Love&BLoved Podcast with Lena Cebula
Welcome to the Love&BLoved™ Podcast.
I’m Lena Cebula—wife, mother of three, Certified Christian Leadership Coach, speaker, author of Miraculous: My Journey from Hell to Heaven, and founder of Love&BLoved™ and The Renewal Method Community.
I help Christian moms manage stress so they can respond with grace, strengthen their faith and well-being, and leave a legacy of peace for their children.
Through a variety of podcast series, honest conversations, and inspiring guest interviews, you’ll discover biblical encouragement, practical wisdom, and real stories of faith, resilience, and personal growth to support you in every season of motherhood.
One of those series is the Rising Mother Series. I sit down with carefully selected Christian moms who share honest stories of how God has met them through life’s challenges and used every season to shape their faith and purpose.
I know what it’s like to feel overwhelmed, and I also know the incredible peace that comes from trusting God. My prayer is that these conversations encourage every mom to hold on to hope, trust God’s process, and discover that no season is beyond His redeeming grace. Restoration is possible through Christ.
If you’re looking for encouragement beyond the podcast, you’re also invited to join the Love&BLoved™ Community, where Christian moms connect, grow in faith, and support one another.
P.S. This podcast is for educational and inspirational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional counselling, mental health care, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The content shared should not be used in place of therapy or guidance from a qualified healthcare professional.
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Love&BLoved Podcast with Lena Cebula
Empathy VS Sympathy
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New episode of Love&BLoved Platform! “Empathy VS Sympathy”. Thank you for your continued support and for following along. My guests say: " I am passionate about giving hope to those who are grieving a devastating loss.” Joining me today is Shirley Thiessen.
Shirley Thiessen is obsessed with the fact that no one should have to grieve alone. Yet most people don't know what is helpful to say or do to support their grieving friend. Fear stops many from doing anything. But avoidance is not a compassionate option.
As one who understands the awkwardness we often feel, Shirley creates resources and experiences that serve as a playbook of best practices to care for the broken hearted. Shirley is the author of "The Little Black Funeral Dress", founder of CornerBend Grief Ministries. Shirley & her husband Carey have 2 adult children. Their daughter Chantel lives in Calgary and their son, Jordan, lives in Heaven.
On today’s episode, Shirley is going to share:
- We need compassionate friends - Hope Heroes - to help us navigate the disorienting grief journey.
- God invites us to participate with Him to recycle our pain for His good purpose.
- The secret to our own soul care is countercultural but leads to healing:serving others!
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/VPx98ppNHAQ
Blog: https://lenacebula.wordpress.com/2025/11/25/when-grief-enters-a-life/
Personal Website/ Social Media Links:
IG: cornerbendshirley
Email: shirley@cornerbend.com
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