About this episode
Join us as we tackle the tricky topic of grief and children. A few weeks ago, a reader whose husband had died under tragic circumstances asked for resources on how to navigate grief with her four children. So I invited my pastor Wit (Rick Witmer) on to share from the perspective of a biblical counselor. In this episode, he introduces the idea of “trellissing” grief in a way that helps our kids make sense of it biblically. We also chat about more practical tools (like using the acronym GRIEFS) to guide our interactions with our kids as they are mourning. The biblical principles we discuss in this episode are helpful for any parent navigating grief with their children, but they also apply to numerous other aspects of parenting. So even if you’re not dealing with this exact topic, I encourage you to listen in. Guest Info: Rick Witmer: Sylvania Church Pastor Go Buy His Book: Walking With God When I'm Afraid Don't Forget to Use the Code: ABBIE25 For 25% Off At Checkout! Mentions: Caring For the Souls of Children - A biblical counselor's manual for walking with children through struggles. Sponsor Info: Voetberg Music Academy Voetberg Music Academy provides online, at home, shareable lessons so that your kids can pursue their musical passions without stress or hassle. Use Code: MISFORMAMA20 For 20% Off Of Each Month That You're Enrolled! Bible References: Matthew 5:17 1 Corinthians 15:54-55 Revelation 21 1 Thessalonians 4:13 Hebrews 6:19 Matthew 20:18 Hebrews 13:5 2 Corinthians 2 Romans 5:3-5 1 Peter 1:3-9 2 Timothy 3:16-17 2 Corinthians 12:9 Psalm 112:6-7 Matthew 6:33 John 16:33 Psalm 34:18 Romans 8:28 Psalm 56:3 Psalm 42:5 Psalm 74 2 Corinthians 1 1 Corinthians 15:26 2 Corinthians 4:17 Psalm 46:1 Romans 15:14 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Galatians 6:2 Links: The Gentleness Challenge Penny Reward System Paint & Prose M Is for Mama Penny Reward System