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Does the thought of having to live in a world without your child cripple you? Do you lay awake at night with the ”what if’s” and the ”why’s” constantly playing in your mind, wondering if you’ll ever feel peace again? Does everything seem hard, even the little things? Do you just want someone to understand how you feel?
I see you friend. In this podcast you will find the hope you’re looking for, the healing you’re longing for, and the key to living again after losing your child, all through the only way it’s possible - Jesus.
Hi, I’m Courtney. Wife and mama to 6 kiddos, 1 in heaven waiting for us - and that’s why I’m here. I lost my precious 4 year old son, Sam, in 2017 and the pain and grief that instantly took over was crippling. Everything I went through after that horrific night threatened to consume me.
But here I am. Years have passed. And the ONLY.WAY. I made it through was Jesus. His strength and his love carried me through a time that I could NOT have carried myself. His goodness and faithfulness were my life preservers that kept me from drowning. The hope and healing I was searching for was found in him. And it’s my joy to share with you everything this journey has taught me so far.
Get ready for encouragement for your faith, tactical tips in dealing with your grief, finding hope and healing for your shattered heart, and learning how to live again. If you are screaming YES to not having to walk this road alone and letting Jesus carry you through, then I’m ready to lace up my shoes and begin walking this road with you.
Learn >> www.unlockingjoy.com
Connect >> courtney@unlockingjoy.com
Facebook >> @unlockingjoy
Instagram >> @unlockingjoy
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64 | A 5 Step Prayer Guide When You Can’t Find the Words
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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63 | 4 Lessons I’ve Learned in My Grief Journey
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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62 | This Is Not Our Home: Finding Hope Beyond Grief
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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61 | How You Can Use AI in Your Grief Journey
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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60 | The Grief No One Talks About: Why Everything Feels Different After Loss
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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59 | Simple Ways to Create a Peaceful, Joyful Summer
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Jun 05, 2025 |
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58 | It's Okay to Not be Okay. Tips on Making it Through Hard Days.
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May 22, 2025 |
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57 | Just Starting Your Grief Journey? Here Are Some Tools & Resources That Will Help
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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56 | 4 Ways to Experience Joy After Loss During the Holiday Season
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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55 | How to Make Time for What Really Matters to You
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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54 | Feel Like You're Drowning in Your Grief? 3 Ways to Get Your Head Above Water
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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53 | Too Busy to Pray? 3 Creative Ways to Stay Connected with God
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Nov 01, 2024 |
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52 | How to Handle New Seasons in Your Life Without Your Child
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Oct 17, 2024 |
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51 | 3 Simple Ways to Lessen the Overwhelm of Grief
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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50 | Are You Worried About the Future? You Don't Need To Be - And Here's Why
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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49 | The Moment Peter's Guilt Met Jesus' Goodness
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Sep 05, 2024 |
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48 | How Close is God in Your Grief? 4 Ways He Shows Us He's Near
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Aug 22, 2024 |
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47 | Need Peace in Your Grief? 15 Promises You Can Claim Today!
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Aug 08, 2024 |
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46 | Rediscovering Who You Are After Losing Your Child
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Aug 01, 2024 |
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45 | Why is God’s Word So Powerful? (And How it Can Help You Through Those Waves of Grief)
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Jul 25, 2024 |
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44 | 4 Things You Need to Prioritize in your Grief Journey
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Jul 18, 2024 |
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43 | How I Made it Through My Son's 7 Year Heaven Anniversary (And How You Can Too)
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Jul 11, 2024 |
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42 | 4 Steps to Overcome Fear After Losing Your Child
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Jul 03, 2024 |
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41 | The Typical Advice That Doesn’t Work for Grieving Moms (And What Works Instead)
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Jun 27, 2024 |
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40 | How to Plan Your Summer Memories with Intention (Plus Some Ideas To Get You Started!)
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Jun 20, 2024 |
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39 | 5 Things I Did to Bring Joy to my Life After Losing my Child
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Jun 06, 2024 |
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38 | My Easy 3 Step Quiet Time Routine
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May 16, 2024 |
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37 | 3 Ways Walking Outside Can Play a Role in Your Healing Journey
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May 02, 2024 |
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36 | Having a Bad Day? 7 Ways You Can Survive Hard Days Missing Your Child
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Apr 18, 2024 |
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35 | The ONE Thing That Helped Me Survive After Losing My Child
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Mar 14, 2024 |
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34 | 3 Simple Ways to Create a Peaceful Home
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Mar 07, 2024 |
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33 | How my Lifesaver Verse Has Kept Me From Drowning in my Grief Journey (Plus how you can find yours!)
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Feb 29, 2024 |
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32 | Stepping Out in Faith - Don’t Let Fear Hold You Back!
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Feb 23, 2024 |
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31 | How to Meditate as a Christian
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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30 | The Power of God’s Love as a Grieving Parent
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Feb 08, 2024 |
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29 | How Does Grief Affect Your Body and Mind? 5 Ways to Start Healing After Grief
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Feb 01, 2024 |
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28 | How to Find Joy in Your Grief Journey
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Jan 25, 2024 |
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27 | 4 Ideas to Breathe New Life Into Your Daily Quiet Time
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Jan 18, 2024 |
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26 | Struggling to Find Community in Your Grief Journey? 3 Places You Can Look!
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Jan 11, 2024 |
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25 | Finding New Purpose in Life After Losing Your Child: A Simple Way You Can Start Today
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Jan 04, 2024 |
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24 | Is There a Wrong Way to Grieve? My Answer Might Surprise You.
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Dec 28, 2023 |
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23 | The #1 Gift that Jesus’ Birth Gave Us as Grieving Parents
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Dec 21, 2023 |
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22 | Stop the Scroll! A Step-by-Step Plan to Reduce Social Media Usage
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Dec 14, 2023 |
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21 | In Memory Of: 5 Ways to Honor Your Child After They Go to Heaven
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Dec 07, 2023 |
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20 | Dreading Get Togethers After Losing Your Child? Tips on Preparing For and Making it Through Holiday Parties
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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19 | Give Thanks to the Lord, For He is Good: A Walkthrough of Psalm 107
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Nov 22, 2023 |
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18 | Gratitude and Grief? 5 Ways to Experience Gratitude After Child Loss
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Nov 16, 2023 |
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17 | The Power of Distractions in Your Grief Journey
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Nov 09, 2023 |
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16 | Sleeping After Child Loss: 5 Tips to Help You Fall Asleep After Losing Your Child
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Oct 26, 2023 |
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15 | What are Your Priorities? How to Find Out AND How to Find Time For Them
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Oct 05, 2023 |
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14 | Resting after the Battle: 5 Ways You Can Rest After Losing a Child
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Sep 21, 2023 |
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13 | Winning the Battle in Your Mind: How Turning 40 Threw Me on the Struggle Bus
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Aug 31, 2023 |
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12 | Walk With Us: What To Do For Someone Who Just Lost Their Child
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Aug 03, 2023 |
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11 | Walk With Us: What To Say (and NOT say) to Someone Who Just Lost Their Child
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Jul 13, 2023 |
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10 | How to Get Through Your Child’s Heaven Anniversary
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Jun 29, 2023 |
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9 | Getting Angry With God - Is it okay?
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Mar 23, 2023 |
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8 | Making it Through the Early Days After Losing Your Child
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Mar 09, 2023 |
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7 | How to Make Spending Time with God a Priority in 2023
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Jan 06, 2023 |
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6 | How to Survive the Holidays After Losing Your Child
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Nov 15, 2022 |
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5 | 5 Tips for Facing Hard, Triggering Situations After Losing a Child
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Oct 06, 2022 |
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4 | Promises of God You Can Cling to When Life Gets Hard
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Sep 29, 2022 |
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3 | How Losing My Son Taught Me To Live Intentionally
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Sep 22, 2022 |
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2 | 3 Ways You Can Have Peace in the Middle of Your Storm
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Sep 16, 2022 |
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1 | My Story of Loss and Hope - How I Survived the Death of My 4-year-old Son
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Sep 08, 2022 |