While We're Waiting® - Hope After Child Loss
478 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago -This is a podcast FOR bereaved parents BY bereaved parents. Join your host, Jill Sullivan, as she talks with parents who have lost children of all ages to all types of circumstances. This is a podcast of stories ... stories of devastating loss and grief and heartbreak and struggle ... and stories of hope and healing and faith, and yes, even joy. Underlying every conversation will be the hope we have in Jesus Christ, which makes it possible to not just survive the loss of a child, but to live well while we're waiting to see them again in Heaven one day. Visit our website at www.WhileWereWaiting.org for more information about our nonprofit ministry to bereaved parents.
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13 | Oh, The Things People Say
October 07, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.59 MBParents who have experienced the loss of a child are often hurt by the things well-meaning people say in an earnest attempt to comfort them. This is always one of our most popular topics of discussion at our While We're Waiting Weekends, as it seems every bereaved parent has a story of a particularly hurtful or inappropriate thing that has been said to them. Even Job had "miserable comforters"! In this episode, Jill discusses some of those comments, and shares how we as bereaved parents m...
Oh, The Things People Say
October 07, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.59 MB13. Parents who have experienced the loss of a child are often hurt by the things well-meaning people say in an earnest attempt to comfort them. This is always one of our most popular topics of discussion at our While We're Waiting Weekends, as it seems every bereaved parent has a story of a particularly hurtful or inappropriate thing that has been said to them. Even Job had "miserable comforters"! In this episode, Jill discusses some of those comments, and shares how we as bereaved pare...
12 | A Story of A Race Not Chosen with Michael and Michelle Moore
September 30, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBJoshua Moore was a young man with a bold faith, who was affectionately known as "The Chaplain" by his high school band director. He never missed an opportunity to share Jesus with those around him. One evening he went out for a run and never came back home. In this episode, Jill talks with his parents, Michael and Michelle, about the events of that night and the days that followed, the grief they've experienced in his loss, and how God has redeemed this race they would never have chosen f...
A Story of A Race Not Chosen - Joshua Moore
September 30, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MB12. Joshua Moore was a young man with a bold faith, who was affectionately known as "The Chaplain" by his high school band director. He never missed an opportunity to share Jesus with those around him. One evening he went out for a run and never came back home. In this episode, Jill talks with his parents, Michael and Michelle, about the events of that night and the days that followed, the grief they've experienced in his loss, and how God has redeemed this race they would never have cho...
14 Things I Wish I'd Known Sooner
September 23, 2020 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.79 MB11. In today's solo episode, Jill shares a list of 14 things she wishes she had known early on after the loss of her 17-year-old daughter to brain cancer. Whether you've just begun your own grief journey or are many years down the road, hopefully you can find some encouragement from this episode. All views expressed by guests on this podcast are theirs alone, and may not represent the Statement of Faith and Statement of Beliefs of the While We're Waiting ministry. We'd love for you to ...
11 | Fourteen Things I Wish I'd Known Sooner
September 23, 2020 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.79 MBIn today's solo episode, Jill shares a list of 14 things she wishes she had known early on after the loss of her 17-year-old daughter to brain cancer. Whether you've just begun your own grief journey or are many years down the road, hopefully you can find some encouragement from this episode. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show. Click here to send me a message! All views expressed by guests on this podcast are theirs alone, and may not represent the Statement of Faith and Sta...
A Story of "IGBOK" - Zach Jones
September 16, 2020 05:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MB10. Zach Jones was a young man with a promising military career whose life was cut short by an accidental drug overdose. In today's episode, Jill talks with his mom and dad, Rex and Mary, about Zach's distinguished military service, his struggles with an addiction to prescription drugs, how his life was not defined by his death, and how, because of Jesus, they have the assurance that "IGBOK" -- It's Gonna Be OK. While We're Waiting has a private Facebook group just for bereaved siblings...
10 | A Story of "IGBOK" with Rex and Mary Jones
September 16, 2020 05:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBZach Jones was a young man with a promising military career whose life was cut short by an accidental drug overdose. In today's episode, Jill talks with his mom and dad, Rex and Mary, about Zach's distinguished military service, his struggles with an addiction to prescription drugs, how his life was not defined by his death, and how, because of Jesus, they have the assurance that "IGBOK" -- It's Gonna Be OK. While We're Waiting has a private Facebook group just for bereaved siblings. Yo...
Ten Things Bereaved Parents Wish You Knew
September 09, 2020 05:00 - 8 minutes - 6.22 MB9. In today's episode, Jill shares ten things that bereaved parents wish you knew. This is a podcast for those who love bereaved parents and want to "be there" for them, but just don't know how. Of course, everyone grieves differently, and someone else's top ten list may be different ... but these items have been compiled from personal experience and conversations with hundreds of bereaved parents over the past decade. Hopefully you will find it helpful as you minister to hurting hearts....
What Bereaved Parents Wish You Knew
September 09, 2020 05:00 - 8 minutes - 6.22 MB9. In today's episode, Jill shares ten things that bereaved parents wish you knew. This is a podcast for those who love bereaved parents and want to "be there" for them, but just don't know how. Of course, everyone grieves differently, and someone else's top ten list may be different ... but these items have been compiled from personal experience and conversations with hundreds of bereaved parents over the past decade. Hopefully you will find it helpful as you minister to hurting hearts.
9 | Ten Things Bereaved Parents Wish You Knew
September 09, 2020 05:00 - 8 minutes - 6.22 MBIn today's episode, Jill shares ten things that bereaved parents wish you knew. This is a podcast for those who love bereaved parents and want to "be there" for them, but just don't know how. Of course, everyone grieves differently, and someone else's top ten list may be different ... but these items have been compiled from personal experience and conversations with hundreds of bereaved parents over the past decade. Hopefully you will find it helpful as you minister to hurting hearts. ...
A Story of a Life Redeemed - Sarah Harmening
September 02, 2020 05:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MB8. Sarah Harmening was a shy, quiet, 17-year-old girl with a maturity beyond her years. She had a strong faith in God and felt called by him to serve on a short-term mission trip to Botswana. On the way to the airport, her life was taken in a tragic bus crash. In this episode, Jill talks with her parents, Scott and Karen, about the events of that day, what Sarah had been journaling as she rode the bus, dealing with the publicity surrounding the incident, and what they've learned about Go...
8 | A Story of a Life Redeemed with Scott and Karen Harmening
September 02, 2020 05:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBSarah Harmening was a shy, quiet, 17-year-old girl with a maturity beyond her years. She had a strong faith in God and felt called by him to serve on a short-term mission trip to Botswana. On the way to the airport, her life was taken in a tragic bus crash. In this episode, Jill talks with her parents, Scott and Karen, about the events of that day, what Sarah had been journaling as she rode the bus, dealing with the publicity surrounding the incident, and what they've learned about God, g...
7 | Joy in the Midst of Sorrow
August 26, 2020 05:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBIn this episode, Jill talks about how joy can exist even in the midst of great sorrow. After the loss of a child, we may feel that joy is something we will never experience again ... and it can certainly be elusive. But when we understand what true joy is ... that it's not based in our circumstances but rather in the person of Jesus Christ ... that makes all the difference. And when we see that its actually biblical for joy and sorrow to co-exist, it frees us to experience both. Source...
Joy in the Midst of Sorrow
August 26, 2020 05:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MB7. In this episode, Jill talks about how joy can exist even in the midst of great sorrow. After the loss of a child, we may feel that joy is something we will never experience again ... and it can certainly be elusive. But when we understand what true joy is ... that it's not based in our circumstances but rather in the person of Jesus Christ ... that makes all the difference. And when we see that its actually biblical for joy and sorrow to co-exist, it frees us to experience both. So...
6 | A Story of Batman and Robin with Bobby and Amy Smith
August 19, 2020 05:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBJoel Smith was just three years old when he was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. His parents Bobby and Amy join me on the podcast today to share the story of his courageous battle, including his Make-A-Wish adventure as the Caped Crusader. They share what they've learned about grief, faith, and joy over the past nine years. I believe you'll be encouraged by our conversation. Visit our website at www.WhileWereWaiting.org to learn more about the While We're Waiting ministry and our ...
A Story of Batman and Robin - Joel Smith
August 19, 2020 05:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MB6. Joel Smith was just three years old when he was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. His parents Bobby and Amy join me on the podcast today to share the story of his courageous battle, including his Make-A-Wish adventure as the Caped Crusader. They share what they've learned about grief, faith, and joy over the past nine years. I believe you'll be encouraged by our conversation. Visit our website at www.WhileWereWaiting.org to learn more about the While We're Waiting ministry and ...
5 | Faith That Has Been Shaken
August 12, 2020 18:00 - 7 minutes - 5.37 MBIn this episode, Jill addresses a common question asked by bereaved parents ... "How do you keep from losing your faith?" She discusses how easy it is to trust our feelings and emotions rather than the truth of God's Word. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show. Click here to send me a message! All views expressed by guests on this podcast are theirs alone, and may not represent the Statement of Faith and Statement of Beliefs of the While We're Waiting ministry. We'd love for...
Faith That Has Been Shaken
August 12, 2020 18:00 - 7 minutes - 5.37 MB5. In this episode, Jill addresses a common question asked by bereaved parents ... "How do you keep from losing your faith?" She discusses how easy it is to trust our feelings and emotions rather than the truth of God's Word. All views expressed by guests on this podcast are theirs alone, and may not represent the Statement of Faith and Statement of Beliefs of the While We're Waiting ministry. We'd love for you to connect with us here at While We're Waiting! Click HERE to visit our ...
A Story of a LifeSong - Leightyn Holmes
August 07, 2020 20:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MB#004 - Ten years have passed since five-year-old Leightyn Nan Holmes went to sing and play in Heaven with Jesus. She dreamed of being a princess and was eager to begin Kindergarten at the time of her homegoing. Today I talk with Leightyn's mom and dad, Landen and Missy, about their experience as bereaved parents from the perspective that a decade brings. Join us to hear how Leightyn's Lifesong (and their own) still sings! For more information about the While We're Waiting ministry, visit...
4 | A Story of a LifeSong with Landen and Missy Holmes
August 07, 2020 20:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBTen years have passed since five-year-old Leightyn Nan Holmes went to sing and play in Heaven with Jesus. She dreamed of being a princess and was eager to begin Kindergarten at the time of her homegoing. Today I talk with Leightyn's mom and dad, Landen and Missy, about their experience as bereaved parents from the perspective that a decade brings. Join us to hear how Leightyn's Lifesong (and their own) still sings! For more information about the While We're Waiting ministry, visit our we...
A Story of Redemption - Navy SEAL Adam Brown
August 03, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBBy God's grace, Adam Brown overcame drug addiction to become a member of Navy SEAL Team SIX. In this episode, Jill talks to Adam's parents, Larry and Janice Brown, about Adam's growing up years, his struggles with drugs as a young man, his quest to become a member of the elite Navy SEALs, and his death in the Hindu Kush mountains of Afghanistan in March of 2010. They share how his life and death have impacted their faith and their family, and discuss how God has carried them through the la...
3 | A Story of Redemption - Navy SEAL Adam Brown
August 03, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBBy God's grace, Adam Brown overcame drug addiction to become a member of Navy SEAL Team SIX. In this episode, Jill talks to Adam's parents, Larry and Janice Brown, about Adam's growing up years, his struggles with drugs as a young man, his quest to become a member of the elite Navy SEALs, and his death in the Hindu Kush mountains of Afghanistan in March of 2010. They share how his life and death have impacted their faith and their family, and discuss how God has carried them through the la...
2 | A Story of a Storm - Hannah Sullivan
August 03, 2020 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBWhen Hannah Sullivan was diagnosed with glioblastoma brain cancer at the age of 16, she accepted it as "her storm" and faced her battle with grace and without fear. Today I talk with Hannah's dad, my husband, about his experience with child loss from a dad's perspective. For more information about the While We're Waiting ministry, visit our website at www.WhileWereWaiting.org. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show. Click here to send me a message! All views expressed by guest...
A Story of a Storm - Hannah Sullivan
August 03, 2020 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB#002 - When Hannah Sullivan was diagnosed with glioblastoma brain cancer at the age of 16, she accepted it as "her storm" and faced her battle with grace and without fear. Today I talk with Hannah's dad, my husband, about his experience with child loss from a dad's perspective. For more information about the While We're Waiting ministry, visit our website at www.WhileWereWaiting.org. All views expressed by guests on this podcast are theirs alone, and may not represent the Statement of F...
1 | While We're Waiting - An Introduction
July 20, 2020 18:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBIn this introductory episode, I share my personal story of the loss of my 17-year-old daughter Hannah to cancer, the ministry born out of that experience, and a preview of future episodes. To learn more about our faith-based ministry to bereaved parents, click the link below: http://www.whilewerewaiting.org I would love to hear your thoughts on the show. Click here to send me a message! All views expressed by guests on this podcast are theirs alone, and may not represent the Statement o...
While We're Waiting - An Introduction
July 20, 2020 18:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MB#001 - In this introductory episode, I share my personal story of the loss of my 17-year-old daughter Hannah to cancer, the ministry born out of that experience, and a preview of future episodes. To learn more about our faith-based ministry to bereaved parents, click the link below: http://www.whilewerewaiting.org All views expressed by guests on this podcast are theirs alone, and may not represent the Statement of Faith and Statement of Beliefs of the While We're Waiting ministry. We'd...
1. While We're Waiting - An Introduction
July 20, 2020 18:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MB#001 - In this introductory episode, I share my personal story of the loss of my 17-year-old daughter Hannah to cancer, the ministry born out of that experience, and a preview of future episodes. To learn more about our faith-based ministry to bereaved parents, click the link below: http://www.whilewerewaiting.org All views expressed by guests on this podcast are theirs alone, and may not represent the Statement of Faith and Statement of Beliefs of the While We're Waiting ministry. We'd...