins with the loss of Vicki’s father—a grief that marked her heart in a profound way. But her story doesn’t stop there. Over the last 18 months, she has walked through the devastating loss of her sister and her mother, while also facing repeated health challenges with both herself and her husband—all unfolding in such a short and overwhelming span of time. This is what compound grief looks like. It’s layered, it’s heavy, and it doesn’t give you much space to catch your breath. Vicki shares what it’s like to carry that kind of weight—the way grief can reopen wounds, the way healing can feel fragile, and the way loss can reshape you. But woven through it all is her faith. A steady reminder that even in the darkest valleys, through trials and tribulations that keep coming, we are not alone. Our hope is in Jesus. This episode is for anyone who is grieving, anyone walking through multiple losses, or anyone trying to understand and support someone who is. It’s a reminder that even in brokenness, God is still present, still working, and still bringing beauty in His time. Scripture References: Hebrews 13:5 Romans 8:18 Ecclesiastes 3:11 Episode referenced: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/id1879623311 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/id1879623311] RSS Feed: https://media.rss.com/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/feed.xml [https://media.rss.com/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/feed.xml] Connect with me further: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/griefliftedpodcast/ [https://www.facebook.com/griefliftedpodcast/] Email Me: MyandiPeterson@gmail.com [MyandiPeterson@gmail.com]