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Grief doesn’t come with a schedule. It doesn’t wrap up neatly after a few months. And it doesn’t disappear just because the world thinks it should.

In this deeply honest conversation, Gabe sits down with Stephanie Tripp and Lauren Bumbarger to talk about grief, loss, and what healing really looks like when life has been turned upside down. From sudden loss to long-term sorrow, anger, faith, and the slow rebuilding of hope, this episode creates space for the reality that grief comes in waves — and that God meets us in every one of them.

If you or someone you love is walking through loss, this conversation is a reminder that you’re not alone, your feelings are valid, and healing doesn’t mean forgetting.

🔍 Discover

• What grief actually is — and why it doesn’t “go away”
• Why phrases like “you should be over it by now” can be deeply harmful
• How community plays a critical role in healing
• The connection between faith, honesty, and emotional health
• Practical first steps for those at the beginning of a grief journey
• How God’s peace shows up in the middle of sorrow

💬 Reflection

Grief has a way of reopening wounds when we least expect it. A song on the radio. A sunrise. A memory. This episode gently reminds us that grief isn’t a sign of weakness — it’s a sign of love. And while the pain may not disappear, healing happens when we stop trying to carry it alone and allow God and others to meet us where we are.

✅ Key Takeaways

• Grief is not linear and does not follow a timeline
• Every emotion you feel in grief is valid
• Healing often begins with honest community
• Faith doesn’t remove grief — it sustains us through it
• God’s peace is different than the world’s peace, and it lasts

❓ Question for You

Where have you been putting pressure on yourself to “be fine” instead of giving yourself grace?

🤝 Next Steps & Resources

If you’re walking through grief or supporting someone who is, we strongly recommend GriefShare, a faith-centered support group designed for people navigating loss.

• Find a group near you at griefshare.org
• If you’re local, GriefShare is also available through Westside Community Church as part of our Growth Groups

And remember — you don’t have to walk through grief alone.

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