The Happiest Saddest People
JL GerhardtA very true story.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 17 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Categories | ChristianityReligion & SpiritualityPersonal JournalsSociety & Culture | ||||
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The end...
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The Happiest Saddest People is a memoir. It reflects the author's present recollections of experiences over time. As we all know, "Memories are fuzzy things, like bunnies really. Difficult to hold. Quick to run away."
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Truths about the wilderness and journeying beyond
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The Happiest Saddest People is a memoir. It reflects the author's present recollections of experiences over time. As we all know, "Memories are fuzzy things, like bunnies really. Difficult to hold... more
Riding waves and seeing visions
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The Happiest Saddest People is a memoir. It reflects the author's present recollections of experiences over time. As we all know, "Memories are fuzzy things, like bunnies really. Difficult to hold. Quick to run awa... more
Who's carrying the ice?
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The Happiest Saddest People is a memoir. It reflects the author's present recollections of experiences over time. As we all know, "Memories are fuzzy things, like bunnies really. Difficult to hold. Quick to run away."
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On seeing and not seeing, reality and unreality, winter and summer.
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The Happiest Saddest People is a memoir. It reflects the author's present recollections of experiences over time. As we all know, "Memories are fuzzy things, like bunnies really.... more
What God had for me at the site of the wreck...
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The Happiest Saddest People is a memoir. It reflects the author's present recollections of experiences over time. As we all know, "Memories are fuzzy things, like bunnies really. Difficult to hold. Q... more
When God begins building atop the wreckage…
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The Happiest Saddest People is a memoir. It reflects the author's present recollections of experiences over time. As we all know, "Memories are fuzzy things, like bunnies really. Difficult to hold. Quick... more
This is not a tree…but it is a tree. An oak is an oak is an oak.
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The Happiest Saddest People is a memoir. It reflects the author's present recollections of experiences over time. As we all know, "Memories are fuzzy things, like bunnies really. Di... more
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- Visceral, Moving, Encouraging
I just finished Volume 1 of the Happiest Saddest People and wow - what an absolutely beautiful, moving, thoughtful, Christ-centered piece of art. I loved every minute; every story, every observation, every callback. I was moved to worship in every chapter. JL and her entire family are extraordinary storytellers. They were created to do it. And this podcast is evidence of it. I can’t wait for more!
Apple Podcasts5PR Burton
United States9 months ago - Meat not milk
Deeply spiritual and deeply moving. I can’t imagine anyone not seeing themselves in these stories. JL Gerhardt shares the raw emotion and pure vulnerability most of us hide and where Jesus fully lives. Looking to grow in your faith? This podcast should be on your playlist.
Apple Podcasts5ToddbheimUnited Statesa year ago - Can’t wait for more episodes
Real, honest, true. Beautifully written, beautifully produced. I smiled, I cried… I can visualize every piece of her story and even see my own. Ready and waiting for the next release.
Apple Podcasts5KaraDawnZUnited Statesa year ago - Incredible, beautiful, and deeply moving…
Incredible, beautiful, and deeply moving are just a few ways to describe how JL shares her story. Her narratives are captivating, weaving together moments that are heartwarming, heartbreaking, and profoundly inspiring all at once. I’ve found myself both laughing and crying more times than I can count. The way you share the stories that have shaped your life and faith will undoubtedly resonate with many, touching lives in ways beyond imagination—including my own. Well done, my friend. Well done!
Apple Podcasts5AshMigWatsUnited Statesa year ago - A must-listen for people of faith (and those who aren’t)
I was not prepared for how much this podcast would affect me. It is poignant and raw and honest and incredibly well-written. JL’s story is personal but also relatable. I can’t wait to hear more!
Apple Podcasts5mrsmountUnited Statesa year ago - Good but…
Production and storytelling is great but I am very discouraged by the attitude taken against the churches of Christ.
Apple Podcasts3Ty622United Statesa year ago - Grief cannot be understood, only experienced.
I hear her words and her voice and I believe them. I lost my mother at 16, and I never thought it would happen to me. I love the narration and storytelling and how it touches that part of me - the grief.
Apple Podcasts5Nicole_OleyUnited Statesa year ago - an immersive experience
in the first line I was immersed in another world, it grabbed my heart immediately…the pace, the music, and the narrator’s gripping voice all felt like a deep breath on a snowy Colorado mountain. I felt a wide range of emotions from anxious, to playful, to startled and riveted…all things that reminded me I’m alive and I immediately cued up the next episode, I had to know what was next
Apple Podcasts5KellynparksUnited Statesa year ago - A Shepherding Voice
Jennifer’s writings have been pointing and shepherding me toward the Devine for many years. I believe in her and that her voice will point many others to truth and goodness as well. I am so excited about this new podcast. Yay Jenn!
Apple Podcasts5AmberasingletreeUnited Statesa year ago - You did it again JL
Beautifully told and well written story as always!
Apple Podcasts5marciartsyUnited Statesa year ago - Couldn’t put it down!
I was hoping to listen to JL’s podcast launch sometime this week, but, while my husband had taken the kids to the grocery store, I told myself I’d sneak a five minute preview in. Within the first two minutes, I knew I’d be finishing the episode and wishing to listen to the next. Every word, carefully chosen, paints a picture. An intimate, fascinating dive into death and grief. She brings to life with her voice the elegant, artful, honest style of writing those of us who know her by her books are... more
Apple Podcasts5Sarah Tesh DavisUnited Statesa year ago - Inseparable Sorrow and Joy
Storytelling that brings blessing to those who mourn and comfort to the brokenhearted. Gerhardt holds loss and longing in one hand, light and life in the other, and blends them together in perfect harmony.
Apple Podcasts5KellyAnnRussellUnited Statesa year ago - Like breathing underwater
I’ve followed J.L.’s story and ministry for over a decade, and yet not *experienced* it to this depth until now. This isn’t an audiobook, it’s not a sermon podcast, it’s not a quippy surface-level treatment of grief and hope; this is diving down to the very bottom of what it means to be a human, and learning from a trusted friend how to breathe and find the light once you’re down there. Even that isn’t an adequate description, because what J.L. is doing here isn’t really a how-to; it’s masterful... more
Apple Podcasts5bethanywelbornUnited Statesa year ago - Goodness in Truth
Not an easy listen, but one that’s needed. To remind us of the truth that God is so good. Even in the midst of a broken world. Even when we are angry at Him. Even when nothing seems to make sense. At the end of the day, He is in control and His promises are true. Eternity will be so worth it! Bravo to the team at Hazefire for this new production.
Apple Podcasts5Sloan SpacekUnited Statesa year ago - Love this podcast
Your heart is so beautiful. You are my favorite storyteller of all. ❤️
Apple Podcasts5CG96TNUnited Statesa year ago
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This show focuses on the deeply personal experiences of grief, love, and spirituality, with a strong emphasis on the shared human experience of loss and faith. The host narrates poignant stories reflecting on cherished relationships and the struggle between sorrow and joy, often intertwined with moments of reflection about the divine and personal growth. Topics such as the impact of losing loved ones, the complexities of Christian faith, and the importance of community are intricately explored through various personal anecdotes and theological reflections, creating an immersive listening experience that resonates deeply with many listeners. The stories told are not just personal but relatable and provide insight into navigating life's chall... more
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