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New Mercy Moms - Hope and Grief Podcast

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<p>Hello and welcome to New Mercy Moms, a podcast where we lean hard into Jesus after the loss of a child. Here, we blend our stories of heartache with the hope found in Jesus.</p><p></p><p><b>What We Talk About:</b></p><ul><li><b>Real Stories, Real Emotions</b>: Each episode features honest stories from those who've walked this tough path. We talk about the hard stuff, how Jesus meets us in our need, and everything in between.</li><li><b>Biblical Comfort</b>: We dive into the impactful truths of the Bible. No words give life like the Word of Life.</li><li><b>Support and Understanding</b>: Whether you're in the depths of grief or navigating the complexities of healing, find a space that respects and acknowledges your unique journey.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Who Should Listen:</b></p><p>If you're a mom who's experienced the loss of a child, this podcast is for you. And if you're someone who loves and supports a grieving mom, we welcome you too. Together, we can learn how to help along the grief journey with empathy and love.</p><p></p><p><b>Our Heart and Goal:</b></p><p>We're here to walk alongside you in this journey, offering a shoulder to lean on and a hand to hold. Please know 2 things: you are not alone, and Jesus wants to meet you in your need.</p><p></p><p><b>Join Our Community &amp; Resources:</b></p><ul><li><b>Stay Connected</b>: Hit the subscribe button to keep up with our latest episodes.</li><li><b>Visit Us Online</b>: For more resources and a space to connect, head over to<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://newmercymoms.com/" target="_blank"> </a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://newmercymoms.com" target="_blank">newmercymoms.com</a>.</li><li><b>Free Guide</b>: Don't forget to download our free guide, "Prayers for Bereaved Parents", a resource filled with comforting prayers and messages.<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://newmercymoms.com/prayer-guide" target="_blank"> Get the guide here</a>.</li><li><b>Share Your Journey</b>: We love hearing from you. Please leave a review and share how this podcast has touched your life or helped you support a grieving mom.</li></ul><p>In this space, your pain is acknowledged, your loss is mourned, and your journey towards hope is honored. Let's walk this path together in the company of friends who understand. Welcome to New Mercy Moms.</p><p><br /><br /><br /></p><p>Copyright Notice for New Mercy Moms - Hope and Grief Podcast  © 2023, New Mercy Moms. All rights reserved.  All content, including audio, text, and images, related to the "New Mercy Moms - Hope and Grief Podcast" are the exclusive property of New Mercy Corporation unless otherwise noted. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this podcast’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited.  Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to "New Mercy Moms - Hope and Grief Podcast" with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.  For permissions and inquiries, please contact us through our website at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://newmercymoms.com/contact" target="_blank">newmercymoms.com/contact</a>. This copyright notice is intended to protect the intellectual property associated with the "New Mercy Moms - Hope and Grief Podcast" while allowing for reasonable sharing and promotion of the content under specific conditions.</p>

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Episode thumbnail for How Do You Keep Going When Grief Comes in Waves? A Q&A for Grieving Parents (Part 7)

February 12, 2026

How Do You Keep Going When Grief Comes in Waves? A Q&A for Grieving Parents (Part 7)

<p>Some losses do not come one at a time.</p><p></p><p>For many grieving parents, pain layers. One loss follows another. Hope feels interrupted. And you may quietly wonder how much more your heart can carry.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, we talk honestly about <b>layers of pain and loss</b> and what it looks like to keep going when grief feels relentless. This conversation is for the parent who feels worn down by repeated sorrow and is searching for something steady to hold onto.</p><p></p><p>This is not about pushing through or being strong.<br />It is about learning where to place your weight when grief keeps coming.</p><p></p><p><b>In This Episode, You’ll Hear:</b></p><ul><li>Why repeated loss can feel especially heavy and disorienting (00:47)</li><li>How Scripture anchors us when grief keeps coming (04:26)</li><li>Why God’s strength matters more than our own endurance (05:36)</li><li>How the stories of suffering believers can deepen faith</li><li>Where lasting hope is found when circumstances do not improve (08:07)</li></ul><p></p><p>This episode does not minimize suffering or offer easy conclusions. It offers <b>Jesus-centered hope</b> for parents learning how to live faithfully when grief comes in waves.</p><p></p><p><b>Resources and Stories Mentioned</b></p><p>We reference ministries, teachings, and music that point to God’s faithfulness in the midst of suffering</p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.persecution.com/" target="_blank"><b>The Voice of the Martyrs<br /></b></a>Stories of believers who remain faithful through extreme suffering</li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.persecution.com/heartsoffire/?_source_code=WB86K20" target="_blank"><b>Hearts of Fire<br /></b></a>Testimonies of enduring faith in persecution</li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/is-god-a-megalomaniac" target="_blank"><b>Is God a Megalomaniac?</b></a> (Desiring God)<br />A reflection by John Piper on God’s glory and goodness</li><li><b>Music Referenced</b><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/936BapRFHaQ?si=HNDZv2D7W8JuwPxO" target="_blank">He Will Hold Me Fast - Keith and Kristyn Getty</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/BzJMZom6NBs?si=s4RXVqnrjqpTzqWa" target="_blank">Homesick for Heaven - Phil Wickham</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/msVE9Mgkygw?si=Y7NNn0_lmQlkATX8" target="_blank">Where I'm Standing Now - Phil Wickham (feat. Brandon Lake)</a></li></ul></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tyndale.com/p/heaven/9780842379427?srsltid=AfmBOoq0s6-UbiXLEh4AXxZDex-hTZHfl89eHVhH-zenT_003EasSmQo" target="_blank"><b>Heaven by Randy Alcorn<br /></b></a>A biblical look at eternity and future hope</li></ul><p></p><p><b>About New Mercy Moms</b></p><p>This podcast is part of the ministry of <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="www.newmercymoms.com" target="_blank"><b>New Mercy Moms</b></a>, a Jesus-centered nonprofit serving mothers who have experienced the death of a child. We exist to offer biblically grounded hope, emotional honesty, and compassionate care.</p><p></p><p><b>A Gentle Next Step </b></p><p>If grief feels layered and heavy and you do not know how to keep going, you are not alone.</p><p></p><p>We’ve created <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="www.newmercymoms.com/prayer-guide" target="_blank"><b>Bible prayers for bereaved parents</b></a>, to help you come to God honestly when strength feels gone.</p><p></p><p><b><i>Your pain will push you somewhere. Your pain needs to push you to God.</i></b></p>

Episode thumbnail for How Do You Talk About Faith When Others Are Grieving? A Q&A for Grieving Parents (Part 6)

February 5, 2026

How Do You Talk About Faith When Others Are Grieving? A Q&A for Grieving Parents (Part 6)

<p>After child loss, something unexpected can happen: you start noticing other hurting people everywhere.</p><p></p><p>A friend loses a baby.<br />A neighbor gets a hard diagnosis.<br />Someone shares a quiet story of heartbreak.</p><p></p><p>And you may wonder, <i>How do I show up for them when I’m still grieving too?<br /></i>Or, <i>How do I share my faith without sounding shallow or forced?</i></p><p></p><p>In this episode, we talk about <b>comforting others through grief</b>, with honesty, gentleness, and a Jesus-centered approach that makes room for real pain.</p><p></p><p><b>In This Episode, You’ll Hear:</b></p><ul><li>What to say (and what not to say) when someone is grieving </li><li>Why your presence can matter more than your advice (00:47)</li><li>How to share Jesus gently without minimizing someone’s pain (06:15)</li><li>Why honesty is often the most loving thing you can offer (11:40)</li><li>Simple ways to pray for others when you do not have the right words</li></ul><p></p><p>This episode is not about becoming an expert in grief. It is about learning how to love people well while staying rooted in truth and tenderness.</p><p></p><p><b>Resources and Scripture Mentioned</b></p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.newmercymoms.com/grievewell" target="_blank"><b>Grieve Well Resource<br /></b></a>A practical tool created to help grieving parents process loss with intention and biblical grounding.</li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2088&amp;version=ESV" target="_blank"><b>Psalm 88 (ESV)<br /></b></a>A grief-heavy Psalm that validates what it feels like to be in darkness, and reminds us the Bible makes room for honest sorrow.</li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://newmercymoms.com/blog/how-jesus-helps-us?rq=why%20jesus" target="_blank"><b>How Jesus Helps Us<br /></b></a>A companion blog post on how Jesus meets us personally after deep tragedy. This is a great resource as to how we can share God meeting us in our grief.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>About New Mercy Moms</b></p><p>This podcast is part of the ministry of <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.newmercymoms.com" target="_blank"><b>New Mercy Moms</b></a>, a Jesus-centered nonprofit serving mothers who have experienced the death of a child. We exist to offer biblically grounded hope, emotional honesty, and compassionate care for grieving hearts.</p><p></p><p><b>A Gentle Next Step </b></p><p>If you want to support others but feel like you barely have strength for your own grief, you are not alone.</p><p></p><p>We’ve created <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.newmercymoms.com/prayer-guide" target="_blank"><b>Bible prayers for bereaved parents</b></a>, written specifically for mothers walking through child loss. These prayers are rooted in Scripture and designed to help you come to God honestly when words feel hard to find.</p><p></p><p><b><i>Your pain will push you somewhere. Your pain needs to push you to God.</i></b></p>

Episode thumbnail for How Do You Trust God When Life Feels Unfair After Child Loss? A Q&A for Grieving Parents (Part 5)

January 29, 2026

How Do You Trust God When Life Feels Unfair After Child Loss? A Q&A for Grieving Parents (Part 5)

<p>After the loss of a child, life can feel deeply unfair.</p><p></p><p>You did not choose this pain.<br />You did not ask for this story.<br />And it can be hard to reconcile such deep loss with a God who is said to be good.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, we talk honestly about <b>what it looks like to trust God when life feels unfair</b>, especially in the wake of child loss. This conversation is for the grieving parent who is wrestling with jealousy, anger, comparison, or quiet questions about God’s goodness.</p><p></p><p>This is not a call to pretend things are okay.<br />It is an invitation to bring your real questions into God’s presence.</p><h3><b>In This Episode, You’ll Hear:</b></h3><ul><li>Why feelings of unfairness are common and valid after child loss (00:47)</li><li>How comparison and jealousy can quietly grow in grief</li><li>What Scripture shows us about suffering and God’s purposes</li><li>Why questioning God’s goodness is not a failure of faith (08:17)</li><li>How Jesus meets us when life does not make sense</li></ul><p></p><p>This episode does not rush resolution or demand trust you are not ready to give. It offers <b>space, truth, and Jesus-centered hope</b> for parents learning how to hold faith and grief at the same time.</p><p></p><p><b>Referenced in This Episode</b></p><p></p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2017&amp;version=ESV" target="_blank"><b>Psalm 17</b></a></li></ul><p>A prayer of honesty and dependence, where David cries out to God in the midst of injustice and asks God to see, hear, and act.</p><p></p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%209&amp;version=ESV" target="_blank"><b>John 9:2-3</b></a></li></ul><p>This passage reminds us that suffering is not always something to explain, but a place where God’s presence and power are revealed.</p><p></p><p><b>About New Mercy Moms</b></p><p></p><p>This podcast is part of the ministry of<i> </i><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.newmercymoms.com" target="_blank"><b><i>New Mercy Moms</i></b></a>, a Jesus-centered nonprofit serving mothers who have experienced the death of a child. We exist to offer biblically grounded hope, emotional honesty, and compassionate care for grieving hearts.</p><p></p><p><b>A Gentle Next Step </b></p><p></p><p>If trusting God feels hard right now and you do not know how to pray through the unfairness you are carrying, you are not alone.</p><p></p><p>We’ve created<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.newmercymoms.com/prayer-guide" target="_blank"><i> </i><b><i>Bible prayers for bereaved parents</i></b></a>, written specifically for mothers walking through child loss. These prayers are rooted in Scripture and designed to help you come to God honestly when words feel hard to find.</p><p></p><p><b><i>Your pain will push you somewhere. Your pain needs to push you to God.</i></b></p>

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<p>Hello and welcome to New Mercy Moms, a podcast where we lean hard into Jesus after the loss of a child. Here, we blend our stories of heartache with the hope found in Jesus.</p><p></p><p><b>What We Talk About:</b></p><ul><li><b>Real Stories, Real Emotions</b>: Each episode features honest stories from those who've walked this tough path. We talk about the hard stuff, how Jesus meets us in our need, and everything in between.</li><li><b>Biblical Comfort</b>: We dive into the impactful truths of the Bible. No words give life like the Word of Life.</li><li><b>Support and Understanding</b>: Whether you're in the depths of grief or navigating the complexities of healing, find a space that respects and acknowledges your unique journey.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Who Should Listen:</b></p><p>If you're a mom who's experienced the loss of a child, this podcast is for you. And if you're someone who loves and supports a grieving mom, we welcome you too. Together, we can learn how to help along the grief journey with empathy and love.</p><p></p><p><b>Our Heart and Goal:</b></p><p>We're here to walk alongside you in this journey, offering a shoulder to lean on and a hand to hold. Please know 2 things: you are not alone, and Jesus wants to meet you in your need.</p><p></p><p><b>Join Our Community &amp; Resources:</b></p><ul><li><b>Stay Connected</b>: Hit the subscribe button to keep up with our latest episodes.</li><li><b>Visit Us Online</b>: For more resources and a space to connect, head over to<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://newmercymoms.com/" target="_blank"> </a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://newmercymoms.com" target="_blank">newmercymoms.com</a>.</li><li><b>Free Guide</b>: Don't forget to download our free guide, "Prayers for Bereaved Parents", a resource filled with comforting prayers and messages.<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://newmercymoms.com/prayer-guide" target="_blank"> Get the guide here</a>.</li><li><b>Share Your Journey</b>: We love hearing from you. Please leave a review and share how this podcast has touched your life or helped you support a grieving mom.</li></ul><p>In this space, your pain is acknowledged, your loss is mourned, and your journey towards hope is honored. Let's walk this path together in the company of friends who understand. Welcome to New Mercy Moms.</p><p><br /><br /><br /></p><p>Copyright Notice for New Mercy Moms - Hope and Grief Podcast  © 2023, New Mercy Moms. All rights reserved.  All content, including audio, text, and images, related to the "New Mercy Moms - Hope and Grief Podcast" are the exclusive property of New Mercy Corporation unless otherwise noted. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this podcast’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited.  Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to "New Mercy Moms - Hope and Grief Podcast" with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.  For permissions and inquiries, please contact us through our website at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://newmercymoms.com/contact" target="_blank">newmercymoms.com/contact</a>. This copyright notice is intended to protect the intellectual property associated with the "New Mercy Moms - Hope and Grief Podcast" while allowing for reasonable sharing and promotion of the content under specific conditions.</p>
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