071: Grief, Lament, and Caring for Your Body in Hard Seasons with Bethany Spencer

What does it look like to steward your body well when you're walking through grief, loss, disappointment, or a season that feels impossible?In this powerful conversation, Courtney sits down with author, speaker, and grief coach Bethany Spencer to talk about the biblical practice of lament, how God meets us in our suffering, and why grief is not a barrier to intimacy with Him.Bethany shares her personal story of losing her husband to an aggressive cancer after just 11 months of illness while raising five young children. She opens up about what grief taught her about God's faithfulness, why honesty with God matters, and how caring for our bodies can become a gift instead of another burden during difficult seasons.Whether you're grieving the loss of a loved one, walking through a really hard season, facing disappointment, or supporting someone who is suffering, this conversation will encourage you to bring your whole heart to God and find freedom in His presence. KEY TAKEAWAYS:Bethany's story of loss, grief, and God's faithfulnessWhat biblical lament actually isWhy grief and faith can coexistHow Jesus modeled grief and sorrowThe freedom of bringing honest emotions to GodWhy you don't have to "clean yourself up" before coming to HimThe importance of verbalizing grief through journaling, prayer, or conversationHow grief impacts the body physically, emotionally, and spirituallyWhy your capacity changes but your calling does notPractical ways to care for your body during hard seasonsViewing movement, hydration, and nourishment as gifts instead of obligationsHow to stop comparing your season to someone else'sThe role of walking and movement in processing griefWhy your honesty doesn't scare God We know you all will be so blessed by Bethany and can't wait for you to listen! To connect with Bethany, follow her on Instagram @bethany.ann.spencer and find all of her links in her bio.To connect with us, follow us on social media @fitforhisglory or learn more at www.fitforhisglory.co.