188: Finding Light in the Darkness: How to Grieve with Hope with Steve Carter

IMbetween Podcast on Marriage, Parenting, Faith, and Everything In Between

Daniel and Christina talk with Steve Carter, who shares his journey through grief and insights from his new book, "Grieve, Breathe, Receive." Steve discusses his complex relationships with his adoptive and biological fathers, emphasizing the importance of processing grief with hope. He introduces a framework for navigating grief, encouraging listeners to honour their feelings and remain open to the beautiful surprises that life can bring. The episode offers valuable perspectives on healing, reconciliation, and the transformative power of hope.

In This Episode, You'll Hear About The Following:

• Exploration of grief and its complexities.
• Personal experiences of loss, particularly related to adoptive and biological fathers.
• A framework for processing grief.
• Navigating forgiveness in the context of loss.
• The role of hope and reconciliation in healing relationships.
• The impact of societal expectations on emotional expression, especially for men.
• The significance of community and support during grief.
• The relationship between grief, faith, and the anticipation of God's goodness.

Meet Steve Carter:

Steve Carter hosts Craft and Character, a Preaching Today podcast for pastors and communicators focused on developing powerful communication and strong character. Each episode features conversations with ministry leaders on balancing skill with integrity.

Steve is a personal and executive coach, mentoring communicators to find their voice and guiding organizations through transitions. Passionate about bringing the way of Jesus into every setting, he teaches, writes, and crafts messages to inspire others in their faith journey. Steve serves as a teaching pastor at Forest City Church and speaks globally, based near Chicago with his wife and two kids.

For the full show notes, including discussion prompts for you as a couple, go to IMbetween.org/episode188

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