Surviving Grief

While podcasts, articles, and sermons can be helpful for understanding and processing grief, there is nothing quite as powerful as a Grief Group. In this episode, Kelley takes listeners behind the curtain on everything Grief Groups—from why they exist, to the role they’ve played in her own life, to what you’ll actually experience when you show up for one. You don’t have to go it alone. Whether your loss is recent, or in the distant past, a Grief Group has the power to rewrite your story around grief. If you’ve ever considered joining a Grief Group, now is the time. Find more information about current and future offerings, both live and online, here. Have a question, or a story to share? Connect with us at podcasts@crossroads.net

No matter the specifics of your grief journey, nearly everyone finds it difficult to forgive themselves. In the light of loss, the words we may have spoken, the action we took (or left undone), or the regret of not finding help sooner can become a weight around our necks that makes it impossible to move forward. In this powerful episode of Surviving Grief, Megs and Kelley discuss the need everyone has for forgiveness, the freedom that is available, and practical steps we can take to move toward it. Jesus paid for your freedom, even in grief you can claim it. Join a Grief Support Group live or online here.Share your story with us at podcasts@crossroads.net

Bitterness is a root that can grow quickly and deeply in our lives. This is especially true in the aftermath of a loss and in times of grief. In this episode, Megs and Kelley talk about the dangers of bitterness and share practical steps to overcoming it. Bitterness doesn't have to win. A life of freedom and joy is still available.Join a Grief Support Group live or online here.Share your story with us at podcasts@crossroads.net

Grief can make us feel as though no one really understands what we’re going through. Even in a crowd, we might feel isolated. Recognizing that loneliness is part of the process can help us turn to God for the companionship we need. God doesn’t just visit us when we’re surrounded by people; He meets us in the quiet, empty spaces of our hearts. Even when we feel alone, we are never truly alone—His Spirit is with us, comforting and guiding us.Join a Grief Support Group live or online here.Share your story with us at podcasts@crossroads.net

Disappointment is the place where faith is tested—and where intimacy with God can deepen. When we lean into the gap between what we hoped for and what He’s preparing, His greatest work can be revealed. Grief leaders, Megs and Kelley, discuss how they have learned to process disappointment in their own lives, and how it’s moved them from pain to healing. Join a Grief Support Group live or online here.Share your story with us at podcasts@crossroads.net

Katie’s perfect world came crashing down around her when compounding crises hit all at once. Fighting for her marriage, wrestling with faith, and trying to process a terminal diagnosis for her father, she unexpectedly found herself in a Crossroads worship service. What happened next was something she’d never expected. Katie bravely shares the lesson she learned along the way—the power of honestly sharing your feelings with God, turning to him in prayer, and processing with community—and how looking back reveals that God had been with her all along. Join a Grief Support Group live or online here.Share your story with us at podcasts@crossroads.net

Eric’s life was turned completely upside down when his beloved wife, Katie, was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. Overnight, Eric became a caregiver, all while still trying to balance caring for his five daughters, ranging in age from 13 to 6. Eric’s story is one of incredible courage and care, highlighting the importance of having the right people around you. Whether you are navigating grief, or walking through it with a loved one, there is something in here for you. Join a Grief Support Group live or online here.Share your story with us at podcasts@crossroads.net

In part two of a three part series diving into the book Anxiety: The Missing Stage of Grief, Megs shares her own expertise around the brain, how it works, and what proactive steps we can take to grieve properly. Find Anxiety: The Missing Stage of Grief by Claire Bidwell-Smith, here.Join a Grief Support Group live or online here.Share your story with us at podcasts@crossroads.net

Grief doesn’t always express itself in easy-to-recognize ways. Case in point: anxiety. Grief Leaders, Kelley and Megs, were both surprised to find their own grief journeys passed through times of significant anxiety. It wasn’t until they were able to recognize it, and name it, that they began the process of healing. In this episode, they share their own stories, ideas on how to confront your own anxiety, and future plans to dive deeper into the topic of anxiety connected to grief. You can find the book Kelley and Megs referenced, Anxiety: The Missing Stage of Grief by Claire Bidwell-Smith, here.Join a Grief Support Group live or online here.Share your story with us at podcasts@crossroads.net

The first year after experiencing a loss is full of firsts—the first holiday without your loved one, the first anniversary of their passing, and the first time attending (or choosing not to attend) events that you once shared together. In this teaching episode, grief leaders Megs and Kelley offer empathy, wisdom, and practical insights into navigating the “Year of Firsts.”Join a Grief Support Group live or online here.Share your story with us at podcasts@crossroads.net

Recorded live during a recent weekend service at Crossroads Church, teaching pastor Chuck Mingo expounds upon the power of dealing with our emotions honestly, and including God in that process. Looking back at times of grief in his own life, and in learning to be more proficient with his feelings, Chuck found that God wasn’t put off by his emotions—rather, it was something that drew them closer together. Whether you’re currently going through grief, supporting someone who is, or just looking to grow in your emotional capacity, there is something for you in this live teaching. Watch Chuck’s teaching here. Access the feelings wheel here. Join a Grief Support Group live or online here.Share your story with us at podcasts@crossroads.net

Karen shares her powerful story of loss, hope, and finding purpose. 8 years after her son took his own life, she is volunteering in grief support, serving others, and continuing to grow. That doesn’t mean there aren’t hard days, but Karen’s story highlights the power of persistence in pursuing healing. Join a Grief Support Group live or online here.Share your story with us at podcasts@crossroads.net

At some point, we'll all walk alongside someone who is grieving. Grief Leader Megs gives us practical and tangible tools we can all use, and encouragement to stay the course when the going gets hard.