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The Next Podcast: Moving Forward with Grief and Loss

Welcome to The NEXT Podcast with Jay Cookingham—a heartfelt journey through grief, loss, and healing. After the devastating loss of his wife Christine, Jay shares his raw, honest reflections on navigating life without her. This podcast explores the power of grief as a medicine that teaches resilience, invites lament, and leads us to discover God’s presence during sorrow. With grace and vulnerability, Jay offers hope and encouragement to those walking through grief, reminding us that we’re not alone on this journey of healing.

The NEXT Podcast Episode 16: The Gifts of Grief The Next Podcast: Moving Forward with Grief and Loss

Grief doesn’t just take—it gives. In this episode of the NEXT podcast, Jay Cookingham shares how the pain of loss can shape and refine us, offering gifts we never expected. From discovering the strength to face loneliness to embracing sorrow as a companion to joy, this episode explores the transformative power of grief when seen through the truth of who God is and who we are in Christ. Join Jay as he reflects on the lessons his journey with grief has taught him and the ways God’s promises sustain him through every step of the journey.
  1. The NEXT Podcast Episode 16: The Gifts of Grief
  2. NEXT Episode 15: The Fallout of Grief
  3. NEXT Podcast Episode 14- Leading Through Grief
  4. NEXT Podcast Episode 13 – New Year, Same Grief
  5. Episode 12: Christmas Hangover