Mourning Glory Grief Podcast

About Mourning Glory Grief Podcast

The Mourning Glory Grief Podcast is a Catholic podcast where we share our journeys of loss, faith, and hope. Through inspiring conversations, personal stories, and practical encouragement rooted in the Catholic faith, each episode offers comfort, healing, and hope for anyone navigating grief, supporting a loved one, or seeking God's presence in life's most difficult seasons. Join us as we discover that even in our deepest sorrow, Christ walks with us, bringing peace, strength, and renewed hope. Our goal is to help people know they are not alone. ~Revelation 21:4

Publisher

Mourning Glory Grief Podcast

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Aug 2023

Latest episode

22 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

111 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Aug 2026

   SUMMER BONUS: Weeping with Jesus with Dr. Ronda Chervin

   ***Watch the interview on WCAT TV (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RImpQnAqkLg)*** Show Notes When we experience the loss of a loved one, it can be devastating. While we know now that grief is a process and not necessarily a set of checklists, it can be easy to get caught up in the busyness of life and push our emotions to the side. But what happens when we lose multiple people close together in a series of heartbreaking events? How can we even begin to understand why God would allow these things to happen to us? And how can we remember that through it all, God was and forever will be with us? Our Guest Ronda Chervin has a Ph.D. in philosophy from Fordham University and an M.A. in Religious Studies from Notre Dame Apostolic Institute. She is a convert to the Catholic faith from a Jewish but atheistic background. Dr. Ronda has been a professor at Loyola Marymount University, St. John’s Seminary of the Los Angeles Archdiocese, Franciscan University of Steubenville, Our Lady of Corpus Christi, and Holy Apostles in Connecticut. Dr. Ronda presents on EWTN and Catholic radio. She is a dedicated widow and grandmother. More than seventy books of hers have been published by Catholic presses in the area of philosophy and spirituality. Her many books include Quotable Saints, Healing Meditations from the Gospel of St. John, Catholic Realism, Voyage to Insight,, Healing of Rejection, Escaping Anxiety, and Weeping with Jesus, which we will be talking about today. Connect with Our Guest Ronda’s email: chervinronda@gmail.com Ronda’s author page on En Route Books and Media’s Website (https://enroutebooksandmedia.com/rondachervinhome-htm/) (note: you can find all of Ronda’s books on her author page) Devotions Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary (https://americaneedsfatima.org/prayers/act-of-consecration-to-the-immaculate-heart-of-mary) Novenas to Mary (https://p.praymorenovenas.com/blog/novenas-to-the-blessed-virgin-mary) Litany of Loreto (https://www.vatican.va/special/rosary/documents/litanie-lauretane_en.html) Our Lady of Fatima (https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/saints/our-lady-of-fatima-423) Links Weeping with Jesus: The Journey from Grief to Sorrow (https://enroutebooksandmedia.com/weepingwithjesus/) The icon of the Salus Populi Romani after restoration (2018) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salus_Populi_Romani) MGP Episode featuring Deacon Ed Shoener (https://open.spotify.com/episode/0iv3o07CD1n0PjxnHomMMk?go=1&sp_cid=32fccf1362909d440637e1a8dbc1de28&utm_source=embed_player_p&utm_medium=desktop&nd=1&dlsi=7edeffeade0c4a66) Taming the Lion Within: 5 Steps from Anger to Peace (https://enroutebooksandmedia.com/tamingthelion/) Help Me Ronda! Episode about Weeping with Jesus (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DusfY2JJo0A) WCAT Radio and TV Presents Episode 4: Deacon Jack Sullivan on his Ongoing Communion with St. John Henry Cardinal Newman, Part 1  (https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-deacon-jack-sullivan-on-his-ongoing-communion-with-st-john-henry-cardinal-newman-part-1-january-8-2026--69526268) Deacon Jack Sullivan on his Ongoing Communion with St. John Henry Cardinal Newman, Part 2 (https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-deacon-jack-sullivan-on-his-ongoing-communion-with-st-john-henry-cardinal-newman-part-2-january-31-2026--69706450) Myself, Alma Mahler by Martin Chervin (1 Woman Play Script Theater Without Walls) (https://www.abebooks.com/Alma-Mahler-Revised-Martin-Chervin-Theater/30756651137/bd) Help Me Ronda! (Ronda’s series on WCAT TV) (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_TT2Ww4wD8NPeu5e8skq44QnrCThJLe4) Requiem for a Lost Childhood by Charles Chervin  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cfs3BH6tBMM) Prayer for Ronda’s father and mother and the souls of those who have gone before us including Gayle Edney and Todd Horne. Journaling Questions What loss or heartbreak am I carrying right now, and have I truly allowed myself to grieve it? What questions have I been asking God about my suffering or loss? What would it look like to bring those questions honestly to Jesus, even if I don't receive an answer right away? Rhonda spoke about having an “equal weight of horror and hope.” What does hope look like for me in the midst of my sorrow right now? What would it mean for me to “weep with Jesus”? How might I experience my grief differently if I truly believed that Jesus is present with me in my suffering? Is there anger, resentment, guilt, or unforgiveness that I am carrying because of my loss? What might I need to surrender to God? Rhonda shared that vulnerability was something her son recognized as a strength in her faith. Where might God be inviting me to be more vulnerable—with Him, with others, or even with myself? What is my “morning glory”? Even in the midst of grief, what is one person, memory, blessing, moment, or glimpse of God's presence that gives me hope today? We hope you enjoy this episode of the Mourning Glory Podcast and share it with others who are on a journey through grief. You can find links to all of our episodes on our website at www.mourningglorypodcast.com. (http://www.mourningglorypodcast.com) God Bless!

2. 

   23 May 2026

   BONUS - Summer Book Club: "On Death and Dying " with Abigail Jorgensen

   Show Notes In this special bonus episode of the Morning Glory Podcast, Jennifer Thomas welcomes back bereavement doula and sociologist Abbey Jorgensen to discuss an upcoming summer book club centered on On Death and Dying by Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross. Together, they explore common misconceptions about the “five stages of grief,” the importance of discussing grief in community, and how loss shapes our lives in many ways. The episode closes with personal reflections on faith, hope, and finding beauty even in difficult seasons. Watch the conversation HERE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zi1fyOdlxJ8) on WCAT TV Book Club Details Dates: Wednesday June 3rd, June 10th, and June 17th Time: 8:00 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. Register HERE (https://bereavementdoulas.thrivecart.com/haven-book-club-summer-2026/). (Be sure to use the coupon code, mourningglory to receive your discount.) Buy a copy of the book, On Death and Dying HERE (https://www.amazon.com/Death-Dying-Doctors-Nurses-Families/dp/1476775540/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2JY2F2PSCZ8TS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.OxmXlDVz0IcGnlUdXTh3obFd3rzYNe-sqIY9KmggAQvOFoAfRO6b9mbtTVHZT8KLujPH5srCdl8Y9OZhf0_MomWy5B5K00VNDNUG5SlzTOVTb3-D8qc3w88PLcx-Wwen3XIE1tGlbVaE4Oh82aoTslQ8GlnZKVh2y9km5toWfNbwSCHvR53TTvISaY3oVMRfrUH-wl-uCq8xBTStndFlwgfPA9wJqz6xMcgLsGOX4Pw.UAx-uq_oZl3symGWr1LziwTojUotMoQgny_R2ybUAEE&dib_tag=se&keywords=on+death+and+dying&qid=1763690831&sprefix=on+death+and+dyin%2Caps%2C154&sr=8-1) Links Mourning Glory Podcast S5 E13: Accompaniment in Grief with Dr. Abigail Jorgensen (https://www.mourningglorypodcast.com/episodes/s5e113accompanimentingriefwithdrabbyjorgensen-9lsp467rr8ezxaa-8ahlm-ewm97-g5r26-3e7yr-mdygw-gpfjh-8eenc-ecca5-8xmgr-bgd7k-rf5e5-94bby-kjnkm-em3kg-2ryxn-b5sm4-6rg77) Haven Bereavement Doulas (https://www.bereavementdoulas.com/) Journaling Questions Have you ever participated in a virtual book club? If yes, what did you enjoy most? If not, what are you looking forward to? Have you read  On Death and Dying by Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross? What intrigues you most about reading this book? Abigail shared that the book “became the ideal model in the western world for grief, like the idea that there are five stages of grief and you knock them off and there you go” Has this been your approach to grief? Take some time to reflect on this and write down your thoughts. What do you hope to get out of reading this book, whether you join the virtual book club or not? What is your mourning glory? What are some topics you would like to hear about here on the Mourning Glory Podcast? Are there people you would like us to have on the show? We’d love to hear your feedback and ideas so be sure to send us an email, mourningglorypodcast@gmail.com (mailto:mourningglorypodcast@gmail.com). Also, be sure to check out our website where you can find links to all of our episodes, including a link to our brand new private online community on our website at www.mourningglorypodcast.com.  (http://www.mourningglorypodcast.com) God Bless! ~ Jennifer

3. 

   16 May 2026

   S6 E17 A Time to Weep and a Time to Dance with Jennifer and Lisa Hendey

   Show Notes In the Season 6 finale, Jennifer and guest co-host and friend, Lisa Hendey, have a conversation centered on grief, faith, hope, surrender, healing, and the “seasons” of life, inspired by Ecclesiastes 3:1–8 (“There is a time for everything…”). Click HERE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGa3tkYHFpo) to watch the video of the episode on WCAT TV Scripture Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/ecclesiastes/3) (Man Cannot Hit on the Right Time to Act) John 11:35 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2011%3A35&version=NIV) - “Jesus wept.” Psalm 46:10 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2046%3A10&version=NIV) - “Be still and know that I am God.” Hebrews 11:1 (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/hebrews/11) - “Faith is the realization of what is hoped for and evidence of things not seen.” Luke 21:19 (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/21) - “By your perseverance you will secure your lives.” Links MGP S6 E2 The Grace in Grief with Lisa M. Hendey (https://www.mourningglorypodcast.com/episodes/s6e2thegraceingrief-9lsp467rr8ezxaa-8ahlm-ewm97-g5r26-3e7yr-mdygw-gpfjh-8eenc-ecca5-8xmgr-bgd7k-rf5e5-94bby-kjnkm-em3kg-2ryxn-b5sm4-6rg77-eyrwf-6fzb6-w5x52-rrce4) The Byrds - Turn! Turn! Turn! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4ga_M5Zdn4) USCCB Daily Readings (https://bible.usccb.org/) Why Writing by Hand Is Better for Memory and Learning (https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-writing-by-hand-is-better-for-memory-and-learning/) MGP S6 E15 Hope and Strength in Healing with Marie Heidemann (episode about Mental Health Awareness) (https://www.mourningglorypodcast.com/episodes/s6-e15-hope-and-strength-in-healing-with-marie-heidemann) Marie Kondo (https://konmari.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoq1C3S-x6yb-Fat5o829VYFkqdXQBZFVf2CQFKfsIBLiOuunQY4) Chime Travelers (https://watch.formed.org/chime-travelers) Prayer for people to have peace within their hearts and for the Mourning Glory Podcast community; for those fighting battles inside that no one no one can see or that nobody realizes, to know that God sees and knows those desires of our heart and wants to be in communion with other people who might be suffering right now. You are not alone. Journaling Questions Which “season” of life do you feel you are currently living in, and how is God meeting you there? What is something you are struggling to surrender or release to God right now? When have you experienced both mourning and joy existing together in the same season? What “noise” in your life may be preventing you from hearing God more clearly? How do you personally experience “the gift of tears” — through grief, joy, healing, or compassion for others? When was the last time you truly allowed yourself to be still and simply listen — to God, to nature, or to someone you love? In what ways has God brought healing, friendship, or unexpected beauty out of a difficult season in your life? What is your mourning glory? We hope you enjoy this episode of the Mourning Glory Podcast and share it with others who are on a journey through grief. You can find links to all of our episodes, including a link to our brand new private online community on our website at www.mourningglorypodcast.com.  (http://www.mourningglorypodcast.com) God Bless!

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