Healing Hearts: A Journey from Grief to Rebuilding w/ Danita Jenae

Those of us who have experienced a major loss of a loved one know all too well the gripping sorrow, doubts, and questions that come from that grief. If we don’t seek help in processing that loss, we can very easily get stuck there. Our guest today, Danita Jenae, author of the book, When Mountains Crumble: Rebuilding Life After Losing Someone You Love, is a survivor of great loss herself, and she is here to share her story with us and provide hope to those who are wrestling with the pain of grief.  Book: When Mountains CrumbleBible: CEV VersionFavorite App: Bible Gateway0:00 - Intro 1:36 - Ad Break3:08 - Meet Danita Janae 3:58 - Danita’s Story 7:26 - The loss of a loved one often changes our relationships. How did losing your husband affect your relationship with God and your prayer life? 11:12 - Is it ok to question God?13:51 - Losing a loved one brings a lot of sudden changes. What ways did you experience grief changing your personality or identity?17:19 - What was one of the things about the grief process that you were most unprepared for?18:52 - You talk about being very gracious and kind to yourself when grieving. What are some ways our listeners can take care of themselves? 21:04 - When you talk about healing from loss, you use an unusual term: “Grief Work.” What do you mean by this? 23:34 - Another one of your vocabulary words is “Grief Bomb”, can you share a little more about that?27:34 - You mention “Grief brain.” What is that? 3:37 - You approach healing from grief in some unusual ways like through doodling and art instead of simply verbally processing. Why is that and how cLiving God's Way in an Ungodly WorldIn a world that makes up its own rules, Christians need to focus on Who rules! The Christ!Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyTalking Jesus DollTalking Jesus Doll is a beautiful plush Jesus doll. Squeeze his hand and he speaks 10 Bible verses.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.Check out our website for more ways to fully connect to God's Word. There you'll find: Coffee and Bible Time Prayer Journals Coffee and Bible Time Courses Coffee and Bible Time Shop Find more great content on our YouTube channel: Coffee and Bible Time Our most popular video is “How I Study My Bible + In-Depth Bible Study!” with over 2M views! Follow us on InstagramVisit our Amazon ShopLearn more about the host Ellen KrauseEmail us at podcast@coffeeandbibletime.comThanks for listening to Coffee and Bible Time, where our goal is to help people delight in God's Word and thrive in Christian living!