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Author: Dr Gayla Holley

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Growing the Leader Within Podcast is about real life, loss and love issues for  people who are dealing with grief.  There is hope in Jesus Christ and we offer MANY helpful and practical lessons as a guide to those learning how to recover and find a new chapter in life. 

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Crossroad Choices

Crossroad Choices

2026-02-2427:45

Today you stand at a important crossroad in your life. The path that you are walking on has turned into two directions under your feet. These two paths are going in different directions. The difference between these two frameworks is one word. It’s perspective. Both are decisions we make along this trail of life we are walking. And both walkways bring personal decisions for us to make concerning ‘where to from here,’ This is a very important lesson and can ...
When a beloved saint of God departs for Heaven, there is a sacredness that can be felt in the room. Psalms 116:15 says, Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. So the best way to have a meaningful funeral for them, is to show honor and dignity at their Homegoing Service. This lesson gives the details and a useable template in how to plan a meaningful funeral for them. The information found here is helpful in knowing the details that need to be included ...
Valentines Day usually brings up sadness for all those who lost someone they loved. This lesson is about the Love that can still be shared from one's heart. Here are 20 ways and actions to take, that will cause the meaning of Valentines Day to still be good, instead of creating ValenTears for each one in loss! You will want a pen and paper to write down all of these ideas that can soften the outlook of this day and bring joy to every heart. www.griefguideministri...
How does one develop a excellent attitude, and a positive mindset even in loss? There are ways to progress internally that develop us, in spite of deep losses in life. It all depends on what we are focused upon. This lesson can cause inspiration to spark intentional growth in the heart of every person in loss. Even with negativity around, what has our attention can strengthen us and birth an excellent spirit within no matter what we have been through in life. www.grief...
Your Self Care Routine

Your Self Care Routine

2026-01-1622:24

Even though death is a part of the human experience, we don't handle this major change very well without consistent and good support. Self care that is consistent and forms healthy habits, provides a stable way to get started towards healing. Your self care is the most important responsibility on your healing journey. This lesson points the way to healthy habits to begin. www.griefguideministries.com
Front Row at the Funeral is the most unusual lesson! Come sit next to me, as I uncovered the truth and the astonishing visions and experiences I have had while helping my loved ones ascend to Glory. Every Christian who has lost someone they love needs to hear this!! www.griefguideministries.com
Bah Hum Bug!

Bah Hum Bug!

2025-12-2226:27

Can you relate to this lesson? LOL it's based on the reality of two lives and how things that were painfully sad changed for them. Seasonal Sadness is a thing - but with help from this lesson you don't have to just 'get through' the holidays. It's going to make you smile... listen to this! Come on Scrooge... It's not Grinchmas... it's Christmas! www.griefguideministries.com
There are seven skillsets that you may have already used in the past. This lesson will help you to discover them again and learn to use them in this chapter in your life. This is critical information in learning how to rebuild a life after loss! www.griefguideministries.com
What do I say when people are insensitive and make remarks and questions about my loss? This lesson is a clear teaching about what you should say back when a triangular trigger hits you from three sides! A powerful lesson that will give you keys on what to do. www.griefguideministries.com
Listen in on a live class that is being taught to a group of single christian men and women. Single's can have a purpose and a destiny sent by God because solo travelers in life often are called to accomplish great works in the world. Special dreams that only single people can accomplish for the good of others. Listen to Pastor Alan from Generations Church and be inspired! Listen to the goals and dreams that other singles have had and accomplished in life. While...
Pastor Alan Latta from Generations Church in Granbury Texas teaches a class for singles in his home church. This live lesson is all about what the Apostle Paul wrote in I Corinthians 7 for singles. It's eye opening and very informative. You are sure to enjoy hearing this... no matter how being solo in life has been your experience. Our lessons for life, love and loss include these valuable verses. www.griefguideministries.com
This is a LIVE interview at KHOC - recorded at the iconic Houston Texas radio station on the Foxy Affect Show. Dr Gayla shares details about how GGM changes the pain of grief into healing and brings a new tomorrow. Looking at grief God's way, can bring a fresh perspective and inspiration to all of God's children in progressive grief. Jesus came to heal the broken hearted... even yours! www.griefguideministries.com
How to Be Happy ALONE

How to Be Happy ALONE

2025-10-2001:16:00

This is a LIVE interview with successful single women, who opened their hearts and lives and shared what it means to be happy alone in life. Their wisdom covers all sorts of subjects and it's sure to be an encouragement to every single woman from going through widowhood, to being divorced to 'never have been married' too! Their laughter and honestly is refreshing and you are going to love this episode. Also at the end of the lesson, you will hear about the book called 'SuperWoman...
A Taste of Heaven

A Taste of Heaven

2025-10-1340:58

This interview with Rev. and Chaplain, Don Bettis, captures his experience of when he died and went to Heaven for just a brief taste of what is there! Hearing what happened to him is sure to be inspiring and bring comfort over missing loved ones. It's very special and I'm so glad he was able to share his experience with us! www.griefguideministries.com
The Silent Goodbye

The Silent Goodbye

2025-09-2930:35

This is a sensitive and transparent interview with Pastor Susan Young from California, who shares the personal story of losing her husband due to suicide. Her inspirational experience will encourage every family member who is dealing with the grief of losing someone they love to suicide. Also... Happy the Dog attended this interview and his support was appreciated. www.griefguideministries.com
Soul Sleep

Soul Sleep

2025-09-2219:46

There are different beliefs and interpretations of what happens to believers after they die. But this amazing testimony is from Dr Gayla and she shares an amazing conversation she had with God when she was a young pastor's wife! When a Christian falls 'asleep' the body goes back into the ground. But the spirit and soul goes back to God. It's a clear understanding for every believer to find peace within. www.griefguideministries.com
This episode is filled with wisdom for those who have come to a broken place in life. There are four transitions in brokenness that happen, before something is formed into a blessing. This lesson will change your perception and develop a clearer sense of what to do with the shattered pieces, and how God is working internally to bring you to a new sense of self, and regulated peace again. This is a valued position that God has brought you to, for the advancement o...
Bishop Doug Young suffered the loss of his wife due to medical mistakes that happened. A young father of two children at the time, through the major loss of his wife, uncovered some valuable truths about 'how could God let this happen' in his grief. Then God asks him a question!! His revelation and understanding will enlighten your own journey through grief. This episode will be listened to again and again as it reveals the answers to our painful questions in losing so...
This is a LIVE interview with a qualified Minister who helps churches to understand the preparations that need to be in place for a church in case of the loss of it's Pastor. Minister Gentry Anderson provides wisdom and guidance in this area that would give supportive care to the Pastor's family should he pass away. Every Pastor and his wife, and the church leadership team needs to hear this episode! www.griefguideministries.com
The death of a teenager is a loss that lasts a lifetime to the family. Hear the personal story of the accident that changed everything for his mother and dad, and how to learn to cope with the grief that won't go away. Hear about the death, grief, loss, cope, dying, accidental death, shock of loss, mourning, finding hope, eternal life, destiny and faith in Jesus. This frank conversation can help every mama know her feelings are felt by every mother who has lost a teenager in life....
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