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TINY GRIEF NOTES is an inspirational podcast of short bite-size messages of hope and healing for those traveling on the bumpy road of grief for all stages of grief with biblical inspiration to inspire all to live better through their grief, not bitter, not perfect, but always better with mustard-seed faith in the Lord, and with growing hope, love, and, surprisingly, even sometimes, joy. Inspiring all as they grieve to honor their loved ones life by the life they live now and to someday encourage another with the hope they have received. That is Tiny Grief Notes planting seeds of hope.

Starting in July, 2026, you can find Tiny Grief Notes here and on Apple Podcasts.

Audrey Marie Hessler hosts Tiny Grief Notes. Audrey is a Biblical Life and Grief Coach who offers inspiration to support healing and provide encouragement and hope during life's most challenging moments.

Tiny Grief Notes 1

TOPIC: LOVE IS THE GREATEST and THE HARDEST: Why do we grieve? Tiny Grief Notes shares the importance of remembering in our grief, we grieve because we love.

VERSES: I Corinthians 13:1-13

TAKEAWAY: Love is the greatest and brings the hardest grief. Though we grieve because of love, we do not want a life without love. 1 Corinthians 13, called the Love Chapter, reminds us that we see now as in a dim mirror but someday face to face with God, we “shall know” (1 Corinthians 13:12). What we can’t understand now about our grief will in God’s presence be made clear. That is a future precious moment from the God who loves us. Someday, all will be made clear.

In grief, love causes the hardest pain, but love remains the greatest gift.

Tiny Grief Notes 2

TOPIC: GRIEF CAN’T BE COMPARED. Tiny Grief Notes shares the importance of remembering in our grief; we grieve similarly but uniquely.

TAKEAWAY: Do not compare your grief with another person’s. Scripture tells us, "But they, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise" ( I Cor. 12). As unique as a fingerprint, so is our grief. Grief is unique, but there are many things those who grieve have in common. Yet, even with having things in common with others who grieve, we may experience loneliness in our grief. Being one-of-a-kind in life and in grief can make us feel alone. But always,the loving Father God understands and knows your personal grief. Seek Him for your comfort.

Though we have much in common with others who grieve, we have our own unique journey so we should not compare.

Tiny Grief Notes 3

TOPIC: GRIEF IS ITS OWN LANGUAGE. Tiny Grief Notes shares the importance of remembering grief is a language we do not fully understand until we experience it.

VERSE: Proverbs 14:10

TAKEAWAY: The scripture says about bitterness and joy, a stranger can’t "intermeddle” meaning, they can't understand (Proverbs 14:10). Though others may mean well to comfort you, they will not grasp the magnitude of your grief journey until they have to walk it. They are a stranger to it. Though no two losses are the same, it is when someone has experienced the death of a loved one that they will more fully understand the loss; until then, it is to others like a foreign language. Do not add to your sorrow by expecting those around you to understand what you are going through. There is no fault in this, but you did not understand either until you experienced grief.

Grief is a personal language understood by those who have experienced it.

Tiny Grief Notes 4

TOPIC: FIVE STAGES of GRIEF. Tiny Grief Notes shares the value of understanding that grief goes through stages.VERSE: Proverbs 14:10

VERSE: Ecclesiastes 3:10

TAKEAWAY: The Stages of Grief is a model for understanding common experiences of grief. Though it does not apply to all, this model helps us understand responses common to loss. The five stages encompass denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Grief represents a personal, one-of-a-kind experience; however, these stages are frequently observed during the bereavement process. Scripture teaches us that life —and grief includes seasons or stages.

Though our grief is unique, stages of grief are commonly experienced.

Inspiring YOU to live LIFE better — to live the life God has called YOU to live with wisdom and courage, faith, hope, love, and joy.

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contact: audreymariehessler@gmail.com