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Rev. Cort Gatliff has conversations about faith, culture and following Jesus in everyday life. Episodes will feature pastors, authors, theologians, lay people and others to help us think through questions relevant to our common life together as church members and believers. Produced by South Highland Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, Alabama.
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Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Navigating Faith and Grief with Jacky Gatliff
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
In this inaugural episode of Common Life, Cort Gatliff talks with Rev. Dr. Jacky Gatliff and explores the intersections of faith, grief, and ministry. Jacky shares her journey through various ministry contexts, her passion for grief care, and the importance of understanding grief as a complex, non-linear experience. The discussion emphasizes the need for churches to create supportive environments for those grieving and offers practical advice for individuals looking to support friends in their grief. The episode also highlights the unique grief associated with losing a mother and introduces the “Memory in the Mirror” event (May 2025) designed to help women navigate this specific loss.
Keywords: grief, ministry, Christian life, support, loss, healing, church care, spiritual formation, bereavement, faith
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