Surviving Child Loss — Todd & Melissa Shaffer

In this episode, Todd and Melissa Shaffer share the story of their son, Tristan, and the journey they have walked since his unexpected death by suicide. As a homeschooling family of six, they cherished a close-knit home filled with love, joy, and deep family connections. Losing Tristan was a tragedy they never imagined they would face.With honesty and vulnerability, Todd and Melissa talk about the grief, questions, and heartbreak that followed, as well as the ways God has met them in their suffering. They share the lessons they have learned through lament, the spiritual truths that have sustained them, and how their faith and perspective have been transformed through profound loss.This is a powerful conversation about grief, hope, and finding God’s presence in the midst of life’s darkest moments.