Episodes 113
Avg. Duration 46m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (78)
Since Nov 2018
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Life in this broken world is hard, but there is joy and hope to be found.

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S8 Episode 112: Simple Ways to Fight for Joy

Jun 12, 2026 29m

For a while now I’ve wanted to record a quick episode talking about some of the simplest ways to fight for joy. Over the past 8 seasons of this podcast, I’ve shared hundreds of tools that can help in…

S8 Episode 111: The Joy Report: April/May

May 11, 2026 28m

I share some pretty heavy stories on the Fighting for Joy Podcast, so once a month I thought it would be fun to add a lighter episode where I give a quick “report” about a few of the things that are…

S8 Episode 110: The Joy Report: March

Mar 31, 2026 17m

I share some pretty heavy stories on the Fighting for Joy Podcast, so once a month I thought it would be fun to add a lighter episode where I give a quick “report” about a few of the things that are…

S8 Episode 109: Fighting for Joy Through the Sudden Loss of Both Parents

Mar 21, 2026 46m

My guest today is Emily Lanphier. When she was just 28, and pregnant with her third child, she woke up in the middle of the night to a police officer knocking at her door. He was there to tell her…

S8 Episode 108: The Joy Report: February

Mar 02, 2026 20m

I share some pretty heavy stories on the Fighting for Joy Podcast, so once a month I thought it would be fun to add a lighter episode where I give a quick "report" about a few of the things that are…

S8 Episode 108: The Joy Report: February

Mar 01, 2026 20m

I share some pretty heavy stories on the Fighting for Joy Podcast, so once a month I thought it would be fun to add a lighter episode where I give a quick "report" about a few of the things that are…

S8 Episode 107: Grief Q&A: Answering Listener Questions

Feb 25, 2026 57m

Today my husband Eric joins me for a brand new listener Q&A episode. I received so many thoughtful questions and I'm grateful for all of the submissions. For our conversation today I pulled a…

S8 Episode 106: The Joy Report: January

Feb 02, 2026 35m

I share some pretty heavy stories on the Fighting for Joy Podcast, so once a month I thought it would be fun to add a lighter episode where I give a quick "report" about a few of the things that are…

S8 Episode 105: The Joy Report: December

Dec 22, 2025 17m

I share some pretty heavy stories on the Fighting for Joy Podcast, so once a month I thought it would be fun to add a lighter episode where I give a quick "report" about a few of the things that are…

S8 Episode 104: Marriage Q & A

Dec 15, 2025 1h 10m

I have another encore episode for you today and I recorded a brand new intro, sharing some of my current thoughts as I relistened to our conversation. This Q & A was the 3rd part of a 3-part…

S8 Episode 103: The Joy Report: November

Nov 18, 2025 22m

Well, surprise! I wasn't planning to release an episode with ALL new content until after the holidays, but last week I had an idea to start a monthly "Joy Report"...sharing some of the things that…

S8 Episode 102: Facing the Untimely Death of your Mom (Encore Episode with Cathy Brown)

Nov 03, 2025 42m

On this encore episode with my dear friend of 36 years, Cathy Brown, you’ll get a glimpse into the difficulty of losing your mom too soon. Shortly after graduating from college, Cathy was at work…

S1 Episode 101: Friendship in Grief (Encore Episode with New Intro)

Oct 06, 2025 51m

On this encore episode, you’ll hear a conversation that I recorded with my friend Leanne Ballinger almost 7 years ago! Listening to us share, still early in our grief, I can hear the tears remaining…

S1 Episode 100: Can Laughter Return in Grief? (Encore Episode with New Intro)

Sep 22, 2025 40m

I believed from the start of our grief journey that our faith would allow us to fight for joy in the midst of our sorrow. But happiness? Laughter? It sure didn't seem possible, or even appropriate,…

S8 Episode 99: Season 8 Kick Off and Update

Sep 13, 2025 10m

I'm so excited to be back for Season 8! Listen in for a quick update and what you can expect to hear on the podcast this fall. Have you tried Better Help yet? Don't forget that as a Fighting for Joy…

S7 Episode 98: Fighting for Joy 12 Years into Grief - Some Personal Reflections

Jun 23, 2025 1h 7m

A couple of weeks ago we hit the 12 year mark in our grief. 12 years without Jackson. Without Tyler and Trey. 12 years since we got “the phone call” and so many lives were forever changed. 12 years…

S7 Episode 97: You Were Never Meant To Do It All: The Goodness of Being Human

May 21, 2025 1h 3m

Are you living under the constant pressure of feeling like you should be doing MORE? Or feeling like you should BE more? That you’re always letting people down. Or letting GOD down. If guilt and…

S7 Episode 96: Re-release: The "Both/And" of Mother's Day - Five Practical Ways to Approach the Day

May 06, 2025 33m

I thought it would be helpful to re-release this episode with Mother's Day weekend approaching. For many women, this is a complicated holiday that can hold a wide range of emotions. Celebration AND…

S7 Episode 95: Fighting for Joy Without Your Mother

Apr 01, 2025 47m

Today I’m privileged to bring you a tender story of grief from a local friend of mine, Mary Glowacki. Mary was only 15 years old when her mother died. There are not too many things for young girl to…

S7 Episode 94: Fighting for Joy Through Grandparent Loss

Feb 27, 2025 1h 15m

Well, guess who I have back on the podcast with me today? My favorite guest and yours, my husband Eric! Today we have a conversation about the grief that is experienced when you lose a grandparent.…

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