Have you ever felt disconnected when reading the Bible? Maybe you wonder how to truly hear God speak through His Word. In this episode of Friends with Christ After Loss, Kaitlyn breaks down four simple and practical steps to help you engage with Scripture in a deeper, more meaningful way. Whether you’re longing for guidance, comfort, or clarity, these tips will help you create space to connect with God and hear His voice.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why inviting the Holy Spirit into your Bible reading is essential.
• The power of reading Scripture out loud and how it enhances your focus.
• How to slow down and meditate on verses that resonate with your heart.
• The importance of asking God how His Word applies to your life personally.

Key Takeaways:

1. Ask the Holy Spirit for Guidance: Begin your time in the Word by inviting the Holy Spirit to illuminate the Scripture and reveal God’s truth to you.
2. Read It Out Loud: Hearing God’s Word spoken engages your senses and helps the message sink deeper into your heart.
3. Go Slow and Meditate: Don’t rush through your reading. Pause and reflect on verses that stand out to you, allowing God’s truth to take root.
4. Apply the Scripture to Your Life: Ask God what He wants you to learn or how He wants you to live out the verse you’ve read.

Ready to connect with God through His Word? This episode will equip you with the tools you need to deepen your time in Scripture and hear from God in new ways.

• Book a Call: https://bit.ly/bookacall3
• Join the Community: Friends with Christ After Loss Facebook Group
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• Email Kaitlyn: info@KaitlynBuck.com

Remember: You’re not alone in your grief or your faith journey. God sees you, loves you, and wants to walk with you every step of the way.

❤️ Kaitlyn

The death anniversary of a loved one can be a deeply emotional and sacred day. In this episode, Kaitlyn shares 10 meaningful ways to honor your loved one on this tender day. Whether it’s creating space for joy, reflecting quietly, or connecting with family, Kaitlyn offers practical and heartfelt ideas to help you navigate the mix of emotions that come with remembering someone you’ve lost.

• Why laughter and joy are important, even on a difficult day.
• Meaningful ways to honor your loved one’s memory, from releasing lanterns to revisiting special places.
• How to share memories with others to find comfort and connection.
• Tips for making the day personal and healing for your unique grief journey.

1. Find Moments of Joy: Laughter and lightheartedness can be healing, even on hard days.
2. Honor Their Memory: Activities like visiting their grave, writing a letter, or enjoying their favorite food can help you feel connected.
3. Share Memories: Spend time with family, revisit a special place, or share a favorite memory in a supportive community like the Friends with Christ After Loss Facebook group.
4. Do What Feels Right for You: There’s no right or wrong way to honor your loved one—choose what feels meaningful and healing for your journey.

• Book a Call: https://bit.ly/bookacall3
• Join the Community: Friends with Christ After Loss Facebook Group
• Follow on Instagram: @CoachKaitlynBuck
• Email Kaitlyn: info@KaitlynBuck.com

Remember: You’re not alone in your grief or your faith journey. God sees you, loves you, and wants to walk with you every step of the way.

❤️ Kaitlyn

Grief doesn’t just change your perspective on life—it transforms the way you communicate with others. In this episode, Kaitlyn explores how losing a loved one often deepens your desire for meaningful connections and changes the nature of your conversations. She shares practical tips for navigating this shift and embracing the unique opportunity to connect with others on a deeper level.

• Why grief often leads to a desire for deeper, more meaningful conversations.
• How to navigate changes in communication while staying true to your new perspective.
• Tips for creating meaningful connections through listening, questions, and setting boundaries.
• How to embrace the empathy and connection that grief can bring as a way to glorify God.

1. Ask Open-Ended Questions: Encourage deeper conversations by asking meaningful questions like, “What’s been on your mind lately?”
2. Be a Safe Listener: Focus on holding space for others without rushing to offer advice or solutions.
3. Set Boundaries When Needed: Protect your energy and step back when conversations feel overwhelming.
4. Embrace Your Superpower: Use your heightened empathy and connection as a way to support others and glorify God.

Grief has changed the way you see the world and communicate, but it’s also given you a unique ability to connect with others. Lean into this gift and trust that God can use it for His purpose.

• Book a Call: https://bit.ly/bookacall3
• Join the Community: Friends with Christ After Loss Facebook Group
• Follow on Instagram: @CoachKaitlynBuck
• Email Kaitlyn: info@KaitlynBuck.com

Remember: You’re not alone in your grief or your faith journey. God sees you, loves you, and wants to walk with you every step of the way.

❤️ Kaitlyn

Losing someone you love can shake your faith and leave you questioning God’s goodness. In this episode, Kaitlyn shares her personal journey of rebuilding trust in God after loss. Through her raw and real story, she offers four actionable steps to help you begin the healing process and restore your faith—even when it feels impossible.

• How grief can impact your relationship with God.
• Why being honest with God is key to rebuilding trust.
• The importance of recognizing God’s presence in small, everyday moments.
• Practical steps to strengthen your faith and move forward one day at a time.

1. Be Honest with God: Share your pain, anger, and doubts with Him—He welcomes your honesty.
2. Look for God in Small Things: Notice His presence in everyday moments of peace, beauty, or kindness.
3. Find a Faithful Community: Surround yourself with people who will encourage and support you in your journey.
4. Take One Day at a Time: Trusting God is a process. Start small and let each step bring you closer to Him.

Take the first step today—whether it’s a prayer, a moment of gratitude, or joining a supportive community like Friends with Christ After Loss. Trust that God is walking with you through every step of this journey.

• Join the Community: Friends with Christ After Loss Facebook Group
• Follow on Instagram: @CoachKaitlynBuck
• Email Kaitlyn: info@KaitlynBuck.com

Remember: You’re not alone in your grief or your faith journey. God sees you, loves you, and wants to walk with you every step of the way.

❤️ Kaitlyn

Sharing your grief story can feel daunting, but it’s also one of the most powerful steps toward healing. In this episode, Kaitlyn offers four practical ways to begin sharing your story—even if it feels scary. Through her own experience of opening up about her grief, she shows how sharing can bring healing to you and hope to others. Tune in for encouragement and actionable steps to start sharing your story today.

• Why sharing your grief story is essential for healing and connection.
• Four simple yet impactful ways to begin sharing your story.
• How prayer and honesty can guide you in opening up.
• Why connection, not perfection, is the key to making an impact.

1. Start Small: Begin with a trusted friend, family member, or mentor to share a piece of your story in a safe space.
2. Be Honest: Authenticity over perfection—your raw and real story is what resonates with others.
3. Pray for Guidance: Ask God for wisdom on when and where to share and trust Him to guide the process.
4. Focus on Connection: Your story doesn’t have to be polished to be impactful. Prioritize connection over perfection.

Take your first step this week—journal your story, pray for guidance, or share with someone you trust. Your story matters, and it has the power to bring healing to others and yourself.

• Join the Community: Friends with Christ After Loss Facebook Group
• Follow on Instagram: @CoachKaitlynBuck
• Email Kaitlyn: info@KaitlynBuck.com

Remember: You’re not alone in your grief or your faith journey. God sees you, loves you, and wants to walk with you every step of the way.

❤️ Kaitlyn

In this episode of Friends with Christ After Loss, we’re tackling the heavy burden of guilt after loss. Have you ever felt guilty for living when your loved one couldn’t? Or for not “living enough” while stuck in grief? Kaitlyn shares her personal journey of wrestling with guilt after losing her dad and offers 7 practical steps to help you release guilt and move forward with peace and purpose. Discover how to honor your loved one’s memory while embracing the fullness of life that God has for you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

1. Why moving forward doesn’t mean forgetting your loved one—it’s about honoring them.
2. 7 practical steps to release guilt, including redefining “moving forward,” finding community, and inviting God into your healing journey.
3. How to carry both grief and joy as you navigate life after loss.

Key Takeaways:

• Healing begins when you allow yourself to feel and process your grief.
• Moving forward means learning to carry grief alongside joy—not “getting over” your loss.
• Community, gratitude, and service are powerful tools for healing and finding purpose.
• Inviting God into your pain is the most important step in overcoming guilt and moving forward.

Tune in now for heartfelt encouragement and actionable steps to help you live a life that honors both your loved one and yourself.

• Join the Community: Friends with Christ After Loss Facebook Group
• Follow on Instagram: @CoachKaitlynBuck
• Email Kaitlyn: info@KaitlynBuck.com

Remember: You’re not alone in your grief or your faith journey. God sees you, loves you, and wants to walk with you every step of the way.

❤️ Kaitlyn

Have you ever asked, “Where was God when I needed Him most?” It’s a question that many of us wrestle with during life’s darkest seasons—through loss, grief, anxiety, or depression. In this heartfelt episode of Friends with Christ After Loss, Kaitlyn dives deep into this difficult question, sharing her personal journey and exploring the story of Job from the Bible. You’ll discover how God shows up in our pain, why He’s always near, and how inviting Him into your grief can lead to healing and hope.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

1. How God’s presence is constant, even when it feels like He’s far away.
2. Why it’s okay to bring your doubts, anger, and questions to God—just like Job did.
3. How God’s infinite wisdom can give us perspective and hope during suffering.
4. A practical prayer to invite God into your grief and start your healing journey.

Key Takeaways:

• Psalm 34:18 reminds us that “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
• God doesn’t abandon us in our suffering; He waits for us to invite Him into our story.
• Like Job, we can bring our raw and honest emotions to God—He’s not afraid of our questions.
• God’s response to our pain isn’t always the answers we expect, but His wisdom and presence bring comfort and perspective.

• Join the Community: Friends with Christ After Loss Facebook Group
• Follow on Instagram: @CoachKaitlynBuck
• Email Kaitlyn: info@KaitlynBuck.com

Remember: You’re not alone in your grief or your faith journey. God sees you, loves you, and wants to walk with you every step of the way.

❤️ Kaitlyn

Welcome back to Friends with Christ After Loss! In today’s heartfelt episode, we’re diving into the incredible power of storytelling. Sharing your story isn’t just about healing yourself—it’s about creating hope and connection for others who feel alone in their grief. I’ll share personal moments from my own journey and explore how God can use our pain to comfort others. Whether you’re ready to share your story or still figuring things out, this episode will remind you that your voice matters and that your story is powerful—even in its unfinished state.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

1. The transformative power of being seen and understood in your grief journey.
2. How God can use your story as a ministry to bring hope and healing to others.
3. Why you don’t need to have everything figured out to share your story.
4. Simple steps to begin sharing your story, even if it feels daunting.

Key Takeaways:

• Grief can feel isolating, but sharing your story creates connection and validation for others.
• In 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Paul reminds us that God comforts us so we can comfort others. Your story, no matter how messy, is a tool God can use.
• Sharing doesn’t require perfection. Vulnerability in the moment is often what helps others most.
• Start small, be honest, and ask God for guidance as you begin sharing your journey.

• Join the Community: Friends with Christ After Loss Facebook Group
• Follow on Instagram: @CoachKaitlynBuck
• Email Kaitlyn: info@KaitlynBuck.com

Remember: You’re not alone in your grief or your faith journey. God sees you, loves you, and wants to walk with you every step of the way.

❤️ Kaitlyn