Best Ashley Opliger Of Bridget S Cradles Podcasts (2023)

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41 - Facing a Life-Limiting Diagnosis in Pregnancy with Hope and Grace with KC Tregoning 51:58

6d ago51:58

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KC Tregoning is a bereaved mom who found out about Bridget’s Cradles after receiving a tiny knit heart in the delivery room. KC attended her first Hope Online support group with us just one month after Alan had passed. KC lives in Northern Virginia with her husband, Matt, and their three fur babies. She is the proud mom of Alan who reigns in Heaven…

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40 - Q&A with Ashley and Kristin 1:05:54

1M ago1:05:54

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Join us for the final episode of our 3-part summer series called "Conversations of Hope with Ashley and Kristin." Ashley Opliger and Kristin Hernandez are both bereaved moms who desire to point other grieving moms to the hope they've found in Jesus. This month's episode is a Q&A with Ashley and Kristin using listener-submitted questions. In this ep…

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39 - Important Truths about Babies in Heaven with Ashley and Kristin 1:12:28

2M ago1:12:28

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Join us for this special 3-part summer series called "Conversations of Hope with Ashley and Kristin." Ashley Opliger and Kristin Hernandez are both bereaved moms who desire to point other grieving moms to the hope they've found in Jesus. New episodes will release each summer month (June, July, and August) with this month's episode title being "Impo…

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38 - Conversations of Hope with Ashley and Kristin: A Foundation of Biblical Hope 47:46

3M ago47:46

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Join us for this special 3-part summer series called "Conversations of Hope with Ashley and Kristin." Ashley Opliger and Kristin Hernandez are both bereaved moms who desire to point other grieving moms to the hope they've found in Jesus. New episodes will release each summer month (June, July, and August) with this month's episode title being "A Fo…

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37 - Finding Community and Renewing My Faith after My Son's Full-Term Stillbirth with Heather Cohen 1:05:00

5M ago1:05:00

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Join us for a conversation with bereaved mother Heather Cohen about how she found community and renewed her faith after the full-term stillbirth of her son, Levi. Just days away from her scheduled c-section, Heather was shocked to discover that her son no longer had a heartbeat. Devastated and grieving, she turned to Bridget's Cradles and began att…

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36 - God So Close - Relying on the Holy Spirit as a Grieving Mom with Becky Thompson 53:58

6M ago53:58

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Join us for a conversation with Becky Thompson about how to rely on the Holy Spirit as a grieving mom. In the midst of a season of suffering, we do not have to wait to meet God on the other side; rather, He is a God so close Who longs to be near to us in our pain. Becky shares her story of losing her daughter at eight weeks and how the Lord brought…

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35 - The Good She Brought Me + Draw Near to Him with Ashley Opliger 44:28

7M ago44:28

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Join us for a discussion with Ashley Opliger about the good that came from the birth and death of her daughter, Bridget. Ashley shares how her loss shifted her focus to Heaven and living for God's Kingdom. In this episode, Ashley encourages grieving moms to draw near to God by reading His Word. She invites moms into a relationship with Him because …

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34 - Redemption in our Marriage and Family after Losing our Daughter with Steve and Heather Colvin 54:12

8M ago54:12

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Join us for a conversation with Steve and Heather Colvin about how the Lord brought healing and redemption to their family after losing their daughter, AnnaJoy. Through a testimony of radical transformation in their marriage after AnnaJoy passed away, Steve and Heather founded a nonprofit ministry called AJ's Place: A Foundation of Hope. They help …

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33 - The Beautiful Brokenness of Grief with Kelcey Crone 44:12

9M ago44:12

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Join us for a conversation with Kelcey Crone about the beautiful brokenness of grief. After their son was born into Heaven, Kelcey and her husband were in a pit of despair. Not only were they grieving their son, but his loss exposed their sin from the past and in the present. In the nakedness of their grief, they turned to God, and He saved their m…

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32 - The Moon is Always Round – Seeing God’s Goodness Even When Your Baby Has Died with Jonathan and Jackie Gibson 50:30

9M ago50:30

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Join us for a conversation with Jonathan and Jackie Gibson about seeing God's goodness even when your baby has died. After their daughter was stillborn, Jonathan wrote a book called The Moon is Always Round. The book is based on a catechism he taught his oldest living son about how God is always good even when we can't see it (just like how the moo…

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31 - Hope When the Holidays Hurt with Kristin Hernandez 44:00

10M ago44:00

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Join us for a conversation with Kristin Hernandez about finding hope when the holidays hurt. Kristin shares from her new advent journal about how to grieve with hope through the Christmas season when you're missing a baby/ies in Heaven. After losing five precious babies, Kristin talks about how her faith helped her through the holidays. Our topic i…

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30 - The Gift of One Day – How to Grieve a Grandchild and Support an Adult Child Who Lost a Baby with Kerry and Chris Shook 44:23

11M ago44:23

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Join us for a conversation with Pastor Kerry and Chris Shook about how to grieve a grandchild and support an adult child who has lost a baby. After losing their grandson, Jude, they had to learn how to navigate grief both from the perspective of grandparents and parents. In this episode, they share how they came alongside their son and daughter-in-…

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Bonus Episode - Wave of Light 2022 20:11

11M ago20:11

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This is a special bonus episode highlighting the program from the Wave of Light event that Bridget's Cradles hosted in Wichita, Kansas on October 15, 2022, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. In this episode, we shared: The program and announcements from our Wave of Light 2022 event Scott Evans' remarks and Ashley Opliger's speech and prayer…

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29 - Joyful Sorrow – Finding Hope in the Darkness of Grief and Trauma with Julie Busler 55:19

11M ago55:19

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Join us for a conversation with Julie Busler about mental illness amidst loss and grief. Julie shares her story of how loss and trauma impacted her mental health and caused her to become suicidal. As a missionary overseas, she was hospitalized in a Turkish psychiatric ward due to her suicidal ideation. Through intense healing from the Lord, medicat…

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28 - Trusting God’s Character after Losing a Baby with Ashley Opliger 21:00

1y ago21:00

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When you lose a baby, your whole world falls apart. It's common to wonder where God is and why He would allow you to suffer in this way. You feel abandoned by Him and question why He would let your baby die. Unfortunately, we are not immune to the fallen nature of our world corrupted by sin and death. But take heart! Jesus has overcome the world an…

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27 - Abortion, Pregnancy Loss, and the God Who Forgives and Comforts with Misty Phillip 42:32

1y ago42:32

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Join us for a conversation with Misty Phillip about abortion, pregnancy loss, and the God who forgives and comforts. Misty shares her vulnerable testimony of finding freedom in God's forgiveness after having an abortion. Through her repentance, she has become an advocate for the unborn and shares about the sanctity of human life. After also experie…

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26 - Why Prophecy Gives Us Hope to Be Reunited with Our Babies in Heaven with Todd Hampson 47:53

1+ y ago47:53

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Join us for a conversation with Todd Hampson about why Bible Prophecy gives us hope to see our babies again in Heaven. Todd is the co-host of the Prophecy Pros' Podcast and a grieving father to two babies in Heaven. Todd shares about the unexpected death of his son, Ethan, and how his faith proved to be real as he trusted in God to carry him throug…

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25 - Waiting in Hope through Infertility and Loss with Kelley Ramsey 39:43

1+ y ago39:43

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Join us for a conversation with Kelley Ramsey about waiting in hope through infertility and pregnancy loss. Kelley is the founder of Waiting in Hope Infertility Ministries and has experienced multiple miscarriages and waiting seasons as she has tried to grow her family. In her heartache, God revealed to her where her true hope really lies—not in a …

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24 - Compassionate Care and Dignified Decisions for Grieving Families with Rebekah Beresford 1:03:06

1+ y ago1:03:06

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Join us for a conversation with Rebekah Beresford about how she found hope and healing after a traumatic experience delivering her stillborn daughter, Eliana, at a hospital. She was not offered to hold or see her daughter and later realized that Eliana's ashes were taken as medical waste to a landfill. Through her story of deep pain and sorrow, Reb…

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23 - Expecting Loss and Valuing Life with Labor of Hope 43:28

1+ y ago43:28

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Join us for a conversation with Ryley Chestnut and Hayley Martinez from Labor of Hope. They are both certified bereavement doulas who have lost children due to a life-limiting condition in pregnancy. Labor of Hope is an organization that exists to value every life and support couples who have been given a life-limiting diagnosis in pregnancy. Ryley…

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22 - Bible Prophecy for the Grieving Mother with Jessica Speas 1:21:56

1+ y ago1:21:56

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Join us for a conversation with Jessica Speas about Bible Prophecy and The End Times. This is an opportunity for grieving mothers to learn more about Bible Prophecy and the hope we have as we await Jesus' Second Coming. With a third of the Bible being about prophecy, this is a topic we cannot ignore as Christ-followers. In our season of grief and i…

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21 - Grieving Differently after Pregnancy Loss with Moria Rooney 37:29

1+ y ago37:29

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Join us for a conversation with Moria Rooney, founder of Mother of Wilde. After losing her son, Noah Wilde, she started a business that sells memorial prints of babies who passed due to miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss. Moria shares how her faith in Jesus allowed her to grieve differently than the world grieves: with hope. Even after unanswe…

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20 - Holding on to Love after You've Lost a Baby with Candy McVicar 52:27

1+ y ago52:27

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Join us for a conversation with Candy McVicar, author of Holding on to Love after You've Lost a Baby, a book she co-wrote with Dr. Gary Chapman. Candy, who has two children in Heaven, shares how to use the 5 Love Languages to strengthen your marriage after loss. Learning how to love your spouse in the midst of sorrow is a powerful way to support ea…

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19 - When Wishes Change with Tricia Roos 54:59

1+ y ago54:59

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Join us for a conversation with Tricia Roos on pursuing and accepting God's will when your motherhood journey looks nothing like what you had hoped or expected it to be. After her daughter, Annabelle, was diagnosed with Trisomy 18, Tricia was advised to get an abortion. Tricia chose life and watched God perform a miracle: allowing Annabelle to live…

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18 - Strengthening Your Marriage after Pregnancy Loss with Matt & Ashley Opliger 45:21

1+ y ago45:21

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In this episode, Ashley Opliger is joined with her husband, Matt, for a conversation about strengthening your marriage after pregnancy loss. Together, they discuss the struggles they faced in navigating complications in Ashley's pregnancy with Bridget and how they walked together after her death. Matt shares his perspective, as the father and husba…

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17 - Real Talk on Pregnancy Loss with Rachel Lewis 1:02:16

1+ y ago1:02:16

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Join us for "real talk" on pregnancy loss with Rachel Lewis, author of Unexpecting: Real Talk on Pregnancy Loss. Rachel has five children in Heaven and regularly writes about life after loss. She is the founder of Brave Mamas, an online community for grieving mothers. Rachel shares about her new book, Unexpecting, which walks grieving moms through …

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16 - Courageously Expecting after Loss with Jenny Albers 38:05

1+ y ago38:05

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Join us for a conversation about pregnancy after loss with Jenny Albers, author of Courageously Expecting. After losing two precious babies, Jenny created Still Loved, an online space for grieving families to share their stories. She is passionate about giving bereaved parents a voice in their grief as well as supporting women in their pregnancies …

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15 - Grieving with the Gospel with Casey Nestor 1:08:05

1+ y ago1:08:05

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Join us for a conversation with Casey Nestor about grieving with the Gospel. After losing her sons Judah and Caleb, Casey found herself laying on the floor in deep grief, crying out at the foot of the Cross. Through her tears and questions, she depended on Jesus to survive the suffering and be sanctified in His image. Because she received a cradle …

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14 - The Power of Community for Grieving Mothers with Foreknown Ministries 50:24

2y ago50:24

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Join us for a conversation with Alyson and Kelsi of Foreknown Ministries about the power of community for grieving mothers. Alyson and Kelsi are best friends who lost their babies two weeks apart from each other. In the deepest of grief, they leaned on their faith and friendship. Now they host weekend retreats, digital support groups, and a texting…

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13 - Coping with Hope through the Holidays with Ashley Opliger 48:32

2y ago48:32

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In this special episode, Ashley Opliger shares a heartfelt message and prayer for mothers who are grieving during the holidays. This Christmas season was supposed to be a time of joy and making memories with your baby, but now is filled with overwhelming sadness and pain. Ashley shares practical ideas for "coping with hope" through the holidays whe…

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12 - Renewing Your Mind after Pregnancy Loss with Alicia Michelle 54:12

2y ago54:12

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Join us for a conversation with Alicia Michelle, host of the Vibrant Christian Living Podcast, about renewing our minds after pregnancy loss. Alicia is a Bible Teacher and certified NeuroCoach. She equips women with practical brain-and-Biblically based tools to overcome negative thinking and cultivate godly confidence. After losing her son in an ea…

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11 - Pressing into the Pain after Infant Loss with Lindsay Johnson 56:39

2y ago56:39

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Join us for a conversation with Lindsay Johnson, founder of Aspyn Arrows, about pressing into the pain after infant loss. Lindsay shares the tragic story of finding her one-month-old daughter, Aspyn, unresponsive in her crib. Following her daughter's death, she struggled with suicidal thoughts. She leaned into her faith and God brought beauty from …

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Bonus Episode - Wave of Light 2021 37:59

2y ago37:59

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This is a special bonus episode highlighting the program from the Wave of Light event that Bridget's Cradles hosted in Wichita, Kansas on October 15, 2021, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. In this episode, we shared: The program and announcements from Bridget's Cradles Wave of Light 2021 event Ashley Opliger's speech and prayer from the e…

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10 - Walking through the Valley of the Shadow of Death with Anesha Stanley 1:06:02

2y ago1:06:02

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Join us for a conversation with Anesha Stanley, founder of Keys of Hope Foundation, about walking through the valley of the shadow of death after recurrent pregnancy loss. Anesha shares how she struggled with suicidal thoughts after losing five babies to miscarriage and life-threatening ectopic pregnancies. As she walked this painful road of depres…

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9 - Anchored by the Gospel after Losing My Baby to Cancer with Jess McClenahan 1:05:09

2y ago1:05:09

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Join us for a conversation with Jess McClenahan about how the Gospel anchored her to hope after the loss of her 11-month-old daughter, Cora. Jess shares Cora's story of being diagnosed with neuroblastoma cancer and how she clung to her faith after Cora's passing to Heaven. In her heartbreak, Jess discovered God's character and learned to trust Him …

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8 - How to Nurture a Grieving Mother's Heart with Johanna Mutz and Denise Wolfe 34:51

2y ago34:51

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Join us for a conversation with Johanna Mutz and Denise Wolfe, founders of laurelbox, about how to nurture the heart of a grieving mother. Johanna and Denise share their story of starting a company to offer beautiful gifts for women who have experienced loss. After Denise's friend lost a baby and Johanna experienced a miscarriage herself, they knew…

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7 - Improving Hospital Experiences for Grieving Families with Lori Beth Blaney 1:01:50

2y ago1:01:50

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Join us for a conversation with Lori Beth Blaney, founder of Rachel's Gift about improving hospital experiences for grieving families. Lori Beth shares her story of losing her daughter, Rachel, in a tragic car accident, and choosing to forgive the teenager who caused the crash. Lori Beth discusses with Ashley why she started a nonprofit to support …

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6 - Raising a Rainbow Baby to Remember Their Sibling in Heaven with Ashley Opliger 24:50

2y ago24:50

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In this episode, Ashley Opliger discusses how to raise Rainbow Babies (or older living children) to remember their sibling in Heaven. Through her experience of raising two boys on earth after the loss of her daughter, Ashley shares four practical ways you can help your living children honor their sibling in Heaven. Ashley is joined by her four-year…

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5 - Wrestling Well with God through Recurrent Loss with Kristin Hernandez 1:12:35

2y ago1:12:35

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Join us for a conversation with Kristin Hernandez, author of Sunlight in December, about wrestling well with God through recurrent pregnancy loss. Kristin shares her story of losing five babies: a baby boy, Ethan, due to a life-limiting condition, and four precious babies to early miscarriage. In her heartbreak, Kristin discusses with Ashley how sh…

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4 - Grieving a Life-Limiting Diagnosis with Amy Balentine 1:01:14

2y ago1:01:14

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Join us for a conversation with Amy Balentine about her story of receiving a life-limiting diagnosis for her son, Simon. Amy shares her journey of walking through Simon's pregnancy and the seven days he lived on earth before going to Heaven. After grieving Simon's death, Amy and her husband also lost three other babies early in pregnancy. Amy discu…

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3 - Navigating Pregnancy Loss with Sarah Philpott 40:28

2y ago40:28

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Join us for a conversation with Sarah Philpott, author of Loved Baby, about how to navigate the painful journey of grief after pregnancy loss. Sarah shares her story of growing up as a rainbow baby herself and then experiencing multiple miscarriages while trying to grow her own family. Living a life acquainted with loss, Sarah discusses with Ashley…

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2 - Finding Peace after Miscarriage with Alisha Illian 51:37

2+ y ago51:37

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Join us for a conversation with Alisha Illian about how to find peace after miscarriage. Alisha shares her story of finding out that her second baby had no heartbeat while she was all alone at a routine doctor's appointment. Blindsighted by grief, Alisha discusses with Ashley how she learned to rely on God and surrender her plans for her life. She …

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1 - Welcome to Cradled in Hope with Ashley Opliger 24:30

2+ y ago24:30

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This first episode is an opening message from our Founder and Bridget's mom, Ashley Opliger. Ashley shares her heart behind starting the Cradled in Hope podcast and welcomes grieving moms to this sacred space. She reads the first chapter of the book she is writing which is also titled Cradled in Hope. This chapter is a letter to grieving moms letti…

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