Episode 6 (Season 3) What is Grief? Guest: Pat Hobin

About the Episode:
Hear Pat talk about what grief is and how to feel encouraged yourself or walk alongside someone in any form of grief. This feeling of loss, whether it is loss of dreams, person, job, or identity, leaves people feeling unstable. Those grieving must learn to raise their hands and ask for help. That can be super scary and not something they have experienced in the past. They have typically suppressed or simply not dealt with those feelings and have some very entrenched coping ways as to how they do that. They also must realize they need a “team.” It is not that they have one person on the journey with them, but several serving in different roles. People need others to empathize and come alongside them. The grieving person needs to know you are there and that they are not a burden. Hear how we as believers can come alongside those grieving.

If you are struggling with grief or the pain of loss, please don’t hesitate to reach out to deeplight@pcpc.org or 214-224-2500.

(This episode was recorded prior to the tragedy in Nashville. We hope the content will help you as you process even your own grief.)

About Our Guest:
Pat Hobin is the Director of Counseling & Care at Park Cities Presbyterian Church. Pat was born and raised in Dallas and has a Bachelor’s degree from University of Texas as well as a Masters in Counseling degree from Colorado Christian University. Pat and Emily have been married since August of 2019 and together they have six adult children and four grandchildren with another on the way.

About Our Host:
A graduate of Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Mark Davis came to PCPC as our Youth Pastor in 2003 and became our Senior Pastor in 2009. He and his bride, Kristina, met at a Young Life Camp in 1988 and have five amazing kids, Kara (and husband, Drew), Madalyn (and husband, Jack), Cayden, Esther Kate, & Samuel.

Resources:
Grief Share Ministry: Grief Share is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. https://www.griefshare.org

PCPC Care and Counseling ministry https://pcpc.org/care/

Email us at DeepLight@pcpc.org or Call 214-224-2500 and we will connect you with others that can walk alongside you.

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