Bitterness is a root that can grow quickly and deeply in our lives. This is especially true in the aftermath of a loss and in times of grief. In this episode, Megs and Kelley talk about the dangers of bitterness and share practical steps to overcoming it. Bitterness doesn't have to win. A life of freedom and joy is still available.

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When his beloved father passed away, pastor Chuck Mingo was well aware of all that he had lost. But when he shifted his perspective onto what his father had gained, it changed everything. While still feeling the sting of the loss, knowing that his father was now on the receiving end of so many of the gifts he had given in his life on earth, Chuck found peace and comfort that only God can give. This special crossover episode shares an original article titled Grief and Gain that Chuck wrote in the weeks following his father’s passing. His perspective and learnings just might change the way you think about your own grief. 

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Find more articles over at the Audio Articles podcast ([Apple](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/audio-articles/id1723520149) | [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/5W5w7omdE33j8bBvZihwgY?si=d079c38d43804d38)) 

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Feeling Grief And Finding Gains

While podcasts, articles, and sermons can be helpful for understanding and processing grief, there is nothing quite as powerful as a Grief Group. In this episode, Kelley takes listeners behind the curtain on everything Grief Groups—from why they exist, to the role they’ve played in her own life, to what you’ll actually experience when you show up for one. You don’t have to go it alone. Whether your loss is recent, or in the distant past, a Grief Group has the power to rewrite your story around grief. 

If you’ve ever considered joining a Grief Group, now is the time. Find more information about current and future offerings, both live and online, [here](https://my.crossroads.net/groups/typedetail/1042). 

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What Really Happens at a Grief Group (and How Do I Know If I Need It)?

Suffering can be disorienting, confusing, and overwhelming—and yet, God often uses it as the path that leads to hope. In this episode, Kelley and Megs confront some common misconceptions about suffering, and then point us toward hope that only God can bring. When you bring your pain to God, you find the promise of scripture is true, that He is “close to the brokenhearted" (Psalm 34:18). 

Join a Grief Support Group live or online [here](https://my.crossroads.net/groups/typedetail/1042).
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Leaving Bitterness Behind: A Better Way Forward

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