Episode 317: Chloe & Lily’s Dad

Eight minutes. That is how long it took for Michael’s life to be forever changed. In late November 2016, a fire broke out in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Unbeknownst to Michael, the winds picked up while he was driving with his oldest son, and the...

Episode 312: Jeannine’s Dad

Belief expansion. As they navigate life, all adults develop a core set of beliefs. When tragedy strikes, sometimes these core beliefs can be shaken. Some grieving people lose their sense of spirituality, while others gain a deeper, stronger faith after experiencing...

Episode 310: Juniper’s Mom & Dad

When today’s guests, Andy and Kristen, lost their almost 2-year-old daughter due to complications after a seizure 2 years ago, their lives completely changed. There was life before Juniper died, and there was life after Juniper died. Before Juniper died, they...

Episode 305: Heston’s Dad

When today’s guest, Andy, lost his 18-year-old son, Heston, to suicide, he had a lot of time to reflect on life and finding one’s purpose. Early in Andy’s grief journey, he saw a visual that truly resonated with him. The image was of a framed picture...

Episode 300! Wow!

Episode 300. It’s hard to wrap my head around a number that big. Hundreds of beautiful stories. Thousands of listeners. Later this summer, we will reach another milestone: the 7th anniversary of Andy’s death—14 years of having Andy here on Earth and 7...