Faith in Action: A Priest’s Wisdom on Grief and Healing

Liv’s Light Continues to Shine Bright

Mellisa and Sophia Allen join Mark on The Up Beat to talk about their new Liv Like Liv charitable foundation in memory of their daughter and sister, Olivia. Liv lost her valiant battle against leukemia in March 2024, but not before starting a movement to Live Like Liv. Hear how their efforts will help other families affected by cancer and honor Olivia’s beautiful legacy of positivity.

Part 2: Healing After a Kidnapping Nightmare

In this powerful episode, Trisha Sena recounts the terrifying ordeal of her daughter’s abduction and the heart-wrenching days that followed. She shares the emotional rollercoaster they’ve been on and how her family is healing and finding unexpected strength. Plus, you won’t believe the heartwarming gesture Trisha made to the kidnapper’s daughter.

Part 1: Healing After a Kidnapping Nightmare

In this powerful episode, Trisha Sena recounts the terrifying ordeal of her daughter’s abduction and the heart-wrenching days that followed. She shares the emotional rollercoaster they’ve been on and how her family is healing and finding unexpected strength. Plus, you won’t believe the heartwarming gesture Trisha made to the kidnapper’s daughter.

Faith in Action: A Priest’s Wisdom on Grief and Healing

Find comfort, practical guidance, and hope for your own journey of healing on this episode of The Up Beat. Mark sits down with Father Scott VanDerveer, a Catholic priest whose compassionate counsel has touched countless lives. Father VanDerveer shares his perspective on navigating grief, offering profound wisdom.

Unexpected Goodbye: The Tompkins’ Story

The Tompkins family was blindsided by the sudden death of their beloved father and husband, Mike, from an unexpected heart attack. On this episode of The Up Beat, discover how Mike’s wife and sons have found strength in the face of overwhelming loss by keeping his memory alive and leaning on support from others.