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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A Faith That Has Been Tested with Joe and Becky Canal
January 03, 2024 09:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBMy friends Joe and Becky Canal have experienced the loss of two of their five sons, and they share their story in today's episode with honesty and grace. Listen in and be encouraged, and be sure to come back next week for the second half of our discussion. This conversation was recorded prior to my husband's accident last month. For those that don’t know, Brad was severely injured on December 22nd after striking a deer while riding on an ATV on a duck hunting trip, and we have been in the...
While We're Waiting - A Year in Review
December 27, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBMy husband and partner in ministry, Brad Sullivan, joins me on the podcast today to discuss some of the highlights of the While We're Waiting ministry in 2023, including a couple of testimonials from parents who attended one of our retreats this past year. PLEASE NOTE - This episode was recorded prior to Brad's accident on December 22, 2023. We are so grateful to everyone who has been carrying us before the Great Physician in your prayers over the past several days, and we are hopeful that...
183 | While We're Waiting - A Year in Review with Brad Sullivan
December 27, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBMy husband and partner in ministry, Brad Sullivan, joins me on the podcast today to discuss some of the highlights of the While We're Waiting ministry in 2023, including a couple of testimonials from parents who attended one of our retreats this past year. PLEASE NOTE - This episode was recorded prior to Brad's accident on December 22, 2023. We are so grateful to everyone who has been carrying us before the Great Physician in your prayers over the past several days, and we are hopeful that...
182 | Trusting Him in All Things with Barbara Scorza
December 20, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBBarbara Scorza is my guest again today, as we extend our conversation to address issues that all bereaved parents can relate to, including facing the holidays without our precious children. If you missed last week’s episode, you’ll want to go back and listen to hear the story of her family’s escape from Hurricane Katrina and the homegoing of her son Kevin in 2011. Barbara is a gifted storyteller and has a great deal of God-given wisdom to share ... I know you'll be blessed by listening in...
Trusting Him in All Things with Barbara Scorza
December 20, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBBarbara Scorza is my guest again today, as we extend our conversation to address issues that all bereaved parents can relate to, including facing the holidays without our precious children. If you missed last week’s episode, you’ll want to go back and listen to hear the story of her family’s escape from Hurricane Katrina and the homegoing of her son Kevin in 2011. Barbara is a gifted storyteller and has a great deal of God-given wisdom to share ... I know you'll be blessed by listening in...
181 | A Breaking Like No Other with Barbara Scorza
December 13, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBBarbara Scorza is my guest on this week's episode, and I'm so excited to introduce you to her! She is a captivating storyteller, and she has a lot to share ... being a teenage mother, going through a difficult divorce, losing everything in Hurricane Katrina, and experiencing the loss of her son Kevin. In spite of all she's endured, she tells her story with grace, wisdom, and joy, and I believe you'll be encouraged as you listen in! Be sure to come back next week as we expand our discussio...
A Breaking Like No Other with Barbara Scorza
December 13, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBBarbara Scorza is my guest on this week's episode, and I'm so excited to introduce you to her! She is a captivating storyteller, and she has a lot to share ... being a teenage mother, going through a difficult divorce, losing everything in Hurricane Katrina, and experiencing the loss of her son Kevin. In spite of all she's endured, she tells her story with grace, wisdom, and joy, and I believe you'll be encouraged as you listen in! Be sure to come back next week as we expand our discussio...
The Grieving Husband and the Grieving Wife
December 06, 2023 09:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBHave you heard the oft-repeated statistic that 80 to 90% of marriages fail after the loss of a child? Did you know that that is actually a myth? Today's episode features a webinar that my husband Brad and I recently presented along with our friends, Keith & Shawnda Freer, who are the founders of the GriefHope ministry. In this webinar, we discussed the impact of grief on marriage, including how men and women express grief differently, how we can respect those differences and support o...
180 | The Grieving Husband and the Grieving Wife
December 06, 2023 09:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBHave you heard the oft-repeated statistic that 80 to 90% of marriages fail after the loss of a child? Did you know that that is actually a myth? Today's episode features a webinar that my husband Brad and I recently presented along with our friends, Keith & Shawnda Freer, who are the founders of the GriefHope ministry. In this webinar, we discussed the impact of grief on marriage, including how men and women express grief differently, how we can respect those differences and support o...
Child Loss 101 - The Our Hearts Are Home Conference
November 29, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBToday's episode features a recording of a panel discussion at the recent Our Hearts Are Home conference for bereaved parents in Indianapolis, Indiana. The panel includes Gary & Laura House, Keith & Shawnda Freer, Molly Huffman, Greg & Susan Albers, Carol Brown, and my husband Brad & me. We explore the difficult truths and realities of child loss including the following: The realities of child loss The individual nature of the grief journey Moving forward while continuing to grieve How ...
179 | Child Loss 101 - The Our Hearts Are Home Conference
November 29, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBToday's episode features a recording of a panel discussion at the recent Our Hearts Are Home conference for bereaved parents in Indianapolis, Indiana. The panel includes Gary & Laura House, Keith & Shawnda Freer, Molly Huffman, Greg & Susan Albers, Carol Brown, and my husband Brad & me. We explore the difficult truths and realities of child loss including the following: The realities of child loss The individual nature of the grief journey Moving forward while continuing to grieve How ...
Her Present Absence
November 22, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutes - 5.09 MBAs I’m recording this episode, it’s the day before Thanksgiving, and the unofficial kickoff to the full-blown Christmas season hustle-bustle. But before we get into all that, I wanted to take a moment just to slow down, take a deep breath, and acknowledge the sorrow that underlies this time of year for most bereaved parents. My friend Karen Harmening is a bereaved mom and gifted writer, and I want to share with you a post she recently published on her blog. She beautifully expresses ho...
178 | Her Present Absence
November 22, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutes - 5.09 MBAs I’m recording this episode, it’s the day before Thanksgiving, and the unofficial kickoff to the full-blown Christmas season hustle-bustle. But before we get into all that, I wanted to take a moment just to slow down, take a deep breath, and acknowledge the sorrow that underlies this time of year for most bereaved parents. My friend Karen Harmening is a bereaved mom and gifted writer, and I want to share with you a post she recently published on her blog. She beautifully expresses ho...
Heaven Working Backwards with Austin and Valerie DeArmond
November 15, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBWill we know our children when we get to Heaven? Is my child an angel now that he or she has died? Does my child send me signs? Is it possible to "move forward" in our lives without fearing that we're leaving our children behind? Is the best really yet to come? Austin and Valerie DeArmond enjoyed 366 days of blessing with their son Gabriel until the Lord took him to Heaven due to a sudden and unexpected illness. Austin is a gifted and articulate theologian, and Valerie is his equa...
177 | Heaven Working Backwards with Austin and Valerie DeArmond
November 15, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBWill we know our children when we get to Heaven? Is my child an angel now that he or she has died? Does my child send me signs? Is it possible to "move forward" in our lives without fearing that we're leaving our children behind? Is the best really yet to come? Austin and Valerie DeArmond enjoyed 366 days of blessing with their son Gabriel until the Lord took him to Heaven due to a sudden and unexpected illness. Austin is a gifted and articulate theologian, and Valerie is his equa...
Suffering Is Not Meaningless with Austin & Valerie DeArmond
November 08, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBAustin and Valerie DeArmond are the parents of a daughter, Addie, and a son, Gabriel, a joy-filled little boy who was known for his enthusiastic and sloppy open-mouth kisses. Gabe was the life of every party, and he relished that role. Austin and Valerie enjoyed 366 days of blessing with Gabriel until the Lord took him Home following a sudden and unexpected illness. We have a wide-ranging discussion today, discussing sensitive issues such as infertility, adoption, medical mistakes, the vital...
Suffering Is Not Meaningless with Austin and Valerie DeArmond
November 08, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBAustin and Valerie DeArmond are the parents of a daughter, Addie, and a son, Gabriel, a joy-filled little boy who was known for his enthusiastic and sloppy open-mouth kisses. Gabe was the life of every party, and he relished that role. Austin and Valerie enjoyed 366 days of blessing with Gabriel until the Lord took him Home following a sudden and unexpected illness. We have a wide-ranging discussion today, discussing sensitive issues such as infertility, adoption, medical mistakes, the vital...
176 | Suffering Is Not Meaningless with Austin and Valerie DeArmond
November 08, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBAustin and Valerie DeArmond are the parents of a daughter, Addie, and a son, Gabriel, a joy-filled little boy who was known for his enthusiastic and sloppy open-mouth kisses. Gabe was the life of every party, and he relished that role. Austin and Valerie enjoyed 366 days of blessing with Gabriel until the Lord took him Home following a sudden and unexpected illness. We have a wide-ranging discussion today, discussing sensitive issues such as infertility, adoption, medical mistakes, the vital...
175 | The Rainbow Covenant with Neal and Rhonda Harrington
November 01, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBWhen Neal and Rhonda Harrington's 19-year-old son Adam was killed by a single bolt of lightning in the summer of 2006, their lives were profoundly altered. As we continue our conversation today, we talk about how grief has impacted their marriage and their relationships with others, and how it has changed each of them individually. We discuss some practical topics like dealing with the sometimes clumsy things people say, and how they handle special days like birthdays and holidays. Rai...
The Rainbow Covenant with Neal and Rhonda Harrington
November 01, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBWhen Neal and Rhonda Harrington's 19-year-old son Adam was killed by a single bolt of lightning in the summer of 2006, their lives were profoundly altered. As we continue our conversation today, we talk about how grief has impacted their marriage and their relationships with others, and how it has changed each of them individually. We discuss some practical topics like dealing with the sometimes clumsy things people say, and how they handle special days like birthdays and holidays. Rai...
"Living Forward" After Child Loss with Neal and Rhonda Harrington
October 25, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBMy friends Neal and Rhonda Harrington join me on the podcast today to share the story of their 19-year-old son Adam, who was killed by a lightning strike in August of 2006. Adam was jogging at the high school track with his granddaddy when the incident happened, and in that split second of time, the Harringtons’ lives were forever changed. In today’s episode, they share who Adam was, the story of what happened and its immediate aftermath, the sovereignty of God in a situation like this, ...
174 | "Living Forward" After Child Loss with Neal and Rhonda Harrington
October 25, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBMy friends Neal and Rhonda Harrington join me on the podcast today to share the story of their 19-year-old son Adam, who was killed by a lightning strike in August of 2006. Adam was jogging at the high school track with his granddaddy when the incident happened, and in that split second of time, the Harringtons’ lives were forever changed. In today’s episode, they share who Adam was, the story of what happened and its immediate aftermath, the sovereignty of God in a situation like this, ...
Sunlight on the Ocean with Rhyl Venning
October 21, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBI'm joined today for this special bonus episode by my good friend and brand-new author, Rhyl Venning. If you’re a long-time listener of the podcast, you’ve actually “met” Rhyl before, back in November of 2020, when she joined me to share the story of her daughter Kari-Lee. She has written an excellent new book, which will be launching on October 22nd, a very significant date for both Rhyl and me, as you’ll hear in our interview. Today we chat about Kari, Rhyl's journey to becoming an auth...
Sunlight on the Ocean with Rhyl Venning (Bonus Episode)
October 21, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBToday's special bonus episode of the While We're Waiting podcast features a conversation with bereaved mom and author of the new book "Sunlight on the Ocean", Rhyl Venning. A return guest to the podcast, Rhyl shares today about her journey to becoming an author, her objective in writing the book, and how writing Kari-Lee's story impacted her grief. She also shares some of the books who have been helpful to her in her own grief journey. I believe you'll be blessed by listening in! Click H...
173 | Sunlight on the Ocean with Rhyl Venning (Bonus Episode)
October 21, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBToday's special bonus episode of the While We're Waiting podcast features a conversation with bereaved mom and author of the new book "Sunlight on the Ocean", Rhyl Venning. A return guest to the podcast, Rhyl shares today about her journey to becoming an author, her objective in writing the book, and how writing Kari-Lee's story impacted her grief. She also shares some of the books who have been helpful to her in her own grief journey. I believe you'll be blessed by listening in! Click H...
172 | A Year of Jubilee (Part Two) with Cameron and Lyssah Fry
October 18, 2023 08:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBWelcome to episode #172, which is a continuation of my conversation with Cameron and Lyssah Fry. If you missed last week’s episode, you’ll want to go back and listen to hear the story of their tiny and feisty daughter, Jubilee … born at 25 weeks, 6 days, and weighing just 18 ounces … who repeatedly astounded medical staff with her tenacity and fighting spirit. Her testimony, throughout her 393 days in the NICU, was “Watch What God Will Do”, and her earthly life, though short by some standar...
A Year of Jubilee (Part Two) with Cameron and Lyssah Fry
October 18, 2023 08:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBWelcome to episode #172, which is a continuation of my conversation with Cameron and Lyssah Fry. If you missed last week’s episode, you’ll want to go back and listen to hear the story of their tiny and feisty daughter, Jubilee … born at 25 weeks, 6 days, and weighing just 18 ounces … who repeatedly astounded medical staff with her tenacity and fighting spirit. Her testimony, throughout her 393 days in the NICU, was “Watch What God Will Do”, and her earthly life, though short by some standar...
171 | A Year of Jubilee (Part One) with Cameron and Lyssah Fry
October 11, 2023 08:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBJubilee Nileen Fry was born at 25 weeks, 6 days gestation, weighing in at just 18 ounces, and was not expected to live through her first night. However, she repeatedly astounded her medical team with her tenacity and fighting spirit. Her testimony throughout her 393 days in the NICU was “Watch What God Will Do”, and her earthly life, though short by some standards, continues to have a profound impact on those around her. Jubilee's mom and dad, Cameron and Lyssah, join me on the podcast ...
A Year of Jubilee (Part One) with Cameron and Lyssah Fry
October 11, 2023 08:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBJubilee Nileen Fry was born at 25 weeks, 6 days gestation, weighing in at just 18 ounces, and was not expected to live through her first night. However, she repeatedly astounded her medical team with her tenacity and fighting spirit. Her testimony throughout her 393 days in the NICU was “Watch What God Will Do”, and her earthly life, though short by some standards, continues to have a profound impact on those around her. Jubilee's mom and dad, Cameron and Lyssah, join me on the podcast ...
Dance in the Rain - Joey and Donna Sorters
October 04, 2023 08:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBWhen you're living with a child who's battling cancer, you learn to make the most out of every day. And that's what Joey and Donna Sorters did as they walked their son Jarren through his cancer journey ... They made a conscious decision to dance in the rain. If you missed last week’s episode, you’ll want to listen to hear the story of their son Jarren’s courageous battle against cancer and what the Lord has taught them as they continue to walk out their journey. Click HERE to listen t...
170 | Dance in the Rain with Joey and Donna Sorters
October 04, 2023 08:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBWhen you're living with a child who's battling cancer, you learn to make the most out of every day. And that's what Joey and Donna Sorters did as they walked their son Jarren through his cancer journey ... They made a conscious decision to dance in the rain. If you missed last week’s episode, you’ll want to listen to hear the story of their son Jarren’s courageous battle against cancer and what the Lord has taught them as they continue to walk out their journey. Click HERE to listen t...
The World Our Hearts Were Made For - Joey and Donna Sorters
September 27, 2023 08:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBI’m pleased today to introduce you to my friends Joey and Donna Sorters. Our paths crossed several years ago when we worked in the same school district together … but at the time, we never dreamed we would walk very similar journeys with our children seven years apart. In the first half of this two-part episode, Joey and Donna share the story of their remarkable son Jarren, who went to Heaven at the age of 15 after a ferocious battle with cancer. His motto was “If you get knocked down 7 t...
169 | The World Our Hearts Were Made For with Joey and Donna Sorters
September 27, 2023 08:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBI’m pleased today to introduce you to my friends Joey and Donna Sorters. Our paths crossed several years ago when we worked in the same school district together … but at the time, we never dreamed we would walk very similar journeys with our children seven years apart. In the first half of this two-part episode, Joey and Donna share the story of their remarkable son Jarren, who went to Heaven at the age of 15 after a ferocious battle with cancer. His motto was “If you get knocked down 7 t...
Be Still and Know (Part Two) with Jackie Carson
September 20, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBWelcome to episode #168, which is a continuation of my conversation with my friend Jackie Carson. If you missed last week’s episode, you’ll want to go back and listen to hear the story of her son Jonathan’s battle with drugs and alcohol, including how God redeemed his story to help others caught in the snare of addiction. Today, we discuss a wide variety of issues faced by bereaved parents. At only 8 months into her own journey, Jackie has a passion for ministering to other grieving paren...
168 | Be Still and Know (Part Two) with Jackie Carson
September 20, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBWelcome to episode #168, which is a continuation of my conversation with my friend Jackie Carson. If you missed last week’s episode, you’ll want to go back and listen to hear the story of her son Jonathan’s battle with drugs and alcohol, including how God redeemed his story to help others caught in the snare of addiction. Today, we discuss a wide variety of issues faced by bereaved parents. At only 8 months into her own journey, Jackie has a passion for ministering to other grieving paren...
167 | Be Still and Know (Part One) with Jackie Carson
September 13, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBI'm pleased today to introduce you to my new friend, Jackie Carson, who I met when she attended one of our While We're Waiting Weekends recently. In the first half of this two-part episode, Jackie shares the story of her smart and funny son Jonathan, who went to Heaven just before Christmas in 2022. Jonathan was introduced to marijuana at the age of 12, and it was a gateway drug for him, leading to years of alcohol and drug abuse, jail time, and declining health. After an 18-month stint i...
Be Still and Know (Part One) with Jackie Carson
September 13, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBI'm pleased today to introduce you to my new friend, Jackie Carson, who I met when she attended one of our While We're Waiting Weekends recently. In the first half of this two-part episode, Jackie shares the story of her smart and funny son Jonathan, who went to Heaven just before Christmas in 2022. Jonathan was introduced to marijuana at the age of 12, and it was a gateway drug for him, leading to years of alcohol and drug abuse, jail time, and declining health. After an 18-month stint i...
It Is Well (Part Two) with Donna Eller
September 06, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBDonna Eller joins me on the podcast again this week. If you missed last week’s episode, you’ll want to go back and listen to hear the story of her daughter, Julie … some of it in Julie’s own words from the journals she kept during her fierce battle with cancer. Today we extend our conversation to cover a wide range of very practical issues faced by bereaved parents, including giving grace to a spouse who may be grieving very differently than we are … and we’ll also discuss Donna’s more rece...
166 | It Is Well (Part Two) with Donna Eller
September 06, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBDonna Eller joins me on the podcast again this week. If you missed last week’s episode, you’ll want to go back and listen to hear the story of her daughter, Julie … some of it in Julie’s own words from the journals she kept during her fierce battle with cancer. Today we extend our conversation to cover a wide range of very practical issues faced by bereaved parents, including giving grace to a spouse who may be grieving very differently than we are … and we’ll also discuss Donna’s more rece...
It Is Well (Part One) with Donna Eller
August 30, 2023 08:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBMy friend Donna Eller is my guest on the podcast today. In the first half of this two-part episode, she shares the story of her independent, funny, and faith-filled daughter Julie, who went to Heaven following a fierce battle with cancer in 2015. But there’s more to her story, as Donna has also experienced the loss of her 8-day-old grandbaby (Julie’s son Noah) as well as her husband Tim more recently. Though I’d heard Donna’s story when she attended our While We're Waiting Weekend in 2018...
165 | It Is Well (Part One) with Donna Eller
August 30, 2023 08:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBMy friend Donna Eller is my guest on the podcast today. In the first half of this two-part episode, she shares the story of her independent, funny, and faith-filled daughter Julie, who went to Heaven following a fierce battle with cancer in 2015. But there’s more to her story, as Donna has also experienced the loss of her 8-day-old grandbaby (Julie’s son Noah) as well as her husband Tim more recently. Though I’d heard Donna’s story when she attended our While We're Waiting Weekend in 2018...
164 | While We're Qavah-ing
August 23, 2023 08:00 - 9 minutes - 6.85 MBWhen we first formed the While We're Waiting ministry back in 2011, we were advised by a ministry consultant to change the name. "While We're Waiting", he said, "It sounds like you're sitting kicked back in a recliner just waiting to go to Heaven." Of course that's not at all the concept we had in mind when we chose the name, but I really didn't have a word to clearly and concisely explain the correct concept until my conversation with Dr. Lee Warren a few weeks ago. He introduced me to t...
While We're Qavah-ing
August 23, 2023 08:00 - 9 minutes - 6.85 MBWhen we first formed the While We're Waiting ministry back in 2011, we were advised by a ministry consultant to change the name. "While We're Waiting", he said, "It sounds like you're sitting kicked back in a recliner just waiting to go to Heaven." Of course that's not at all the concept we had in mind when we chose the name, but I really didn't have a word to clearly and concisely explain the correct concept until my conversation with Dr. Lee Warren a few weeks ago. He introduced me to t...
163 | The Best Is Yet To Come! with Terry and Joy Young (A Reprise)
August 16, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBOn July 31, I received a text from my friend Terry Young, letting me know that his wife Joy had laid down for a nap that day & woke up in Heaven. At first I couldn’t believe it - my dear friend Joy was much too full of life to be gone - but she was. Joy was known for exclaiming at every opportunity, “The best is yet to come!" & for her the best had come. When Terry found Joy that afternoon, she was lying on their bed with her Bible open to Psalm 46 and was in the middle of writing a n...
The Best Is Yet To Come! - Terry and Joy Young (A Reprise)
August 16, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBOn July 31, I received a text from my friend Terry Young, letting me know that his wife Joy had laid down for a nap that day & woke up in Heaven. At first I couldn’t believe it - my dear friend Joy was much too full of life to be gone - but she was. Joy was known for exclaiming at every opportunity, “The best is yet to come!" & for her the best had come. When Terry found Joy that afternoon, she was lying on their bed with her Bible open to Psalm 46 and was in the middle of writing a n...
Taking the Microphone - Lisa Thacker
August 09, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBLisa Thacker joins me once again on the podcast today. If you missed last week’s episode, you’ll want to go back and listen to hear the story of her son Dalton, who took his own life at the age of 16 with absolutely no warning signs or indications of what he was about to do. Today we extend our conversation to cover a wide range of very practical issues faced by bereaved parents, particularly those who have experienced the loss of a child to suicide, and discuss how she now finds herself ta...
162 | Taking the Microphone with Lisa Thacker
August 09, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBLisa Thacker joins me once again on the podcast today. If you missed last week’s episode, you’ll want to go back and listen to hear the story of her son Dalton, who took his own life at the age of 16 with absolutely no warning signs or indications of what he was about to do. Today we extend our conversation to cover a wide range of very practical issues faced by bereaved parents, particularly those who have experienced the loss of a child to suicide, and discuss how she now finds herself ta...
Walking A Tightrope - Lisa Thacker
August 02, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBDalton Thacker was a vibrant young man with an infectious smile and a passion for sports and history. He loved to tell jokes and make people laugh, and in 2020, he chose "grit" as his word for the year. He was a goal setter with a desire to score 1,000 points in basketball over his high school career, and to make it to state in track and field. On May 14, 2020, Dalton took his own life with absolutely no warning signs or indication of what he was about to do, leaving his family reeling in...
161 | Walking A Tightrope with Lisa Thacker
August 02, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBDalton Thacker was a vibrant young man with an infectious smile and a passion for sports and history. He loved to tell jokes and make people laugh, and in 2020, he chose "grit" as his word for the year. He was a goal setter with a desire to score 1,000 points in basketball over his high school career, and to make it to state in track and field. On May 14, 2020, Dalton took his own life with absolutely no warning signs or indication of what he was about to do, leaving his family reeling in...
Hope Is the First Dose - W. Lee Warren, M.D.
July 26, 2023 08:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MB"Trauma lies to you, and pain lies to you, and it makes you think: This is always how I'm going to feel, and this is always how it's going to be. And the truth is, if you're still alive, God has a plan for your life, and your life has purpose and meaning." Encouraging words from Dr. W. Lee Warren, neurosurgeon and author of the new book "Hope Is the First Dose: A Treatment Plan for Recovering from Trauma, Tragedy, and Other Massive Things". When Dr. Warren's 19-year-old son Mitchell d...