How to Hold On To God in Grief | Amber Smith

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🗓️ 8 January 2026

⏱️ 33 minutes

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After the tragic death of her 3-year-old son River in 2019, Amber Smith began a journey through "the valley of the shadow of death" that led her to experience the darkness of grief—and the light that Jesus brings, even in our greatest pain. This conversation explores grief, faith, and what it looks like to keep seeking God even in the valley. Read Amber's memoir, The Girl on the Bathroom Floor, today! 💌 Don't miss an episode! Subscribe here to get a monthly roundup of all the conversati...

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0:00.0	I was grieving so hard that I was on the bathroom floor.
0:03.1	And in that moment, I felt, I know now was the power of the Holy Spirit, strong and firm words that were loving.
0:11.8	And it was as if the Lord was like lifting up my chin.
0:14.6	And he said, enough.
0:15.8	Seek me.
0:16.6	And I had realized that, yes, I'm allowed to be sad.
0:19.8	Yes, I'm allowed to lament.
0:20.9	But in that moment, I realized everyone is grieving something.
0:23.8	Stop seeking the gift that I gave you and start seeking me.
0:26.7	Start seeking the giver.
0:32.2	At the Coffee and Bible Time podcast, our goal is to help you delight in God's Word and thrive in Christian living.
0:39.7	Each week, we talk to subject matter experts who broaden your biblical understanding,
0:44.9	encourage you in hard times, and provide life-building tips to enhance your Christian walk.
0:50.7	We are so glad you had joined us.
0:59.1	Welcome back to the coffee and Bible Time podcast.
1:05.7	I'm Ellen, your host, and today we're diving into a conversation that speaks deeply to the ache of grief, the beauty of surrender, and the hope we find in Jesus, even in the darkest places. I'm joined by my
1:14.6	guest Amber Smith, a woman whose life has been profoundly shaped by tragedy, but even more so by the
1:22.7	redemptive grace of God. Amber is a Christ follower, wife, mom of four, speaker, podcaster, and founder of the
1:32.5	River Kelly Fund, a ministry that was born from the loss of her three-year-old son River in 2019.
1:39.4	Since that heartbreaking day, Amber and her family have walked through the valley of suffering with
1:45.2	raw honesty and a deep desire to point people to Jesus. Her story offers us a beautiful and bold
1:53.3	invitation to find purpose in our pain, lay down what we cannot control, and walk closely
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