In this episode, Marie Good sits down with Larry Kreider to share how grief, loss, and disappointment have shaped her faith and deepened her relationship with God. With honesty, vulnerability, and openness, Marie reflects on the hard moments she’s walked through and how God has met her each time in gentle, unexpected ways. She also talks about forgiveness as both a choice and a journey. Her story highlights how, even in difficult seasons, God continues to show up with grace, healing, and hope.

Marie Good is an area coordinator and teacher with Bible2School. She is a certified life coach, has led support groups for wives of men struggling with sexual brokenness, and has served in a variety of roles at Newport Church. Marie enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren, loves to laugh, travel, and visit her cabin. She also has a special appreciation for a beautiful waterfall, a cute dog, and a great cup of coffee. Marie and her husband, Todd, live in Manheim, Pennsylvania.

Quotable Quotes:

• “Forgiveness is a process.”


• “Getting hurt by people is hard, but getting hurt by what God allows can feel unbearable.”—Lysa TerKeurst

Highlights:

• Recognizing, honoring, and sitting in the messy emotions of grief are essential steps on the path toward healing and wholeness.


• CPR: Choice, Process, Release


• Giving ourselves permission to express grief brings healing to our pain and opens the door to experiencing joy again.

Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

• Forgiving What You Can’t Forget: Discover How to Move On, Make Peace with Painful Memories, and Create a Life That’s Beautiful Again by Lisa Terkeurst

Related Resources:

• Captives Free Spouse’s Workbook by Melissa Haas and Mark Laaser


• Hospice and Community Care (Grief Counseling)


• “Dealing with Grief and Loss” by Steve Prokopchak

For more information about Larry Kreider, his books, daily devotionals, small-group resources, or other teachings, visit larrykreider.com.