Episode 58: From Longing to Hope: Finding Comfort in Advent as a Bereaved Mom with Brooke Schuelke, Jennie Parks, and Kristin Hernandez

About this episode

The episode discusses finding comfort during Advent for bereaved moms, reflecting on grief and hope during the Christmas season.

The Christmas season can feel especially tender for a mom who has lost her baby. In this episode, Brooke Schuelke, Jennie Parks, and Kristin Hernandez talk about walking through Advent—a season of longing and hope. Together, we reflect on how Advent mirrors the experience of grief, the comfort of Emmanuel—God with us, and practical ways to hold both sorrow and joy in this holiday season. Wherever you find yourself this Christmas season, we pray this conversation points you to Christ, reminds you to rest in Him, and reassures you that you don't have to feel festive to celebrate the deep hope of Christmas. Links: Hope Mommies Website Subscribe to our Newsletter Join our online Facebook Group Connect with us on Facebook Connect with us on Instagram Podcast Guest Submission Make a Donation Sponsor an episode of the HM Podcast in honor of a Hope Baby With Special Thanks This episode of the Hope Mommies Podcast is made possible by Comfort Candles . Based in the heart of Texas Hill Country, Comfort Candles has been our candle supplier for Hope Boxes for many years, bringing light and comfort to countless women in their grief. Each candle is handcrafted by Ben, their master candle maker…

People in this episode

Guests: Brooke Schuelke, Jennie Parks, Kristin Hernandez

Topics covered

• grief
• Advent
• hope
• Christmas
• comfort
• sorrow and joy

Keywords

• bereaved mom
• Advent
• grief
• hope
• Christmas
• comfort
• sorrow
• joy

Sponsors

Comfort Candles

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hope Mommies

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