David Maddron's guest appearances

David Maddron

Nick Blevins Family Ministry Podcast: Children | Youth | Students | NextGen

Kids Ministry Collective

Clay Scroggins

Tony Morgan

Carey Nieuwhof

Rich Birch

Frank Bealer

Kara Powell

Todd Adkins

Jim Wideman

Gina McClain

Jeff Henderson

Jessica Bealer

Kevin Jennings

Adam Duckworth

Adam Weber

Sam Collier

OwlTail

In this episode, David Maddron walks us through the difficult journey of losing a child. I also ask David about the steps he now takes to help those around him within the church and community that have experienced similar loses.David MaddronConnect with David on Facebook | Twitter | InstagramMinistry BoostCheck out our courses and register now at MinistryBoost.org.Links Mentioned in this EpisodeAsher's Rainbow SiteDavid's WebsiteMade Known ResourceHow can a church help during a crisis or loss? Ministry leaders – be prepared when someone under your care goes through the loss of a child; some people may not know what to say.  Unintentionally hurtful things False empathy   Be aware during “earmark” events that would have happened in the life of that child and family.  Bring other families alongside them during these seasons, especially those who have experienced the same type of loss   Train people to be really good listeners.  Help the families going through this tragedy and the phases of grief that their feelings are valid (anger, depression, etc.) Grief Share is a great program for people to join Made Known Event   Don't overuse your voice or your influence.  Be sensitive Give families space Help them grieve and mend in a healthy manner   Action Items Train people what to say Find people who have been there Check out Made Known Get Exclusive Content from this Week's EpisodeUse the form below to subscribe to my email list where you’ll get an email each Tuesday when a new podcast comes out. That email will also include something exclusive related to the podcast that’s not found in the post or in the episode. Subscribe | Share | Rate | CommentTo make sure you never miss a post, hit the subscribe button in iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or Tune In radio. Keep your friends and co-workers up-to-date as well by sharing it with them via email or social media.

<p>In this episode, David Maddron walks us through the difficult journey of losing a child. I also ask David about the steps he now takes to help those around him within the church and community that have experienced similar loses.</p><h2>David Maddron</h2><p>Connect with David on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jeff.henderson.3192479" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffHenderson" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jefferyhenderson/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><h2><a href="http://ministryboost.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ministry Boost</a></h2><p>Check out our courses and register now at <a href="http://ministryboost.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">MinistryBoost.org</a>.</p><h2>Links Mentioned in this Episode</h2><p><a href="http://ashersrainbow.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Asher's Rainbow Site</a></p><p>David's Website</p><p><a href="https://store.thinkorange.com/made-known-download.html?category_id=171" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Made Known Resource</a></p><h4>How can a church help during a crisis or loss?</h4><ol> <li>Ministry leaders – be prepared when someone under your care goes through the loss of a child; some people may not know what to say. <ul> <li>Unintentionally hurtful things</li> <li>False empathy</li> </ul> </li> <li>Be aware during “earmark” events that would have happened in the life of that child and family. <ul> <li>Bring other families alongside them during these seasons, especially those who have experienced the same type of loss</li> </ul> </li> <li>Train people to be really good listeners. <ul> <li>Help the families going through this tragedy and the phases of grief that their feelings are valid (anger, depression, etc.)</li> <li>Grief Share is a great program for people to join</li> <li>Made Known Event</li> </ul> </li> <li>Don't overuse your voice or your influence. <ul> <li>Be sensitive</li> <li>Give families space</li> <li>Help them grieve and mend in a healthy manner</li> </ul> </li> </ol><h2>Action Items</h2><ol> <li>Train people what to say</li> <li>Find people who have been there</li> <li>Check out Made Known</li> </ol><h2>Get Exclusive Content from this Week's Episode</h2><p>Use the form below to subscribe to my email list where you’ll get an email each Tuesday when a new podcast comes out. That email will also include something exclusive related to the podcast that’s not found in the post or in the episode.<br/> </p><h2>Subscribe | Share | Rate | Comment</h2><p>To make sure you never miss a post, hit the subscribe button in <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/nick-blevins-family-ministry/id1114357026" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5jepv5xvtrr4g5ehddm4usvy2y?t=Nick_Blevins_Family_Ministry_Podcast_Children__Youth__Students__NextGen" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=90266&amp;refid=stpr" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, or <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Nick-Blevins-Family-Ministry-Podcast-p877774/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Tune In</a> radio. Keep your friends and co-workers up-to-date as well by sharing it with them via email or social media.</p>

Episode 164: Helping Families Navigate the Loss of a Child with David Maddron