Have you ever felt torn between what your mind knows about God and what your heart actually believes — especially after experiencing personal loss? When faith feels fragile, it’s easy to feel alone. However, you are not alone. In this week’s episode of Redeeming Her, hosts Deborah Larson and Katie Shive share honest stories about how faith, grief, and healing are deeply connected for women walking through loss.
Why Faith Feels Fragile During Grief
Faith and grief often collide in unexpected ways. Many women believe that if they trust God enough, they won’t wrestle with doubt or fear. However, when we lose someone we love, our faith can feel shaken. Questions arise: Why did this happen? Where was God? Can I trust Him again? These thoughts are normal and valid.
Deborah shares how losing her son and navigating seasons of loss revealed that faith is not just an idea — it’s a tangible anchor. When your faith feels fragile, it’s not a sign of failure; it’s an invitation to lean in closer.
Balancing Head and Heart: The Science and the Spirit
Our minds crave logic, but our hearts long for connection. Deborah and Katie explain how our left brain (logic) and right brain (creativity and spirit) can clash, especially during grief. For example, you might know in your head that God is good, yet your heart aches with unanswered questions.
To reconnect your head and heart, they suggest tapping into childlike faith. Children trust easily, imagine freely, and believe what they cannot see. As adults, reclaiming this unfiltered trust can strengthen your faith journey.
Practical Ways to Strengthen Faith When It Feels Fragile
When faith feels fragile, start small. Take one scripture and personalize it. For instance, Hebrews 11:1 says faith is the substance of things hoped for. Read it aloud, pray it over your life, and speak it into your heart.
In addition, use music without words to quiet your thoughts and let your heart feel God’s presence. Moreover, give yourself permission to talk honestly with Him. He can handle your questions, doubts, and raw emotions.
Finally, remember: you don’t need to perform. God desires relationship, not perfection.
Hope for Women of Faith
No matter how fragile your faith feels today, know this: you are seen, loved, and never alone. Loss may shake your beliefs, but hope can still rise. God’s kindness and love can rebuild what grief tried to steal.
Listen to the full episode of Redeeming Her for more real stories, spiritual insight, and encouragement for women walking through loss.
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