Episode Outline
- 00:08 – 05:25 — A Journey Through Loss
Maureen recounts the heartbreaking series of losses her family endured, beginning with her granddaughter, then her son Andy in a car accident, and later her son Tommy to suicide. - 08:23 – 21:32 — Community, Faith, and Wrestling with Why
She reflects on the impact of grief on friends, faith leaders, and her wider circle, and speaks candidly about the stigma of suicide and her own search for meaning. - 22:36 – 35:15 — Daily Practices and Redefining Purpose
Maureen shares how prayer, Scripture, and intentional reflection became her foundation, reshaping her sense of purpose and helping her focus on lifting others. - 41:22 – 55:20 — Finding Grace in Relationships
She describes how grief shifted her perspective on fear, marriage, work, and friendships, emphasizing compassion, authenticity, and receiving help when needed. - 1:05:00 – 1:10:12 — Lessons in Hope
Maureen concludes with the life lessons that guide her forward: faith, resilience, and the reminder that life is more than this life—it’s about eternity and living with purpose today.
Best Quotes from the Podcast
“You’re not going to get over it, you’re not even going to get through it, but you’re going to learn how to carry it.” — Maureen Yarborough
“Hang on. What feels too heavy may be the very thing God will use to make you a beacon for someone else.” — Maureen Yarborough
“Faith is the armor that lets me keep living with joy, strength, and courage, no matter what the day holds.” — Maureen Yarborough
“This life is not about this life. This is about the next one.” — Maureen Yarborough
“We can be enough for each other in the little moments of the day. That is a successful life.” — Maureen Yarborough
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