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While We're Waiting® - Hope After Child Loss

While We're Waiting® - Hope After Child Loss
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This is a podcast FOR bereaved parents BY bereaved parents. Join your host, Jill Sullivan, as she talks with parents who have lost children of all ages to all types of circumstances. This is a podcast of stories ... stories of devastating loss and grief and heartbreak and struggle ... and stories of hope and healing and faith, and yes, even joy. Underlying every conversation will be the hope we ha... more

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Latest Episodes

What happens when the lies grief whispers begin to feel more believable than the truth of God's Word?

Dennis and Debbie Jordan know that struggle well. In 1985, their six-year-old son Ryan went to Heaven after a three-and-a-half-year battle with leu... more

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What happens when everything we thought we understood about God is suddenly turned upside down?  That's what Scott and Shelly Myers had to grapple with after the sudden death of their 11-year-old son, Will.  

Will was an old soul ... a bright, compa... more

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How do we keep moving forward after the loss of a child?  

In the second half of my conversation with Jackie Baker, author of Messy Mourning: Hope for Mothers Grieving the Loss of a Child by Suicide, we turn to some of the practical challenges griev... more

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Every child has a story that is so much bigger than the way their life ended.

In this first half of my conversation with Jackie Baker, author of Messy Mourning: Hope for Mothers Grieving the Loss of a Child by Suicide, Jackie introduces us to her so... more

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Jackie Baker
Author of Messy Mourning, mother who lost a son to suicide
Author, Nurse Practitioner
Episode: 327 | Messy Mourning (Part Two) with Jackie Baker
Josie Doll
Author of Courage in the Corners
Alberta, Canada
Episode: 324 | Courage in the Corners (Part One) with Josie Doll
Missie Durapau
Wife of Marty, mother of Mason, advocate for organ donation and grief support
Private individual
Episode: 322 | Still Trusting God (Part One) with Marty and Missie Durapau
Marty Durapau
Husband of Missie, stepfather to Mason, former Dow Chemical employee
Private individual
Episode: 322 | Still Trusting God (Part One) with Marty and Missie Durapau
Sherry Bullock
Author of The Mess We Leave Behind, Unshakable Hope in Unspeakable Loss
Author
Episode: 321 | "Hope Is Everything" with Sherry Bullock
Angie Ford-Green
Author of A Mother Like Me and Mothers Like Me; bereaved mother
Author; bereaved mother
Episode: 319 | A Holy Grief (Part One) with Angie Ford-Green
Melissa Andres
Parent of Allie, shared in-depth personal story and family journey
Family of Allie (DMG patient)
Episode: 317 | "I'll See You Soon" (Part One) with Dan and Melissa Andres
Dan Andres
Parent of Allie, shared in-depth personal story and family journey
Family of Allie (DMG patient)
Episode: 317 | "I'll See You Soon" (Part One) with Dan and Melissa Andres
Heather Oden
Executive director of Light Up the Dark; worship leader; farmer's wife; mother of five
Light Up the Dark (Non-Profit)
Episode: 312 | Light Up the Dark (Part One) with Heather Oden

Host

Jill Sullivan
Host and co-founder of the While We're Waiting ministry; dedicated to guiding conversations that honor child loss and faith-based healing.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 248 ratings
  • Godsend

    I am thankful to have found this podcast. It has become an anchor in my day. ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Meghan K Klaus
    United Statesa month ago
  • This is the best podcast you wish you never needed.

    Grief is a heavy, often silent burden—and grieving the loss of a child is a pain that defies words. It’s not just the end of a life; it can be the end of conversations, friendships, even your sense of belonging. Where do you turn when most people can’t understand? Who do you talk to when your memories feel “out of date” while others share updates about their living children?

    While We're Waiting offers a lifeline in that silence. More than just a podcast, it’s a Facebook page, a private communit... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cherifletcher
    United Statesa year ago
  • The Best Podcast for Bereaved Parents

    While We’re Waiting is more than just a podcast—it’s a lifeline for bereaved parents navigating the painful path of child loss. Created by bereaved parents for bereaved parents, it offers something profoundly rare: a space where sorrow is fully understood, hope is gently rekindled, and faith remains steadfast.

    Each episode features honest, experiential conversations with parents who have walked through the unimaginable. Their stories are not sugar-coated, but they are full of grace. The rawness... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Austin DeArmond
    United Statesa year ago
  • Much needed hope and comfort

    I listen to Jill’s podcast While We’re Waiting, Hope After Child Loss every single day. I’m 8 months in from saying goodbye to my son when he went to heaven. I am always filled with hope, comfort and most importantly scripture after every episode. Thank you so much Jill for all you do to help bereaved parents as you too walk this journey with Jesus.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Neils Mom 14
    United Statesa year ago
  • +5 faith based podcast on child loss.

    Thank you so much for what you pour into this podcast. Your Bonus podcasts have been so very special. The weekly stories are gut wrenching and heart felt. So helpful to those with a child loss. I appreciate all you do for grieving parents.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Linda Corn
    United Statesa year ago

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Guests are described as candid, relatable, and deeply supportive of bereaved families.
Listeners praise the host's compassionate, nonjudgmental approach and its safe space for grief.
The show is valued for faith-based encouragement and practical guidance, with recurring themes of hope and memory.

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319 | A Holy Grief (Part One) with Angie Ford-Green
Q: Tell us about yourself and what life is like where you're from.
Angie describes growing up in Arkansas, living in different places including California and Colorado, and her family life before the losses, setting the stage for her later experiences with grief.
320 | A Holy Grief (Part Two) with Angie Ford-Green
Q: How did gratitude shape your grief journey and the way you remember Kevin?
Gratitude anchored the family, helping them name blessings even in sorrow, and turning grief into a source of hope and a reminder of God's faithfulness.
320 | A Holy Grief (Part Two) with Angie Ford-Green
Q: What have you learned about God and His character through Kevin's death that you wouldn't have learned otherwise?
God is a refining fire for good; He is sovereign, present in the fire, and there is purposeful pain that leads to redemption and a hope-filled future.
324 | Courage in the Corners (Part One) with Josie Doll
Q: How has the two-year mark since Christian's heaven impacted your grief?
Josie notes that the second year has been quieter yet not a return to “normal,” highlighting the ongoing ebbs and flows of grief and the shift toward reframing moving forward.
324 | Courage in the Corners (Part One) with Josie Doll
Q: What can you share about the legal process and accountability for the drivers?
She explains the Youth Criminal Justice Act in Canada, the limits of penalties for under-18 offenders, and the ongoing desire for accountability and reform through Christian's Law.

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This program centers grief, faith, and healing after child loss, featuring candid conversations with bereaved parents, authors, and faith leaders who share personal journeys, practical coping strategies, and how faith shapes meaning after tragedy. Episodes often highlight community, storytelling, and actionable guidance for navigating sorrow while honoring memory, with a steady emphasis on hope, resilience, and living well during the waiting period. A notable strength is the host's compassionate interviewing style, which creates a safe space for vulnerable disclosure and practical faith-based wisdom that listeners can apply in their own journeys.

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Recent guests on While We're Waiting® include:

1. Jackie Baker
2. Josie Doll
3. Missie Durapau
4. Marty Durapau
5. Sherry Bullock
6. Angie Ford-Green
7. Melissa Andres
8. Dan Andres

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