The Digital Examen

Noticing God in Our Grief with Natasha Smith

Feb 26, 2025
Natasha Smith, a grief advocate and author, shares her insights on navigating deep grief and loss. She discusses the importance of being honest with God about our heavy emotions and highlights the powerful role of faith in healing. Smith emphasizes that feeling is part of the journey, and lamenting can lead to deeper spiritual growth. She offers encouragement for those facing grief, reminding listeners of Jesus as the ‘suffering Savior’ who understands our pain, fostering hope and renewal through God’s comforting presence.
Ask episode
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
ANECDOTE

Unexpected Grief

  • Jay Kim shares a personal story about his father's death.
  • Despite not having a relationship, he experienced unexpected grief.
INSIGHT

Emotions as Indicators

  • Natasha Smith emphasizes that anger and fear in grief are not inherently bad.
  • These emotions act as indicators, revealing deeper issues needing attention.
INSIGHT

Loss Reveals True Self

  • Loss can reveal our true selves by stripping away superficial layers.
  • This reveals our dependence on God and humbles us.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Get the app