Marked with Angie Elkins and Andrea Lennon What Does the Bible Say About Grief? With Ellie Holcomb
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Jan 12, 2026 
Ellie Holcomb, an award-winning singer-songwriter known for her profound integration of Scripture in music, shares her insights on navigating grief, lament, and hope. She reflects on how the Bible acknowledges brokenness and offers examples of Jesus' sorrow. Ellie opens up about her personal experiences with loss, highlighting God's nearness during those times. The conversation emphasizes the importance of lament, communal healing, and the intimate relationship that questioning God can foster. Ultimately, Ellie inspires a message of hope that transcends current sorrow.
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Scripture Embraces Human Sorrow
- The Bible weaves grief and brokenness throughout its story, showing God enters our pain not apart from it.
- Jesus is called a man of sorrows and models grieving, wrestling, and pointing sorrow to the Father.
Friendship, Loss, And A Song Born In Sorrow
- Ellie recounts walking with friends through infertility and the death of a baby, weeping and sensing God's nearness.
- That season birthed the song "Red Sea Road" as a response to encountering Jesus in sorrow.
Use Scripture To Lament Together
- Text Psalms and share Scripture with those grieving to give language for lament and worship.
- Point sorrow toward God; lament is a form of worship and creates space for comfort and hope.
