In this episode, Kristin Hernandez and Jennie Parks come together for a tender conversation about Holy Saturday, the often overlooked day between the cross and the resurrection. They explore what it means to live in the in between, where prayers feel unanswered, hope feels distant, and God seems quiet.

Drawing from Scripture and their own stories of pregnancy and infant loss, Jennie and Kristin speak honestly about the tension of trusting a faithful God while carrying deep sorrow. They reflect on how Holy Saturday mirrors the experience of so many grieving mothers and how to hold onto God's promises in a story that feels unbearably broken.

When our babies die, we are living in the waiting. We know what is coming, but we have not yet seen it. In that tension, faith is not the absence of grief. It is trusting God in the middle of what has not yet been made new.

This episode gently reminds Hope Moms that waiting is not wasted, silence is not abandonment, and faith does not require rushing toward joy. For the mom who feels stuck in the middle of the story, this conversation offers permission to stay, to breathe, and to trust that God is still at work, even when nothing seems to be happening.

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Tim Keller Quote - "But resurrection is not just consolation – it is restoration. We get it all back – the love, the loved ones, the goods, the beauties of this life – but in new, unimaginable degrees of glory and joy and strength."

https://www.facebook.com/TimKellerNYC/posts/but-resurrection-is-not-just-consolation-it-is-restoration-we-get-it-all-back-th/1063849088430129/

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The Hope Mommies Podcast is a ministry of Hope Mommies, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that exists to bring bereaved families comfort, encouragement, and relational support as they continue to walk this side of eternity without their beloved son or daughter. The music used is Sparrow Song, courtesy of Katie Cobbs and Flourish Creative.

How can I trust God when the death of my baby felt like a betrayal?

In this episode, Kristin Hernandez and Jennie Parks talk honestly about the challenges and peace that come with trusting and surrendering to God after the loss of a baby.How do we trust a God who allowed something so devastating? What do trust and surrender really mean—and how can knowing His character help heal what grief has broken?

Kristin and Jennie unpack the definitions of trust and surrender, why both can feel terrifying after loss, and how understanding God's character is necessary to rebuilding confidence in Him. They discuss how trust believes God is who He says He is, even in pain, and how surrender responds to that trust by letting Him lead, even when we don't understand.

This conversation offers biblical wisdom, relatable stories, and gentle encouragement for hurting moms to take small steps toward peace by getting to know God more deeply, naming their honest feelings, and choosing again and again to place their lives in His loving hands.

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The Hope Mommies Podcast is a ministry of Hope Mommies, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that exists to bring bereaved families comfort, encouragement, and relational support as they continue to walk this side of eternity without their beloved son or daughter. The music used is Sparrow Song, courtesy of Katie Cobbs and Flourish Creative.

In this episode, Kristin is joined by Kelly Ransdell, Ministry Support Lead for Hope Mommies, to talk about how grief affects our minds, bodies, and relationships and how Christ's wounds bring true healing.

Kelly shares the story of her firstborn son, William, and how God met her in the fear, trauma, and deep grief surrounding his birth and death.

Drawing from her counseling background, Kelly helps us understand what grief does to our minds and bodies and why so many moms feel "broken" or "out of control" after loss. She also explains different grieving styles, how these show up in relationships, and how recognizing them can foster compassion and unity.

This tender, hope-filled conversation points us to our Savior who understands trauma firsthand and promises healing for our wounded hearts. For the mom who wonders if she'll ever feel normal again, Kelly offers gentle encouragement and the reminder that in Christ, hope truly has the final word.

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With Special Thanks

This episode of the Hope Mommies Podcast is made possible by laurelbox.

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Handmade items and carefully sourced pieces from small artisans make every laurelbox unique. From their warehouse in Cincinnati, Ohio, cousins and founders Denise and Johanna ensure each gift is sent with love to provide comfort and support during difficult times.

You can learn more or send a laurelbox at laurelbox.com—a heartfelt way to let someone know they are not alone in their grief.

The Hope Mommies Podcast is a ministry of Hope Mommies, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that exists to bring bereaved families comfort, encouragement, and relational support as they continue to walk this side of eternity without their beloved son or daughter. The music used is Sparrow Song, courtesy of Katie Cobbs and Flourish Creative.