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EPISODE · Feb 20, 2026 · 21 MIN

Ep. 44 Learning to Rest in Grief

from Taste and Seek · host Linnea Smith

Synopsis:This Lent, I’m learning what it really means to rest — not in the absence of grief, but in the middle of it.In this solo episode, I’m sharing how to find rest even in sorrow. We’ll talk about trusting God as our Anchor — steady and unmoved even when we drift. We’ll explore the practice of lament, a gift woven throughout the Psalms, that invites us to bring our doubts, questions, and heartbreak honestly before Him. If you’re walking through grief — or loving someone who is — this episode is for you.Let’s learn how to rest, even here.In this episode you will hear:Lament is a gift for usThe book of Psalms is a great start to learning how to prayEncouragement to know that our God goes with us in all we doPsalm 13 and Psalm 30 are wonderful prayers for us to modelResources mentioned:- ⁠⁠Dark Clouds Deep Mercy⁠Anchored 2026 Tickets now available! Grab your ticket today!⁠Thank you to our podcast supporters!If you'd like to be a Podcast Supporter and get a shout out, please ⁠⁠click this link⁠⁠. We appreciate you and your financial support in building this ministry!Connect with T+S!Have you grabbed your copy of ⁠⁠Cover to Cover⁠⁠? It's our NEW T+S Bible in a year reading plan! Grab your copy and join us. You can start whenever! Let’s make a plan and jump in together.Find the reading plan at ⁠⁠⁠⁠tasteandseek.org/bibleinayear ⁠⁠⁠⁠Are you liking the episodes and want to connect more? Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T+S email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ twice a month and be in the know of events, new resources, and other exciting news.To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tasteandseek.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek

Synopsis:This Lent, I’m learning what it really means to rest — not in the absence of grief, but in the middle of it.In this solo episode, I’m sharing how to find rest even in sorrow. We’ll talk about trusting God as our Anchor — steady and unmoved even when we drift. We’ll explore the practice of lament, a gift woven throughout the Psalms, that invites us to bring our doubts, questions, and heartbreak honestly before Him. If you’re walking through grief — or loving someone who is — this episode is for you.Let’s learn how to rest, even here.In this episode you will hear:Lament is a gift for usThe book of Psalms is a great start to learning how to prayEncouragement to know that our God goes with us in all we doPsalm 13 and Psalm 30 are wonderful prayers for us to modelResources mentioned:- ⁠⁠Dark Clouds Deep Mercy⁠Anchored 2026 Tickets now available! Grab your ticket today!⁠Thank you to our podcast supporters!If you'd like to be a Podcast Supporter and get a shout out, please ⁠⁠click this link⁠⁠. We appreciate you and your financial support in building this ministry!Connect with T+S!Have you grabbed your copy of ⁠⁠Cover to Cover⁠⁠? It's our NEW T+S Bible in a year reading plan! Grab your copy and join us. You can start whenever! Let’s make a plan and jump in together.Find the reading plan at ⁠⁠⁠⁠tasteandseek.org/bibleinayear ⁠⁠⁠⁠Are you liking the episodes and want to connect more? Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T+S email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ twice a month and be in the know of events, new resources, and other exciting news.To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tasteandseek.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek

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Synopsis:This Lent, I’m learning what it really means to rest — not in the absence of grief, but in the middle of it.In this solo episode, I’m sharing how to find rest even in sorrow. We’ll talk about trusting God as our Anchor — steady and unmoved...

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