In this episode of Grief Lifted: Rising Above Through Faith, I share how pastor and bestselling author Randy Alcorn has had a profound impact on my personal grief journey, particularly through his book Heaven. After losing both of my parents, Heaven became more than something I simply believed in—it became deeply personal. I found myself asking questions about where our loved ones are, what eternity will be like, whether we will recognize one another again, and what Scripture really tells us about the New Heaven and New Earth.

We'll explore Randy's own journey of faith, ministry, loss, and the experiences that led him to study and write so extensively about eternity. Most importantly, I'll share how his biblical teachings have helped reshape the way I view the deaths of my mom and dad—not as the en ...