The Paul Tripp Podcast cover image

The Paul Tripp Podcast

640. Jackie and Jonny Gibson | The Connecting Podcast Ep. 033

Jul 12, 2024
Jackie Gibson, an Australian author, and Jonny Gibson, an author from Northern Ireland, share their heart-wrenching journey through the grief of stillbirth. They discuss the gospel's comforting role during profound loss and the transformative power of faith. Their personal narratives emphasize the importance of community support and the bittersweet growth that comes from sorrow. Their experiences lead to writing books aimed at helping others process grief and find hope, reflecting on divine sovereignty and the promise of reunion in the afterlife.
02:02:43

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • Jackie and Jonny Gibson illustrate how faith in God's goodness can be challenged yet deepened through the grief of losing a child.
  • The couple emphasizes the crucial role of community support in the grieving process, highlighting how connection can alleviate isolation and foster healing.

Deep dives

Navigating Grief Through the Gospel

The episode highlights the complex journey of grief faced by Jackie and Johnny Gibson after the stillbirth of their daughter, Layla. They share that their faith in the goodness of God was tested as they grappled with the heart-wrenching reality of losing a child just days before her due date. Through their experience, they underscore the importance of understanding suffering within a Christian framework, emphasizing that the gospel offers profound comfort amidst life's most painful events. They have authored resources aimed at helping others navigate similar grief, focusing on the transformative nature of their experiences and the hope found in Christ.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode