S13 Ep14: An Important Conversation on Suicide with Kayla Stoecklein

Before this episode begins, we wanted to give a warning to anyone who might have little ears listening with them. This episode deals with heavy topics like grief and suicide. We pray this conversation leads to healing and helps inspire new ways we can love others through deep valleys.

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Today is an important but heavy episode. Kayla Stoecklein became an unexpected widow in August 2018 when her husband, Andrew, died by suicide, and it became her mission to bring hope and faith-filled help to others who have faced unexpected hardships. Listen as Jennie and Kayla discuss how we can support friends and loved ones who are struggling with suicide or depression and how God steps into our grief we have experienced tragedy and loss.


If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States by dialing 988 or by chat at 988lifeline.org/chat.

Connect with Kayla Stoecklein
Get Kayla’s Books: Fear Gone Wild: A Story of Mental Illness, Suicide, and Hope Through Loss
Rebuilding Beautiful: Welcome What Is, Dare to Dream Again, and Step Bravely into What Could Be
Get your copy of RestlessDownload the free Restless Book Club Kit



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