New Mercy Moms - Hope and Grief Podcast

How Do You Keep Going When Grief Comes in Waves? A Q&A for Grieving Parents (Part 7)

Some losses do not come one at a time. For many grieving parents, pain layers. One loss follows another. Hope feels interrupted. And you may quietly wonder how much more your heart can carry. In this episode, we talk honestly about layers of pain and loss and what it looks like to keep going when grief feels relentless. This conversation is for the parent who feels worn down by repeated sorrow and is searching for something steady to hold onto. This is not about pushing through or being strong. It is about learning where to place your weight when grief keeps coming. In This Episode, You’ll Hear: * Why repeated loss can feel especially heavy and disorienting (00:47) * How Scripture anchors us when grief keeps coming (04:26) * Why God’s strength matters more than our own endurance (05:36) * How the stories of suffering believers can deepen faith * Where lasting hope is found when circumstances do not improve (08:07) This episode does not minimize suffering or offer easy conclusions. It offers Jesus-centered hope for parents learning how to live faithfully when grief comes in waves. Resources and Stories Mentioned We reference ministries, teachings, and music that point to God’s faithfulness in the midst of suffering * The Voice of the Martyrs [https://www.persecution.com/]Stories of believers who remain faithful through extreme suffering * Hearts of Fire [https://www.persecution.com/heartsoffire/?_source_code=WB86K20]Testimonies of enduring faith in persecution * Is God a Megalomaniac? [https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/is-god-a-megalomaniac] (Desiring God) A reflection by John Piper on God’s glory and goodness * Music Referenced * He Will Hold Me Fast - Keith and Kristyn Getty [https://youtu.be/936BapRFHaQ?si=HNDZv2D7W8JuwPxO] * Homesick for Heaven - Phil Wickham [https://youtu.be/BzJMZom6NBs?si=s4RXVqnrjqpTzqWa] * Where I'm Standing Now - Phil Wickham (feat. Brandon Lake) [https://youtu.be/msVE9Mgkygw?si=Y7NNn0_lmQlkATX8] * Heaven by Randy Alcorn [https://www.tyndale.com/p/heaven/9780842379427?srsltid=AfmBOoq0s6-UbiXLEh4AXxZDex-hTZHfl89eHVhH-zenT_003EasSmQo]A biblical look at eternity and future hope About New Mercy Moms This podcast is part of the ministry of New Mercy Moms [www.newmercymoms.com], a Jesus-centered nonprofit serving mothers who have experienced the death of a child. We exist to offer biblically grounded hope, emotional honesty, and compassionate care. A Gentle Next Step  If grief feels layered and heavy and you do not know how to keep going, you are not alone. We’ve created Bible prayers for bereaved parents [www.newmercymoms.com/prayer-guide], to help you come to God honestly when strength feels gone. Your pain will push you somewhere. Your pain needs to push you to God.

How Do You Talk About Faith When Others Are Grieving? A Q&A for Grieving Parents (Part 6)

After child loss, something unexpected can happen: you start noticing other hurting people everywhere. A friend loses a baby. A neighbor gets a hard diagnosis. Someone shares a quiet story of heartbreak. And you may wonder, How do I show up for them when I’m still grieving too? Or, How do I share my faith without sounding shallow or forced? In this episode, we talk about comforting others through grief, with honesty, gentleness, and a Jesus-centered approach that makes room for real pain. In This Episode, You’ll Hear: * What to say (and what not to say) when someone is grieving  * Why your presence can matter more than your advice (00:47) * How to share Jesus gently without minimizing someone’s pain (06:15) * Why honesty is often the most loving thing you can offer (11:40) * Simple ways to pray for others when you do not have the right words This episode is not about becoming an expert in grief. It is about learning how to love people well while staying rooted in truth and tenderness. Resources and Scripture Mentioned * Grieve Well Resource [http://www.newmercymoms.com/grievewell]A practical tool created to help grieving parents process loss with intention and biblical grounding. * Psalm 88 (ESV) [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2088&version=ESV]A grief-heavy Psalm that validates what it feels like to be in darkness, and reminds us the Bible makes room for honest sorrow. * How Jesus Helps Us [https://newmercymoms.com/blog/how-jesus-helps-us?rq=why%20jesus]A companion blog post on how Jesus meets us personally after deep tragedy. This is a great resource as to how we can share God meeting us in our grief. About New Mercy Moms This podcast is part of the ministry of New Mercy Moms [http://www.newmercymoms.com], a Jesus-centered nonprofit serving mothers who have experienced the death of a child. We exist to offer biblically grounded hope, emotional honesty, and compassionate care for grieving hearts. A Gentle Next Step  If you want to support others but feel like you barely have strength for your own grief, you are not alone. We’ve created Bible prayers for bereaved parents [http://www.newmercymoms.com/prayer-guide], written specifically for mothers walking through child loss. These prayers are rooted in Scripture and designed to help you come to God honestly when words feel hard to find. Your pain will push you somewhere. Your pain needs to push you to God.

How Do You Trust God When Life Feels Unfair After Child Loss? A Q&A for Grieving Parents (Part 5)

After the loss of a child, life can feel deeply unfair. You did not choose this pain. You did not ask for this story. And it can be hard to reconcile such deep loss with a God who is said to be good. In this episode, we talk honestly about what it looks like to trust God when life feels unfair, especially in the wake of child loss. This conversation is for the grieving parent who is wrestling with jealousy, anger, comparison, or quiet questions about God’s goodness. This is not a call to pretend things are okay. It is an invitation to bring your real questions into God’s presence. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR: * Why feelings of unfairness are common and valid after child loss (00:47) * How comparison and jealousy can quietly grow in grief * What Scripture shows us about suffering and God’s purposes * Why questioning God’s goodness is not a failure of faith (08:17) * How Jesus meets us when life does not make sense This episode does not rush resolution or demand trust you are not ready to give. It offers space, truth, and Jesus-centered hope for parents learning how to hold faith and grief at the same time. Referenced in This Episode * Psalm 17 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2017&version=ESV] A prayer of honesty and dependence, where David cries out to God in the midst of injustice and asks God to see, hear, and act. * John 9:2-3 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%209&version=ESV] This passage reminds us that suffering is not always something to explain, but a place where God’s presence and power are revealed. About New Mercy Moms This podcast is part of the ministry of New Mercy Moms [http://www.newmercymoms.com], a Jesus-centered nonprofit serving mothers who have experienced the death of a child. We exist to offer biblically grounded hope, emotional honesty, and compassionate care for grieving hearts. A Gentle Next Step  If trusting God feels hard right now and you do not know how to pray through the unfairness you are carrying, you are not alone. We’ve created Bible prayers for bereaved parents [http://www.newmercymoms.com/prayer-guide], written specifically for mothers walking through child loss. These prayers are rooted in Scripture and designed to help you come to God honestly when words feel hard to find. Your pain will push you somewhere. Your pain needs to push you to God.

How Do You Survive the Daily Pain After Losing a Child? A Q&A for Grieving Parents (Part 4)

After child loss, survival often becomes the goal. Not healing. Not clarity. Just getting through the day without falling apart. In this episode, we talk honestly about what helps when nothing helps. This conversation is for the grieving parent who feels worn down by the daily weight of loss and is looking for something steady to hold onto when grief feels relentless. This episode does not promise relief or resolution. It acknowledges that survival itself is sacred work in grief, and that God meets us even in the smallest steps forward. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR: * Why survival is sometimes the bravest form of faith * How practical tools can support grieving parents day by day (00:02:27) * Why reminders of loss are unavoidable and how to navigate them gently (00:06:27) * What it looks like to rely on God when emotional strength is depleted * How faith and grief can coexist without pressure to feel better (00:11:35) This episode offers companionship, honesty, and Jesus-centered support for parents learning how to live inside loss one day at a time. Resources Mentioned in This Episode We reference a few practical supports created to walk alongside grieving parents * Marriage 365 A daily tool designed to help couples stay connected, especially during seasons of stress and grief. * Grieve Well [https://newmercymoms.com/grievewell]A printable resource sent right to our inbox created to help grieving parents process loss with intention, compassion, and biblical grounding. * Surviving the Loss of a Child [https://newmercymoms.com/blog/surviving-the-loss-of-a-child] A blog post offering gentle, practical encouragement for parents who are simply trying to get through each day after loss. These tools are meant to support you, not overwhelm you. Use what helps and set aside what does not. About New Mercy Moms This podcast is part of the ministry of New Mercy Moms [http://www.newmercymoms.com], a Jesus-centered nonprofit serving mothers who have experienced the death of a child. We exist to offer biblically grounded hope, emotional honesty, and compassionate care for grieving hearts. A Gentle Next Step  If grief has left you exhausted and unsure how to pray, you are not alone. We’ve created Bible prayers for bereaved parents [www.newmercymoms.com/prayer-guide], written specifically for mothers walking through child loss. These prayers are rooted in Scripture and meant to meet you honestly when words feel hard to find. Your pain will push you somewhere. Your pain needs to push you to God.

How Does Child Loss Affect Marriage? A Q&A for Grieving Parents (Part 3)

Grief does not just live inside one person. It enters a marriage and settles differently in each heart. After the loss of a child, many couples find themselves asking hard questions they never expected to face. Why do we grieve so differently? Why does it feel harder to connect? Why do we love each other deeply and still feel so alone? In this episode, we talk honestly about how child loss affects marriage and what it can look like to grieve together when pain, communication, and emotional capacity feel fragile. This conversation is for grieving parents who love each other but feel unsure how to walk through loss side by side. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR: * Why child loss can strain even strong marriages (00:47) * How differing grief responses can lead to misunderstanding * Why creating emotional space matters for healing (04:44) * How love and grief coexist inside a marriage (08:26) * What it looks like to walk together without forcing sameness This episode does not offer marriage formulas or quick fixes. It offers understanding, grace, and Jesus-centered compassion for couples learning how to survive loss together. RELATED READING Marriage After Losing a Child [https://newmercymoms.squarespace.com/blog/marriage-after-losing-a-child] A compassionate look at how grief impacts marriage, communication, and connection, with encouragement for couples learning how to carry loss together. You can read this slowly, return to it later, or share it with your spouse if that feels helpful. ABOUT NEW MERCY MOMS This podcast is part of the ministry of New Mercy Moms [http://www.newmercymoms.com], a Jesus-centered nonprofit serving mothers who have experienced the death of a child. We exist to offer biblically grounded hope, emotional honesty, and compassionate care for grieving hearts. A GENTLE NEXT STEP If grief has made it hard to pray, communicate, or even know what you need right now, you are not alone. We’ve created Bible prayers for bereaved parents [http://www.newmercymoms.com/prayer-guide], written specifically for those walking through child loss. These prayers are rooted in Scripture and designed to meet you honestly in seasons when words feel hard to find. Your pain will push you somewhere. Your pain needs to push you to God.