Tragedies, losses, and uncertainties are all a part of life. Jesus promises tribulation to us. It’s not if but when. So, when tragedy strikes in your marriage, how do you cope? How do you navigate grieving with your spouse or how do you support your spouse when they’re experiencing grief? And where is God in the middle of grief? Marlee Arnold navigates this sensitive conversation with Laurie Lokey, a licensed professional counselor based out of Spring Hill, Tennessee.
Tragedies, losses, and uncertainties are all a part of life. Jesus promises tribulation to us. It’s not if but when. So, when tragedy strikes in your marriage, how do you cope? How do you navigate grieving with your spouse or how do you support your spouse when they’re experiencing grief? And where is God in the middle of grief? Marlee Arnold navigates this sensitive conversation with Laurie Lokey, a licensed professional counselor based out of Spring Hill, Tennessee.
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Time Stamps:
(2:40) Laurie’s background helping individuals and couples navigate grief
(7:55) How do you begin navigating a season of grief with your spouse
(11:00) How do you share with your spouse if you are experiencing grief differently than they are
(13:50) What is the next step to take when grieving if you realize you need more help
(18:35) How do you walk through a season of grief when you experience a miscarriage
(23:25) How and where do you see the character of God amidst grief
(29:54) How important is it to maintain connection and intimacy during seasons of grief
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Links:
John 16:33 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2016%3A33&version=ESV
Bill & Laurie Lokey https://billandlaurielokey.com/
WinShape Marriage Website https://marriage.winshape.org/
WinShape Marriage Instagram https://www.instagram.com/winshapemarriage/
The Journey https://marriage.winshape.org/journey/
260 Free Printable Conversation Starters for Couples https://marriage.winshape.org/resource/conversation-starters-for-date-night/
Spark deeper conversation with your spouse related to the episode with our free discussion questions. https://marriage.winshape.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/10/WSMPodcastDiscussionQuestions-S2Ep5.pdf
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Relevant Resources:
"How To Find a Marriage Counselor” https://marriage.winshape.org/resource/how-to-find-a-marriage-counselor/