Raising Rock

Finding Hope After Child Loss: Matt McDonough on Faith, Healing, Hormones, and the Power of Jesus

June 16, 2026·1h 23m
Episode Description from the Publisher

What happens when unimaginable grief meets the transforming power of Jesus?In this week's episode, we sit down with Matthew McDonough for a powerful conversation about faith, healing, child loss, Christian wellness, and the redemptive love of Christ.Matthew shares his personal testimony, including the heartbreaking experience of losing a child and the ways God met him in the depths of grief. Together, we discuss how Jesus brings hope in suffering, the ongoing process of sanctification, and what it means to trust God through life's hardest seasons.We also explore practical topics like health and wellness from a biblical perspective, hormone health for men and women, family wellness, nutrition, and how caring for our bodies can support our spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being.Matthew's passion for Jesus is contagious, and his story is a powerful reminder that no one is beyond God's grace, healing, or redemption.Whether you're navigating grief, searching for hope after loss, curious about Christian health and wellness, or simply wanting to grow deeper in your faith, this conversation will encourage and challenge you.In this episode, we discuss:Christian testimony and life transformationLosing a child and faith through griefHope and healing after lossThe power of prayer and trusting God in sufferingJesus' saving and transforming powerSanctification and spiritual growthChristian health and wellnessHormone health for men and womenFamily health and healthy habits for kidsNutrition, lifestyle changes, and whole-body wellnessBiblical encouragement for difficult seasonsHow to connect with Matthew:Learn more about Matthew and Fear the Lamb on instagram.Use this link to shop Matthew's hat and other merch items at 15% off.⁠⁠How to connect with Raising Rock:Learn more about ⁠Raising Rock⁠.Follow Raising Rock on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Pinterest⁠.⁠⁠ ⁠On our website, you’ll find our products and merch, parenting tools and resources, and a deeper look into who we are and the heart behind Raising Rock.On the Resources page, you’ll also discover free downloads created just for families—practical tools to help you raise a ROCK, a Playlist For The Heart, and more.As a thank-you for being a podcast listener, enjoy 20% off your first order with code PODCAST20 (one-time use per customer).Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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