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Tears of Gold :: Stories of Hope

Tears of Gold provides stories of God's hope in the midst of a world full of heartache and suffering. Guests share their experience of God's compassion in their live while walking through a time of grief.
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Tears of Gold is a podcast dedicated to filling the air with stories of God's hope.

May 20, 2017

The Griffith family was an active, joyful, and well-loved family in their Costa Mesa community.  When their middle child, 15-year-old, Emma, was diagnosed with osteosarcoma (bone cancer) in 2013, the Griffiths lives were put on an abrupt hold has they did everything in their power to get Emma healed.  After a two year battle with the cancer, Emma left this earth and walked into the arms of her Savior on August 4, 2015.  In this episode, you will hear from Jenny, Emma's mom, about the heartache of the illness and Emma's passing.  But you'll also hear how God was and is working in their hearts and lives to be present with them in the grief.  I was honored to have Jenny share her story with me and all of you.

As a head's up, the sound is not the most consistent in regards to volume.  You may find yourself adjusting the volume in your car or headset.  I apologize for this and thank you for your grace as the podcast is a work in progress!  

 

References to Bible verses mentioned:

Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10 (NIV)
 
"Very truly I tell you, whoever obeys my word will never see death.”(v. 51) John 8:48-59 (NIV)
 
Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23 (ESV)
 
But He was wounded for our transgressions,
He was bruised for our iniquities;
The chastisement for our peace was upon Him,
And by His stripes we are healed.  Isaiah 53:5 (NKJV)
 
Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope.            I Thessalonians 4:13 (NIV)
 
For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. Philippians 1:21 (NIV)
 
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9 (NIV)
 
By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. John 13:35 (NIV)
 
Links to other mentions in show:
 
Hope Chapel OC (now The Sound)
 
Dr. Nezami - oncologist
 
 
 

 

May 5, 2017

Keeping it all in the family for this episode as I interview my brother, Adam Bansmer!  In the last episode (08), you heard my story of losing my parents and how God walked me through that.  In this episode, you will be hearing from my younger brother, Adam.  Though we both lost the same parents, you'll hear how his grief was expressed in ways that were different than mine.  In addition to losing our parents, Adam had another layer of grief when his first marriage ended in divorce after a year and half of marriage.  By the time he was 30 years old, Adam had been through a divorce and loss of both our parents.  Through his grief journey, Adam was confronted with the truths he thought were in the Bible to rediscover what the actual truths were about God and what He promises for His followers. In this episode, you'll hear Adam share how he wrestled with the grief, how people loved on him, and how he ultimately came to the hope available in a life of Christ. 

I had fun getting to interview my little brother in this episode and you'll definitely hear a bit of playful digressing at one point....wait for it. ;p  I hope you enjoy this episode!

Resources mentioned:

A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis

Good Grief by Granger E. Westberg

 

Revelation 21:3-5

And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Look!  God's dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them.  They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God.  "He will wipe every tear from their eyes.  There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."

He who was seated on the throne said, "I am making everything new!"  Then he said, "Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true."

 

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If you or someone you know would be interested in sharing your story for Tears of Gold, please email me at the above email address!  

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