{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#1032 When the Holidays Feel Hard: A Soulful Guide to Grief","description":"The holidays can feel especially heavy when you\u2019re carrying grief. In this heartfelt episode, Lead Instructor and pastor Wes Scheu shares what Scripture says about grief, why it\u2019s okay (and necessary) to acknowledge that the holidays can be hard, and practical, body-and-soul ways to move through the season with more peace and presence. If the twinkly lights feel a little dimmer this year, this episode is for you. Episode Links: BSBL Lectio 365 The Pause App Scripture References: Isaiah 61:1-3 Psalm 103 John 11:17-20, 32-34 Quotes from Wes: "Give yourself permission to enjoy the season in a more soulful way." "All loss creates grief." \u201cJesus doesn't bypass his grief or the grief of people."   End-of-Year Campaign: Your gift brings healing and hope (and episodes like today!) to communities worldwide\u2014from Boston to Botswana! \ud83c\udf0d Let\u2019s move the mission forward together! \u27a1\ufe0f www.revelationwellness.org\/giving Get connected: revelationwellness.org | Instagram | YouTube Loved this episode? Hit follow, share it with a friend, and drop a quick review! Want to go deeper? Leave a voice message (include the episode #)\u2014we can\u2019t wait to hear what\u2019s stirring in you! \ud83d\ude4c ","author_name":"Revelation Wellness - Healthy & Whole","author_url":"https:\/\/www.revelationwellness.org","html":"