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Episode 4 with Natasha Smith

Episode 4 of the What We Find in the Dark podcast, hosted by Aubrey Sampson, titled "Episode 4 with Natasha Smith" was published on March 24, 2025 and runs 53 minutes.

March 24, 2025 ·53m · What We Find in the Dark

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When we find ourselves in the dark after loss, big questions often follow: Where is God now? Why can’t I see Him here? Why can’t we sense His presence? How can I trust that God is good? Why did this happen?The deep theological wrestlings that often arise after the pain of grief can be jarring. But we need permission to ask the raw questions. We need a space to say them aloud. And we need a guide to help us find answers in the dark.In this episode of the What We Find in the Dark Podcast, join host Aubrey Sampson and her guest, author and grief educator Natasha Smith, as they talk about what we are to do in the very fresh moments of grief, how to begin to recover from the pain of loss, and the ways we can listen to those who are reeling in the aftermath of their worst days. If you or someone you love has recently experienced a deeply painful grief, this conversation will give you practical tools to navigate the early days of loss with hope and healing. To learn more about how to navigate your own season in the dark, pick up host Aubrey Sampson's book *What We Find in the Dark: Loss, Hope, and God’s Presence in Grief* https://a.co/d/iM1Oydl Watch or listen to all of the *What We Find in the Dark* Podcast episodes at nothingiswasted.com/whatwefind Connect with this episode's special guest, Natasha Smith:Website: imnatashasmith.com Instagram: instagram.com/imnatashasmithFacebook: facebook.com/imnatashasmithBook: Can You Just Sit with Me?: Healthy Grieving for the Losses of Lifehttps://a.co/d/4WS2yH4 Nothing is Wasted Curated Pathways are your path towards healing whatever specific pain point you're walking through. Learn more at nothingiswasted.com/pathways We all need a guide when it comes to moving through the pain of grief and loss. Let our Nothing is Wasted Certified Coaches help you in your pain to purpose journey: nothingiswasted.com/coaching

Episode Description

When we find ourselves in the dark after loss, big questions often follow: Where is God now? Why can’t I see Him here? Why can’t we sense His presence? How can I trust that God is good? Why did this happen?
The deep theological wrestlings that often arise after the pain of grief can be jarring. But we need permission to ask the raw questions. We need a space to say them aloud. And we need a guide to help us find answers in the dark.
In this episode of the What We Find in the Dark Podcast, join host Aubrey Sampson and her guest, author and grief educator Natasha Smith, as they talk about what we are to do in the very fresh moments of grief, how to begin to recover from the pain of loss, and the ways we can listen to those who are reeling in the aftermath of their worst days.
If you or someone you love has recently experienced a deeply painful grief, this conversation will give you practical tools to navigate the early days of loss with hope and healing.


To learn more about how to navigate your own season in the dark, pick up host Aubrey Sampson's book *What We Find in the Dark: Loss, Hope, and God’s Presence in Grief* https://a.co/d/iM1Oydl

Watch or listen to all of the *What We Find in the Dark* Podcast episodes at nothingiswasted.com/whatwefind
Connect with this episode's special guest, Natasha Smith:
Website: imnatashasmith.com
Instagram: instagram.com/imnatashasmith
Facebook: facebook.com/imnatashasmith
Book: Can You Just Sit with Me?: Healthy Grieving for the Losses of Life
https://a.co/d/4WS2yH4
Nothing is Wasted Curated Pathways are your path towards healing whatever specific pain point you're walking through. Learn more at nothingiswasted.com/pathways
We all need a guide when it comes to moving through the pain of grief and loss. Let our Nothing is Wasted Certified Coaches help you in your pain to purpose journey: nothingiswasted.com/coaching

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