.png)
Redeemed Podcast
The Redeemed Podcast is a beacon of hope and encouragement, filled with real-life stories that testify to God's transformative power amidst hardships and trials. Join us as we delve into the journeys of individuals who have triumphed over adversity through their unwavering faith in Jesus Christ. Through compelling narratives, inspiring scriptures, and heartfelt prayers, we create a sanctuary where you can find solace, strength, and a reminder that you are not alone in your struggles. Let this podcast be a guiding light, leading you closer to God and empowering.
Redeemed Podcast
When Grief, Trauma & Suicide Loss Shake Your Faith… Where Is God?
Use Left/Right to seek, Home/End to jump to start or end. Hold shift to jump forward or backward.
What do you do when grief feels overwhelming… and God feels silent?
In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Lauren sits down with author, wife, and mother Julie Busler to talk about childhood wounds, the devastating loss of both parents, and how faith can be shaken in the midst of trauma.
Julie shares her story of losing her mother to cancer and her father to suicide—walking through unresolved grief, emotional pain, and years of silently struggling before finding healing.
Together, we explore:
- How childhood wounds shape our identity
- The hidden impact of emotional neglect
- What it looks like to struggle with faith in deep pain
- Why isolation can be dangerous to your healing
- The biblical practice of lament—and how it leads to hope
If you’ve ever asked:
👉 “Where is God in my pain?”
👉 “Why do I still feel broken?”
👉 “Is healing even possible?”
This episode is for you.
Julie’s story is a reminder that even in sorrow, God is still present—and redemption is still possible.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Introduction to Julie Busler
03:00 – Childhood wounds & emotional neglect
08:30 – Losing her mother to cancer
14:00 – Hidden grief & pretending everything is okay
20:30 – Becoming a Christian & searching for hope
26:00 – Losing her father to suicide
32:00 – Complicated grief & emotional struggle
40:00 – Isolation, shame & not asking for help
48:00 – Breaking point & mental health crisis
55:00 – Healing, therapy & faith working together
1:02:00 – What is lament? (Biblical explanation)
1:12:00 – How to process grief with God
1:20:00 – Encouragement for anyone struggling
Contact Julie
📖 Julie’s Book: Hopeful Sorrow https://a.co/d/09o9Ciyl
🌐 Website:https://www.juliebusler.com/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/juliebusler/
Contact Lauren
Prorder Book subscribepage.io/UT45tc
Website laurenburns.net
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/laurenburnsredeemed/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/laurenBredeemed/
❤️ CTA
If this episode encouraged you:
- Share it with a friend who needs hope
- Leave a review—it helps others find these stories
- Follow the Redeemed Podcast for more stories of faith and healing
Disclaimer:
The purpose of the Redeemed Podcast is to share the love of Jesus. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on behalf of guest do not necessarily represent the thoughts of the host. This podcast does not constitute services or medical advise. Pease pray and thoroughly research options for medical needs. Listeners and viewers consume this
When Lauren Burns was just seven years old, her life became headline news. The world saw the rescue, some even saw the movie but they didn’t see the healing.
STOLEN: A True Story of Kidnapping, Rescue, and Redemption—a powerful true crime testimony of survival, faith, and forgiveness.
A free exclusive “Untold Story” PDF
Entry into a giveaway for a signed copy and more
Preorder your copy here: subscribep