Grief and Growth Podcast

In this heartfelt episode of The Grief and Growth Podcast, Rev. Dr. Lionel Sweeny explores the challenges of navigating grief during the holiday season, especially when dealing with the recent loss of a loved one. The holidays can amplify feelings of loss, and societal expectations often add pressure to "move on" or feel joy. Rev. Sweeny shares comforting scripture, practical tips, and insights to help listeners: Confront emotions and fears with grace and patience. Break free from societal expectations about grief. Communicate meaningfully with compassion and understanding. With reflections on the power of scripture and the importance of personalizing your grief journey, this episode offers hope and support for those facing a difficult season. Subscribe to the podcast for more tools to navigate grief and find healing. 📘 Explore the journey further: Grief and Recovery: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

Welcome back to the Grief and Growth Podcast. In this special holiday episode, Dr. Lionel Sweeny explores the challenges of navigating grief during a season filled with traditions and celebration. In Episode 3, Dr. Sweeny shares a personal reflection on his mother’s passing and the meaningful ways he remembers her during the holidays. Through insights on balancing remembrance with celebration, he emphasizes the importance of respecting personal boundaries and finding comfort in small, meaningful traditions. If you found this episode helpful, make sure to subscribe to the podcast for future episodes, and explore more insights with Dr. Sweeny’s book, available here: Purchase on Amazon: https://a.co/d/fkc16RBPurchase on Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/47SrMWQ

In this second episode, Dr. Lionel Sweeny dives into the importance of compassion and silent support for those who are grieving. He discusses the complexities of grief, showing how it extends beyond the loss of loved ones and encompasses many life changes. Drawing from the story of Job and the Kubler-Ross model, we’ll examine multiple pathways to healing and how to offer comfort through presence and active listening. If you found this episode helpful, make sure to subscribe to the podcast for future episodes, and explore more insights with Dr. Sweeny’s book, available here: Purchase on Amazon: https://a.co/d/fkc16RBPurchase on Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/47SrMWQ

Welcome to the Grief and Growth Podcast, where we explore how faith, emotions, and personal growth can guide us through life's most challenging moments. Hosted by Reverend Lionel Sweeny, this podcast will offer spiritual reflections, personal stories, and practical wisdom to navigate grief with grace. In this first episode, Reverend Sweeny shares a deeply personal story about finding faith through loss and spiritual disconnect. He reflects on his own experiences and explores biblical wisdom through the story of Job. Together, we’ll look at how faith can help us make sense of grief and suffering. If you found this episode helpful, make sure to subscribe to the podcast for future episodes, and don’t miss out on the chance to deepen your understanding with Reverend Sweeny’s book, available here: Purchase on Amazon: https://a.co/d/fkc16RB Purchase on Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/47SrMWQ