Cradled in Hope | Podcast for Grieving Moms | Biblical Hope for Miscarriage, Stillbirth, & Infant Loss
Ashley Opliger of Bridget's CradlesJesus cradles us in hope as He cradles our babies in Heaven. What if the hope of Heaven had the power to heal your heart after the loss of your baby? Miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss are heartbreaking experiences that no mother should ever have to endure. Drowning in sadness, you cry out in pain, "God, where are You? Why did You let my baby die?" You feel abandoned by Him and question His ... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 89 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ChristianityReligion & SpiritualityParentingKids & Family | |||
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In this deeply moving episode, Ashley welcomes Emily Curtis—author, poet, and founder of Hope in the Mourning—to share her story of layered grief, enduring faith, and Gospel-centered hope. What unfolds is a sacred conversation about sorrow upon sorro... more
In this very special episode, Ashley welcomes her longtime friend and behind-the-scenes podcast team member, Maria Childs, to the microphone. Maria has faithfully served Cradled in Hope since its launch in 2021, designing the beautiful graphics and q... more
In this honest and powerful episode, Ashley welcomes Anne Cockrell—wife, mom, and cohost of Hannah’s Heart on American Family Radio—to share her remarkable story of faith, surrender, loss, and hope. Anne vulnerably walks us through her journey of inf... more
Ashley welcomes longtime friends Tim and Yolanda Thomas to the Cradled in Hope podcast to share their journey through back-to-back pregnancy losses and the long road of grief, healing, and hope that followed.
Tim and Yolanda share the stories of the... more
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- Helped me through the darkest season
This podcast has helped me through the loss of my baby. I have learned so much through these episodes and found so much hope. I have hope in Jesus and this podcast leads me straight to Him! So much practical advice and suggestions can be found here too! The Cradled in Hope book is also phenomenal!
Apple Podcasts5Britt4477
United States3 months ago - A Compassionate Voice for Grieving Mom’s
I recently met Ashley as we were recording an episode for my podcast, and got to know a young mom who loves Jesus, and is passionate about sharing His love, hope and comfort with other grieving moms! This podcast is just one of the many resources Ashley’s ministry offers to bring comfort and hope to others.
Apple Podcasts5The Empty Chair EndeavorUnited States8 months ago - Hope
We don’t grieve without hope and we also don’t have to grieve alone. Thankful to have found a community to help me navigate this tremendous grief and feel validated in my loss.
Apple Podcasts5bunlover18United Statesa year ago - A Beautiful Resource for Grieving Moms
This podcast helped me feel not as alone in my grieving process. I always feel encouraged after listening to an episode with more hope for the good that the Lord still has for my life. Thank you Ashley and BC!
Apple Podcasts5AJK10202018United States2 years ago - Amazing ministry
This podcast does such an amazing job ministering to women who have tragically lost a baby. I lost my third son at 19 weeks in August of 2023 and this ministry has helped me learn to cope with my grief and with my relationship with The Lord. Ashley highlights so many unspoken aspects of grief and pregnancy/ infant loss, all while pointing women back to Jesus, who brings us comfort and hope. I could not be more thankful to Ashley and this ministry for helping out women who have gone through this ... more
Apple Podcasts5Jess CansecoUnited States2 years ago
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The program provides faith-based guidance and community for mothers navigating pregnancy and infant loss, including miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss. Episodes center on grief with a hopeful lens anchored in Christian faith, featuring personal stories, guest interviews, and practical encouragement for healing, hope, and eternal perspective. Unique strengths include a faith-forward framework that treats grief as a communal journey, a strong focus on spousal and family dynamics, and activities like book clubs and community events that foster connection for grieving families.
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1. The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast
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4. Crime Junkie
5. Hope In The Mourning
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Cradled in Hope launched 5 years ago and published 89 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Cradled in Hope include:
1. Emily Curtis
2. Maria Childs
3. Anne Cockrell
4. Becky Thompson
5. Pastor Doug Hodgens
6. Stephen Ondrovich
7. Kristin Hernandez
8. Emily Shove
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