53. Finding Hope After Child Loss | A Christian Mother's Story with Jill Sullivan

What happens when every parent's worst nightmare becomes reality? In this deeply moving episode, I sit down with Jill Sullivan to talk about the loss of her daughter Hannah, who was diagnosed with glioblastoma brain cancer at just 16 years old and passed away one year later at the age of 17. Jill shares Hannah's incredible faith, the difficult journey through diagnosis and treatment, and the heartbreaking reality of learning to live after the loss of a child. We discuss how grief impacted her faith, marriage, and family, as well as the questions so many grieving parents wrestle with: Why did this happen? Where is God in our suffering? How do we keep moving forward when our hearts are broken? Jill also shares how God used her family's story to launch While We're Waiting, a ministry that now provides free retreats, support groups, and biblical encouragement for bereaved parents across the United States and beyond. In this episode, we discuss: ❤️ Hannah's story and her courageous faith journey ❤️ Navigating grief after losing a child ❤️ The impact of child loss on marriage and family relationships ❤️ Trusting God when answers don't come ❤️ Scriptures that brought comfort during suffering ❤️ Common misconceptions about grief and marriage after child loss ❤️ How friends and family can support grieving parents ❤️ The mission and growth of While We're Waiting ministry Whether you have experienced loss personally, love someone who is grieving, or simply want to better understand how to support hurting families, this conversation is filled with biblical truth, compassion, and hope. Connect with Jill: 🌐 Website: www.whilewerewaiting.org 🎙️ Podcast: While We're Waiting: Hope After Child Loss 📧 Email: [email protected] 📱 Instagram: @while.were.waiting 📘 Facebook: Jill Persenaire Sullivan 👥 Private Facebook Group: While We're Waiting – Support for Bereaved Parents Connect with Bethany: 🌐 Website: https://bethanyrose.net/podcast 📧 Email: [email protected] 💌 Join the Insider Email List: https://bit.ly/45etLo8 👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 Join the Facebook Community: Moms Helping Moms Grow in Christ If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend. Your support helps us reach more Christian moms who need hope, peace, and encouragement in Christ.