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EPISODE · Aug 3, 2026 · 21 MIN

God In The Darkness

from Amanda Davison Podcast · host Amanda Davison

Amber Smith shares her profound journey through grief after losing her son, River, and how her faith helped her find hope and purpose in suffering. This episode offers deep insights into trusting God amid pain, the process of healing, and the transformative power of faith. Grab Amber's book, here: https://a.co/d/00nho32w FOLLOW on Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/theamandadavison/ SIGN UP for Emails: https://ministry.myflodesk.com/theama... SHOP on Amazon: https://a.co/d/00QKtsI8 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Amber Smith's story of loss and hope 00:27 Amber shares her journey of losing her son River 00:46 The healing power of faith after tragedy 02:30 Living with hope after grief 03:42 Wrestling with questions of God's goodness in suffering 04:36 Seeking God through scripture and prayer 05:45 How grief has changed Amber and her perspective 07:24 Understanding God's sovereignty and purpose in pain 10:08 River as an idol and finding fulfillment in God 11:22 God's preparation before tragedy strikes 12:31 Beacons of hope in the midst of suffering 14:18 Praying for healing and difficult decisions in organ donation 15:11 Encouragement for those stuck in despair 17:34 How grief has transformed Amber and her husband 19:43 The hope of eternal life and God's plan of redemption 21:01 Final thoughts and encouragement to trust God in suffering Support the show

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Amber Smith shares her profound journey through grief after losing her son, River, and how her faith helped her find hope and purpose in suffering. This episode offers deep insights into trusting God amid pain, the process of healing, and the transformative power of faith. Grab Amber's book, here: https://a.co/d/00nho32w FOLLOW on Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/theamandadavison/ SIGN UP for Emails: https://ministry.myflodesk.com/theama... SHOP on Amazon: https://a.co/d...

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