In this follow-up to last week’s heartfelt conversation on grief, the True & Tried team continues the discussion - this time focusing on gratitude, love, and the eternal hope we have in Christ.
As we move through the holiday season, it’s easy to feel the ache of loss - but it’s also an opportunity to embrace those still with us and see every relationship through an eternal lens.
In Grief & Gratitude, Pt. 2, Stephanie, Jennifer, and Andrea talk about how grief and gratitude are meant to coexist - not just as emotions, but as reminders to love deeply and live missionally.
We share stories of people we’ve known and loved who have faced loss, and how witnessing their faith has shaped our own. We also discuss how to hold space for those who are hurting, how to gently support others in their grief, and how God can use even sorrow to soften our hearts toward those who don’t yet know Him.
In this episode, we explore:
- Embracing the loved ones God has placed in our lives, with deeper appreciation and presence
- Holding space for those walking through grief during the holidays
- Asking God to grow our compassion and evangelistic heart for those who don’t know Jesus
- Seeing how the Gospel truly is good news - especially for the brokenhearted
As we close this two-part series, we’re reminded that gratitude isn’t just a feeling, it’s a posture of worship. It helps us treasure what’s eternal, love others with intention, and share the hope that only Jesus offers.
What is True & Tried Podcast?
True and Tried is a podcast and community built around one core belief: every person is made with intention, loved without condition, and called to a specific purpose. Hosted by Stephanie, Jennifer, and Andrea, each episode explores the intersection of faith, identity, and real life. We talk about the lies we believe, the fears that hold us back, the relationships that shape us, and what it looks like to walk boldly in who God made you to be. Whether you have been following Jesus for decades or are just beginning to ask the bigger questions, you belong in this conversation. New episodes monthly.