Cradled in Hope | Gospel-Focused Podcast for Grieving Moms
Ashley Opliger of Bridget's Cradles
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49 | We Shall All Be Changed | Whitney Pipkin
Cradled in Hope | Gospel-Focused Podcast for Grieving Moms
05/01/24 • 41 min
Join us for a hope-filled conversation with Whitney Pipkin, author of We Shall All Be Changed. Whitney wrote the book after experiencing the loss of two babies to miscarriage and her mom after a twenty-year battle with cancer. She reminds us that God changes us through grief, often in unexpected and beautiful ways.
In this episode, we discussed:
- Holding joy and sorrow together
- Having a timid hope through pregnancy
- Coping with anticipatory grief and facing grief head-on
- Developing a "theology of death" using the metanarrative of Scripture
- The difference between redemption and consummation
- When will our hearts be healed?
- 1 Corinthians 15 and the Resurrection
- Sharing in the sufferings of Christ
- How to feel the Lord's presence
- The story of Elijah and why eating and sleeping is important
- Why sanctification is more important than trying to perform or be productive
- Sitting in the hard parts so we can stay soft and allow God to mold us
- Receiving Christ's care
- Taking care of living children after pregnancy loss
- Stewarding your sadness in your kids' lives
EPISODE SHOW NOTES & FULL TRANSCRIPT:
- www.bridgetscradles.com/post/episode49
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25 - Waiting in Hope through Infertility and Loss with Kelley Ramsey
Cradled in Hope | Gospel-Focused Podcast for Grieving Moms
06/01/22 • 39 min
Join us for a conversation with Kelley Ramsey about waiting in hope through infertility and pregnancy loss. Kelley is the founder of Waiting in Hope Infertility Ministries and has experienced multiple miscarriages and waiting seasons as she has tried to grow her family.
In her heartache, God revealed to her where her true hope really lies—not in a baby—but in her Savior. As she walked with Jesus in her sorrow, she surrendered her desires and trusted God's will for her life. Kelley encourages grieving moms to trust that God knows what is best for them and will use their pain for His glory.
In this episode, we discussed:
- Relying on God in moments of utter despair and sorrow
- Why you need to grieve in order to find healing
- Our identity as mothers and as Christians
- Songs of lament in the middle of the waiting season
- Intimacy with Jesus in our brokenness
- How our neediness leads us to dependence on Christ
- Desiring God's will more than having a baby
- How babies can become idols and what should our hope be in?
- The even-if mentality and coming to a place of surrender
- Heaven's perspective and how it changes us
- More information about the ministry of Waiting in Hope
EPISODE SHOW NOTES, FULL TRANSCRIPT, & FREE PDF HOPE GUIDE:
www.bridgetscradles.com/post/episode25
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42 | Radical Life Change after Stillbirth | Matt and Haley Phillips
Cradled in Hope | Gospel-Focused Podcast for Grieving Moms
10/01/23 • 62 min
Join us for a conversation with Matt and Haley Phillips about how God radically changed their lives after the loss of their baby boy, Fletcher. From quitting a job to downsizing their house to starting a nonprofit, the Lord shifted their lives in a huge way. Matt and Haley started a nonprofit in their son's name called The Fletcher Foundation. Their mission is to walk alongside families who have experienced miscarriage or stillbirth, particularly by providing financial assistance for medical bills related to their loss.
In this episode, we discussed:
- Being young in marriage and experiencing pregnancy loss
- How to show up for someone who has lost a baby in practical ways
- The importance of proximity and presence in the midst of suffering
- Scripture as a balm to the soul
- Advice for bereaved dads on how to be vulnerable in your grief
- Processing grief differently in marriage
- Allowing God to radically change your life after loss
- Channeling your grief for good
- The story of the Fletcher Foundation and what they do
- Our babies in Heaven are still arrows in our quiver
EPISODE SHOW NOTES & FULL TRANSCRIPT:
www.bridgetscradles.com/post/episode42
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50 | Men Grieving Miscarriage | Eric Schumacher
Cradled in Hope | Gospel-Focused Podcast for Grieving Moms
06/01/24 • 44 min
Join us for a hope-filled conversation with Eric Schumacher, author of Ours: Biblical Comfort for Men Grieving Miscarriage. After experiencing multiple miscarriages in his marriage, Eric felt called to write a book for fellow dads, encouraging them to grieve alongside their wives. He journeys through the Gospel of Luke to lead dads to Jesus.
In this episode, we discussed:
- Compounded grief, how it impacts us, and why we need to grieve well
- Does time heal all wounds?
- The different components of loss and how we experience them over time
- Sanctification in the midst of grief
- Jesus as a friend and how He showed us it's okay to show emotion
- Why don't we blame Satan for our loss?
- Nothing is outside God's control
- God is the only solution to our pain
- Why we should read the Gospels and run to Jesus
- Practical ways for fathers to grieve
- How a husband can support his wife (even when he can't fix it)
- An explanation of a father's grief timeline after pregnancy loss
- Sharing grief in marriage, even when spouses grieve differently
• EPISODE SHOW NOTES & FULL TRANSCRIPT:
[www.bridgetscradles.com/post/episode50]
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35 - The Good She Brought Me + Draw Near to Him with Ashley Opliger
Cradled in Hope | Gospel-Focused Podcast for Grieving Moms
03/01/23 • 44 min
Join us for a discussion with Ashley Opliger about the good that came from the birth and death of her daughter, Bridget. Ashley shares how her loss shifted her focus to Heaven and living for God's Kingdom. In this episode, Ashley encourages grieving moms to draw near to God by reading His Word. She invites moms into a relationship with Him because she believes He is the only One who can heal their broken hearts. His amazing gift of salvation gives us the hope of Heaven with Him and our babies who have gone there before us.
EPISODE SHOW NOTES, FULL TRANSCRIPT, & FREE PDF HOPE GUIDE:
www.bridgetscradles.com/post/episode35
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47 | Finding Your Way Through Grief | Kathryn Johnson
Cradled in Hope | Gospel-Focused Podcast for Grieving Moms
03/01/24 • 38 min
Join us for a hope-filled conversation with Kathryn Johnson, grieving mom and founder of Hannah's Hope. After experiencing multiple losses, Kathryn chose to believe that one day, she would have a reason to celebrate. She trusted that God would grow her family in His timing. Kathryn shares how she found her way through grief and started a ministry to comfort others in the same way the Lord comforted her.
In this episode, we discussed:
- How Hannah's Hope started
- Having faith for the future, even after multiple losses
- The power of worship in grief
- Infertility and waiting seasons
- Taking our thoughts captive
- Loss not becoming a part of our identity
- Parenting after loss
- Sanctification and becoming more like Christ
EPISODE SHOW NOTES & FULL TRANSCRIPT:
www.bridgetscradles.com/post/episode47
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26 - Why Prophecy Gives Us Hope to Be Reunited with Our Babies in Heaven with Todd Hampson
Cradled in Hope | Gospel-Focused Podcast for Grieving Moms
06/15/22 • 47 min
Join us for a conversation with Todd Hampson about why Bible Prophecy gives us hope to see our babies again in Heaven. Todd is the co-host of the Prophecy Pros' Podcast and a grieving father to two babies in Heaven.
Todd shares about the unexpected death of his son, Ethan, and how his faith proved to be real as he trusted in God to carry him through. His love for Scripture and Bible Prophecy allowed him to find hope in the midst of his grief. Todd encourages us to focus on our glorious future and spend the short amount of time we have on earth to reach people for Christ.
In this episode, we discussed:
- The apologetic of fulfilled prophecy and how it led to Todd's salvation
- Grieving differently than your spouse from a father's perspective
- Faith becoming a matter of life and death and moving from theory to reality
- The urgency in reaching people for Christ now
- Why people aren't talking about Bible prophecy
- Systems of theology within eschatology (the study of the End Times)
- Interpreting the Bible literally and taking God's Word at face value
- What Heaven will be like
- Looking forward to the Rapture as a reunion with our babies
- What will we do during the 7-Year Tribulation and the Millennial Kingdom?
- What is the Bema Seat of Christ?
- How old will our babies be in Heaven?
- Where is the hope for grieving parents in these dark times?
EPISODE SHOW NOTES, FULL TRANSCRIPT, & FREE PDF HOPE GUIDE:
www.bridgetscradles.com/post/episode26
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13 - Coping with Hope through the Holidays with Ashley Opliger
Cradled in Hope | Gospel-Focused Podcast for Grieving Moms
12/01/21 • 48 min
In this special episode, Ashley Opliger shares a heartfelt message and prayer for mothers who are grieving during the holidays. This Christmas season was supposed to be a time of joy and making memories with your baby, but now is filled with overwhelming sadness and pain.
Ashley shares practical ideas for "coping with hope" through the holidays when grief is magnified and our hearts miss our babies in Heaven more than we can stand. With a focus on grace and communication, Ashley gives advice on how to navigate holiday gatherings and relationships with friends and family. This hope-filled episode will leave you celebrating the reason for the season—Jesus, the baby born in a manger who gives us hope to see our babies in Heaven one day.
In this episode, Ashley discusses:
- How to survive the holiday/winter season
- Giving yourself and others grace to strengthen your relationships
- Protecting your heart and putting up boundaries
- Why it's okay to say "no" or do things differently this year (and why you shouldn't feel guilty about it)
- Creating space to grieve
- How to set up our families for success to support and love us well
- Traditions and ways to honor your baby in Heaven for Christmas
- Allowing yourself to "hold both" and feel both happiness and sorrow
- Scripture and Christmas songs that bring hope in this season
EPISODE SHOW NOTES, FULL TRANSCRIPT, & FREE PDF HOPE GUIDE:
www.bridgetscradles.com/post/episode13
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30 - The Gift of One Day – How to Grieve a Grandchild and Support an Adult Child Who Lost a Baby with Kerry and Chris Shook
Cradled in Hope | Gospel-Focused Podcast for Grieving Moms
11/15/22 • 44 min
Join us for a conversation with Pastor Kerry and Chris Shook about how to grieve a grandchild and support an adult child who has lost a baby. After losing their grandson, Jude, they had to learn how to navigate grief both from the perspective of grandparents and parents. In this episode, they share how they came alongside their son and daughter-in-law and walked with them through their grief.
Kerry and Chris give practical ideas on how to show up for your children who are grieving a baby and how to navigate family traditions and holidays. They also share hope-filled lessons they learned from Jude who lived for one day on this earth. Their story will inspire us to live with intention for Jesus in memory of our babies in Heaven.
In this episode, we discussed:
- What to do when you can't fix your children's pain when they've lost a baby
- How to be a safe place for your child who is grieving
- Seeing God work even in the middle of difficulties
- Starting a Miracle Book and the impact it made on their faith
- "Just for today" prayers
- Honoring grandchildren in Heaven through family traditions
- Special memorial ideas for the holidays
- Normalizing talking about babies in Heaven and going to their graves
- Learning the lesson: "Hard is not the opposite of good"
- The power of vulnerability, including in the Church
- About their book, The Gift of One Day
EPISODE SHOW NOTES, FULL TRANSCRIPT, & FREE PDF HOPE GUIDE:
www.bridgetscradles.com/post/episode30
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Bonus Episode - Wave of Light 2024
Cradled in Hope | Gospel-Focused Podcast for Grieving Moms
11/13/24 • 69 min
This is a special bonus episode highlighting the program from the Wave of Light event that Bridget's Cradles hosted in Wichita, Kansas on October 15, 2024, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day.
In this episode, we shared:
- The program and announcements from our Wave of Light 2024 event
- Emcee Scott Evans and Pastor John Carney's remarks and Ashley Opliger's speech from the event
- A thank you to our generous corporate and memorial sponsors
- A special guitar solo by Steve Golik, Ashley’s Dad, titled “Bridget’s Ballad” played in his honor
- Josh Sander’s musical performance at Wave of Light
- Reading of Names of Babies in Heaven (for families that registered/attended or sponsored the event)
EPISODE SHOW NOTES:
https://www.bridgetscradles.com/post/waveoflight2024
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How many episodes does Cradled in Hope | Gospel-Focused Podcast for Grieving Moms have?
Cradled in Hope | Gospel-Focused Podcast for Grieving Moms currently has 58 episodes available.
What topics does Cradled in Hope | Gospel-Focused Podcast for Grieving Moms cover?
The podcast is about Christianity, Parenting, Faith, Kids & Family, Religion & Spirituality, Miscarriage, Podcasts, Heaven and Hope.
What is the most popular episode on Cradled in Hope | Gospel-Focused Podcast for Grieving Moms?
The episode title '38 - Conversations of Hope with Ashley and Kristin: A Foundation of Biblical Hope' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Cradled in Hope | Gospel-Focused Podcast for Grieving Moms?
The average episode length on Cradled in Hope | Gospel-Focused Podcast for Grieving Moms is 51 minutes.
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Episodes of Cradled in Hope | Gospel-Focused Podcast for Grieving Moms are typically released every 16 days.
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The first episode of Cradled in Hope | Gospel-Focused Podcast for Grieving Moms was released on Jun 11, 2021.
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