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The Walk Family PodcastAuthor: Tony and Laura Smith
The Walk Family Podcast is a show focused on biblical parenting (what the Bible says about parenting) and reaches all stages of life. Whether you are a new or experienced parent, we all make mistakes and wrestle through what being a godly mom or dad looks like in daily life. This podcast provides hope and encouragement through the Bible's teaching about being the parent God desires you to be. Language: en-us Genres: Christianity, Kids & Family, Parenting, Religion & Spirituality Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Hope or Despair: Confronting the Core Lies of Grief
Episode 92
Tuesday, 29 July, 2025
What happens when life takes something precious from you, forever altering your path? In this deeply moving episode of the Walk Family Podcast, Tony introduces "Seasons of Despair," featuring fathers Ben and Lee who share their journeys through profound grief and overwhelming stress.Ben vulnerably recounts losing multiple children – first through miscarriage and then his son Atticus at 39 weeks, just days before his due date. "I remember in that moment it was almost like something washed over me... my previous life is gone and I'm entering into something completely different now," he shares. Ben describes grief as "a ball bouncing in a box" with a button that triggers waves of emotion – initially the box is small and the button is hit constantly, but gradually the box expands, giving more space between those intense moments of pain.Lee offers a different perspective on despair through a business venture that nearly bankrupted his family despite prayer and careful planning. Both men arrive at a powerful insight: identifying the "core lie" behind our pain is crucial to finding hope. These lies – that God doesn't love us or isn't aware of our struggles – must be confronted with truth, often with support from community and scripture.The conversation reveals that choosing hope isn't denying what causes despair, but rather carrying that burden differently – allowing God to carry both us and our pain. As Ben beautifully puts it, "It's not just the surrender of it. I can't get rid of the heaviness and the pain... but letting God take you in his arms and he's carrying that too with you as you're carrying it."Are you struggling with grief or overwhelming stress? This episode offers not just comfort in shared experiences but practical wisdom for the journey forward. Join the conversation and discover how faith can illuminate even the darkest seasons of life.Lee Miles: (919)-559-0585Ben Puckett: (989)-430-1963Support the show You can connect with Tony and Laura at thewalkpodcastministries@gmail.comTwitter (X) @TonySmith4520https://www.thewalkfm.com/Newsletter and Prayer and Promises AccessYou can support Tony and Laura https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tonysmith Thanks for listening and supporting our show!
