We sit down with Dr. Jerry Woodbridge — a Christian author, grief advocate, and lifelong educator whose mission is to bring comfort, understanding, and faith-based healing to grieving children and their caregivers.

With over 40 years of experience in education and a deeply personal connection to grief after losing her husband in 2004, Dr. Woodbridge has turned her sorrow into purpose. Through her writing and teaching, she empowers families to navigate loss with compassion and faith.

Her acclaimed books — Joy Overcame Sorrow (a children's guide to grief), Joy's Journal (a companion for healing through writing), and Trading My Sorrows for the Joy of the Lord (a reflective look at widowhood and faith) — serve as invaluable tools for both children and adults learning to process emotions and find peace.

Now an assistant professor at Liberty University, Dr. Woodbridge continues to inspire others with her message that, while grief is universal, joy can still be reclaimed through faith, storytelling, and love.

In this episode, Dr. Woodbridge shares:
💛 How faith and community can bring light to life's darkest moments
📖 The importance of storytelling and journaling in children's emotional healing
👩‍👧 How parents, teachers, and caregivers can support grieving children
🙏 Her personal journey through widowhood and the strength found in God's promises

Join us for a conversation filled with wisdom, empathy, and faith — a reminder that even in sorrow, joy is always within reach.

Episode Highlights

• Dr. Jerry Woodbridge podcast interview

• Christian grief healing 2025

• Helping children cope with grief

• Faith-based healing after loss

• Widowhood and faith journey

• Grief resources for kids and families

• Journaling for grieving children

• Christian author grief books

• Teaching kids about loss and hope

• Liberty University Christian educators

• Turning grief into joy podcast

• Emotional healing through storytelling

• Finding joy after sorrow

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LinkedIn -  Dr. Jerry Woodbridge

Amazon - Jerry Woodbridge

Blog - JerryLWoodbridge.blog

Website - drjerrylwoodbridge.com

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