Hope In the Valley of Grief and Suffering with Mattie Jackson- Episode 961

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Feb 24, 2025

Join Mattie Jackson, an inspiring author and entrepreneur who helps others find hope amid grief. She shares her journey of navigating profound loss and the healing power of community. The conversation dives into finding love and hope through suffering, establishing balance between connection and solitude, and the significance of worship during tough times. Mattie highlights her devotional, 'Through the Valley of Grief,' as a vital resource for those seeking comfort and purpose in their pain.

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ANECDOTE

Meeting Connor

Mattie Jackson Selecman shares how she met her current husband, Connor, through her best friend's brother-in-law.
They started dating shortly before her first book release, and she jokingly requested her friend to set them up if he ever became single.

ADVICE

Never Quit Hoping

Mattie advises her past self to never quit hoping, regardless of the outcome.
Focus on daily hope and trust in God's plan, as He is the God of hope.

INSIGHT

One Day at a Time

Mattie Jackson Selecman emphasizes that every season happens one day at a time.
She encourages focusing on handling 24 hours at a time, especially during challenging periods.

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Today on the show, Mattie Jackson is back to help us answer the question "Where is the hope of winter?” You may remember her from episode 345 and if not, you’re going to love her. She is an incredible author, speaker, and entrepreneur with a heart for helping others find hope in the midst of life’s hardest seasons.

Mattie so generously offers her wisdom and story as a friend who’s experienced tremendous grief after suddenly losing her husband at the age of 28. Her latest book: Through the Valley of Grief, is a 365-Day Devotional of Spiritual Practices for Hope in Suffering, and as we talk about trying to find hope when it feels like winter will never end, this devotional and Mattie’s heart is something I think you’re going to learn a lot from today.

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