In this testimonial, Dr. Geneus offers behind the podcast information about the inaugural series Grieving Out Loud and shares reflections about the ways God creatively leads us beyond our expectations when we draw nearer to Him. Support the Show. Show Notes: Music Composed and Performed by Aaron Geneus Bible Scriptures to Comfort the Grieving: Matt…

After her newborn daughter Jordan died of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), Erica Banks experienced a fog of disbelief for years, unsure how she managed to go on living. Erica shares with Dr. Geneus the ways many might suffer in silence when they are confronted with questions, such as, “Did you have a child?” With few memories to account for an …

Dr. Erica (Butcher) Geneus’ grandfather Rev. Lewis Butcher’s obituary stated he died “unexpectedly Sunday, while conducting Easter service” on April 18, 1965 at Haga Mission church in Stewart, OH. In this special episode, Dr. Geneus and her brother, historian David Butcher, share their conversation with their uncle Rev. John Butcher and stories tol…

“Not only did I lose a mate, but a part of me died.” Never imagining divorce, and trying to avoid public scrutiny, Erica Banks wrestled with feelings of shock, anger, and shame. Hoping her testimony will encourage others, Erica shares her process of moving from internalizing blame to finding the “blessing in goodbye.” Her conversation with Dr. Gene…

In this conversation, you will hear how Jesus appeared in a dream to 12-year-old Brandon Walker and showed him a vision of Heaven. This dream opened his eyes to a new perspective on life and ended his fear of death. Brandon also shares with Dr. Geneus how he was able to remain free from a death-anxiety grip after his first child died. Brandon’s sto…

In this episode of the podcast, Bretton Williams shares his experiences grieving his estranged father, whom he hadn’t spoken with in 25 years. He recounts the difficult questions he faced when trying to grieve someone with whom he had a complicated and broken relationship. He offers candid suggestions about confronting unanswered questions while wo…

Podcast Trailer Support the Show. Show Notes: Music Composed and Performed by Aaron Geneus Bible Scriptures to Comfort the Grieving: Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. John 16:22 So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy. 2 Corinthians …

This podcast episode will touch your heart as Keke Williams shares her raw emotions walking through the grieving process of losing two sons, both at the age of twenty-four, after a suicide and an unsolved murder. You'll hear about her struggles during times when she felt like God seemingly turned His back on her, not once, but twice. Her transparen…

This podcast episode is an inside look into the funeral industry. Our featured guest, Earl Bright, a funeral home founder and director, shares his unique journey dealing with death and grief in an honest and thought-provoking way. Bright says there were “moments of levity” during his more than 40 years as a funeral home director and explains ways w…

Join Dr. Geneus and Senior Pastor Dr. Rudy Moseley, Jr. in this powerful podcast episode as they guide listeners through personal examples of coping with the stress and heartache of many people dying within a brief period. You’ll be encouraged with practical advice on how to strike a healthy ministry-life balance while strengthening your faith. Whe…

Hear sound bites from the first five inaugural episodes! Support the Show. Show Notes: Music Composed and Performed by Aaron Geneus Bible Scriptures to Comfort the Grieving: Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. John 16:22 So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no on…

Angie chats today to Heather Taylor, our Principal Peer Supporter, who talks about her own journey as a bereaved parent to her precious daughter Eilidh, who died 26 years ago and to Mhairi Hayes, whose much loved daughter, Niamh died in early 2020. Together they reflect on the differences and similarities on the steps that they took on the road, wh…

In this episode, Nicola talks to Heather, Lindsay and Katy who are all peer supports at Held In Our Hearts. They discuss many aspects of peer support and answer questions from the public about their role and the support they offer bereaved parents. If you have ever wondered what peer support is or have wondered if it might help you , then listen in…

Tracy talks to Michael McQuire from Fort William and his incredible journey as a bereaved dad and how he channeled his own grief after the death of his beautiful son Kyle to support others. From setting up the charity Aman Cara and working tirelessly to fund a place that parents can go after the death of their baby. He talks about his dream to see …

Angie talks to Nicola Welsh, CEO and our two new Hospital to Home Workers, Jenni Morris and Christy Mulvaney about our new pilot project, supporting families alongside NHS Lothian colleagues, as they transition from a hospital to community setting. We spoke about the fact that it is Mental Health Awareness Week and the theme is loneliness, so it fe…

Today Tracy Watt talks to Maureen Scott about her journey as a midwife. They talk about the challenges she faced as a new midwife and her journey with Held In Our Hearts She talks about her own family and in growing up it was never a career that she had thought about. Maureen talks about events that nearly stopped her becoming a midwife after being…

In this podcast we talk about grandparents and their own unique grief journey. Michelle and Ann discuss anniversaries and how as time moves on, their love for their grandchildren grows. We talk about different conversations with other family members and navigating others through a complex time.By Held In Our Hearts

This podcast's topic is about bereaved dads using sports as a way to cope with their grief. Tracy Watt chats to Richard Skipworth and Fraser Baxter, who share about their own journey of grief as bereaved dads and how their unwavering support for the charity, kept them going through the challenges they set themselves. Richard and Fraser also talk ab…

This episode features a discussion about sibling support and how children at different ages might grieve differently. Nicola speaks to Jamie Cameron about the work of Lyle's Light which was established after the loss of Jamie's precious twin daughter Lyle. Jamie's older daughter Cameron was 5 at the time and she was aware that she needed to support…

This podcast's topic is about helping friends, family and colleagues support bereaved parents. Angie Alexander chats to three of our befriending team Vikki Anderson, Katy Skipworth and Tracy Watt, who share their own insights about what they found comforting after the loss of their precious little ones and how sometimes it can just be the simplest …

This podcast's topic is about subsequent pregnancy after loss, which we know can be one of the most conflicting times for bereaved families to face, filled with complex and often contradictory emotions. Angie Alexander chats to two of our befriending team Heather Taylor and Gemma Brady, who share their own personal reflections of pregnancy after th…

Welcome to our fifth podcast where Nicola our CEO talks to Tina Brehmmer and Tracy Watt about how it feels to be bereaved on Mother’s Day. Tina faced her first Mother’s Day last year without a living child after her son Angus sadly died in 2019 and Tracy shares about living with the loss of her son Lewis. We discuss how we remember all our babies o…

Join us for our fourth podcast where our host Nicola Welsh talks to Corrienne McCulloch, Tracy Watt and Margaret Follon. They are all bereaved mums with very different experiences of loss from 2 years, 39 years and 30 years ago. We discuss how our own personal grief has changed over time but also how the support being offered to families has also c…

Join us for our third podcast where our host Nicola Welsh talks to Grant Christie, Mikey McLeod and Pete Easterbrook. They are all fathers who have all experienced the loss of a baby and have trained as male befrienders with Held In Our Hearts. We discuss how it feels to be a bereaved dad and the need to support their partner and family whilst also…

Join our second episode host Nicola Welsh as she chats to Rebecca Rooney, who talks about her precious daughter Charlotte and how she made the first steps to return to work at The NatWest Group. Rebecca also discusses those first difficult days returning after her loss and what steps her manager put in place to support her. In this episode we also …

The first episode is here! Join episode host Angie Alexander as she chats to Nicola Welsh, Chief Executive of Held In Our Hearts, who shares about her own personal journey as a bereaved parent and her involvement with the charity initially as a volunteer and now as the CEO. In this episode we also talk about Baby Loss Awareness Week and the importa…