Grief’s Deception…because Grief doesn’t tell the Truth

Have you ever realized you were still carrying resentment years after losing someone you love?In this episode of Grief’s Deception, Debbie Jordan shares a personal story about how she and her husband, Dennis, discovered the power of forgiveness six years after the death of their son, Ryan.Through prayer, they uncovered hurts and offenses they hadn't realized they were still carrying. Their experience changed Debbie's understanding of forgiveness and its role in healing.If you're struggling with resentment, anger, or unforgiveness after loss, discover how acknowledging your pain and releasing those burdens to God can help bring freedom to your grieving heart.Scripture: Mark 11:25Because forgiveness doesn't erase the past, but it can change how you carry it into your future.Grief's Deception — because grief doesn't tell the truthI'd love to hear from you here on Fan Mail.Inspired by Debbie Jordan's book, Grief's Deception: Overcoming the Twelve Lies Whispered to a Broken Heart, this podcast offers practical hope and biblical encouragement for every stage of the grief journey. After her son, Ryan, died in 1985, grief reshaped her family's story. Over time, God used that journey to deepen her heart for others who are hurting and to inspire her book and this podcast.Connect with Debbie:[email protected]://www.instagram.com/debbiejordan609/https://www.facebook.com/share/19VchGAEfB/?mibextid=wwXIfrFind Grief’s Deception: Overcoming the Twelve Lies Whispered to a Broken Heart at your favorite online book retailer (including Amazon).Dennis & Debbie as guests Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-more-perfect-podcast-with-jill-savage/id1513616533?i=1000777689811https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/329-griefs-deception-part-one-with-dennis-and-debbie-jordan/id1526191629?i=1000796259415...

Forgiveness is one of the hardest parts of grief, especially when someone’s actions, words, or choices have left you hurting. But what does forgiveness really mean? Does it mean excusing what happened, forgetting the pain, or pretending everything is okay? Not at all.In this episode of Grief’s Deception, we explore what forgiveness truly means, why it can be so difficult, and how holding on to resentment can keep us emotionally tied to the pain. Through practical insight, personal reflection, and biblical encouragement, we'll discover that forgiveness isn't about saying what happened was okay. It's about releasing the burden and allowing God to begin healing what remains broken.You may not be able to change what happened, but you can choose not to let it define your future.Because forgiveness isn't about setting someone else free while remaining imprisoned yourself. It's about finding freedom for your own heart.Because grief doesn't tell the truth.I'd love to hear from you here on Fan Mail.Inspired by Debbie Jordan's book, Grief's Deception: Overcoming the Twelve Lies Whispered to a Broken Heart, this podcast offers practical hope and biblical encouragement for every stage of the grief journey. After her son, Ryan, died in 1985, grief reshaped her family's story. Over time, God used that journey to deepen her heart for others who are hurting and to inspire her book and this podcast.Connect with Debbie:[email protected]://www.instagram.com/debbiejordan609/https://www.facebook.com/share/19VchGAEfB/?mibextid=wwXIfrFind Grief’s Deception: Overcoming the Twelve Lies Whispered to a Broken Heart at your favorite online book retailer (including Amazon).Dennis & Debbie as guests Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-more-perfect-podcast-with-jill-savage/id1513616533?i=1000777689811https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/329-griefs-deception-part-one-with-dennis-and-debbie-jordan/id1526191629?i=1000796259415...

Have you ever struggled to forgive someone you believe contributed to the death of someone you love? Whether you're wrestling with anger toward a doctor, a drunk driver, another person, or even yourself, grief can leave you feeling trapped in unforgiveness.In Episode 1 of this four-part series, Debbie Jordan explores the lie “I can never forgive” and how holding on to resentment can deepen our pain. Through a powerful illustration from the days of the Roman Empire and encouragement from Scripture, you'll discover why forgiveness matters and how releasing resentment can begin to free your heart.Forgiveness doesn't excuse wrongdoing, eliminate accountability, or require reconciliation. It is a step toward healing and freedom.If you're struggling to forgive, this episode will encourage you to begin considering a different path forward.Because grief doesn't tell the truth.I'd love to hear from you here on Fan Mail.Inspired by Debbie Jordan's book, Grief's Deception: Overcoming the Twelve Lies Whispered to a Broken Heart, this podcast offers practical hope and biblical encouragement for every stage of the grief journey. After her son, Ryan, died in 1985, grief reshaped her family's story. Over time, God used that journey to deepen her heart for others who are hurting and to inspire her book and this podcast.Connect with Debbie:[email protected]://www.instagram.com/debbiejordan609/https://www.facebook.com/share/19VchGAEfB/?mibextid=wwXIfrFind Grief’s Deception: Overcoming the Twelve Lies Whispered to a Broken Heart at your favorite online book retailer (including Amazon).Dennis & Debbie as guests Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-more-perfect-podcast-with-jill-savage/id1513616533?i=1000777689811https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/329-griefs-deception-part-one-with-dennis-and-debbie-jordan/id1526191629?i=1000796259415...

Have you ever thought you were healing from a loss, only to be overwhelmed by grief months or even years later? In this episode of Grief’s Deception, Debbie Jordan shares personal memories of her son Ryan and explores why grief can return unexpectedly. Discover why these waves of grief don’t mean you’ve failed to heal and how you can move forward while still honoring the love and memories of the person you lost. Find encouragement to give yourself grace and, when faith is part of your journey, lean on God through every wave of grief.Because grief doesn’t tell the truth.GrieI'd love to hear from you here on Fan Mail.Inspired by Debbie Jordan's book, Grief's Deception: Overcoming the Twelve Lies Whispered to a Broken Heart, this podcast offers practical hope and biblical encouragement for every stage of the grief journey. After her son, Ryan, died in 1985, grief reshaped her family's story. Over time, God used that journey to deepen her heart for others who are hurting and to inspire her book and this podcast.Connect with Debbie:[email protected]://www.instagram.com/debbiejordan609/https://www.facebook.com/share/19VchGAEfB/?mibextid=wwXIfrFind Grief’s Deception: Overcoming the Twelve Lies Whispered to a Broken Heart at your favorite online book retailer (including Amazon).Dennis & Debbie as guests Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-more-perfect-podcast-with-jill-savage/id1513616533?i=1000777689811https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/329-griefs-deception-part-one-with-dennis-and-debbie-jordan/id1526191629?i=1000796259415...

Do you ever wonder why you're not further along in your grief? Or feel pressured to move on before you're ready?In this episode of Grief’s Deception, Debbie Jordan challenges the lie, “I should be over it by now,” and explains why grief has no timetable. Discover how to take your grief one moment at a time and apply the idea of “twenty seconds of courage” when facing difficult days.With practical encouragement and a gentle reminder of God's presence, you'll learn that healing doesn't mean forgetting your loved one or rushing your journey.You don't have to be brave enough for the whole journey. You just need enough courage for the next twenty seconds.Because grief doesn't tell the truth.I'd love to hear from you here on Fan Mail.Inspired by Debbie Jordan's book, Grief's Deception: Overcoming the Twelve Lies Whispered to a Broken Heart, this podcast offers practical hope and biblical encouragement for every stage of the grief journey. After her son, Ryan, died in 1985, grief reshaped her family's story. Over time, God used that journey to deepen her heart for others who are hurting and to inspire her book and this podcast.Connect with Debbie:[email protected]://www.instagram.com/debbiejordan609/https://www.facebook.com/share/19VchGAEfB/?mibextid=wwXIfrFind Grief’s Deception: Overcoming the Twelve Lies Whispered to a Broken Heart at your favorite online book retailer (including Amazon).Dennis & Debbie as guests Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-more-perfect-podcast-with-jill-savage/id1513616533?i=1000777689811https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/329-griefs-deception-part-one-with-dennis-and-debbie-jordan/id1526191629?i=1000796259415...

Grief can make us wonder, “Where is God?” and even believe the lie, “God has abandoned me.”In this episode of Grief’s Deception, Debbie Jordan shares her deeply personal experience after losing her six-year-old son, Ryan, and learning that another child treated for the same leukemia was in remission. She shares the questions, anger, and painful comparisons that followed—and what she learned about trusting God when answers aren’t enough.If grief has left you questioning God’s goodness, faithfulness, or presence, this episode offers encouragement to remember what you learned in the light when you find yourself walking through darkness.Because your pain is not proof that God has abandoned you.Grief’s Deception—because grief doesn’t tell the truth.Key Takeaways:·  Grief can make us feel abandoned by God, even when He has not left us.·  God can handle our anger, questions, doubt, and pain.·  Our feelings are real, but they don't determine God's presence.·  “Don't forget in the darkness what you learned in the light.”·  Remembering God's past faithfulness can help us through difficult seasons.·  Jesus understands sorrow, suffering, and the feeling of abandonment.·  Faith sometimes means holding onto what is true when we cannot feel it I'd love to hear from you here on Fan Mail.Inspired by Debbie Jordan's book, Grief's Deception: Overcoming the Twelve Lies Whispered to a Broken Heart, this podcast offers practical hope and biblical encouragement for every stage of the grief journey. After her son, Ryan, died in 1985, grief reshaped her family's story. Over time, God used that journey to deepen her heart for others who are hurting and to inspire her book and this podcast.Connect with Debbie:[email protected]://www.instagram.com/debbiejordan609/https://www.facebook.com/share/19VchGAEfB/?mibextid=wwXIfrFind Grief’s Deception: Overcoming the Twelve Lies Whispered to a Broken Heart at your favorite online book retailer (including Amazon).Dennis & Debbie as guests Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-more-perfect-podcast-with-jill-savage/id1513616533?i=1000777689811https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/329-griefs-deception-part-one-with-dennis-and-debbie-jordan/id1526191629?i=1000796259415...

When grief whispers, “I have no hope,” it can feel like the truth. But hopelessness does not have the final word.In this episode of Grief’s Deception, Debbie Jordan explores the story of Ezekiel and the valley of dry bones—a powerful reminder that God can bring life and hope to places that feel broken beyond repair.If you’re grieving and struggling to imagine a hopeful future, this episode offers encouragement to trust God one moment at a time and remember that you don’t have to create hope on your own. The God of hope can meet you right in the middle of your grief.Grief doesn’t tell the truth.I'd love to hear from you here on Fan Mail.Inspired by Debbie Jordan's book, Grief's Deception: Overcoming the Twelve Lies Whispered to a Broken Heart, this podcast offers practical hope and biblical encouragement for every stage of the grief journey. After her son, Ryan, died in 1985, grief reshaped her family's story. Over time, God used that journey to deepen her heart for others who are hurting and to inspire her book and this podcast.Connect with Debbie:[email protected]://www.instagram.com/debbiejordan609/https://www.facebook.com/share/19VchGAEfB/?mibextid=wwXIfrFind Grief’s Deception: Overcoming the Twelve Lies Whispered to a Broken Heart at your favorite online book retailer (including Amazon).Dennis & Debbie as guests Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-more-perfect-podcast-with-jill-savage/id1513616533?i=1000777689811https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/329-griefs-deception-part-one-with-dennis-and-debbie-jordan/id1526191629?i=1000796259415...

What do you say when someone you love is dying?In this episode of Grief’s Deception, Debbie Jordan explores four simple phrases that can help us express what matters most: I love you. Thank you. I forgive you. Please forgive me.Inspired by the Hawaiian practice of Hoʻoponopono, Debbie shares her own experience of losing her six-year-old son, Ryan, to leukemia and the regret that followed difficult decisions about his treatment.Through the story of the prodigal son, we’re reminded of God’s heart for forgiveness, reconciliation, and grace. And if you never had the chance to say goodbye, you’ll be reminded that it’s never too late to bring the words left unsaid to God.You may not be able to change what happened, but you can still honor the love you shared.Because grief doesn’t tell the truth.I'd love to hear from you here on Fan Mail.Inspired by Debbie Jordan's book, Grief's Deception: Overcoming the Twelve Lies Whispered to a Broken Heart, this podcast offers practical hope and biblical encouragement for every stage of the grief journey. After her son, Ryan, died in 1985, grief reshaped her family's story. Over time, God used that journey to deepen her heart for others who are hurting and to inspire her book and this podcast.Connect with Debbie:[email protected]://www.instagram.com/debbiejordan609/https://www.facebook.com/share/19VchGAEfB/?mibextid=wwXIfrFind Grief’s Deception: Overcoming the Twelve Lies Whispered to a Broken Heart at your favorite online book retailer (including Amazon).Dennis & Debbie as guests Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-more-perfect-podcast-with-jill-savage/id1513616533?i=1000777689811https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/329-griefs-deception-part-one-with-dennis-and-debbie-jordan/id1526191629?i=1000796259415...

What happens when you pray, believe, and trust God—but the answer you hoped for never comes? Debbie shares her family’s journey through the loss of her six-year-old son, Ryan, and the difficult realization that sometimes answers aren’t enough. Discover how faith can carry us when we don’t understand, and how Jesus meets us in the middle of our unanswered questions.https://zionlyrics.com/song/scott-wesley-brown-when-answers-arent-enough-lyricsI'd love to hear from you here on Fan Mail.Inspired by Debbie Jordan's book, Grief's Deception: Overcoming the Twelve Lies Whispered to a Broken Heart, this podcast offers practical hope and biblical encouragement for every stage of the grief journey. After her son, Ryan, died in 1985, grief reshaped her family's story. Over time, God used that journey to deepen her heart for others who are hurting and to inspire her book and this podcast.Connect with Debbie:[email protected]://www.instagram.com/debbiejordan609/https://www.facebook.com/share/19VchGAEfB/?mibextid=wwXIfrFind Grief’s Deception: Overcoming the Twelve Lies Whispered to a Broken Heart at your favorite online book retailer (including Amazon).Dennis & Debbie as guests Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-more-perfect-podcast-with-jill-savage/id1513616533?i=1000777689811https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/329-griefs-deception-part-one-with-dennis-and-debbie-jordan/id1526191629?i=1000796259415...

This episode explores one of grief’s most painful lies: “It is my fault.” Debbie shares how she and her husband, Dennis, wrestled with regret, guilt, faith, and the belief that they should have done more after losing their son, Ryan. Discover the difference between regret, guilt, and shame—and three reminders that can help loosen guilt’s grip: you didn’t cause it, you couldn’t control it, and you couldn’t cure it.Regret does not mean responsibility.Guilt and shame are not the same.Your loved one’s death was not your fault.You didn’t cause it, control it, or cure it.You can release false guilt and receive grace. Overcoming Regret After Loss ,Episode 6: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2603502/episodes/19666847I'd love to hear from you here on Fan Mail.Inspired by Debbie Jordan's book, Grief's Deception: Overcoming the Twelve Lies Whispered to a Broken Heart, this podcast offers practical hope and biblical encouragement for every stage of the grief journey. After her son, Ryan, died in 1985, grief reshaped her family's story. Over time, God used that journey to deepen her heart for others who are hurting and to inspire her book and this podcast.Connect with Debbie:[email protected]://www.instagram.com/debbiejordan609/https://www.facebook.com/share/19VchGAEfB/?mibextid=wwXIfrFind Grief’s Deception: Overcoming the Twelve Lies Whispered to a Broken Heart at your favorite online book retailer (including Amazon).Dennis & Debbie as guests Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-more-perfect-podcast-with-jill-savage/id1513616533?i=1000777689811https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/329-griefs-deception-part-one-with-dennis-and-debbie-jordan/id1526191629?i=1000796259415...