Ep 153: Finding Strength in Grief with Lisa Hughes

Join Jennie Lusko as she has a conversation with Lisa Hughes as they dive into topics like coping with grief, supporting others through trauma, and the beauty of walking alongside people in their darkest moments. Lisa shares her personal experiences and the lessons learned from her journey as a pastor's wife, a friend, and a mother. Whether you're going through a tough time or supporting someone who is, this discussion offers comfort, wisdom, and a sense of community. Connect with us on social! Levi: @levilusko Jennie: @jennielusko Fresh Life Church: @freshlife Lisa Hughes: @lisahughes_fl Church By The Glades: @cbglades Links: Church by the Glades Through The Eyes Of A Lion Get the 5-gallon bucket Get the Lusketeer Sticker Want to be on the next Q&A episode? Send us your questions!  Timestamps: 01:15: Lisa Hughes' background and relationship with the Luskos 03:00: The importance of visual elements in podcasts 05:20: Lisa's experience with audiobooks and her reading preferences 08:00: Discussing Lisa and David Hughes' journey in ministry 12:45: The Hughes' 25-year marriage and family life 18:30: How Lisa and David met  22:00: Lisa’s insights into marriage and family 26:40: Sibling dynamics and parenting challenges 31:10: Supporting people through grief and trauma 35:50: Personal experiences with loss and providing comfort 39:25: Leveraging personal pain for helping others 43:00: The role of presence and empathy in support 47:15: Finding balance in providing support 51:30: The impact of small gestures in showing care 54:20: Embracing the opportunities to help and grow through others' experiences 57:50: Prayer by Lisa  59:30: Closing and invitation to connect online