63 | Held in His Presence: Healing Rest for the Grieving Heart | Becky Thompson

In this profoundly powerful episode, Ashley welcomes national bestselling author and Midnight Mom Devotional founder Becky Thompson back to the podcast to talk about her newest book, Healing Rest. Together, they share an unforgettable conversation about rest for the weary, peace for the anxious, and the healing presence of Jesus for grieving hearts.

What begins as an interview soon becomes a Spirit-led encounter with God’s tender presence. Becky invites listeners into the “closet” of vulnerability and surrender—the safe place where we meet Jesus, fall apart in His arms, and find the rest our souls are desperately craving. Through stories, Scripture, prayer, and Holy Spirit-led moments of pause, this episode offers more than just words—it offers sacred space to be held by the One who knows your pain and never leaves your side.

Whether you are overwhelmed by grief, carrying the weight of trauma, or longing for peace in the midst of chaos, this episode is a gentle invitation to experience healing rest in the arms of Jesus.

In this episode, we discussed:

Becky's inspiration for writing Healing Rest and how it builds upon her previous book Peace

Why grief reveals the world isn’t safe—and how we can still rest in the safety of Jesus’ presence

The “closet moment”: where we break down, cry, surrender, and are tenderly met by the Comforter

The difference between pushing through and truly surrendering what we carry

What it means to be safely held, even in a broken world

A Spirit-led, guided invitation to closet time with Jesus—including a real-time prayer experience

Practical steps for slowing down, calming a dysregulated nervous system, and finding rest for your body, mind, and soul

The importance of reading God’s Word as a place to encounter His presence, not just gain knowledge