Best The Empty Chair Endeavor Podcasts (2024)

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From a Crisis of Faith to a Discovery of Hope with Teresa Davis, R.N., Andrew's Mom 42:55

7d ago42:55

42:55

What do we do when our deepest fear suddenly becomes our new reality? How do we even begin to process and navigate the pain and grief we never could have imagined? This is where Teresa Davis found herself on November 28, 2018 when she learned that her 32 year old son, Andrew had died when the plane he was piloting crashed in a very remote area, lea…

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"Walking Through Fire" with Vaneetha Risner, Paul's Mom 45:56

21d ago45:56

45:56

In this episode, well known author and speaker Vaneetha Risner and I talk about her long journey of loss and suffering beginning with childhood polio, several miscarriages, the death of her infant son Paul, post-polio syndrome, betrayal and abandonment by her first husband, and caring for young daughters alone while battling illness. We talk about …

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A Conversation with Jenny Leavitt, Jacob's Mom 41:34

1M ago41:34

41:34

Every year, approximately 11,000 people are killed by drunk drivers, an astounding number. Jenny Leavitt's 17 year old son, Jacob, was one of them in August, 2015. Miraculously, her 29 year old son, Caleb, survived, but was left with catastrophic injuries requiring a long period of healing and recovery. How do parents survive and navigate something…

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Navigating the Devastation of Suicide with Tobe and Amy Witmer, Abbie’s parents 47:11

2M ago47:11

47:11

As the day began to unfold on June 28, 2023, life as they knew it would never again be the same for Tobe and Amy as they learned their precious, beautiful 28 year old daughter Abbie had taken her own life after a long battle with depression and PTSD. Tobe and Amy had witnessed the pain and suffering of others as they grieved their loved ones in his…

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A Grandparent’s Grief Journey with Dr. Michael Bullock, Miles’ grandfather and President of Miles’ Mission 45:04

2M ago45:04

45:04

In our previous episode, Michael’s daughter, Jennifer Bullock-Moore, shared the story of the tragic loss of her beautiful son Miles to stillbirth in September 2021. Grandparents, like surviving siblings, are often overlooked following the death of a child, but their grief is just as real. In this episode, Michael describes the heartbreaking pain of…

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A Conversation with Jennifer Bullock-Moore, Miles' Mom 52:19

3M ago52:19

52:19

2022 statistics from the National Institutes of Health mirror findings of an investigation by ProPublica into the U.S. stillbirth crisis in which more than 20,000 pregnancies every year are lost at 20 weeks or more with the baby being born dead. As the news anchor for the local NBC affiliate in Columbus, Ohio, Jenn’s pregnancy was celebrated and fo…

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A Conversation with Aubrey Sampson: Author, Church Planter, Podcaster, and Speaker 55:22

3M ago55:22

55:22

In this episode, noted author, speaker and podcaster, Aubrey Sampson, talks with me about her personal grief journey and a crisis of faith following the sudden, tragic death of her cousin Cameron in a snow hiking accident. Describing Cameron as being like a brother, his untimely death resulted in a season of very deep grief and depression. As if th…

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A Conversation with Tim Challies, Nick's dad 48:29

4M ago48:29

48:29

How is a parent supposed to accept and begin processing the sudden, unexplainable death of their child? Healthy 20 years don’t just die suddenly without warning or symptoms of some sort. Sadly, a phone call brought this devastating news to Tim Challies and his family on November 3, 2020. His precious son Nick, engaged to be married, and working tow…

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A Conversation with Jessika Stephen Sanders and Eric Schumacher, authors of "In His Hands, Prayers for Your Child or Baby in a Medical Crisis" 38:01

4M ago38:01

38:01

What do we do when the news we receive changes everything and we suddenly find ourselves in the middle of a crisis without warning? It leaves us paralyzed with fear and uncertainty so deep we don’t even know if we can pray, or how we can pray. If that’s where you find yourself as you’re reading this, please listen to this conversation. In this epis…

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A Conversation with Terry Sternad, T.J's dad 44:44

4M ago44:44

44:44

For Terry Sternad, the cold, icy December day on a horse ranch in Colorado, was to be one of watching his daughter take a riding lesson while his 5 year old son T.J. enjoyed exploring around the stables where he had played on previous trips. What happened over the next few hours would forever profoundly alter Terry’s and his family’s lives. In this…

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Navigating the Nightmare of Suicide with Stephanie Carducci, Daniel's Mom 41:58

5M ago41:58

41:58

January 31, 2018 should have been a "normal", otherwise uneventful day for Stephanie Carducci and her family. They would soon discover that was not to be the case, when they learned their beloved 17 year old son, Daniel, had taken his own life. The death of a child by any cause is such an unthinkable, unspeakable event for parents, but suicide comp…

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A Dad’s Journey Through Miscarriage with Eric Schumacher 53:29

6M ago53:29

53:29

The death of a child at any age is a traumatic, unspeakable loss for parents. All too often, however, the emotional, mental, and even physical pain suffered by parents as a result of miscarriage or stillbirth isn't afforded the same level of compassion or understanding as loss from other causes. In this episode, author, pastor, and podcast host, Er…

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A Conversation with Dr. Amy Ocasio, Thomas's mom 49:08

6M ago49:08

49:08

As a licensed professional clinical counselor, Amy was well acquainted with clinical depression, it's prevalence and impact on the lives of teenagers, and associated risk of suicide. But on July 28, 2019 it suddenly became very personal when she discovered her precious, beautiful son Thomas had taken his own life at the young age of only 16. A sing…

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A Conversation with Danielle Duffey, Blake's mom 45:20

7M ago45:20

45:20

The death of a child is so heart wrenching that it often leaves parents feeling as though they might suffocate under the weight of the grief. We desperately want answers about why it happened. How do we process such trauma and begin to navigate through the grief when there are no answers? Join me as Danielle Duffey sits down and shares the story of…

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A Conversation with Jessika Sanders, Founder and President of Praying Through Ministries.org 54:28

7M ago54:28

54:28

When life takes an unexpected turn that leaves our comfortable, predictable world turned upside down, how do we respond? Listen as Jessika shares the story of having to face the fear of losing her premature baby boy during his 37 day stay in a hospital NICU followed a few weeks later with admission to the PICU. By GOD’s grace and mercy, along with …

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A Conversation with Derek Farr, Micah's dad 55:00

7M ago55:00

55:00

For the majority of us, dates on our calendars represent a 24 hour segment of time that may be quite ordinary other than reminders of appointments, school events, etc. For some, however, a date on the same calendar represents a life shattering event that forever changes the trajectory of their lives. For Derek and Becky Farr, it came on September 2…

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A Conversation with Rudy Milton, Dominique Williams' mom 33:13

8M ago33:13

33:13

Sometimes, life deals such an unexpected, devastating blow that it leaves us crushed, and afraid that we won't be able to get back up because the pain and trauma cut so deeply. For Rudy Milton, it came on July 19, 2015 when she received the unthinkable news that her only son, Dominique, had been murdered on a public beach on Hilton Head Island, S.C…

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A Conversation with Dr. Sonya Pitchford, Tanieka's mom 41:25

8M ago41:25

41:25

Join us as Dr. Sonya Pitchford and I talk about the tragic, unexpected loss of her beautiful daughter Tanieka Coley to a massive heart attack at only 34 years of age on October 29, 2021, and how she is navigating through a journey of grief and healing with GOD's help. I believe you will be encouraged as Sonya candidly shares how GOD met her in the …

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A Special Holiday Episode 4:49

9M ago4:49

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With warmest wishes for a holiday season filled with hope, joy, and GOD's peace for you and your loved ones! Please click here to let us know your thoughts about this episode. If you find our episodes meaningful and helpful, we invite you to follow us on your favorite podcast platform so that each new episode will be sent to you automatically. Plea…

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A Conversation with Charmaine Castillo, Curtis's mom 54:50

9M ago54:50

54:50

Have you ever met someone who epitomizes joy and gratitude, only to discover how deeply their life has been marked by unthinkable tragedy and grief? Meet Charmaine Castillo, a mom whose life was devastated by the news that her 32 year old son, Curtis, died of injuries sustained in an altercation on August 9, 2017. Learning this news through social …

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A Conversation with Chris Locke, Sean's dad 55:46

9M ago55:46

55:46

Clinical depression is no respecter of persons, having impacted approximately 29% of the population of the U.S., according to the latest 2023 statistics, and these numbers continue to rise. Tragically, depression, all too often, results in suicide or attempted suicide, leaving in its path a wave of unspeakable pain and grief forever altering the li…

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A Conversation with Luis and Dora Perez, Luis Jr.'s parents 49:19

10M ago49:19

49:19

Suicide deaths continue to rise in the U.S., claiming approximately 49,500 people in 2022. Sadly, this translates into many times that number of survivors left behind to grieve their loved ones. It leaves countless unanswered questions, and lives shattered by the trauma. For Luis and Dora Perez, February 23, 2010 would forever alter their lives as …

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A Conversation with Tristan Borland, Maria's dad 1:00:43

10M ago1:00:43

1:00:43

For Tristan and Jill Borland, March 2016 was shaping up to be an exciting and busy month as they anticipated the arrival of their fifth daughter, Lucy Faith. However, a very sudden, tragic turn of events shattered their lives without any warning on March 4th when their precious three(3) year old daughter Maria died at home after briefly displaying …

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A Conversation With Elizabeth Abaray, Delia Grace's mom 46:28

11M ago46:28

46:28

After enduring months of a complicated pregnancy, the arrival of her beautiful baby daughter, Delia Grace, brought instant joy, a heart filled with thanksgiving, and a sense of relief for Elizabeth. However, she and her husband were soon to learn that Delia Grace was diagnosed with a rare blood condition, but otherwise, appeared and acted healthy. …

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A Conversation with Sitrena Woodson, Tiffany's mom 43:14

11M ago43:14

43:14

Our lives are all marked by seasons. Some, we anticipate with excitement such as marriage, a new career, or the arrival of a child into our life. Then, there are those that ambush us without any warning, leaving us completely unprepared for their devastation, how long they would last, and radically change us. February 14, 2021 marked the beginning …

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A Conversation with Ronaldlyn Latham, JaKeith's mom 49:43

12M ago49:43

49:43

Christmas is a season of joy, festivities, and celebrations with family and friends in our homes, churches and communities that we look forward to for weeks. For Ronaldlyn, however, December 20, 2016 brought the tragic, heartbreaking news that her precious, beautiful son JaKeith had been murdered at the age of 34. We invite you to listen as she sha…

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A Conversation with Jimmy Sprayberry, Lee's dad 41:56

12M ago41:56

41:56

One of life's greatest treasures and sources of joy is our children. They fill our homes with laughter and sometimes make us so proud we feel like we'll explode. And because they don't come with an instruction book, GOD often teaches us as we try to teach and instruct them. The Bible offers plenty of wisdom for parenting ......... but not so much f…

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A Conversation with Amy Sylvestre, Hudson's mom 1:02:39

1y ago1:02:39

1:02:39

What happens when unthinkable tragedy intersects our dreams, our plans, and our faith? We’re shattered, left in utter disbelief, a state where nothing seems to make any sense. In this episode, Amy Sylvestre shares the story of her and her family’s journey from a heartbreaking diagnosis several weeks into her second pregnancy requiring a move from t…

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A Conversation with Cory and Heather Wessman, Micah's parents 51:42

1y ago51:42

51:42

Our children are such sweet, beautiful gifts from GOD, and bring unimaginable joy to their parents. Even as toddlers, we have dreams and aspirations of who and what they will become. We can’t imagine a future without them. As you listen to this episode, I believe you will be inspired and find hope as Cory and Heather Wessman share the tragic story …

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A Conversation with Jeff Rollins, Zoe's dad 1:04:17

1y ago1:04:17

1:04:17

May 7, 2014 found Jeff and Mackenzie Rollins off to another day filled with the same activities as so many other young parents; feeding, dressing and dropping kids off at the sitter's, then on to a busy day of work. But then came the phone call that changed everything and turned their world upside down. It was the call that every parent fears. How …

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A Conversation with Drs. Eric and Marcy Larson, Andy's parents 1:03:10

1y ago1:03:10

1:03:10

As they were moving slowly through traffic on the exit ramp for a fun time together as a family at a baseball game, what Eric describes as "an explosion" suddenly, and without warning, left their world shattered. Listen as Eric and Marcy share their story of that life altering day that took the life of their precious 14 year old son Andy. How do we…

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A Conversation with Sara Emmerson, Tate's mom 48:59

1y ago48:59

48:59

Have you ever received unexpected, life altering news from a physician ....... and it was about your child? Those moments seem to make life stand still, and leave us wondering if we'll even be able to survive it. Listen as Sara shares her story of losing her precious son Tate before she ever even got to know him. Hear how GOD showed up in her pain,…

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A Conversation with Amanda Cordero, Alliah Faith’s mom 47:55

1y ago47:55

47:55

Anticipating the birth of a child is most often associated with joy and excitement; it's the culmination of months of waiting expectantly for that special day after multiple doctor visits, preparing a nursery, deciding on the "perfect" name, and dreams of an amazing future. But what happens when, without warning, tragedy strikes and everything chan…

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A Conversation with Susan Brunson-Bouknight R.N., Jacob’s mom 43:32

1+ y ago43:32

43:32

February 16, 2019 brought news that every parent fears. Susan's 27 year old son, Jacob had lost a long battle with an addiction. Having incurred a serious high school sports injury, Jacob, like so many others, was prescribed opioid pain medications. What began out of medical necessity, eventually took control, progressing to more potent, addictive …

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A Conversation with Davey Blackburn of Nothing is Wasted Ministries 1:01:27

1+ y ago1:01:27

1:01:27

On what might have been an otherwise ordinary fall morning, November 10, 2015 instead was marked by the horrific and brutal murder of his precious, beautiful, pregnant wife and unborn child. As the story was unfolding on national news outlets, Davey Blackburn’s world had been turned upside down. Suddenly, and without warning, he found himself a wid…

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A conversation with Monica Shire, Nathan’s mom 42:38

1+ y ago42:38

42:38

What began as an otherwise normal summer afternoon, July 13, 2022, took a very dramatic turn when a police vehicle pulled up at Monica's home with news that every parent fears and shattered her world. Listen as Monica shares her story about the traumatic and tragic loss of her beautiful son, Nathan. After only eight short months, her transparency i…

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A conversation with Bob Sloan, Tracy Ann’s dad 46:19

1+ y ago46:19

46:19

On a day that began like most others, Bob Sloan was suddenly blindsided by the phone call that every parent fears, learning that his precious, beautiful 26 year old daughter Tracy had died from an overdose. Listen as Bob shares his story of living through a long season of grief to experiencing GOD’s gifts of healing, and eventual restoration of hop…

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4 things you can do to help grieving parents and siblings 7:20

1+ y ago7:20

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Equipping others to help encourage and support grieving parents and siblings. Please click here to let us know your thoughts about this episode. If you find our episodes meaningful and helpful, we invite you to follow us on your favorite podcast platform so that each new episode will be sent to you automatically. Please rate/review us on Apple Podc…

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I'm so sorry, but he took his own life last night ....... 15:08

1+ y ago15:08

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That one moment in time on October 25, 2015 seemed to make time stand still for Cathy and Greg Buffkin (podcast host). The phone call that every parent fears, would forever change their lives, as they learned that their beautiful 26 year old married son, Ryan, had taken his own life. Listen, as Greg shares some of their journey from blindsiding tra…

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A conversation with Rachel and Jaclyn, Justin’s sisters 52:58

1+ y ago52:58

52:58

Twin sisters and co-founders of Open Frame, Rachel and Jaclyn found themselves completely unprepared for and devastated by the news they received that their younger brother, Justin, had suddenly and tragically died from a fentanyl overdose. Listen as they share how GOD took them from pain and brokenness to a place of healing, restoration, and purpo…

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A conversation with Jen Farlow 50:55

1+ y ago50:55

50:55

From a fairy tale romance to tragic miscarriage, then less than a year later the traumatic loss of her young husband when their newly born daughter was just three weeks old, Jen suddenly found herself a widow and single mom and her world upside down and shattered beyond recognition. Listen as Jen shares how GOD showed up in the darkest place she ha…

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A conversation with Whitney Turner, Ryan’s sister 49:10

1+ y ago49:10

49:10

A conversation with Whitney B. Turner. On the morning of Oct.25, 2015, Whitney and her family's lives were turned upside down when they learned her younger brother Ryan had taken his own life during the night at the age of 26, leaving behind a young wife and 9 month old daughter. Married with a child of her own, Whitney suddenly found herself an on…

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Trailer 3:36

1+ y ago3:36

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An introduction to the podcast. Please click here to let us know your thoughts about this episode. If you find our episodes meaningful and helpful, we invite you to follow us on your favorite podcast platform so that each new episode will be sent to you automatically. Please rate/review us on Apple Podcasts if you appreciate our podcast. Your feedb…

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