Loss has a way of altering everything. Whether you’re grieving a loved one, the loss of a dream, or a past version of yourself, the journey forward can feel uncertain. However, in this heartfelt episode of Redeeming Her, co-hosts Katie Shive and Deborah Luxon share how their Word of the Year has helped them navigate emotional healing after personal loss—and how it can help you too.
To begin with, Katie shares how her 2024 word, Found, came during a time of transition after leaving a long-standing career. At first, she felt disoriented, unsure of who she was without her title or routine. However, during a walk through a Vegas shopping mall, the Holy Spirit whispered a word that changed everything. As a result, she began a process of remembering who she truly was—before the pressure, before the pain. That revelation gave way to her 2025 words: Remember and Rise.
Similarly, Deborah opens up about her own journey. Last year, her word was Finish, a powerful reminder that faithfulness matters more than flashiness. Now, she’s stepping into a season of Recalibration, where she is learning to balance work, life, and spiritual rest. Although she’s always been driven, she admits that it’s in the quiet moments—away from the hustle—that God speaks most clearly. Consequently, she’s finding deeper connection with both God and the people around her.
Throughout the episode, Katie and Deborah reflect on the tension between grief and growth. On one hand, they’ve both walked through profound personal loss. On the other, they’ve seen how God uses these very seasons to refine, restore, and renew. They remind us that grief doesn’t disqualify us—it prepares us. Because when you pause to rest, remember, and realign, healing becomes possible.
Notably, this episode touches on themes that anyone facing emotional loss can relate to:
- The exhaustion of trying to “move on”
- The guilt of slowing down
- The beauty of rediscovering who God says you are
- The reminder that rest is not weakness—it’s worship
If you are walking through a season of loss—whether it’s the death of a loved one, the unraveling of a relationship, or the disillusionment of unmet expectations—this episode offers a gentle invitation: come back to yourself, and come back to God.
In closing, Katie reminds us, “You’ve never really been lost. As you remember, you rise.”
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