In just 11 short months, Bethany went from having a completely normal life with her husband and children, to burying her husband. How does one learn to live after something like this? How does one pick themselves up after a tragedy like this? 

In this episode, Bethany and I talk all about her journey from finding out her husband was sick, to 5 years later (current day) - remarried and continuing to honor her late husband every day. We also talk about:

-Finding a witness to your grief is monumental
-Struggling with your faith and the lack of tools the church often has to help grievers
-Grief is a series of ongoing choices
-Honoring our past loved ones coexisting with new relationships

I hope you are encouraged by this week's episode with Bethany. Here is how you can connect with her:

Instagram: @bethany.ann.spencer

For those of you who are learning to lament and bring your grief before God in a way that honors what you've been through, without sugar coating it - you can take her course called "Sorrow + Song."

Sign up for Bethany's weekly "Hope Note" - every Sunday morning, Bethany sends out a note of tools, resources and encouragement, completely for free. 

Join Bethany's "Exhale Retreat" - your sacred invitation to rest, remember who you are and celebrate who you are becoming. Happening January 2026.

You can find more information about all of these things and even shoot Bethany a DM right on Instagram!