When the Cradle Stays Empty: Hope After Miscarriage & Infant Loss

Loss is something most of us struggle to talk about, especially when it comes to miscarriage or infant loss. In this deeply vulnerable episode, Ali sits down with Theresa Kramer and Kim Fenske, two women who courageously open up about their journeys through grief, faith, and healing after the loss of their unborn children. Their honesty reveals not just the heartbreak of loss, but also the unexpected places where hope and God’s presence show up. If you’re new to faith or searching for answers in the middle of pain, this conversation reminds you: you are not alone, your grief is seen, and God is near to the brokenhearted.

Heads-up: This episode contains honest conversations about pregnancy loss, infant loss, grief, and infertility. These topics may be emotionally difficult or triggering for some listeners. Please listen with care, and give yourself permission to pause if needed.

What you’ll hear about in this episode:

• The raw emotions of miscarriage and stillbirth - what it really feels like.
• The truth that “there are no rules to grief.”
• Wrestling with God: anger, questions, and finding hope again.
• How faith and Scripture anchor us in the darkest places.
• The different ways men and women grieve, and how couples can walk through it together.
• The importance of community and what may actually help when someone is hurting.
• Practical wisdom: what to say (and not say) to those grieving.
• Why it’s okay to lament, and how God meets us in our brokenness.

Resources: 

• Faith Walk Passages: Romans 8:28, Romans 8:26-27, Psalm 34:18 & 147:3
• Song Suggestions: “Praise You in the Storm” by Casting Crowns, “You Already Know” by JJ Heller, “Honest” by Leanna Crawford, “Who You Are” by JJ Heller
• Books: “Empty Arms” by Sherokee Isle, “Empty Cradle Broken Heart” by Deborah L. Davis, “Purposeful Grieving” by Dr. Stacy Hoehl
• Podcasts: Dr. John Delony Show - Episode Oct. 2, 2020 (start at 27 min. Mark to 33 min.)
• Other Resources: WELS Women’s Ministry Webinar - “Little Lives with Jesus” (from Oct. 10, 2024), Cradled in Christ - Jan 10th @ The CORE, Christian Life Resources

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