Finding Hope in Grief - Gail Cooper
Bold, Brave & Beautiful Podcast with Barb Roose
Release Date: 08/17/2018
Summer Strong Series Part 1: Too Blessed to be Stressed
Bold, Brave & Beautiful Podcast with Barb Roose
Welcome to Summer Strong, our new series created to equip you with what you need to find rest amongst the busyness that this season brings! Whether you're juggling kids, calendars, or career goals, each episode offers practical tools, honest conversations, and soul-deep encouragement to help you stay grounded and whole. For the next five episodes, we will be revisiting some of our top conversations from the past about finding hope and strength in challenging times. Today, Barb will share how God taught her to turn stress into strength, and how you can become an overcomer...
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Making Wise Decisions in Uncertain Times | Interview with Katie M. Reid
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Have you ever prayed, “God, what do I do?” These days, our struggle with uncertainty can stop us from making important decisions or cause us to second-guess the decisions we do make. It’s stressful trying to figure out what’s right and the fear of what will happen if we are wrong. Join Barb and her longtime friend, author Katie M. Reid, to discuss Katie’s new Bible study, God, What Do I Do? They will discuss how to make wise decisions, step into the kingdom calling God has for you, and the importance of trusting in our never changing God. RESOURCES FROM THIS...
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Special Release: Ask Barb Anything!
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For the first time ever, Barb’s answering audience questions! Join Barb and her fabulous podcast producer, Tabitha for all the inside scoop! Barb’s telling us who her favorite child is, which Bible study she’s most proud of and answering spicy questions about how to help friends far from Jesus and which body part is her favorite. Tucked into all of Barb’s answers are plenty encouraging words for you! RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE Connect with Barb on Connect with Barb on
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Growing a Life That Matters | Interview with Elisa Morgan
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What does it mean to live a good Christian life? Is it being friendly or always seeing the positive side instead of the realities of life’s struggles? What if being a good Christian is different from being like Christ? Join Barb and author Elisa Morgan for a conversation that invites us to peel past the niceness of Christianity and learn to live by the fruit of the Spirit so God can transform us into something truly sweet. Elisa Morgan is the founder of MOPS International and co-host of Our Daily Bread, God Hears Her Podcast. RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE Connect with Elisa...
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There’s Nothing God Can’t Redeem | Interview with Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young
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Join Barb and author of Redeemer, a new Bible study on the book of Ruth by Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young. At 37 years old, Dorina was widowed with 3 small children. She connected with Ruth’s story and over the years has drawn strength and hope. During this conversation, they discuss the many layers of Ruth’s story, including the “just-so-happened” moments, should every woman be looking for her Boaz, and most of all, how Ruth’s story shows us God’s heart for the vulnerable. RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE Connect with Dorina on Connect with Dorina on ABOUT OUR SPECIAL...
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Dealing with Your Doubts about God | Interview with Niki Hardy
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Everyone has doubts about God but it’s hard for us to talk about them. But when we don’t talk about them, it actually weakens our faith in Him. In this episode, we explore how honest questions can strengthen, not weaken, our connection with God. Inspired by Niki Hardy’s new book, God, Can We Chat?, Barb and Niki discuss embracing doubts as the start of a deeper, more authentic faith. Come as you are and discover the unrelenting love of a God who welcomes your questions. RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE Connect with Niki on Connect with Niki on ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST ...
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The Urgency of Slowing Down | Interview with Laura Smith
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We all know that we should rest but let’s be honest, most of us don’t. How do we learn how to slow down in a world that keeps getting faster and faster? Barb talks with her friend and bestselling author, Laura L. Smith, about her new book, The Urgency of Slowing Down, and Laura gives practical wisdom on what you need to eliminate and what you can add to help you resist the frantic and hold on to peace and calm. RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE Connect with Laura on Connect with Laura on ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST Laura L. Smith is a...
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Healing After Sexual Abuse | Interview with Tabitha K. Westbrook
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Is sexual abuse part of your story? You are not alone and healing is possible! Join Barb for a conversation with certified sex addiction therapist and trauma specialist, Tabitha Westbrook, as they discuss Tabitha’s new book Body & Soul, Healed & Whole. Tabitha is a nationally known expert who will share her personal story of abuse and her healing journey. This gentle yet compelling conversation will provide a safe and compassionate place for you to see the heart of God for you and begin your process of healing whether you are single, married or single again. ...
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Praying in Step with God's Will | Solo Episode with Barb!
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If you are anything like me, prayer can be a bit of a tricky subject at times. Why do we emphasize the positive answers to prayer and not the practice of getting to know God in prayer? What does God want you to know about prayer that will help you draw closer to Him? Join me for a solo episode as I share insights from my new Bible study, Matthew: Pray Like This, about discerning God's revealed will, permissive will and sovereign will. I'm also sharing three prayer principles that reflect Jesus' teaching in Matthew 7:7 that help us to ask, seek and knock to know God more. RESOURCES FROM...
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Learning to Love Those Who Are Different from Us | Interview with Chad and Adaeze Brinkman
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Join Barb and her guests, Chad and Adaeze Brinkman, to discuss their new book, White Boy Black Girl. As an interracial couple, Chad and Adaeze discovered that they each carried their own unique baggage into their relationship and had to make the decision to fight through the awkward and uncomfortable moments, even when they wanted to run in the opposite direction. If there are people in your life that you are struggling to understand or whose differences can at times feel like too much to handle, this episode is for you. Join Barb and the Brinkmans for a fun and uplifting conversation...
info_outline"God, I can't do this."
In 2006, speaker and author Gail Cooper spoke these desparate words on her knees in a field on the way to where rescuers were looking for her 21-year old son. He'd been canoeing with a friend right before college graduation when his canoe went under - and Gail got the call in the middle of the night.
One of the goals of my Better Together podcast is to talk about real life issues that live deep in the souls of women. One of those issues is grief. These days, grief is a daily part of my life in losing my father and father-in-law in the past year. But there are other forms of grief - a lost dream, losign a job, divorce or marriage crisis. Friend, it's okay to give yourself permission to grieve if you've lost something important that you loved.
Grief is a part of life, but when we're afraid to feel grief or even talk about it, grief becomes a prison. How do we learn how to embrace grief as a process that God can bless with purpose?
Gail shows us what that looks like in her life during today's episode. We'll talk about that life-changing night and what happened during the five-days that it took researches to find her son's body. Gail tells us about her grief journey, her anger at God and a prophetic moment at a Beth Moore event that left me with chill bumps! Twelve years after her son's death, Gail is living purposefully, even in grief.
Here are a few things that Gail said that blessed my heart:
"I gave to God what I could not handle on my own."
"I felt like God was telling me, 'Gail, you're driving into something bigger than you can handle on your own.'"
"I wake up celebrating life!"
When I finished talking with Gail, I was so encouraged by her passionate faith - and I think that you will be, too.
If you or someone that you know is struggle with grief at any stages, please share this podcast with them. You can share it opening, send the link via email or send it to Facebook messenger.
Gail Cooper website | facebook (She Shed Moments)
ABOUT YOUR HOST
Barb Roose is a popular speaker and author who is passionate about equipping women to win at life with Christ-empowered strength and dignity. Barb loves speaking at women’s conference and leadership events such as the Aspire Women’s Events, She Speaks Conference and the UMC Leadership Institute.
Barb is the author of multiple books and Bible studies, including her newest releases: Winning the Worry Battle: Life Lessons from the Book of Joshua and Bible study called Joshua: Winning the Worry Battle. Barb’s writing has been featured in magazines or blogs such as Simple Truth Magazine, iBelieve.com, Crosswalk.com, More to Life Magazine, Just Between Us Magazine, Cherished, InCourage and Women of Faith.
An avid traveler, reader, and lover of all things chocolate-peanut butter, Barb and her family live in NW Ohio with their dog, Quimby and a very grumpy 10-year rabbit. Visit Barb’s online home at barbroose.com.