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Have you ever walked through a season when simply making it through the day felt like all you could manage? Maybe grief has changed everything. Perhaps the future looks nothing like you imagined, or someone you love is hurting, and you don’t know what to say. When life feels this heavy, people often encourage us to “hang in there.” But what happens when we no longer have the strength to keep holding on? My guest on this week’s episode of The Love Offering Podcast, Cheri Fletcher, shared a truth I haven’t stopped...

Have you ever walked through a season when simply making it through the day felt like all you could manage? Maybe grief has changed everything. Perhaps the future looks nothing like you imagined, or someone you love is hurting, and you don’t know what to say. When life feels this heavy, people often encourage us to “hang in there.” But what happens when we no longer have the strength to keep holding on? My guest on this week’s episode of The Love Offering Podcast, Cheri Fletcher, shared a truth I haven’t stopped...

Thirteen days can change an entire family’s history. We sit down with Cheri Fletcher to remember her daughter Annie, a 29-year-old singer-songwriter, social worker, and photographer whose sudden decline ended in an unthinkable goodbye. With honesty and tenderness, Cheri walks us through what it’s like to lose an adult child to an aggressive cancer she did not even know was there, and how shock lingers long after the hospital. We also get practical about what grief really does. Cheri describes grief brain, the fog that makes reading hard and memory unreliable, the physical exhaustion that settles into daily life, and the way fear can spike when another loved one is late to return a call. We talk marriage and family dynamics, why counseling can help couples grieve in different ways without turning on each other, and how giving space and grace becomes a daily decision. A major thread is faith in suffering. When prayer feels impossible, Cheri shares how God met her through friends who kept sending scripture and personalized prayers, and how she learned to see God’s presence without minimizing pain. She also offers a perspective that stopped her in my tracks: God misses watching Annie too. Finally, we dig into the moment so many people dread: “I don’t know what to say.” Cheri created “Beyond I Don’t Know What To Say” grief cards to help friends and churches show up with courage, ask meaningful questions, and keep a child’s name present. Listen regularly for more hope-filled conversations, and share this with someone walking through loss, and leave a review so more grieving families can find this support. https://cherifletcher.com/ Share any comments here *** If you have an Apple account, please take a minute to leave a review on Apple Podcasts if you enjoy this podcast by clicking the link below. By doing so you help increase our visibility and discoverability for others, and we value your feedback! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hope-after-child-sibling-loss-the-empty-chair-endeavor/id1654053256 **** You can also opt to leave a review or rating on Podchasers by clicking the link below. Your opinions matter and mean so much to us! https://www.podchaser.com/HopeAfterChildSiblingLossTheEmptyChairEndeavor You can contact us by email at: hope@emptychairendeavor.com If you would like to share your story on an upcoming episode, please send us an email so that we can talk with you about it. Thank you for listening!

Hi Friend, Welcome back to Fierce Calling! In today’s heartfelt episode, Doris sits down with her dear friend and sister in Christ, Cheri Fletcher, to discuss how to navigate grief conversations, honor precious memories, and find purpose through life’s deepest losses. After the loss of her daughter Annie in 2023, Cheri created Beyond “I Don’t Know What to Say” Grief Cards, a resource designed to spark meaningful conversations and keep memories of loved ones alive. Together, they talk about the importance of open communication in grief, and how your God-given purpose endures even as your roles in life change. Whether you’re walking through grief or supporting someone who is, this episode offers encouragement, practical tools, and a powerful reminder: our purpose in Christ is eternal. ???? Episode Highlights & Key Takeaways Grief shouldn’t be silent: Open dialogue, even with simple questions, can bring incredible comfort to those mourning. Sometimes, just asking “What has this week been like for you?” means more than “How are you?”. Everyone’s grieving journey is unique: Cheri’s experience highlighted that roles in life may change, but our purpose—to glorify and magnify God—remains eternal. Support can be simple and brave: Reaching out, mentioning a loved one’s name, or just showing up with a kind gesture makes all the difference. “Communication doesn’t have to be complicated, even if grief is.” Our roles may change, but our God-given purpose stays the same If you or someone you know is walking through loss, check out these conversation cards shared at cherifletcher.com, and let’s be intentional about supporting each other. ???? #GriefSupport #Purpose #FierceCalling #Connection #Legacy #Faith ???? Connect with Cheri cherifletcher.com and find her Beyond I Don’t Know What to Say grief cards. Don’t forget to enter the discount code “Welcome 10” for 10% off! And that’s evergreen! A quiet place in grief community Raise the Sail: Annie’s Hallmark Dream Realized Cheri Fletcher is the creator of Beyond “I Don’t Know What to Say” Grief Communication Cards—a gentle tool designed to open the door to meaningful conversations that bring comfort, connection, and the sharing of stories that keep precious memories alive. Her prayer is that these cards help others move past silence and into presence. She holds a simple but profound belief: grief is complicated, but communication doesn’t have to be. Cheri and her husband, Todd, moved to Cleveland, Tennessee, in 2020 after nearly 30 years in Washington. They are grateful parents of two married sons and their wives, and they carry the memory of their cherished daughter, Annie, who passed away in 2023. After Annie’s passing, Cheri’s work deepened as she began giving language to the lived experience of grief. Drawing from her own journey through loss, change, and faith, she now walks alongside others who find themselves asking, “Now what?”—gently helping them move toward “What’s next?” with hope, honesty, and a spiritual game plan for the unexpected. Through her writing, speaking, and community, Cheri reminds others that while our roles may change, our purpose is eternal—and that even in life’s hardest moments, we are not holding on alone… we are held. <p class="wp-block-paragraph

“What if hope isn’t about holding on—but about being held?” In today's episode, I had the privilege to sit down with Cheri Fletcher—a writer, speaker, and flash mob aficionado—who shares the story of her daughter Annie, a vibrant young woman whose life reflected creativity, compassion, and faith. Cheri opens up about the sudden medical crisis that took Annie’s life at just 29, the ache of surrendering to God’s will, and the unshakable truth that we are never left to simply “hang in there”—we are held by the God who goes before us. Drawing from passages like Deuteronomy 31:8 and Isaiah 41:10, she reminds us that even when life shatters, God’s presence remains steady and sure. We also talk about Cheri’s new project, the Grief Communication Cards , a set of thoughtful prompts designed to help grieving families and friends talk more openly about their loved ones. I'm planning to use these cards with my own family this holiday season as a way to remember and celebrate our daughter Hannah as well as others who have gone to Heaven in our family. Use the code WAITING10 for 10% off your set! This episode is a tender reminder that when we don’t have the strength to hold on, God is the One holding us—steady, present, and faithful. Resources Mentioned: Cheri Fletcher’s Website: cherifletcher.com Grief Communication Cards – use code WAITING10 for 10% off While We’re Waiting Facebook Group – Support for Bereaved Parents I would love to hear your thoughts on the show. Click here to send me a message! ~Jill ** IMPORTANT** - All views expressed by guests on this podcast are theirs alone, and may not represent the Statement of Faith and Statement of Beliefs of the While We're Waiting ministry. We'd love for you to connect with us here at While We're Waiting! Click HERE to visit our website and learn about our free While We're Waiting Weekends for bereaved parents Click HERE to learn more about our network of While We're Waiting support groups all across the country. Click HERE to subscribe to our YouTube channel Click HERE to follow our public Facebook page Click HERE to follow us on Instagram Click HERE to follow us on Twitter Click HERE to make a tax-deductible donation to the While We're Waiting ministry Contact Jill by email at: jill@whilewerewaiting.org

Before we start, our team will be there on Oct. 8th because we are bringing the More than a Mom Conference to Southside Baptist Church in Palestine, TX. Becoming a mom is one of life's greatest gifts, but what if your story of how you became a mom didn't fit the fairytale narrative? Ladies, life is hard, and we want to help you find your voice, see your impact, and change your outlook on becoming an unexpected mother. God has a purpose for your story, and He can restore your narrative. Come join 3 former teen moms for a ONE-Day event to discover how you are more than a mom. You are a daughter of The KING! We hope to see you there. More details on hooks2crook.com/more-than-a-mom/. And as always, we offer a link shortcut to all the links mentioned in today’s show in the show notes. So go check it out. Today I have Cheri Fletcher on the show. Cheri is a writer, speaker, and host of Your Spiritual Game Plan podcast. She loves to help others develop a strategy for living out God’s plan for their life because the enemy has a very strategic plot against it. Cheri and her husband Todd are empty nesters and live in Tennessee. They have three grown children and 1 dog, Libby. Cheri loves walking, running, and hiking with friends, and she will also invite you in for a cup of coffee anytime, no matter what state her kitchen is in! If you need help creating a Spiritual Game Plan, cherifletcher.com ? Would you like to hear more about Hooks2Crook Ministries or our Translation Project? The best way to learn about us is by joining our email list on hooks2crook.com

Welcome to my new series, LIES GOOD MOMS BELIEVE! Over the next 11 weeks I am going to be joined by some amazing guests, and together we are going to dedicate each episode to calling out a common lie the enemy speaks to the hearts of Moms. We’re going to measure that lie against the truth of scripture, offer you some practical advice and Biblical encouragement through discussion and then end our time with a simple but powerful prayer to equip you to take these lies head on whenever they try and sneak their way into your mind. In today’s first episode of this new mini-series, we are going to tackle the lie: I’m “just” a mom And here to help me in this discussion is Cheri Fletcher. Cheri is a writer, speaker, singer and the host of Your Spiritual Game Plan podcast. She loves to help women develop a spiritual game plan so that they can live out the purpose God created for them. She wants to share the message of just how intentionally you were made to be a part of God’s plan. Through her writings, speaking and podcast guest it is her desire to equip you with an understanding of the enemy’s plot against that very plan. You can learn more about Cheri through her website ! And you can connect with her through Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . For the downloadable prayers, click here ! FAVORITE TAKEAWAYS: The enemy hates us He is seeking to trip us up and derail us from our mission He lies to us constantly in order to achieve that I didn’t feel relevant because I was doing nothing to contribute When we end up dropping the ball, the enemy is there to remind you “you are nothing more than…” The enemy was able to entice her (Eve) with wanting to be more than she already was and believing she wasn’t who God wanted her to be after all. Once he could get that thought into her mind, she took care of the rest on her own. He planted the thoughts into my heart and into my head and I watered them God has a PLAN for you and the enemy has a PLOT against you. The enemy wasn’t created in God’s image and he can’t create. We are made in God’s image and we can create. The enemy has so much to lose when you shine. Just = nothing more than VS Just = exactly what I need Ephesians 2:10 - “For we are God’s masterpiece , created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time for us to do.” (Emphasis mine) Sandy Patty song: Masterpiece When God created YOU, He did not say, now go figure out why. Choosing to agree with Truth, rather than lies - help us to agree we are a masterpiece intentionally created to serve a purpose for His glory John 10:10 - the enemy’s only purpose What the enemy says is true, but it’s not THE TRUTH. (audio graphic) Daily spiritual game plan is to remember a s

Cheri Fletcher is my younger twin—an enneagram 7 with a great smile and desire to help women and young people find their purpose, no matter what they may be facing. While watching her husband coach basketball, she recognized that we all need a "game plan" if we are going to endure the normal trials and troubles of this world. Once we know the plan and our purpose, we can thwart Satan at his own game to sideline us from what God intends for our lives. Our purpose? To show who God is to everyone we meet. Our legacy? To build into our kids a clear understanding of spiritual warfare. God has a plan and Satan has a plot to wreck that plan. Cheri says: I want our kids to have a very clear understanding of the war that is going on for their attention, mental health, salvation, marriage, their life! To fully grasp that God has had a plan for them all along and the enemy has had a plot against it. When things are hard—to be able to step back, to fully KNOW that God is already victorious and that with a spiritual game plan in place, they are too. Sounds like a great plan to me! Cheri Fletcher is a writer, speaker, singer and the host of Your Spiritual Game Plan podcast. She loves to help women develop a spiritual game plan so that they can live out the purpose God created for them. She wants to share the message of how intentionally you were made to be a part of God’s plan. Through her writings, speaking and podcast guests, it is her desire to equip you with an understanding of the enemy’s plot against that very plan. She and her husband Todd are empty nesters and have just moved from Seattle WA to Cleveland Tennessee. They have three grown children and 1 dog, Libby. You can find out more about Cheri on her website Cherifletcher.com From Cheri, when I asked her for a favorite recipe: A recipe --- Hmmmm, well, it is a vegetarian one that is a staple at all holidays. The very first time that my mom made it my dad (an avid meat eater) said: "Well, for dog food that tasted pretty good!" My 5-year-old brother decided to tell everyone that we had dog food for Thanksgiving and thus - we still serve dog food at every Thanksgiving meal and I have had several friends who grew up in my life ask me for my dog food recipe. LOL https://cherifletcher.com/wp-content/uploads/Dog-Food-Recipe.pdf Follow Cheri here: https://cherifletcher.com ________ One simple way to spread God's message of love and forgiveness is to welcome others like He welcomed you. Join my series to do simple hospitality, one task a day for 4 weeks: Hospitality By the Day What to do Today to Host Guests in a Month. It's fun. It's simple. I promise. Sign up here and it will begin next Monday. Can't wait to hear all about it!

Welcome to my new series, LIES GOOD MOMS BELIEVE! Over the next 12 weeks I am going to be joined by some amazing guests, and together we are going to dedicate each episode to calling out a common lie the enemy speaks to the hearts of Moms. Today's guest is writer, speaker and host of the Your Spiritual Game Plan podcast, Cheri Fletcher! We’re going to measure each lie against the truth of scripture, offer you some practical advice and Biblical encouragement through discussion and then end our time with a simple but powerful prayer to equip you to take these lies head on whenever they try and sneak their way into your mind. Notice I am calling this series Lies GOOD Moms Believe because I want to point out that we all struggle with feeling like we are not good moms at one time or another. My goal throughout this series is to encourage you that you are, in fact, a good mom and you are in good company, Momma. I believe the enemy knows we are all vulnerable in this area and he delights in hammering us with doubt, guilt, regret, fear - all in the form of complete and total lies. and that is why I am passionate about encouraging women to recognize the lies the enemy speaks to them so that they can call it out and put it in its right and proper place which is squashed under the authority of God. Here’s the thing we have to remember: The enemy knows we cannot be effective for the gospel both in and outside of our homes if we are bogged down by or agreeing with the lies the enemy feeds us. And that’s his plan. To derail, distract and disable us from making a difference for the kingdom of God as wives, moms, employees, volunteers - in whatever role He has given us to fulfill. So over these next few moments, can I challenge you to turn off all distractions and really dive into our time together? I believe God has a word for you, to empower you to begin to identify when the enemy speaks lies to your Momma heart and to shut him down with all the authority He gives you through Christ Jesus. Connect with Somer on Facebook, Instagram and at somercolbert.com - SUBSCRIBE to my e-mail list and receive the weekly prayer downloads! Connect with Cheri on Facebook, Instagram and at cherifletcher.com and be sure to check out Y our Spiritual Game Plan podcast! FAVORITE TAKEAWAYS: The enemy hates us He is seeking to trip us up and derail us from our mission He lies to us constantly in order to achieve that When we end up dropping the ball, the enemy is there to remind you “you are nothing more than…” The enemy was able to entire her (Eve) with wanting to be more than she already was and believing she wasn’t who God wanted her to be after all. Once he could get that thought into her mind, she took care of the rest on her own. God has a PLAN for you and the enemy has a PLOT against you. The enemy wasn’t created in God’s image and he can’t create. We are made in God’s image and we can create. Just = nothing more than VS Just = exactly what I need Ephesians 2:10 John 10:10 What the enemy says is true, but it’s not THE TRUTH We’re in a battle whether we choose to acknowledge it or not. We’re in a battle whether we choose to be a part of it or not. The only way I can find victory is to claim it every day. Fight the battle but also keep the mission in mind

You may have hopes, desires, and even dreams that God has given you of the things He wants you to pursue, but the overwhelm and insecurities can be insurmountable. Or you may be at a place today where you are wondering why He created you and what in the world you are supposed to be doing. Today writer, speaker, and podcast host Cheri Fletcher and I tackle The “What am I Supposed to be Doing” Struggle, to help you weed through all the noise and walk forward with confidence in the call God has given you. Listen in to learn: Ways “purpose” has been misunderstood What you are really seeking at times (and it’s not purpose) How your role may change in seasons, but your purpose doesn’t Why mundane moments are part of your purpose too The four letter word that will change how you walk out your purpose Favorite Verse: For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10 Favorite Quotes: “ God did not create you and me and then leave us to figure it out and find ourselves .” – Cheri Fletcher “ Since the beginning of time God had a plan and purpose for each one of us. The faith journey is the revelation of what that is in each season .” – Tiffany Jo Baker “ The very areas where God has a plan are exactly where the enemy has a plot .” – Cheri Fletcher Find out more about all the things that Cheri Fletcher and her ministry and podcast are up to here. *If you’re looking for perfectly polished people or podcast, this isn’t for you. We’re real people, with real good information, and a really great God. Please disregard the occasional note-reading, flubber-upping and brain-farting.* Don't miss the next All the Things TV episode so we can help you grip God’s grace, use your gifts and get your goals in the midst of your mess and mission. You can watch the All the Things TV on YouTube and www.TiffanyJoBaker.com or listen in on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , or your favorite podcast player. Subscribe to never miss an episode, leave a quick review and share with a friend! Ratings and reviews are like high-fives and “go-girl’s” on podcast players. Helping you refresh and refocus so you can do all the things you are called and created to do, my 31 Day Devotional “Soul-Care for Go-Getters” is available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and my website shop here. As a 3x Surrogate, Speaker, and Strategizer, I uplift the soul and success of women like you who are walking out their WHY at home, online, and in the world at @TiffanyJoBaker on Instagram and Facebook and www.TiffanyJoBaker.com . I would love to connect with you there!

Our life as a couple brings one transition after another. For Rob and I, we’ve added babies to our family and sent young adults out into the world. Job changes sent us cross-country and turned our routines upside-down. For years Joanna was a stay-at-home homeschooling parent, but now she’s working and sending our son off to school each day. Like us, you’ve had to face the changes of life as a couple. Those transitions can pull you together or create stress that drives you apart. That’s why we’re happy to welcome our guest Cheri Fletcher to the podcast today. Cheri and her husband Todd have experienced empty nesting and a crisis that forced them to change their lives in nearly every way. Cheri is here with great experience to help us understand The unforeseen events that forced Cheri and Todd to change their lives The losses and grief that come with change How God holds on to you so you don’t have to stay strong by yourself How to grow in empathy for each other’s unique needs and emotions How to approach life’s changes as a team Why you can celebrate the “new” God is putting in your life The ways a couple can “divorce-proof” their relationship in times of loss and change Cheri Fletcher is a writer, speaker, singer, and the host of Your Spiritual Game Plan podcast. She loves to help women develop a spiritual game plan so they can live out the purpose God created for them. Through her writings, speaking, and podcast, https://cherifletcher.com/ it is her desire to equip you with an understanding of the enemy’s plot against that very plan. Cheri and her husband Todd are empty nesters and moved from Seattle, WA, to Cleveland, Tennessee. They have three grown children and one dog, Libby. Cheri enjoys running and walking with friends.

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Try as we may to prevent it, injury happens. Sometimes it's preventable (like those caused by overuse and/or not enough rest). And sometimes we step off the back of a U-Haul and BAM (or more precisely, SNAP) your MCL is torn. Today's episode is a two-part interview with my friend, Cheri Fletcher. Our first discussion centers around her preparing for MCL surgery. She shares her concerns, her plans for her downtime (because she's a driver like me and never stops moving), and the irony of what she feels God is teacher her through this. Then I catch up with her again about 10 days post surgery to see how she's recovering, feeling (mentally and physically) and if she indeed was able to BE STILL. See pictures of Cheri and I, her "Be Still" tatoo, and more on the show notes at GracedHealth.com/cheri-fletcher. Connect with Cheri: Website Instagram Facebook Let's be friends! Find me on Instagram , Facebook , or at GracedHealth.com My latest recommended ways to nourish and move your body, mind and spirit: Nourished Notes Bi-Weekly Newsletter 30+ Non-Gym Ways to Improve Your Health (free download) Connect with Amy: GracedHealth.com Instagram: @GracedHealth YouTube: @AmyConnell