Grief is a journey that often leaves us feeling isolated and overwhelmed. In our latest episode of Purpose Beyond Motherhood, we sit down with Clayr Simnacher, a counseling psychology professor with a heart for helping women navigate loss.

Clayr shares her deeply personal journey through compound grief, revealing how the biblical practice of lament can bring us into a deeper, more honest relationship with God. While lament is often misunderstood as merely “venting” our pain, Clayr reminds us that it is a sacred act—a way to bring our raw emotions before the One who sees us, knows us, and is always with us.

She talks about how, even when we feel abandoned, God is right there, inviting us to trust Him, to listen for His voice, and to embrace the hope He offers. This process of surrender and reflection isn’t about weakness; it’s about recognizing that our strength comes from Him.

In a time when the world tells us to hide our pain, this episode is a powerful reminder that God is near—even in the midst of our deepest sorrow. Whether you’re walking through infertility, pregnancy loss, or any season of grief, know that you are not alone.

Join us as we explore what it means to embrace lament, to allow our hearts to speak honestly before God, and to find healing in His presence.

Listen to the full episode https://youtu.be/wuAdz_YkKds and be encouraged by Clayr’s story—a story of pain transformed by God’s grace into a testament of hope.