In this final part of the book study on ‘A Grief Observed’, Stina and Padre reflect on the closing chapter of the book and the reality that grief is not something we “get over,” but something we learn to carry. Together they unpack the changing nature of grief, the dangers of reducing grief to neat “stages,” the Christian hope of eternal life, and what it means to entrust those we love back into the hands of God.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - 00:02:36 - Introduction to Grief and C.S. Lewis

00:02:37 - 00:05:25 - Understanding the Nature of Grief

00:05:26 - 00:08:21 - The Evolution of Grief

00:08:22 - 00:11:29 - Grief as a Non-Linear Experience

00:11:30 - 00:16:10 - The Role of Memory and Presence in Grief

00:16:11 - 00:21:48 - Integrating Grief into Life

00:21:49 - 00:24:57 - Truth, Beauty and Goodness

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In Part 2 of their book study on A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis, Stina and Padre explore how grief reshapes memory, identity, and our experience of love. This episode dives into the tension between remembering someone truthfully versus idealising them, and how grief impacts not just our emotions, but our entire way of being.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - 00:04:28 - The Importance of Authentic Memory

00:04:29 - 00:08:42 - The Challenge of Grief on Faith

00:08:43 - 00:18:00 - The Importance of Communication in Grief

00:18:01 - 00:24:29 - Vulnerability and Authenticity in Grief

00:24:30 - 00:27:13 - Truth, Beauty, and Goodness

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In this deeply human and honest episode, Stina and Padre begin their three-part book study on A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis. Together, they explore the raw and complex reality of grief—not as a neat concept, but as a lived, often overwhelming experience. From the disruption of our very way of being in the world to the inadequacy of words like “sadness,” this episode opens up what grief truly feels like, how it unfolds, and how we can better accompany others through it—with presence, not platitudes.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - 00:01:28 - Introduction to Grief Observed

00:01:29 - 00:07:12 - Understanding Grief: A Personal Journey

00:07:13 - 00:13:04 - The Individual Nature of Grief

00:13:05 - 00:18:41 - The Role of Presence in Grief Support

00:18:42 - 00:22:25 - Navigating Grief: The Role of Community

00:22:26 - 00:27:32 - Understanding the Waves of Grief

00:27:33 - 00:33:02 - Truth, Beauty, and Goodness

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