How they are still with us!

Episode 602 of the NewChurch Live podcast, hosted by NewChurch LIVE, titled "How they are still with us!" was published on March 9, 2026 and runs 55 minutes.

March 9, 2026 ·55m · NewChurch Live

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Summary

How they are still with us! The Continuing Presence of Our Loved Ones After Death Death hurts. When someone we love dies, nothing can simply “fix” that loss. The absence feels real. The silence can feel overwhelming. We often speak of seeing our loved ones again in heaven someday. The church teaches us to trust in life after death. But is that all we are given to hold onto as we walk through the sharp reality of grief? There is good news. There is more. There is comfort for grieving hearts. There is hope that reaches into the present moment—not only into some distant reunion. Join us this Sunday as we explore the ways our loved ones continue to be present with us, even after death. When Jesus told His disciples that He was going to leave them, that He would be crucified, He also said something astonishing: “It is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Comforter will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you… You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.” (John 16:7, 20) What if departure is not the end of presence? What if love is stronger—and nearer—than we have imagined? Come and discover the hope that speaks to our grief and the comfort that meets us where we are.with Rev. Alan Cowley 3/8/26 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe and review our podcast wherever you get your podcasts. It is the #1 way to support this podcast, and it’s free! Go to the main podcast page, scroll down and at the bottom you’ll find a place to rate the podcast and to leave a review. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and YouTube @newchurchlive Visit our Website and Make a donation to support our church community Video of Service HERE

Episode Description

How they are still with us!

The Continuing Presence of Our Loved Ones After Death

Death hurts. When someone we love dies, nothing can simply “fix” that loss. The absence feels real. The silence can feel overwhelming.

We often speak of seeing our loved ones again in heaven someday. The church teaches us to trust in life after death. But is that all we are given to hold onto as we walk through the sharp reality of grief?

There is good news. There is more.

There is comfort for grieving hearts. There is hope that reaches into the present moment—not only into some distant reunion.

Join us this Sunday as we explore the ways our loved ones continue to be present with us, even after death.

When Jesus told His disciples that He was going to leave them, that He would be crucified, He also said something astonishing:

“It is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Comforter will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you… You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.” (John 16:7, 20)

What if departure is not the end of presence?

What if love is stronger—and nearer—than we have imagined?

Come and discover the hope that speaks to our grief and the comfort that meets us where we are. with Rev. Alan Cowley

3/8/26

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to

Subscribe and review our podcast wherever you get your podcasts. It is the #1 way to support this podcast, and it’s free! Go to the main podcast page, scroll down and at the bottom you’ll find a place to rate the podcast and to leave a review.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and YouTube @newchurchlive
Visit our Website and Make a donation to support our church community

Video of Service HERE