Grief is not meant to be walked alone. After losing a spouse, many people discover that well-meaning friends eventually return to normal life, while the widow or widower remains in a world forever changed. This is where structured Christian grief support can make a profound difference.
Griefshare
GriefShare is a nationwide Christian ministry designed to support individuals grieving the death of a loved one, especially a spouse. The program consists of a 13-week series that combines biblically based video teaching, group discussion, and a thoughtful workbook. Groups are offered in churches across the country, both in person and online via Zoom.
One of GriefShare’s greatest strengths is its leadership. Facilitators are trained and have personally experienced loss themselves, creating an environment marked by compassion, understanding, and authenticity. Participants quickly realize they are not strange, weak, or failing at grief—what they are experiencing is normal.
GriefShare also offers focused resources such as Loss of a Spouse and Survival Guide: Navigating the Holidays After Loss. These materials address the unique challenges widows and widowers face, including loneliness, sudden life changes, and the emotional weight of holidays and anniversaries.
From personal experience, GriefShare groups are easy to find and flexible. Multiple churches within a short distance often host groups, meeting at different times of day. If one group does not feel like the right fit, it is usually possible to attend another. Each group has its own personality, and each offers something valuable.
The workbook is excellent, and churches vary in cost—some provide it free, others charge a small fee. Either way, the investment is small compared to the benefit of walking through grief with others who truly understand.
Christian grief support does not rush healing. Instead, it provides space, truth, and companionship for the journey. For many grieving spouses, GriefShare becomes a turning point—not because the pain disappears, but because hope begins to feel possible again.
Loss of a Spouse Video
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Griefshare and Nancy Guthrie
If you have watched any of the Griefshare videos, you will see Nancy Guthrie who has written a book “Praying Through the Bible for Your Kids”
Nancy Guthrie is also known for her involvement with GriefShare, where she shares her experience and wisdom through weekly videos that help individuals navigate the journey of grief. Her compassionate teaching style and biblical grounding make her both an effective devotional writer and a supportive resource for those facing loss.
“Praying Through the Bible for Your Kids” by Nancy Guthrie is a devotional resource designed to guide parents, grandparents, and caregivers in praying biblically for the children in their lives. Each devotional entry draws from specific passages of Scripture, offering insights and practical prayers that align with God’s Word. Guthrie’s approach emphasizes fostering spiritual growth, resilience, and character in children by relying on the wisdom and promises found in the Bible. Throughout the book, readers are encouraged to move beyond generic prayers and instead use Scripture as a foundation for interceding for every aspect of a child’s life, from faith formation to relationships and personal challenges.
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