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Surprised by Grief

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On this season of Surprised by Grief, prepare for loss and heartache but remain open to revelations of God’s goodness and care.

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On Surprised by Grief, co-hosts Daniel Harrell (CT’s Editor in Chief) and Clarissa Moll share their own stories of loss and heartache as they explore the various ways they experienced God’s kindness and care through ordinary means of grace. No one can fully prepare for grief, but we can open our hearts to the experiences that come with it, and in our openness find comfort in the presence of God.

Surprised by Grief is a production of Christianity Today.

Produced by Mike Cosper, Clarissa Moll, and Daniel Harrell

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