About this episode

A conversation about grief, loss, and hope, exploring how an eternal perspective can change the way we grieve.

Gary Thomas is a bestselling author, speaker and trusted voice on marriage, spiritual formation and Christian living. In this episode of The Unbound Podcast, Dr. Tony Evans sits down with Gary Thomas for a deeply personal conversation about grief, loss, hope and the perspective that changes everything. Both men share openly about walking through the deaths of loved ones, including the loss of parents, spouses and family members. Together, they reflect on what grief teaches us about eternity, how suffering exposes what truly matters and why faith becomes most important when life feels most fragile. Throughout the conversation, Gary and Dr. Evans explore the difference between living with a sense of entitlement and living with gratitude for God's grace. They discuss the power of an eternal perspective, the comfort found in Scripture and the hope that anchors believers when circumstances seem overwhelming. They also talk about caring for aging parents, helping loved ones prepare for eternity and learning to focus less on personal significance and more on making the name of Jesus known. Along the way, they offer practical encouragement for anyone wrestling with questions, facing loss…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Tony Evans

Guest: Gary Thomas

Topics covered

• grief
• loss
• hope
• faith
• eternity
• spiritual formation
• Christian living

Keywords

• grief
• loss
• hope
• faith
• eternal perspective
• Christianity
• spirituality

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Gary Thomas

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