In this episode of Warriors Unmasked, Chuck welcomes Marcia Earhart, a certified life, grief, and trauma coach, along with being a trained educator and mental health first responder. The deeply personal and emotional interview reveals Marcia's arduous journey through chronic illness, the loss of loved ones including her two sons, and how she found healing and purpose through her faith. Discussing her roles as a mother, wife, and coach, Marcia elaborates on the importance of trust, surrender, and abiding in God's presence. Her ministry, the Sterling Rose Sanctuary, and her book 'Gripping Grace in The Garden of Grief' aim to help others navigate their own pain and find solace in divine love. This episode is a profound testament to resilience, spiritual growth, and eternal hope despite life's darkest trials.

You'll Hear About

• Marcia's journey through loss, illness, and unwavering faith

• How grief became a pathway to purpose and healing

• The founding of The Sterling Rose Sanctuary and its mission of hope

• Lessons from her book Gripping Grace in the Garden of Grief

• Finding peace through surrender, trust, and divine grace

Guest Bio

Marcia Earhart is a certified life, grief, and trauma coach, mediator, and Heartsync minister with over 30 years of experience helping others heal. After losing her two sons, Sterling and Marc, she founded The Sterling Rose Sanctuary, a nonprofit offering hope and healing to those facing grief and trauma. Marcia is also the author of Gripping Grace in the Garden of Grief: A Place for the Heart (2025), where she shares her journey of faith, loss, and renewal.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

01:25 Marcia's Journey: Love, Illness, and Faith

02:55 Adoption and Family Challenges

04:39 The Power of Faith and Trust in God

10:49 Discovering the Cause of Illness

14:51 Embracing the Healing Process

23:18 Coping with Loss and Grief

28:48 Finding Strength and Purpose

38:28 Marcia's Mission: Helping Others Heal

42:22 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Chuck's Challenge

This week, focus on trusting God's plan. Lean in, let go of control, and have faith that everything is unfolding exactly as it should.

Connect with Marcia Earhart

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcia-earhart-the-sterling-rose-sanctuary-943a8410b/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesterlingrosesanctuary/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TSRS21/

 

Connect with Chuck
Check out the website: https://www.thecompassionateconnection.com/
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuck-thuss-a9aa044/

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