Lisa Hosler on Responding to Grief & Widowhood

In her third appearance on the Larry Kreider Leadership Podcast, Lisa Hosler shares the harsh realities and painful changes that come with losing a spouse. Listen as Lisa addresses how the body of Christ should embrace widows and widowers as well as her heart for the lost.

Quotable Quotes:

• "Feel no obligation to say something wise."
• "Grief is the kind of thing that's so loud, so painful... The way to get through it is to express it."
• "Step into the hard. Step into the awkward."
• "If the body of Christ can't look out for widows and widowers, are we looking out for lost people?"

Highlights:

• Do not minimize the pain of others.
• Do not compare your loss with another's.
• Give people the option to talk about their late spouse.
• Don't assume how someone is doing. Ask them.
• Isaiah 54:4
• Ecclesiastes 7:4

Mentioned in Today's Episode:

• The Unexhausted Leader by Lisa Hosler
• Align Life Ministries
• LisaHosler.com

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