Good Friday Grief

About this episode

The episode explores the complexities of grief in the context of faith, particularly on Good Friday.

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes grief has a way of making us feel like we’re doing faith wrong, especially when we can’t “move on” or wrap our pain easily. On Good Friday, refuse to rush. Sit at the cross and let what is heavy be heavy, making space for the losses that can be named and the quiet ache that cannot. Start at a tomb in John 11, where the shortest line in Scripture becomes a lifeline: "Jesus wept". Not a polite tear, but real mourning. That moment reshapes Christian grief and pa...

People in this episode

Host: Candee Lucas

Topics covered

• grief
• faith
• loss
• mourning
• Christianity
• Good Friday

Keywords

• grief
• faith
• Good Friday
• mourning
• loss
• Jesus wept

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: John 11

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