"What if your grief isn’t wasted — but held, used, and transformed by God Himself?
In this Grace Conversation, I’m joined by Mrs. Christine Chappell for an honest discussion about what God does with your grief. We talk about the difference between stoicism and worship, learning to cry out to God from the depths (Psalm 130), and what it means to let Him become the center of our sorrow instead of ourselves.
Together, we explore how Christ meets us in our affliction — 'how He can make us fruitful even in the land of our pain' (Genesis 41:52).
Grief becomes dangerous when we stop running to Him as our refuge, but grace reminds us we don’t have to face it alone. Even seeking help is an act of faith — a reflection of Christ-like humility.
Finding God's Peace when Grief Overwhelms
A Real-Life Conversation with Dr. Venessa Ellen
"We can look to Christ in these moments and say, 'I don't know how to suffer grief perfectly, but I have a Savior who did, and I can rely on him for everything that I need.'"
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In Grace in the Mourning, Dr. Venessa Ellen offers compassionate, Scripture-centered guidance for those walking through loss. Drawing from God’s Word and decades of ministry experience, she helps women see how the Lord meets them in sorrow and provides hope that is anchored in Christ alone. Whether you are in the early days of grief or learning to walk faithfully in ongoing seasons of sorrow, this book gently points you back to the God of all comfort.
Christine Chappell
Christine is a certified biblical counselor and host of the Hope + Help Podcast for the Institute for Biblical Counseling & Discipleship. She is the author of Midnight Mercies: Walking with God through Depression in Motherhood as well as several mini-books, including Postpartum Depression: Hope for a Hard Season and Help! I’ve Been Diagnosed with a Mental Disorder. She currently serves as a council member for the Biblical Counseling Coalition, and is a regular speaker at women’s events and conferences. Christine lives in South Carolina with her husband and three children, and is a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Easley.
