Parables of Grief
The Parables of Grief podcast is for anyone who has lost a spouse. We discuss the common everyday lessons learned in this journey of suffering when your best friend and confidant is dead. We address the loneliness, the secondary losses, and the hope that lies ahead on this path. We look to the Savior as the master healer in every episode, and we focus on the light he brings to our darkest hours. We cling to His promises, especially his promise that, “I will not leave you comfortless. I will come to you,” which is found in John 14:18.
Episodes
11 episodes
Grief vs. Mourning: Understanding the Difference Changes Everything
Drawing the line between grief and mourning changes everything about how we navigate loss. Grief—the natural, uncontrollable emotional response—floods us with sadness, anger, anxiety, and even manifests as physical pain migrating through the bo...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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19:17
Parables of Grief--Living Up to Your Spiritual Privileges in Times of Profound Loss
When tragedy strikes, our understanding of God's protection undergoes a profound metamorphosis. Just as a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly, grief can change us into something entirely new—if we allow it. Today, Mama Bear Wendy explores w...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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16:24
Parables of Grief--When Words Fail: How Presence Matters More Than Advice for the Grieving
We all want to say the perfect words to comfort someone who's grieving, but what if the most powerful gift isn't words at all? After my husband died unexpectedly, I discovered that true comfort often came from the most unexpected p...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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17:49
Parables of Grief: Lessons from Ruth and Naomi
Join Mama Bear Wendy as we journey through the poignant narratives of Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz, uncovering the profound lessons these characters have to teach us about navigating loss and grief. This episode invites you to explore the powerful the...
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14:36
Parables of Grief-Anchoring Faith Amidst Heartache
What if the very foundation of your beliefs is shaken by grief, leaving you feeling vulnerable and broken? Join me, Mama Bear Wendy, as we explore this question and embark on a heartfelt journey through loss, inspired by the teachings of Doctri...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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22:58
Parables of Grief--When Bodies Speak, Hearts Heal
Grief often speaks a language that our hearts understand but our bodies may also echo. Join me, Mama Bear Wendy, on the Parables of Grief podcast as I unfold my personal story of battling idiopathic episcleritis amidst overwhelming grief. Disco...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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14:25
Parables of Grief--The Gift of Being Acquainted with Grief
Have you ever thought of grief as a companion rather than an enemy? Join me, Mama Bear Wendy, on a heartfelt journey through the Parables of Grief podcast, where we transform sorrow into strength. This episode brings you personal stories of los...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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20:31
Parables of Grief --But if not
Today's story is about a fiery furnace. In his talk, "The Triumph of Hope" from October 2024's general conference, Elder Neil L. Anderson says, "As we strengthen our faith in Jesus Christ, we see beyond our struggles to the blessings and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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14:38
Parables of Grief-- You have nothing to fear from the Journey
“Perhaps our Heavenly Father’s greatest hope is that through our fears we may choose to turn to him. The uncertainties of earth life can help to remind each of us that we are dependent on him. But that reminder is not automatic. It involves...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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10:03
The Parables of Grief episode 2, The Parable of the Dragonfly
After losing my husband, I discovered the profound healing power of stories. Join me, Mama Bear Wendy, as I share how a simple game inspired by Winnie the Pooh became a cherished tradition and a symbol of enduring love. Together, we explore com...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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10:01
The Parables of Grief episode 1, The Parable of the New baby
It seemed that the joy of a new grandbaby would be lessened because my husband was on the other side of the veil without me. It seemed like the ability to rejoice in my new grandbaby would be taken from me because of the loss of my husband, but...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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12:11