Our Hearts Are Home Podcast — Trusting God in Suffering

Grace Comes Through the Storm — Michael & Christina LaFleur

In today's podcast, Michael & Christina LaFleur share about their son, Ethan, and his sudden and unexplained death. As they discuss the circumstances surrounding his home-going and their subsequent grief journey, they offer insights they have learned that will resonate with those who have experienced loss. Discovering more about the character of God, they have found a new understanding of who He is and His plan for us.

Navigating the Loss of a Grandchild

In today's podcast, Kelly Brockman, a bereaved father and grandfather, talks openly about some of the challenges of bereaved grandparents. He describes child loss as a "pain like no other," and grandparents are not only grieving their own loss, but watching their own child grieve that devastating loss. Do you know a bereaved grandparent? We hope you'll share this episode with them.

Navigating Sibling Loss — Bobby & Gabby Bisterfeldt

Have you lost a sibling or are you a bereaved parent who has children who are grieving? On the podcast today, Bobby and Gabby Bisterfeldt share their journeys of sibling loss. Unbelievably, both have lost two siblings. There are many unique challenges to the grief that accompanies sibling loss, and Bobby and Gabby offer suggestions for bereaved parents to support their remaining children, who are grieving the loss of their sibling.

Love & Loss, Heartbreak & Hope — Rhyl Venning

In today’s podcast, Rhyl Venning shares her journey of loss and hope after the home-going of her daughter, Kari-Lee. Born with cystic fibrosis, Kari experienced the physical challenges that come with the diagnosis, but lived each day to the fullest. She packed in a lifetime of learning, travel, and joy in her twenty-five years and deeply impacted those around her. With honesty and fresh spiritual insights, Rhyl offers hope to those who are navigating the devastation of child loss.

Clinging to the Promises

In today's podcast, Tom and Heather Snyir introduce us to their daughter, Katie. After battling childhood cancer at the age of four, she enjoyed ten years of good health. Thinking that cancer was something in the past, it was a shock when Katie received the diagnosis of Stage Four Glioblastoma Multiforme at the age of sixteen. With transparency and insight, Tom and Heather share their journey not only of grief, but of how the Lord has held them. Their words will encourage you, give you hope, and offer spiritual insights that will challenge you to draw nearer to the only One who can truly comfort our broken hearts.