Gina Fox
Gina Fox
Cradled in Hope: Finding God’s Goodness in Grief with Ashley Opliger!
Cradled in Hope: Finding God’s Goodness in Grief with Ashley Opliger!
Cradled in Hope: Finding God’s Goodness in Grief with Ashley Opliger!
Tuesday 22nd July 2025
Explore grief and God's goodness with Ashley Opliger. Discover healing through Bridget's Cradles ministry.
36 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Ashley Opliger shares her journey of grief and healing.
- The founding of Bridget's Cradles ministry.
- Support and encouragement for grieving individuals.
- Finding purpose and calling through faith.
- Resources for hospitals and grieving families.
Nothing prepares you to hold your baby in their lifeless body, yet there's a dominating feeling of love and compassion.
In this heartfelt episode of the Anchored by the Sword podcast, Ashley Opliger courageously shares her personal journey of navigating profound grief. Ashley, the founder of Bridget's Cradles, opens up about the devastating stillbirth of her daughter, Bridget, and the subsequent birth of a nationwide ministry aimed at supporting grieving families. Her story is one of resilience, faith, and finding purpose amid pain.
Ashley recounts the emotional turmoil she experienced upon losing Bridget, describing the overwhelming sorrow and shock of holding her lifeless body. Despite the heartache, Ashley felt a deep love and compassion that drove her to nurture other grieving families through her ministry. Bridget's Cradles provides handcrafted cradles to hospitals, offering comfort to parents experiencing infant loss. The episode delves into Ashley's theological reflections, as she grapples with challenging questions about God's goodness in the face of suffering.
Her journey is marked by moments of doubt and confrontation, yet she finds solace in the belief that faith, akin to gold tested by fire, emerges stronger through trials. Ashley also touches on the sudden loss of her father and the impact of grief on friendships. She emphasizes the importance of consistent support for those grieving, encouraging listeners to reach out and show love to friends in mourning.
Ashley shares how Bridget's Cradles helps grieving mothers discover their calling by examining their passions and strengths. Her advice to listeners is to remain open-hearted and available to God's purpose, trusting that He will reveal their path over time. Listeners interested in connecting with Ashley or learning more about Bridget's Cradles can visit her website, AshleyOpliger.com, or Bridget's Cradles at BridgetsCradles.com. Both platforms offer resources, volunteer opportunities, and information on supporting grieving families.
This episode is a poignant reminder that even in the darkest times, there is hope and healing to be found through faith and community.