When you are walking through grief, divorce, or a hard season, people talk.
Some mean well and still hurt you. Others do not mean well at all. Rumors, opinions, and half-truths start flying, and suddenly it’s not just your circumstances that hurt — it’s the words surrounding them.
In this episode of Silver Lining with Luke & Monica, we talk honestly about how to handle hurtful words, gossip, and assumptions while you’re “in the fire,” and how to respond without losing your peace.
Luke shares about navigating comments and misunderstandings after Alicia’s death, and Monica opens up about the stigma and opinions that came with divorce. Together, they walk through how Philippians 4:8 can become a filter for your mind, not just a “positive thinking” verse, and why you don’t have to internalize everything people say.
We also tell the lighthearted Toys for Tots matchmaking story that accidentally exposed Monica’s first “I think I like Luke” moment… and yes, the infamous Awana tunic night. Humor, grief, awkwardness, and Scripture all show up in this one.
If you’ve ever wrestled with what people say about you, this conversation is for you.
🎵 Song referenced in this episode:
“You Say” by Lauren Daigle
https://youtu.be/sIaT8Jl2zpI?si=QBmkEVkwPDhEr7Ez
In This Episode, We Talk About:
Scripture References
Christian grief, Christian podcast, grief after loss, widower story, remarriage after loss, divorce stigma, blended families, church hurt, gossip and rumors, slander, how to handle slander, Philippians 4:8, think on these things, responding with grace, controlling thoughts, Christian encouragement, healing after divorce, Alicia’s story, Luke and Monica Sorensen, Silver Lining podcast, handling hurtful words, praying for enemies, identity in Christ, encouragement, speaking life.
