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A podcast to help navigate grief from a Catholic/Christian perspective. Hosts Andrea Bear and Jennifer Thomas share their grief and life journeys while drawing on faith. Combined with mental health tools and heavenly wisdom this podcast hopes to help listeners know they are not alone. Revelations 21:4
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- Aug 22, 202650 min
SUMMER BONUS: Weeping with Jesus with Dr. Ronda Chervin
***Watch the interview on WCAT TV***Show Notes When we experience the loss of a loved one, it can be devastating. While we know now that grief is a process and not necessarily a set of checklists, it can be easy to get caught up in the busyness of life and push our emotions to the side. But what happens when we lose multiple people close together in a series of heartbreaking events? How can we even begin to understand why God would allow these things to happen to us? And how can we remember that through it all, God was and forever will be with us?Our GuestRonda Chervin has a Ph.D. in philosophy from Fordham University and an M.A. in Religious Studies from Notre Dame Apostolic Institute. She is a convert to the Catholic faith from a Jewish but atheistic background.Dr. Ronda has been a professor at Loyola Marymount University, St. John’s Seminary of the Los Angeles Archdiocese, Franciscan University of Steubenville, Our Lady of Corpus Christi, and Holy Apostles in Connecticut. Dr. Ronda presents on EWTN and Catholic radio. She is a dedicated widow and grandmother.More than seventy books of hers have been published by Catholic presses in the area of philosophy and spirituality. Her many books include Quotable Saints, Healing Meditations from the Gospel of St. John, Catholic Realism, Voyage to Insight,, Healing of Rejection, Escaping Anxiety, and Weeping with Jesus, which we will be talking about today.Connect with Our Guest Ronda’s email: chervinronda@gmail.comRonda’s author page on En Route Books and Media’s Website (note: you can find all of Ronda’s books on her author page)DevotionsConsecration to the Immaculate Heart of MaryNovenas to MaryLitany of LoretoOur Lady of FatimaLinksWeeping with Jesus: The Journey from Grief to SorrowThe icon of the Salus Populi Romani after restoration (2018)MGP Episode featuring Deacon Ed ShoenerTaming the Lion Within: 5 Steps from Anger to PeaceHelp Me Ronda! Episode about Weeping with JesusWCAT Radio and TV Presents Episode 4: Deacon Jack Sullivan on his Ongoing Communion with St. John Henry Cardinal Newman, Part 1 Deacon Jack Sullivan on his Ongoing Communion with St. John Henry Cardinal Newman, Part 2Myself, Alma Mahler by Martin Chervin (1 Woman Play Script Theater Without Walls)Help Me Ronda! (Ronda’s series on WCAT TV)<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cfs3BH6tBMM" target="_blank" rel="ug
- May 23, 202622 min
BONUS - Summer Book Club: "On Death and Dying " with Abigail Jorgensen
Show Notes In this special bonus episode of the Morning Glory Podcast, Jennifer Thomas welcomes back bereavement doula and sociologist Abbey Jorgensen to discuss an upcoming summer book club centered on On Death and Dying by Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross. Together, they explore common misconceptions about the “five stages of grief,” the importance of discussing grief in community, and how loss shapes our lives in many ways. The episode closes with personal reflections on faith, hope, and finding beauty even in difficult seasons.Watch the conversation HERE on WCAT TVBook Club DetailsDates: Wednesday June 3rd, June 10th, and June 17thTime: 8:00 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.Register HERE. (Be sure to use the coupon code, mourningglory to receive your discount.)Buy a copy of the book, On Death and Dying HERELinksMourning Glory Podcast S5 E13: Accompaniment in Grief with Dr. Abigail JorgensenHaven Bereavement DoulasJournaling QuestionsHave you ever participated in a virtual book club? If yes, what did you enjoy most? If not, what are you looking forward to?Have you read On Death and Dying by Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross? What intrigues you most about reading this book?Abigail shared that the book “became the ideal model in the western world for grief, like the idea that there are five stages of grief and you knock them off and there you go” Has this been your approach to grief? Take some time to reflect on this and write down your thoughts.What do you hope to get out of reading this book, whether you join the virtual book club or not?What is your mourning glory?What are some topics you would like to hear about here on the Mourning Glory Podcast? Are there people you would like us to have on the show? We’d love to hear your feedback and ideas so be sure to send us an email, mourningglorypodcast@gmail.com. Also, be sure to check out our website where you can find links to all of our episodes, including a link to our brand new private online community on our website at www.mourningglorypodcast.com. God Bless!~ Jennifer
- May 16, 20261h 13m
S6 E17 A Time to Weep and a Time to Dance with Jennifer and Lisa Hendey
Show Notes In the Season 6 finale, Jennifer and guest co-host and friend, Lisa Hendey, have a conversation centered on grief, faith, hope, surrender, healing, and the “seasons” of life, inspired by Ecclesiastes 3:1–8 (“There is a time for everything…”).Click HERE to watch the video of the episode on WCAT TVScriptureEcclesiastes 3:1-8 (Man Cannot Hit on the Right Time to Act)John 11:35 - “Jesus wept.”Psalm 46:10 - “Be still and know that I am God.”Hebrews 11:1 - “Faith is the realization of what is hoped for and evidence of things not seen.”Luke 21:19 - “By your perseverance you will secure your lives.” LinksMGP S6 E2 The Grace in Grief with Lisa M. HendeyThe Byrds - Turn! Turn! Turn!USCCB Daily ReadingsWhy Writing by Hand Is Better for Memory and LearningMGP S6 E15 Hope and Strength in Healing with Marie Heidemann (episode about Mental Health Awareness) Marie KondoChime TravelersPrayer for people to have peace within their hearts and for the Mourning Glory Podcast community; for those fighting battles inside that no one no one can see or that nobody realizes, to know that God sees and knows those desires of our heart and wants to be in communion with other people who might be suffering right now. You are not alone. Journaling QuestionsWhich “season” of life do you feel you are currently living in, and how is God meeting you there?What is something you are struggling to surrender or release to God right now?When have you experienced both mourning and joy existing together in the same season?What “noise” in your life may be preventing you from hearing God more clearly?How do you personally experience “the gift of tears” — through grief, joy, healing, or compassion for others?When was the last time you truly allowed yourself to be still and simply listen — to God, to nature, or to someone you love?In what ways has God brought healing, friendship, or unexpected beauty out of a difficult season in your life?What is your mourning glory?We hope you enjoy this episode of the Mourning Glory Podcast and share it with others who are on a journey through grief. You can find links to all of our episodes, including a link to our brand new private online community on our website at www.mourningglorypodcast.com. God Bless!
- May 11, 202647 min
REPLAY: Giving Thanks and Letting Go with Danielle Bean
*NOTE: This episode was originally published in Season 2.ShownotesWe talk a lot about grief and loss and suffering on the Mourning Glory Podcast but not just when it relates to death. Sometimes it is the loss of identity we may experience when we become parents or the loss of particular seasons of life. Listen as Jennifer discusses these topics and more, including how we can find the joy in letting go with our guest. Our GuestDanielle Bean is an author, speaker, and host of the podcast. She has ten published books, including , , and . She and her husband Dan have been married 29 years and have eight children.Links from the showwww.DanielleBean.comPrayer for focus from Aleteia Prayer for the repose of the soul of Danielle's former neighbor, LouiseWe hope you enjoy this episode of the Mourning Glory Podcast and share it with others who are on a journey through grief. You can find links to all of our episodes on our website at www.mourningglorypodcast.com. God bless!
- May 3, 202659 min
S6 E16 Mother Mary, Comforter of the Afflicted with Maria Gallagher
Show Notes The month of May is often referred to as the month of Mary as we celebrate Our Blessed Mother. Mary’s May crowning ceremonies are commonly found taking place throughout many Catholic churches. One of the ways we can grow closer to her is through the praying of the rosary. But there are other ways we can get to know Mary, especially under the many titles she has been given over the centuries.In this week’s episode, Jennifer has a conversation with Catholic author Maria Gallagher who has written about her devotion to Mary, focusing on Mary under the title of “Comforter of the Afflicted”.Our GuestMaria has worked in radio as a reporter and in television as a news producer. She is a writer, life coach, and a podcaster and loves inspiring crowds with her speaking. Her freelance news reports have aired on outlets including CBS Radio and AP Radio. She has also earned awards from the Associated Press, the Society of Professional Journalists, and the Cleveland Press Club. Maria loves communicating the beauty of truth!Connect with Our Guest Website: https://www.mariavgallagher.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/mariavgallagherX: https://x.com/mariaevitaleFB: https://www.facebook.com/maria.v.gallagherEmail: mariaevitale@comcast.netBlog: https://www.mariavgallagher.com/blogMaria’s booksMercy's Power: Inspiration to Serve the Gospel of LifeJoyful Encounters with Mary: A Woman's Guide to Living the Mysteries of the RosaryGlorious Encounters with Mary: A Guide to Living the Mysteries of the RosaryHealing Encounters with Mary: A Guide to Living the Sorrowful Mysteries of the RosaryScripturePsalm 23DevotionsConsecration to the Immaculate Heart of MaryNovenas to MaryLitany of LoretoOur Lady of FatimaLinksCatholicmom.comMaria’s articles on Catholicmom.comWhy Inner Peace Often Comes After Inner Struggle — Fulton J. Sheen | FULTON SHEEN REFLECTIONSOur Lady of KibehoOur Lady of LourdesPrayer for Maria’s daughter, Gabriella during her time of discernment and for the repose of the souls of Maria’s parents.Journaling QuestionsWhat resonated with you most or surprised you about this episode about Mary? What inspired you most after listening to Maria sharing about her relationship with Mary?What kind, if any, of a relationship do you have with the Blessed Mother? Do you struggle with having any sort of relationship with her? Take some time to ponder this in your heart and perhaps journal about it Maria spoke candidly about how her devotion to Mary grew through the different mysteries of the rosary. Have you felt more drawn to any of the mysteries
- Apr 24, 202656 min
S6 E15 Hope and Strength in Healing with Marie Heidemann
Show Notes As we enter the month of May, we recognize that in our Catholic faith, it is a month dedicated to Mary. But it is also a month dedicated to Mental Health and awareness. And while there have been great strides made in terms of helping those who have suffered the loss of a loved one or are in any state of grief and sorrow, there are resources, how can we integrate our faith into our healing? And how can this help us understand that redemptive suffering can help us move forward in our lives? Our GuestMarie is an Arizona native who has called North Texas home since 2006. A cradle Catholic, her faith was shaped through years of Catholic education and the influence of her grandmother, the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, an Irish immigrant priest from her childhood parish, and the Franciscan Friars who led her high school.She was married for 17½ years and is the mother of five children. After the sudden loss of her husband in September 2019, she felt called to walk alongside others in their healing, which led her to earn a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Divine Mercy University graduating in 2023.Today, Marie is the founder of Spes Et Fortitudo Counseling in Colleyville, Texas, where she integrates her faith and clinical training to support those she serves. She loves spending time with her children, close friends, and traveling whenever she can.Connect with Our Guest Spes Et Fortitudo CounselingContact MarieMarie on catholictherapists.comDevotionLiturgy of the HoursScripture“Jesus wept.” (John 11:35)Resources mentioned in this episodeGriefshareStephen MinistriesFocus MinistriesRedbird Ministries S6 E14 Let Yourself Be Loved with Elizabeth LeonS1 E13 Moving Forward with Mark MyersInternational Association of Catholic Mental Health MinistersCatholicPsych.comRoundtable Discussions About Mental Health (USCCB)CatholicTherapists.comAdditional Links<a href="https://www.mourningglorypodcast.com/episodes/s6e3thelordisn
- Apr 17, 202654 min
S6 E14 Let Yourself Be Loved with Elizabeth Leon
Show Notes Nothing can prepare anyone for the loss of a loved one. As we continue to learn through the many stories we’ve heard here on the Mourning Glory Podcast, each loss is unique to each individual. But when a parent loses a child, it carries its own unique sense of loss for the parents and other family members. Where can people turn to find comfort, hope, and healing when grieving the loss of a child? Jennifer explores this and more with guest Elizabeth Leon, the Director of Family Support for Red Bird Ministries.Our GuestElizabeth Leon is the Director of Family Support for Red Bird Ministries, a Catholic grief support ministry for families of child loss. Red Bird Ministries accompanies individuals and couples through the complexity and trauma that happens with the loss of a child through miscarriage and stillbirth or as an infant, child, adolescent, or adult. They also serve families who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide and offer sibling support for children ages 2018. Elizabeth is the founder of the Journey of the Beloved, a ministry that inspires and equips others to find healing and freedom in Christ, a mission that was birthed after the death of her son in 2018. Connect with Our Guest Contact Elizabethletyourselfbeloved.orgScriptureMark 25:21-34 (The hemorrhaging woman)Psalm 34:19 (“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted)Psalm 13:2 (“How long, Lord…”)Psalm 88 (Also referred to sometimes as The Darkest Psalm)Psalm 6:7 - (“all night long I drench my bed with tears”) Psalm 13DevotionsOur Lady of SorrowsLinksRed Bird MinistriesS1 E13 Moving Forward with Mark Myers S6 E14 Permission to Grieve with Andrea and JenniferElizabeth’s book, Let Yourself Be LovedRed Bird Flies (song mentioned by Elizabeth)Prayer for Red Bird Ministries and the families they serve and Elise.Journaling QuestionsIn your own journey with loss, how long do you feel like you were deep “in the trenches of grief”, as Elizabeth shared? Have you found any resources or sources of comfort?Where is a safe space you feel like you can grieve? If you have yet to find it, Have you ever struggled with your relationship with God in terms of “why” or did you, like Elizabeth, struggle with the “how”?Do you feel comfortable sharing everything with God? Why or why not?How do you express your emotions with others in times of need? Have you shared them with God?Have you ever worried that those around you couldn’t handle all of the emotions that you want to share? Take some time to explore why or why not.Elizabeth and Jennifer spent a lot of time talking about the Psalms. Did any of them resonate with you? Why or why not?What is your mourning glory?We hope you enjoy this episode of the Mourning Glory Podcast and share it with others who are on a journey through grief. You can find links to all of our episodes, including a link to our brand new private online community on our website at www.mourningglorypodcast.com. God Bless!
- Apr 10, 202653 min
S6 E13 Seeking God’s Mercy Through the Rosary with Shane Kapler
*Click HERE to watch the interview on WCAT TVShownotesWe might often find ourselves going to the rote prayers of the Rosary or even the Divine Mercy Chaplet. While we may think they are separate, are they really so separate in terms of how we think of them? Or is there a way that God can bring us together through both of these prayers? Is there a way that they can, no pun intended, marry each other? In this week’s episode, Jennifer has a conversation with guest, Shane Kapler, to discuss the fact that there is a relationship between the Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet.Our GuestFor the past 30 years Shane has been involved in evangelism and catechesis within the Archdiocese of St. Louis. He holds an M.A. in Theology with a Specialization in Sacred Scripture. Shane currently serves on the board of the Image of God Institute, an apostolate dedicated to unpacking God’s plan for the human person in the teachings of Popes St. John Paul II and Benedict XVI.He is also the author of several books, including the one we will be discussing today, Marrying the Rosary to the Divine Mercy Chaplet (2016). He has been featured on EWTN's The Journey Home, is a frequent guest of Catholic radio, and contributes articles to a number of websites, including Catholic Exchange and Epic Pew. Shane also holds an M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology and is engaged in clinical practice.Connect with Our GuestWebsite: Explaining Christianity.comContact ShaneLinksShane’s booksMarrying the Rosary to the Divine Mercy ChapletThe Biblical Roots of Marian Consecration: Devotion to the Immaculate Heart in Light of Scripture (2022), James: Jewish Roots, Catholic Fruits (2021)The Epistle to the Hebrews and the Seven Core Beliefs of Catholics (2016)Through, With, and In Him: The Prayer Life of Jesus and How to Make It Our Own (2014)The God Who is Love: Explaining Christianity From Its Center (2009)Tending the Temple: 365 Days of Spiritual and Physical Devotions (co-author; 2011)Lectio DivinaSt. Thomas Aquinas and the Divine Mercy ChapletSt. FaustinaPrayer for the repose of the soul of Daniel Kapler, Shane’s dad and for Lori Wright, Jennifer’s aunt.Journaling QuestionsDo you have a normal prayer routine? What does it look like? Could it use a reset? Take some time to reflect on this.How often do you pray the Rosary?What are your thoughts on the fact that there are so many similarities between the Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet? Did you ever think about the fact that there could be a relationship between them?Have you ever tried Lectio Divina, the practice of taking a particular verse on scripture and mediating on it? If not, try it practicing the prayerIn talking about the best time to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet being three o’clock, Shane brought up the point that “it’s three o’clock somewhere.” Does that give you encour
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A podcast to help navigate grief from a Catholic/Christian perspective. Hosts Andrea Bear and Jennifer Thomas share their grief and life journeys while drawing on faith. Combined with mental health tools and heavenly wisdom this podcast hopes to help listeners know they are not alone. Revelations 21:4
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