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Fueling Your Purpose Through Grief: A Journey of Healing and Hope with Lydia Gessner

Amy Wienands

In this heartfelt episode of You Are More, Amy welcomes her friend Lydia Gessner for a powerful conversation about grief, legacy, and faith after loss. Lydia recently experienced the unexpected passing of her dad—a man who left a profound impact on her life and walk with Jesus.

Together, they talk through the raw moments of navigating death, what it means to honor someone’s legacy, and how grief can be sacred ground when you walk it with God. Lydia opens up about the memories that keep her grounded, the promises that carried her through, and the perspective that helps her live with intentional joy even in sorrow.

This is an episode for anyone who has lost a loved one—or anyone who wants to be reminded that God draws near to the brokenhearted and gives us beauty for ashes.


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Episode Minute By Minute:

  • 0:00 – Welcome and Lydia’s recent journey through loss
  • 5:22 – The unexpected passing of her father and what that moment was like
  • 12:40 – Learning to grieve with God and hold space for sadness and joy
  • 18:10 – The story behind the phrase “celebration of life” and honoring her dad’s legacy
  • 25:15 – Lydia’s perspective on healing, ministry, and showing up authentically
  • 31:00 – The small reminders and promises that brought peace
  • 37:20 – Encouragement for anyone walking through grief today

Be intentional, stay focused, and remember you are more!