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1 in 4 women have experienced miscarriage, and yet the loss of life in the womb can be a particularly lonely grief. On the Held Podcast, we'll hear from friends who have been there. They'll help us think biblically and practically about the struggles and temptations that accompany this type of loss.

Ep. 010 | Developing a Theology of Suffering with Abigail Dodds 10/07/2020

Ep. 010 | Developing a Theology of Suffering with Abigail Dodds In this episode of the Held Podcast, I chatted with Abigail Dodds about the importance of developing a theology of suffering. We talked about what a theology of suffering is, how to develop one, and walked through some common thoughts and reactions to miscarriage that cause us to doubt God’s goodness in the face of our suffering. /episode/index/show/abbeywedgeworth/id/16301735

Ep. 009 | Receiving Help and Service with Irene Sun 09/23/2020

Ep. 009 | Receiving Help and Service with Irene Sun In this episode of the Held Podcast, I chatted with Irene Sun about help and service in the wake of pregnancy loss. Whether you’re wrestling with pride, acutely feeling your need, or experiencing disappointment over the lack of help from your family and community, I pray that Irene’s vulnerable reflections and biblical insights will be a help and a comfort to you. /episode/index/show/abbeywedgeworth/id/16114205

Ep. 008 | Pregnancy After Loss with Courtney Reissig 09/02/2020

Ep. 008 | Pregnancy After Loss with Courtney Reissig In this episode of the Held Podcast, I chatted with Courtney Reissig about pregnancy after loss. We talked about common struggles and temptations that women face in pregnancy after loss including fear, anxiety, cynicism, blind optimism, triggered grief, and feeling guilt over not enjoying the very thing they’ve hoped for. I hope it this episode will encourage you to run to the Lord with whatever you may be feeling or facing, and find that he is compassionate and trustworthy. /episode/index/show/abbeywedgeworth/id/15841361

Ep. 007 | Thinking and Praying through "Trying" After Loss with Gretchen Saffles 08/26/2020

Ep. 007 | Thinking and Praying through "Trying" After Loss with Gretchen Saffles In this episode of the Held Podcast, I chatted with Gretchen Saffles about thinking and praying through “trying” after loss. We talked through some general struggles and specific scenerios that may confront a woman as she considers when to “try” or whether or not she and her husband should “try” at all after miscarriage. I hope it will encourage you as you think and pray through this question for your own family. /episode/index/show/abbeywedgeworth/id/15754124

To Tell or Not to Tell with Kristen Wetherell 08/19/2020

To Tell or Not to Tell with Kristen Wetherell In this episode of the Held Podcast, I chatted with Kristen Wetherell about making the decision to share or not to share about your miscarraige, or how publicly to share if you choose to do so. We talked about everything from reasons people choose not to share, to the benefits of sharing with a choice few or more publicly, to what to do if someone finds out about your loss later and feels offended you didn’t share with them. /episode/index/show/abbeywedgeworth/id/15669539

Ep. 005 | Degrees of Grief with Jessalyn Hutto 08/12/2020

Ep. 005 | Degrees of Grief with Jessalyn Hutto In this episode of the Held Podcast, I chatted with Jessalyn Hutto about the way we relate to one another based on how long we carried the babies that we lost. Drawing from her own experience with both an early and a later gestational loss, Jessalyn explored the differences and similarities between those two experiences and the numerous other factors that impact the way we grieve. /episode/index/show/abbeywedgeworth/id/15508961

Responding to Hurtful Words with Trillia Newbell 08/05/2020

Responding to Hurtful Words with Trillia Newbell In this episode, I chatted with Trillia Newbell about how we can respond biblically to hurtful comments in the wake of loss . We talked about why well intended comments are often so painful, and talked about responses like assuming the best, walking away, and even offering a strong rebuke to uphold God’s truth and protect the next woman. I pray that you would walk away from listening to this episode feeling seen by God and more equipped for your next awkward or painful encounter. /episode/index/show/abbeywedgeworth/id/15481280

Guilt, Grief, and Gratitude with Lauren Washer 07/29/2020

Guilt, Grief, and Gratitude with Lauren Washer In this episode, I chatted with Lauren Washer about the complicated interaction between grief, guilt and gratitude. Lauren is well acquainted with grief of many kinds. We talked about the temptation to feel guilt over our grief because it feels like ingratitude and how to biblically navigate living in this tension between weeping and rejoicing, lament and thanksgiving, gladness and grief. /episode/index/show/abbeywedgeworth/id/15373511

Holistic Healing with Jessica McDaniel, LPC 07/22/2020

Holistic Healing with Jessica McDaniel, LPC In this episode, I chatted with licensed counselor Jessica McDaniel about the interplay between body, mind, and emotions when healing from pregnancy loss. We talked about everything from how the experience of our body impacts our grief, to the way that the body of Jesus displayed his grief, to how to know if you should seek professional help to facilitate healthy healing. I pray that this episode will be an encouragement to you as you consider your own experience of loss and journey through grief. /episode/index/show/abbeywedgeworth/id/15254657

An Introduction to the Held Podcast | Ep. 001 07/17/2020

An Introduction to the Held Podcast | Ep. 001 In this introductory 10 minute episode, Abbey Wedgeworth introduces herself, briefly shares her own experience with pregnancy loss, chats a bit about the Held book, and tells you what you can expect to find within these episodes. /episode/index/show/abbeywedgeworth/id/15251501

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