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Join us for a hope-filled conversation with Sara Horton, a bereaved mom, and a perinatal bereavement nurse. Sara has experienced the loss of three boys, all born sleeping. She received cradles for two of her sons and began attending Hope Online. Sara is passionate about sharing Christ's truth and hope with grieving moms struggling to understand God's goodness while suffering through deep waters.
In this episode, we discussed:
How stepping out of her comfort zone (to attend Hope Online) blessed herWhat is it like attending a support group for the first time?Reconciling your circumstances with your faithThe difference between our spiritual good and our materialistic goodWrestling with doubt and resting in the Truth of God's Word"Even if" kind of faithPracticing biblical lamentSanctification in sufferingBeing honest with God and expressing your emotionsPraying even when you don't have the wordsIs there a quota on trials and tribulations?Rethinking what it means to be brokenWhat is the difference between joy and happiness?Advice for nurses caring for grieving families• EPISODE SHOW NOTES & FULL TRANSCRIPT:
[www.bridgetscradles.com/post/episode51]• CRADLED IN HOPE PODCAST WEBSITE:
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Join us for a hope-filled conversation with Eric Schumacher, author of Ours: Biblical Comfort for Men Grieving Miscarriage. After experiencing multiple miscarriages in his marriage, Eric felt called to write a book for fellow dads, encouraging them to grieve alongside their wives. He journeys through the Gospel of Luke to lead dads to Jesus.
In this episode, we discussed:
Compounded grief, how it impacts us, and why we need to grieve wellDoes time heal all wounds?The different components of loss and how we experience them over timeSanctification in the midst of griefJesus as a friend and how He showed us it's okay to show emotionWhy don't we blame Satan for our loss?Nothing is outside God's controlGod is the only solution to our painWhy we should read the Gospels and run to JesusPractical ways for fathers to grieveHow a husband can support his wife (even when he can't fix it)An explanation of a father's grief timeline after pregnancy lossSharing grief in marriage, even when spouses grieve differently• EPISODE SHOW NOTES & FULL TRANSCRIPT:
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Join us for a hope-filled conversation with Whitney Pipkin, author of We Shall All Be Changed. Whitney wrote the book after experiencing the loss of two babies to miscarriage and her mom after a twenty-year battle with cancer. She reminds us that God changes us through grief, often in unexpected and beautiful ways.
In this episode, we discussed:
Holding joy and sorrow togetherHaving a timid hope through pregnancyCoping with anticipatory grief and facing grief head-onDeveloping a "theology of death" using the metanarrative of ScriptureThe difference between redemption and consummationWhen will our hearts be healed?1 Corinthians 15 and the ResurrectionSharing in the sufferings of ChristHow to feel the Lord's presenceThe story of Elijah and why eating and sleeping is importantWhy sanctification is more important than trying to perform or be productiveSitting in the hard parts so we can stay soft and allow God to mold us Receiving Christ's care Taking care of living children after pregnancy lossStewarding your sadness in your kids' livesEPISODE SHOW NOTES & FULL TRANSCRIPT:
www.bridgetscradles.com/post/episode49CRADLED IN HOPE PODCAST WEBSITE:
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Join us for a hope-filled conversation with Mattie Steinhilpert, who lost her daughter, Sloane, after getting sick with COVID in her pregnancy. Mattie shares the story of how God saved her when she was on the brink of death herself. Sadly, her daughter died after delivery. Mattie and her husband relied on their faith in God to get them through the devastating, traumatic experience they faced so early in their marriage. With their hope in Heaven, they found renewed joy and purpose as God continued to grow their family.
In this episode, we discussed:
• COVID and its impact on pregnancy and placentas
• What it was like being on the news right after their daughter's death• Being surrounded by Christ-like love in the hospital
• Asking the Lord to provide the strength to get through each moment
• Choosing to rely on their faith in the midst of deep grief
• Jesus is the only solution to our problem
• Navigating the loss of a baby in the first year of marriage
• Growing love and respect for our spouse through grief
• How grief changed when they had another little girl
• Rainbow babies are not replacement babies
• Giving grace and forgiveness to people who say the wrong thing
• Breaking free from victim mentality
• Why she loves Romans 8:28 and Numbers 6:24-26
• Looking forward to Jesus' return
• EPISODE SHOW NOTES & FULL TRANSCRIPT:
[www.bridgetscradles.com/post/episode48]• CRADLED IN HOPE PODCAST WEBSITE:
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Join us for a hope-filled conversation with Kathryn Johnson, grieving mom and founder of Hannah's Hope. After experiencing multiple losses, Kathryn chose to believe that one day, she would have a reason to celebrate. She trusted that God would grow her family in His timing. Kathryn shares how she found her way through grief and started a ministry to comfort others in the same way the Lord comforted her.
In this episode, we discussed:
How Hannah's Hope startedHaving faith for the future, even after multiple lossesThe power of worship in griefInfertility and waiting seasonsTaking our thoughts captiveLoss not becoming a part of our identityParenting after lossSanctification and becoming more like ChristEPISODE SHOW NOTES & FULL TRANSCRIPT:
www.bridgetscradles.com/post/episode47CRADLED IN HOPE PODCAST WEBSITE:
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Join us for a hope-filled conversation with Chuck and Ashley Elliott about navigating the relational aspects of loss. Drawing from their own loss experience and their background as counselors, Chuck and Ashley share helpful advice on how to face the complexities of grief.
After experiencing recurrent miscarriage, Chuck and Ashley felt called to write a book called I Used to Be which provides biblical and mental health techniques to develop healthy ways to see yourself, your life, and your loved ones. We discuss these techniques and the intricacies of handling the hurt others may cause us in grief. You will be blessed and encouraged by the practical wisdom they share!
In this episode, we discussed:
Keeping our faith intact when we feel distant from GodPraising God in the midst of the painNeutralizing emotional triggers in griefGiving grace to those who have hurt usThe ways that grief lies to usHow to help people help usThe importance of communicating our needsGrieving in marriage from the father's perspectiveComparison and why it is destructiveWhy they wrote the book, I Used to BeEPISODE SHOW NOTES & FULL TRANSCRIPT:
www.bridgetscradles.com/post/episode46CRADLED IN HOPE PODCAST WEBSITE:
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Join us for a hope-filled conversation with Rachel Lohman, founder of Hope Again Collective and the author of Miscarried Hope. After losing her first baby to miscarriage, Rachel felt that the rug had been pulled out from underneath her and her faith. Over time, God led her to recover her faith and hope in Him by trusting in His goodness despite her circumstances.
In this episode, we discussed:
Struggling with your faith after lossReconciling His goodness during difficult timesThe Five Stages of Hope from her bookHow Jesus modeled how to grieve during His time on earthWhy Rachel wrote Miscarried HopeAll about Rachel's jewelry line for bereaved moms, Hope Again CollectiveThe role of empathy in supporting a friend or family member who lost a babyFinding purpose in pain (and having a posture of open-handedness)Encouragement for moms fresh in griefEPISODE SHOW NOTES & FULL TRANSCRIPT:
www.bridgetscradles.com/post/episode45CRADLED IN HOPE PODCAST WEBSITE:
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www.bridgetscradles.com/podcastCRADLED IN HOPE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY FOR GRIEVING MOMS:
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Join us for a hope-filled conversation with Abigail Sikma, bereaved mom and founder of the ministry Something to Hold. After experiencing two early miscarriages, Abigail was confronted with the choice to either run from or turn to the faith she was raised with. For the first time in her life, she turned to her faith as her own and clung to the promises of God to get her through several years of infertility and miscarriage.
In this episode, we discussed:
Clinging to the faith you were brought up inTrusting God over GooglePerspective to get through dark seasonsGrowing the Kingdom through vulnerabilityReframing the "Why Me?" questionWhat is our number one mission as believers?The story of Something to Hold (How it started and what they do)How to get involved with their ministryA special Christmas giveaway for our listeners!EPISODE SHOW NOTES & FULL TRANSCRIPT:
www.bridgetscradles.com/post/episode44CRADLED IN HOPE PODCAST WEBSITE:
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www.bridgetscradles.com/podcastCRADLED IN HOPE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY FOR GRIEVING MOMS:
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www.facebook.com/bridgetscradles
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This is a special bonus episode highlighting the program from the Wave of Light event that Bridget's Cradles hosted in Wichita, Kansas on October 15, 2023, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day.
The program and announcements from our Wave of Light 2023 eventPastor John Carney's remarks and Ashley Opliger's speech and prayer from eventA thank you to our generous corporate and memorial sponsorsThe Shine Their Light Award Winners' speech (Brandon and Sara Horton, parents to Charlie, Cooper, and Camden in Heaven)Reading of Names of Babies in Heaven (for families that registered/attended or sponsored the event)
In this episode, we shared:EPISODE SHOW NOTES:
https://www.bridgetscradles.com/post/waveoflight2023CRADLED IN HOPE PODCAST WEBSITE:
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Join us for a conversation with Lianna Davis, bereaved mom, and author of Made for a Different Land. Lianna shares her story of losing her daughter, Noelle, at 42 weeks in her first pregnancy. Trusting in God's sovereignty, Lianna found hope in the living waters of Jesus as she navigated the deep waves of grief.
In this episode, we discussed:
Wanting to go to Heaven to be with your childAsking theological questions after losing a baby like, "How could a good God allow my baby to die?"God's original plan for babies and why sin broke His perfect designThe kindness and mercy of Jesus to choose to die for usThe good news of the Gospel for the grieving momGetting unstuck in your grief and releasing your sorrowEntering into deep emotions in the presence of JesusWhy grief connects us to our babies and how to move forwardIs it okay to laugh and smile when you're grieving?All about her book, Made for a Different LandHow to take comfort in God's sovereignty and plan for your lifeThe hard but beautiful work of sanctificationEPISODE SHOW NOTES & FULL TRANSCRIPT:
www.bridgetscradles.com/post/episode43CRADLED IN HOPE PODCAST WEBSITE:
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Join us for a conversation with Matt and Haley Phillips about how God radically changed their lives after the loss of their baby boy, Fletcher. From quitting a job to downsizing their house to starting a nonprofit, the Lord shifted their lives in a huge way. Matt and Haley started a nonprofit in their son's name called The Fletcher Foundation. Their mission is to walk alongside families who have experienced miscarriage or stillbirth, particularly by providing financial assistance for medical bills related to their loss.
In this episode, we discussed:
Being young in marriage and experiencing pregnancy lossHow to show up for someone who has lost a baby in practical waysThe importance of proximity and presence in the midst of sufferingScripture as a balm to the soulAdvice for bereaved dads on how to be vulnerable in your griefProcessing grief differently in marriageAllowing God to radically change your life after lossChanneling your grief for goodThe story of the Fletcher Foundation and what they doOur babies in Heaven are still arrows in our quiverEPISODE SHOW NOTES & FULL TRANSCRIPT:
www.bridgetscradles.com/post/episode42CRADLED IN HOPE PODCAST WEBSITE:
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KC Tregoning is a bereaved mom who found out about Bridget’s Cradles after receiving a tiny knit heart in the delivery room. KC attended her first Hope Online support group with us just one month after Alan had passed.
KC lives in Northern Virginia with her husband, Matt, and their three fur babies. She is the proud mom of Alan who reigns in Heaven. After a turbulent pregnancy, KC and Matt found out at their 31-week appointment that their son, Alan, had a condition that was not compatible with life.KC is passionate about spreading awareness for families facing life-limiting pregnancies. She loves sharing Alan's story and how God walked alongside them throughout their journey.
In this episode, we discussed:
Navigating a life-limiting diagnosis in pregnancyChoosing life even when the doctors encourage terminationBonding with your baby during pregnancyPicture taking after deliveryRecommended resources & organizations for life-limiting diagnosesCommunity and walking alongside other women who have experienced lossPursuing adoption after lossGrieving and planning for your baby’s first Heaven DayThe importance of attending a Christ-centered support groupFaith-based counselingGod’s presence in grief and how good can come from thisEPISODE SHOW NOTES & FULL TRANSCRIPT:
www.bridgetscradles.com/post/episode41CRADLED IN HOPE PODCAST WEBSITE:
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Join us for the final episode of our 3-part summer series called "Conversations of Hope with Ashley and Kristin." Ashley Opliger and Kristin Hernandez are both bereaved moms who desire to point other grieving moms to the hope they've found in Jesus.
This month's episode is a Q&A with Ashley and Kristin using listener-submitted questions.
In this episode, we discussed:
How to navigate relationships after losing a babyForgiving friends and family who have hurt us in our griefWhy friendships may change after lossVictim mentality and identityPreparing our hearts for our baby's first Heaven dayWays to honor our baby on milestonesAnticipatory griefWhy it's sometimes harder to face the days leading up to a milestone than the day itselfMemorial ideas and random acts of kindnessHow the Church can better support grieving familiesWhat to do when you're in a waiting seasonHow do you know when you're ready to try again?What can you do to stop being mad at God?BONUS: Ashley and Kristin's Hope-Filled Worship Spotify Playlist
EPISODE SHOW NOTES, FULL TRANSCRIPT, & FREE PDF HOPE GUIDE:
www.bridgetscradles.com/post/episode40CRADLED IN HOPE PODCAST WEBSITE:
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Join us for this special 3-part summer series called "Conversations of Hope with Ashley and Kristin." Ashley Opliger and Kristin Hernandez are both bereaved moms who desire to point other grieving moms to the hope they've found in Jesus.
New episodes will release each summer month (June, July, and August) with this month's episode title being "Important Truths about Babies in Heaven."
At the beginning of the episode, Ashley shares a personal update about her son, Brenner, and his recent surgery and medical issues.
In this episode, we discussed:
Where do babies go when they pass away?The differences between the temporary Heaven and the eternal HeavenWhat age will our babies be in Heaven?Do our babies become angels?Our babies taking part in the ResurrectionWhat purposes do angels serve in the Bible?Can my baby send me signs from Heaven?Is it OK to consult a medium to talk to my baby?New Age practices in grief (and why to stay away from them)The occult and how these roads lead to HellRepentance and accepting forgiveness for our sinsJesus Christ, our Mediator and IntercessorWhy the hope of the Gospel is better than the counterfeits offered by SatanEX-NEW AGE RESOURCES:
“Don’t Dance with the Devil” - Understanding the Times Podcast (can be found on Spotify or Apple Podcasts too)
Heaven and Healing Podcast by Angelamarie Ucci
I Used to be a Psychic - Mia Michele
EPISODE SHOW NOTES, FULL TRANSCRIPT, & FREE PDF HOPE GUIDE:
www.bridgetscradles.com/post/episode39CRADLED IN HOPE PODCAST WEBSITE:
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Join us for this special 3-part summer series called "Conversations of Hope with Ashley and Kristin." Ashley Opliger and Kristin Hernandez are both bereaved moms who desire to point other grieving moms to the hope they've found in Jesus. New episodes will release each summer month (June, July, and August) with this month's episode title being "A Foundation of Biblical Hope."
In this episode, we discussed:
Where do we place our hope after we've lost a baby?What is "hope" anyway?Desiring to have a rainbow baby - is it okay to long for another baby?Releasing control and surrendering our plans to GodUnderstanding how to interpret Bible stories"Even If" kind of faithGod as the redeemerOur identity as mothers vs. our identity in ChristGod won't leave you empty-handedHow can my loss be considered "light and momentary"?Standing on Christ the Solid RockEPISODE SHOW NOTES, FULL TRANSCRIPT, & FREE PDF HOPE GUIDE:
www.bridgetscradles.com/post/episode38CRADLED IN HOPE PODCAST WEBSITE:
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Join us for a conversation with bereaved mother Heather Cohen about how she found community and renewed her faith after the full-term stillbirth of her son, Levi.
Just days away from her scheduled c-section, Heather was shocked to discover that her son no longer had a heartbeat. Devastated and grieving, she turned to Bridget's Cradles and began attending our online support groups and volunteering to comfort others through the ministry. Hear Heather's story of finding hope in the midst of her heartache and how you, too, can find hope after the loss of your baby.
In this episode, we discussed:
Having questions about the cause of your baby's deathStruggling with shame and regret over decisions you made or didn't make during your pregnancyGod's sovereignty and why our theology of who He is mattersThe importance of finding community in griefWhy counseling is helpful and why you shouldn't be ashamed to seek helpMore about Bridget's Cradles Hope Online support groups from Heather's perspective of attending themCircumstances change but God never doesThe hope of what is to come in ScriptureHonoring our babies by serving others to bring God gloryHeather's volunteer experience with Bridget's CradlesEPISODE SHOW NOTES, FULL TRANSCRIPT, & FREE PDF HOPE GUIDE:
www.bridgetscradles.com/post/episode37CRADLED IN HOPE PODCAST WEBSITE:
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Join us for a conversation with Becky Thompson about how to rely on the Holy Spirit as a grieving mom. In the midst of a season of suffering, we do not have to wait to meet God on the other side; rather, He is a God so close Who longs to be near to us in our pain.
Becky shares her story of losing her daughter at eight weeks and how the Lord brought hope to her broken heart. She decided to trust in Him knowing that she couldn't lose Him too.
In this episode, we discussed:
Loving and losing a life that nobody knew about yetPostpartum depression and anxiety after pregnancy lossReleasing anger and trusting that the Lord is weeping with youWho is the Holy Spirit and what does He do?What does it mean to be born again?Discerning God's voice from the lies of the enemyWhat is lie replacement strategy?Battling against our own sin nature and how the Holy Spirit convicts usStruggling in the forest of fear and trusting that God is with youWhy we need to address both the spiritual and physical aspects of anxietyBelieving in a God that is not far off and imagining Him holding you in your painMore about Becky's books, Peace, and God So CloseEPISODE SHOW NOTES, FULL TRANSCRIPT, & FREE PDF HOPE GUIDE:
www.bridgetscradles.com/post/episode36CRADLED IN HOPE PODCAST WEBSITE:
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Join us for a discussion with Ashley Opliger about the good that came from the birth and death of her daughter, Bridget. Ashley shares how her loss shifted her focus to Heaven and living for God's Kingdom. In this episode, Ashley encourages grieving moms to draw near to God by reading His Word. She invites moms into a relationship with Him because she believes He is the only One who can heal their broken hearts. His amazing gift of salvation gives us the hope of Heaven with Him and our babies who have gone there before us.
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Join us for a conversation with Steve and Heather Colvin about how the Lord brought healing and redemption to their family after losing their daughter, AnnaJoy.
Through a testimony of radical transformation in their marriage after AnnaJoy passed away, Steve and Heather founded a nonprofit ministry called AJ's Place: A Foundation of Hope. They help families afford memorial stones for their babies who have gone to Heaven too soon.
In this episode, we discussed:
How the Lord wants you in complete freedom in your healingThe lies we believe when we are grievingSatan and how he exploits our trauma and loss against usHow can God be good if He doesn't seem to be good to me?Looking for God's promises and miracles in the midst of the painFeelings of bitterness and resentment around other babiesHow to focus on the season you're in and keep your eyes fixed on JesusDifferent ways to handle being invited to a baby showerHumility and repentance in marriagePutting your spouse's needs first and asking what they need in their griefHealing and redemption through foster care and adoptionWhy they call AnnaJoy's grave her "place" and how their ministry startedThe importance of memorial stones and how AJ's Place can help you if cost is prohibiting you from getting one for your baby in HeavenEPISODE SHOW NOTES, FULL TRANSCRIPT, & FREE PDF HOPE GUIDE:
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Join us for a conversation with Kelcey Crone about the beautiful brokenness of grief. After their son was born into Heaven, Kelcey and her husband were in a pit of despair. Not only were they grieving their son, but his loss exposed their sin from the past and in the present.
In the nakedness of their grief, they turned to God, and He saved their marriage. Both individually and collectively, God radically transformed them and gave them a new purpose in serving others and living for Jesus.
In this episode, we discussed:
Vulnerability and how to process grief with your spouseSatan using your loss to wreak havoc in your marriageMaking the choice to choose God every dayBecoming 'one' in marriage after lossHow loss exposes past and current sin (and why that could be a good thing)Redemption and purpose after losing a babyThe value of community in griefBeing fed by the Bible and staying connected to TruthBible interpretation: what is exegesis and eisegesis?Why Jesus' Second Coming and the Rapture brings us hopeServing others can be a vital source of healingFinding joy again and looking toward the futureEPISODE SHOW NOTES, FULL TRANSCRIPT, & FREE PDF HOPE GUIDE:
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