Grief Speak
The Grief Speak podcast is a ministry of First Baptist Church in Portland, TN and Reason for Hope Ministries.
Episodes

Jul 28, 2026
Jul 28, 2026
15 min
Special days come around each year, whether anniversaries of your loved one's death, birthdays, or any number of days that hold special significance. How do you deal with the grief that those days carry? Jacob and Cory discuss that topic in this episode of the Grief Speak podcast.

May 21, 2026
May 21, 2026
18 min
In this episode, Jacob and Cory discuss the lie many people believe, "I thought being a Christian would protect me from pain."

Apr 23, 2026
Apr 23, 2026
19 min
Many people who face grief feel like nobody understands what they are going through, so they isolate themselves and never receive the care and comfort they need. Jacob and Cory discuss practical and theological aspects of this common aspect of grief in this episode.

Mar 26, 2026
Mar 26, 2026
18 min
After losing a loved one, it is often difficult to return to church. In this episode, Jacob and Cory discuss the necessity of gathering with the Body of Christ and some practical helps to overcome difficulty.

Mar 23, 2026
Mar 23, 2026
13 min
In this episode Jacob and Cory discuss normal aspects of grief that many people may think are not normal when they are encountering them personally.

Feb 26, 2026
Feb 26, 2026
13 min
In this episode, Jacob and Cory discuss the inevitability and complexity of change present within the death of a loved one and offer hope.

Feb 12, 2026
Feb 12, 2026
25 min
In this episode you will hear both practical and theological advice concerning funerals.

May 6, 2025
May 6, 2025
16 min
In this episode you will hear from two mothers about how to act towards mothers who may be grieving on Mother's Day.

Dec 12, 2024
Dec 12, 2024
15 min
In the 15th episode of the Grief Speak Podcast, Jacob and Cory discuss how looking towards the second coming of Christ and our eternity with Him fuels us amidst our suffering here and now.

Nov 5, 2024
Nov 5, 2024
20 min
In the 14th episode of the Grief Speak Podcast, Jacob and Cory discuss spiritual warfare as it pertains to grief.




