Hope After Child & Sibling Loss/the empty chair endeavor
Greg Buffkin/Trauma Recovery & Healing Journey HostThis is where grief is allowed to be brutally honest, faith is allowed to wrestle with hard questions, and hope doesn't mean forgetting after the unthinkable loss of a child or sibling, from a Christ centered perspective. Our conversations are real and often raw as we talk about what happens to faith, family, identity and purpose when the empty chair becomes permanent … and how GOD can meet us the... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 99 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ChristianityHealth & FitnessMental HealthReligion & Spirituality | |||
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One minute you’re talking in the driveway, and the next minute your whole life splits into before and after. Sharon Hawkins joins us to tell the story of her son Bradley, a larger-than-life 21-year-old with a contagious laugh, an Eagle Scout’s grit, ... more
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A sudden illness can take a child in days, but the grief can echo for decades and it changes far more than most people realize. I’m joined by Ron and Nan Deal as they share the story of losing their 12-year-old son, Connor, and what 17 years of child... more
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This podcast is a wonderful gift to anyone navigating grief or loss. The guests come from a variety of Christian spiritual/theological backgrounds and from a variety of life stages/stories but all share something in common: The loss of a child or sibling. Listening will leave you feeling less alone and affirm that your grief journey makes sense.
Podchaser525 days agomatthewcox23- I needed space for those who grieve.
What an amazing gift to create a space for those who grieve. These episodes will leave you feeling more understood and less alone as you listen to someone else’s grief journey.
Apple Podcasts5MsullivanC
United States25 days ago - Need Hope, Healing and Help?
Didn’t know I needed this… having a place to land some tough emotions and experiences. As I listened to the stories on this Podcast, I felt seen, heard and validated the things I was personally going through, helping me as I walk out my healing journey. Thank you for being so brave to be open to this healing journey one day at a time. God
bless!
Apple Podcasts5SML_23United Statesa month ago - Wrestling with God Through Loss
The death of a child or even multiple children brings unique challenges to the grieving process. Even with more support available, many parents feel very alone. Greg Buffkin has interviewed bereaved parents from so many different walks in life to be able to bring validation of emotions and questions as well as compassion and support. He explores issues that so many people are not able to discuss which allow listeners to find that they are not alone. His quests provide many resources which have p... more
Apple Podcasts5Roxie HutchisonUnited Statesa month ago - What a blessing!
I would highly recommend this podcast for any parent who has last a child and needs a constant and steady ongoing source of encouragement. Greg, thank you for all you are doing for bereaved parents and for the Lord! May He bless you faithfully for giving so unselfishly of yourself to encourage others who are hurting. You are a blessing to me and my husband!
Apple Podcasts5SYHawkins23United States3 months ago
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This program centers on compassionate conversations about child and sibling loss, approached through a Christian faith lens. Episodes feature parents and families sharing intimate journeys through miscarriage, stillbirth, accidental death, and suicide, with a focus on faith practices, community support, and turning grief into meaningful service. A recurring thread is resilience: how faith, lament, practical caregiving, and spiritual disciplines help families heal, rebuild meaning, and often launch ministries and resources to support others in similar storms. Distinctive aspects include a consistent emphasis on hope, practical grief guidance, and faith-informed frameworks for navigating trauma with empathy and grace.
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3. Our Hearts Are Home Podcast — Trusting God in Suffering
4. The Nothing Is Wasted Podcast
5. Losing a Child: Always Andy's Mom
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1. Linda Stirling
2. Diane Grotberg
3. Samantha Watson
4. Todd Shaffer
5. Melissa Shaffer
6. Anne Starke
7. Billy Melton
8. Julie Melton
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