We're Deborah and Katie, the heart and soul behind Redeeming Her. Think of us as your Holy Spirit hype girls. We're all about showing you that even the toughest chapters of your story can lead to a sequel worth celebrating.
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In this powerful episode of Redeeming Her, hosts Deborah Larson & Katie Shive welcome back Emily Okamoto to dive deeper into what the courage to grieve looks like in real life. Emily opens up about the raw reality of processing life beyond suicide, navigating motherhood and balancing business ownership while in deep grief.
As a mom of four, including a child with special needs, Emily shares how she learned to “dip in and out” of grief—setting intentional moments to feel, process, and heal. She offers hope to anyone grieving while managing daily responsibilities. Her honesty reveals that even in heartbreak, healing is possible—especially with God.
Emily reminds us that our emotions—even anger toward God—are not too much for Him. In fact, He invites us to bring every emotion into His presence. Through intentional moments of lament, writing things down, and surrounding yourself with safe support, you can start to untangle the complex web of loss and feel seen, heard, and held.
The episode also explores the role of community in healing. Whether through a friend folding your laundry without asking or a child’s laughter breaking through the sorrow, God often sends comfort in unexpected forms. Processing life beyond suicide with faith doesn’t mean avoiding the pain—it means trusting God to meet you in it and walk you through it, layer by layer.
One of the most powerful takeaways from this episode is the idea that God can handle our mess. Emily encourages listeners to bring their anger, confusion, and sadness to the Lord—because He meets us where we are, not when we’re “shiny.” Whether your anchor is your children, a pet, your faith, or even five minutes alone in the shower, healing can happen in small, sacred moments.
Deborah and Katie remind us that grief is not one-size-fits-all. Community, compassion, and a safe space to lament are vital for faith-based healing. If you or someone you love is walking through grief, this conversation is full of practical encouragement and powerful truth.
Listen now and rediscover the grace of God in your life beyond suicide. If you want to watch the entire video, click out YouTube channel:
Are you ready to move beyond the pain and write an epic comeback? Here's the best news: your story isn't over! In fact, some of your most beautiful chapters are ahead of you.
We're Deborah and Katie, the heart and soul behind Redeeming Her. Think of us as your Holy Spirit hype girls. We're all about showing you that even the toughest chapters of your story can lead to a sequel worth celebrating.
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