Walking Through Heartbreak, Holding Onto Hope with Kate Edwards- Episode 1002

That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs

Annie F. Downs

Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

4.9 • 10.2K Ratings

🗓️ 8 September 2025

⏱️ 66 minutes

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So many of us have walked through unexpected seasons of grief and loss. When those seasons hit, it feels impossible to know how to put one foot in front of the other or we don’t know how to best support our friends through it. Today we answer, “What do I do when my season suddenly shifts?” Kate and I met a couple of months ago when I was on the road for a speaking event. She has walked through the tragic death of her adult son and has SO generously agreed to share with us what she wished someone had shared with her when that pain was fresh. Whether you’ve dealt with a similar situation or you’re close to someone who has, I encourage you to lean in to the perspective and encouragement Kate shares with us about what it looks like to honor and grieve and keep living and keep loving even when we don’t think we have it in us. If you’re following along in your TSF Seasons Guidebook, we’re on page 92 (*we moved this date*). The guidebook is available for you at anniefdowns.com/seasons. Similar episodes you may find helpful: When Winter is Breaking Your Heart with Lindsay Sherbondy- Episode 952 Trusting God with Open and Closed Doors with Craig Thompson- Episode 986 . . . . . Find the show notes here Want to watch this episode? Watch on your Spotify App, or head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe! . . . . . Join us in reading the Gospels together this month over on the Let’s Read the Gospels podcast! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors! BetterHelp: Our friends get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/THATSOUNDSFUN. AG1: If you’re ready to turn down the stress, and focus on the rest, head to drinkag1.com/soundsfun to get a FREE Frother with your first purchase of AGZ. Wayfair: From comfy recliners to cozy bedding and autumn decor, find it all for way less at Wayfair.com. Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/THATSOUNDSFUN. Our Place: Visit fromourplace.com/TSF and use code TSF for 10% off sitewide. Boll and Branch: Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollAndBranch.com/THATSOUNDSFUN. Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at Shopify.com/soundsfun. NIV Application Bible: If you’re looking for a new Bible or know someone you’d like to gift a Bible to, I highly recommend the NIV Application Bible! Helix Sleep: Go to helixsleep.com/thatsoundsfun for 27% off sitewide! Thrive Market: Go to ThriveMarket.com/THATSOUNDSFUN to get 30% off your first order and a free $60 gift. NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of popular Christian podcast, That Sounds Fun Podcast, Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, entertainers not to miss, and interviews with friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hey.
0:12.6	Hi, friends.
0:13.5	Welcome to another episode, a very special episode of That Sounds Fun, the seasons.
0:18.2	I'm your host, Annie F Downs.
0:19.4	I'm so happy to be with you today.
0:21.8	So many of us have walked through unexpected seasons of grief and loss. And if we haven't, we know
0:26.7	someone who has. When those seasons hit, it feels impossible to know how to put one foot in front
0:31.4	of the other at times, or we don't know how to best support our friends through it.
0:36.4	What happens when you suddenly shift seasons? That's the question we're answering. What do I do when my seasons suddenly shifts? We're going to talk about it today. I want to give you a little heads up. We're going to talk about the loss of a child. And if that is a conversation that is hard for you today, I just want you to know ahead of time that that is what
0:54.5	we are talking about, the loss of an adult child and a mother's story. It is really special,
1:00.9	really meaningful and really heartbreaking and really hope-filled too. I'm honored that we have
1:06.4	this conversation today, but I just want you to know what we're talking about. And before we dive in,
1:11.4	I want to tell you about one of our incredible partners. The show is sponsored by BetterHelp.
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