“Understanding Grief - part 1” is a heartfelt conversation about navigating the pain of loss. With vulnerability and transparency, Charlie and Jill the open up about the raw reality of grief—how it’s more than just sadness, how it lingers, and how it changes you forever. Whether you're grieving or supporting someone who is, this episode offers comfort, clarity, insight, and encouragement.

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In this episode, Charlie and Jill examine how people attempt to comfort those grieving—and often miss the mark. Using Job 16:2, "What miserable comforters you are", they highlight how well-meaning individuals can do more harm than good by offering quick fixes, unsolicited advice or ignoring grief altogether. Instead, they emphasize the power of presence over words, encouraging listeners to “do the loving and let God do the fixing.”

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Charlie and Jill explore the role of the Holy Spirit as our Comforter, especially in times of grief. They highlight how the Holy Spirit supports, strengthens, and intercedes for us when we’re too broken to pray. As recipients of His comfort, believers are called to extend that same comfort to others. Learn how to offer emotional support and gain practical wisdom for walking alongside those who are grieving.

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Charlie and Jill continue their heartfelt conversation about grief and healing after the loss of their son, Beau, 16 years ago. They reflect on how God’s presence, compassion, and comfort carried them through deep pain and near emotional breakdown. This episode encourages listeners to grieve in God’s presence, knowing He is close to the brokenhearted.

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In this deeply personal episode, Charlie and Jill discuss the ongoing journey of grief and healing, emphasizing that healing takes time and space. They reflect on how their understanding of God's compassion deepened as they experienced Him as the “God of All Comfort.”

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Charlie and Jill open with an emotional email from a young man grappling with his grandfather’s death despite the family's strong faith and prayers for healing. This prompts the episode’s central question: How do you keep your faith when healing doesn’t happen?

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You can be JUST the person they need.

Wrapping up the “Rules of Engagement” from When Loss Comes Close to Home, John Tesh, Charlie, and Jill establish how crucial it is for one grieving ANY kind of loss that we all learn to be a source of life and love instead of making their already difficult journey even harder. Showing the kindnesses of compassion and patience releases God’s love to bring healing.

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John Tesh and the LeBlancs dive deeper into what to do when loss comes to someone you know. Many professionals are “book trained” in the field of bereavement and grief, but as John says regarding their first book, “I don’t know another book like this… It’s like a ‘Swiss army knife’ — every tool you could need on what to do when there’s a death, and born out of personal experience.’ Many “Rules of Engagement” from Chapter 14 are discussed, giving examples how we can assist those walking through loss.

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