What do you do when life falls apart—and you're still expected to lead, provide, and hold it all together? In this episode, Pastor John Onwuchekwa shares his story of unexpected loss, spiritual exhaustion, and the slow, grace-filled process of healing. Through raw moments of grief, relational strain, and a sabbatical that reshaped him, John shows why grief isn’t something to get over—but something we have to learn to carry.
Together, John and Kaleb explore how Scripture, friendship, and deep honesty help Christian men navigate sorrow without losing hope. If you’re in a season of loss—or walking with someone who is—this conversation offers comfort, language, and direction.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why grief isn't linear—and why it doesn't mean you're doing it wrong
- The difference between honesty and hopelessness
- How grief affects marriage, friendships, and spiritual rhythms
- Why isolation is more dangerous than tragedy
- How Ecclesiastes and the resurrection became anchors for John’s healing
- What to do (and not do) when walking with someone who's grieving
Scriptures References:
Ecclesiastes – Finding hope in hard truths
1 Thessalonians 4; 1 Corinthians 15
Acts 1
Isaiah 53
John 11
Episode Resources:
1. Book: We Go On by John Onwuchekwa – Available at major booksellers and wegoontour.com
2. National Tour: We Go On Tour — A live evening of music, film, comedy, and teaching on grief and hope-wegoontour.com
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