Topic: Loss

3 chapters across the catalog

iRobot
Episode 48 • • 1:09:37 - 1:11:39

48: iRobot

The Sunday Briefing and Refocusing on Scripture

One host describes a "briefing" he provides from the pulpit every Sunday to help his congregation make sense of the world through scripture. This practice is intended to help people turn down the volume of the news and refocus on the promise of Jesus. They joke that worrying about global events is a primary cause of hair loss and encourage the "Get To Nation" audience to offload their anxieties.

Stinkin' Thinkin'
Episode 44 • • 16:36 - 18:41

44: Stinkin' Thinkin'

Five Stages of Grief and Bereavement Research

The hosts examine the five stages of grief, noting that the original research was intended for those facing their own death rather than the bereaved. They discuss how listeners are currently navigating different stages, such as anger or negotiation, regarding changes in their favorite media programs.

Crowns Down
Episode 39 • • 37:25 - 39:26

39: Crowns Down

Cody Sharp and Cochlear Implants in Worship

Cody Sharp, a member of the church community, shared his experience of receiving cochlear implants two years ago after a lifetime of near-total deafness. He described the challenges of adjusting to new sounds like birds and cymbals, as well as the difficulty of processing two simultaneous voices on a podcast. Sharp also introduced the hosts to the genre of Christian death metal, which he uses for personal worship and exercise.