I Should Be Over It by Now: Finding Courage in Grief | Grief’s Deception
Do you ever wonder why you're not further along in your grief? Or feel pressured to move on before you're ready? In this episode of Grief’s Deception, Debbie Jordan challenges the lie, “I should be over it by now,” and explains why grief has no timetable. Discover how to take your grief one moment at a time and apply the idea of “twenty seconds of courage” when facing difficult days. With practical encouragement and a gentle reminder of God's presence, you'll learn that healing doesn't mean f...
7 Oct 2026
When Grief Makes You Feel Abandoned by God | Finding Faith After Loss
Grief can make us wonder, “Where is God?” and even believe the lie, “God has abandoned me.” In this episode of Grief’s Deception, Debbie Jordan shares her deeply personal experience after losing her six-year-old son, Ryan, and learning that another child treated for the same leukemia was in remission. She shares the questions, anger, and painful comparisons that followed—and what she learned about trusting God when answers aren’t enough. If grief has left you questioning God’s goodness, faith...
30 Sept 2026
Grief’s Deception: “I Have No Hope” | Finding Hope After Loss
When grief whispers, “I have no hope,” it can feel like the truth. But hopelessness does not have the final word. In this episode of Grief’s Deception, Debbie Jordan explores the story of Ezekiel and the valley of dry bones—a powerful reminder that God can bring life and hope to places that feel broken beyond repair. If you’re grieving and struggling to imagine a hopeful future, this episode offers encouragement to trust God one moment at a time and remember that you don’t have to create hope...
23 Sept 2026
What to Say When Someone Is Dying: 4 Phrases That Matter Most
What do you say when someone you love is dying? In this episode of Grief’s Deception, Debbie Jordan explores four simple phrases that can help us express what matters most: I love you. Thank you. I forgive you. Please forgive me. Inspired by the Hawaiian practice of Hoʻoponopono, Debbie shares her own experience of losing her six-year-old son, Ryan, to leukemia and the regret that followed difficult decisions about his treatment. Through the story of the prodigal son, we’re reminded of God’s ...
16 Sept 2026
When Answers Aren’t Enough: Finding Hope After Loss | Grief’s Deception
What happens when you pray, believe, and trust God—but the answer you hoped for never comes? Debbie shares her family’s journey through the loss of her six-year-old son, Ryan, and the difficult realization that sometimes answers aren’t enough. Discover how faith can carry us when we don’t understand, and how Jesus meets us in the middle of our unanswered questions. https://zionlyrics.com/song/scott-wesley-brown-when-answers-arent-enough-lyrics Inspired by Debbie Jordan's book, Grief's Decepti...
9 Sept 2026
When Grief Says It’s My Fault: Overcoming Guilt After Loss
This episode explores one of grief’s most painful lies: “It is my fault.” Debbie shares how she and her husband, Dennis, wrestled with regret, guilt, faith, and the belief that they should have done more after losing their son, Ryan. Discover the difference between regret, guilt, and shame—and three reminders that can help loosen guilt’s grip: you didn’t cause it, you couldn’t control it, and you couldn’t cure it. Regret does not mean responsibility.Guilt and shame are not the same.Your loved...
2 Sept 2026
The Broken-Hearted Declaration: Biblical Hope When Grief Hurts
When grief feels overwhelming, what can you say to your broken heart? In this episode of Grief’s Deception, Debbie Jordan offers a faith-filled declaration of truth, reminding us that we are not alone, God is near, healing is possible, and grief does not get the final word. Grief is real, but it doesn’t tell the truth. We don’t have to grieve alone. Christ is with us in our suffering.Healing is a process. Faith allows us to trust what we cannot see. God is our comfort in suffer...
26 Aug 2026
Overcoming Regret After Loss: Finding Freedom from Grief's Biggest Lie
Have you ever found yourself replaying the "if onlys" after losing someone you love? If only I had done more. If only I had known. If only I had one more chance. In this episode of Grief's Deception, Debbie Jordan explores one of the most painful struggles of grief after loss: believing the lie, "I am a prisoner of my regrets." Through a deeply personal story, biblical truth, and practical encouragement, Debbie shares how regret can keep us trapped in guilt—and how God's grace offers forgiven...
19 Aug 2026
Back to School: When Grief Walks Through the School Doors
Back-to-school season can be especially painful for parents who have lost a child. In this episode of Grief’s Deception, Debbie Jordan shares a deeply personal moment from the weeks following the death of her six-year-old son, Ryan. Sitting in a carpool line, watching the school doors, she was suddenly overwhelmed by the reality that only one of her boys would walk out of those doors. Those unexpected moments can still catch us off guard—school supplies, empty seats, lunchboxes, milestones, a...
12 Aug 2026
I Will Never Survive This: Finding Hope When Grief Feels Impossible | Part Two
When grief whispers, “I will never survive this,” discover the small steps, faith, and hope that carry us forward through loss, healing, and God’s presence—because grief doesn’t tell the truth. Inspired by Debbie Jordan's book, Grief's Deception: Overcoming the Twelve Lies Whispered to a Broken Heart, this podcast offers practical hope and biblical encouragement for every stage of the grief journey. After her son, Ryan, died in 1985, grief reshaped her family's story. Over time, God used that...
5 Aug 2026
I Will Never Survive This | The Lie Grief Tells Us About Hopelessness | Part One
Grief can whisper, "I will never survive this." It feels true—but it isn't. In this episode of Grief's Deception, Debbie Jordan explores one of grief's biggest lies and shares practical encouragement, biblical hope, and gentle reminders that healing is possible, even when the pain feels overwhelming. Because grief doesn't tell the truth. Key Takeaways Grief has a way of making impossible things feel permanent.Feeling like you won't survive your loss is a common response to profound grief.You'...
16 Jul 2026
Welcome to Grief’s Deception|Our Story Begins
Welcome to the first episode of Grief's Deception…because grief doesn’t tell the truth. I'm Debbie Jordan, and I'm so glad you're here. In this special trailer episode, I share the story behind this podcast through a heartfelt tribute written by my husband, Dennis, honoring our son Ryan forty years after his death. It's a story of love, loss, enduring hope, and the reminder that even after life's deepest pain, joy can come again. Join me as we begin this journey together—because grief d...
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