The holidays can be a deeply conflicted time when you’re grieving. While the world celebrates, your heart may feel heavy, out of place, or quietly aching. In this thoughtful piece, Dr. Kevin Van Lant offers ten practical and grace-filled ways to navigate the Christmas season with honesty, tenderness, and hope—reminding you that God meets us gently in our sorrow.

In this episode, Chris and Alisa Grace explore the topic of navigating grief and loss during the holidays. They are joined by Dr. Kevin Van Lant, a licensed clinical psychologist and expert in pastoral care and counseling, who provides invaluable insights into the challenges of processing grief during a season traditionally associated with joy and togetherness. They discuss the importance of recognizing and sitting with the pain, offering practical ways to support both yourself and others during difficult times, and how faith plays a transformative role in the grieving process.