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Why Does Grief Hurt So Much? is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.
Why does losing someone we love feel like losing a part of ourselves?
Grief is one of life’s deepest and most universal experiences. Whether you’ve lost a spouse, parent, child, sibling, friend, or someone who shaped your life, the pain can linger far longer than anyone expects.
In this episode, we explore what the Bible says about grief, why it hurts so deeply, and how God meets us in our sorrow. Rather than offering clichés or quick fixes, we open Scripture to discover the hope, comfort, and presence of Christ for those walking through loss.
Together, we’ll answer questions like:
Why does grief feel like part of us died too?Why do painful memories return months or even years later?Why can grief feel so lonely, even when people surround us?Where is God when our hearts are shattered?Is it normal to still be grieving years later?How do we keep living after losing someone we love?Does the Bible offer real hope beyond death?
Throughout this conversation, we look at the lives of David, Jesus, and other biblical examples that remind us we are never alone in our suffering. Jesus Himself wept, carried our sorrows, and ultimately conquered death so that grief would never have the final word.
Whether your loss is recent or happened years ago, our prayer is that this episode reminds you that God sees every tear, walks beside you in every valley, and offers a hope that reaches beyond the grave.
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18
What has helped you most as you’ve walked through grief?
Share your story in the comments, you never know who may find hope through your words.
Freelance gives women the flexibility and freedom to make money in a way that Corporate America just can’t. Join longtime freelance writer, journalist, and mom of three Ashley Cisneros Mejia as she interviews fellow women freelance writers and other freelance professionals about the business of freelancing. If you want to learn how to monetize your creative talents, make money on your own terms, and design a flexible life you love, this show is for you.
Talk Freelance To Me: A Podcast for Women Freelancers
Where Self-Employed Women Writers, Freelancers, and Solopreneurs Meet to Master the 1099 Contractor Lifestyle
Are you running your freelance business with intention—or just reacting to deadlines?
It’s easy to stay in motion as a freelancer. Between client work, content marketing, invoicing, and trying to keep up with everything else, we often skip the most important work: thinking strategically about what we want from this business and how we’re actually doing.
On this episode, Ashley is joined by Melanie Padgett Powers, a longtime freelancer, managing editor, writer, and host of The Deliberate Freelancer podcast. She shares why stepping back to plan is essential, how she created the idea of a “solo business retreat,” and what creative freelancers can do to build in reflection time—even if they’re short on capacity.
ABOUT MELANIE
Melanie Padgett Powers is the owner of MelEdits in the Washington, DC, area, where she is a magazine managing editor, writer and proofreader for membership associations, primarily in the health care and science space. Melanie has a journalism degree and was previously a newspaper reporter in her home state of Indiana. She is also the creator and host of the Deliberate Freelancer and Association Station podcasts. Melanie lives with her husband and two entertaining cats, Maxy and Daisy. She loves all things books and reading, Washington Nationals baseball and solo travel adventures. Connect with Melanie on LinkedIn.
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