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Cradled in Hope | Podcast for Grieving Moms | Biblical Hope for Miscarriage, Stillbirth, & Infant Loss

Ashley Opliger

Booking Overview

This is a monthly interview-led Christian grief and bereavement podcast focused on miscarriage, stillbirth, infant loss, faith, and hope, with recurring guests including authors, ministry leaders, pastors, counselors, advocates, and bereaved parents. Suitable pitch candidates include Christian authors, grief counselors, pregnancy-loss advocates, ministry founders, and experts who can address grief support, theology, mental health, or advocacy; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need relevant lived experience, ministry expertise, or an established book or initiative, but celebrity status is not required.

Metrics

Episodes: 94

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 266 subscribers

Instagram: 6.4k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

bryan@forgepodcast.co

info@bridgetscradles.com

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Host

Ashley Opliger - Ashley Opliger is the founder of Bridget's Cradles, a nonprofit that comforts families grieving pregnancy and infant loss. After her daughter Bridget was born into Heaven at 24 weeks, Ashley develo...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Christian authors, speakers, pastors, biblical counselors, grief or pregnancy-loss advocates, ministry founders, and bereaved parents with a substantial story, ministry, book, or advocacy initiative relevant to miscarriage, stillbirth, infant loss, or faith-based grief support.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or devotionals, Founded or led a grief-support ministry, Developed pregnancy- or infant-loss advocacy initiatives, Pastoral, biblical counseling, or grief-support experience, Public advocacy or educational work related to bereavement and stillbirth

Recent Guest Discussions

Lisa Appelo - God's Presence In Suffering, Grief And Faith, Supporting Families After Stillbirth, Lament, Surrender, God's Sovereignty, And Hope In Heaven.

Aubrey Pavlacka - Stillbirth And Premature Birth Loss, Unanswered Prayers, Pregnancy After Loss, Grief In Family Life, Remembering A Child, And Christian Hope.

Lisa Rowell - Pregnancy-loss Advocacy, Grief Support, Mental Health, Spiritual Struggle, Cooling Cots, Legislative Efforts, And Transforming Loss Into Action.

Eric Schumacher - Fathers' Grief After Miscarriage, Shame, Loneliness, Spiritual Care, Biblical Counseling, Emotional Honesty, And Gospel-centered Healing.

Emily Curtis - Lament, Pregnancy Loss, Compounded Grief, Poetry, Christian Comfort, Honoring Babies Who Died, And Supporting Grieving Parents.

Recent Topics

Health, Bereavement, Pregnancy Loss, Christianity, Grief Support

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Cradled in Hope | Podcast for Grieving Moms | Biblical Hope for Miscarriage, Stillbirth, & Infant Loss
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72 | Jealous That Heaven's Your Home | James Shove

October 01, 2026

In this heartfelt episode, Ashley welcomes James Shove to share the story behind his powerful song, Jealous That Heaven's Your Home. James' wife, Emily, was previously on our podcast on Episode 61, but in this conversation, James offers a unique perspective as a grieving father navigating the loss of their son, Phoenix.Together, Ashley and James discuss the excitement of expecting a baby, the heartbreak of miscarriage, and the often-overlooked grief experienced by fathers. James vulnerably sh...

71 | God of Comfort: Finding Hope, Healing, and God's Presence in Grief | Lisa Appelo

September 01, 2026

In this hope-filled episode, Ashley welcomes author, speaker, and fellow Bethany House author Lisa Appelo to discuss her new devotional, God of Comfort. After losing her husband unexpectedly and later walking alongside her son and daughter-in-law through the stillbirth of their baby, Lisa shares how grief transformed her faith, priorities, and understanding of God's presence in suffering.Together, Ashley and Lisa explore the unique challenges of devastating loss, the lies grief often whispers...

70 | From Babymoon to Baby Loss: Trusting God with Timber | Aubrey Pavlacka

August 01, 2026

In this moving episode, Ashley welcomes her friend Aubrey Pavlacka to share the story of her daughter, Timber Kai. What began as a joyful babymoon in Kauai quickly became a devastating journey through premature labor, ten days of hospitalization, and the heartbreaking loss of a much-loved baby girl at 22 weeks.With remarkable honesty, Aubrey recounts the days she spent fighting to keep Timber alive, the faith that sustained her through unimaginable uncertainty, and the grief that followed aft...

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Frequently asked questions

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Cradled in Hope | Podcast for Grieving Moms | Biblical Hope for Miscarriage, Stillbirth, & Infant Loss
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How do I get in touch with Cradled in Hope | Podcast for Grieving Moms | Biblical Hope for Miscarriage, Stillbirth, & Infant Loss?

Cradled in Hope | Podcast for Grieving Moms | Biblical Hope for Miscarriage, Stillbirth, & Infant Loss is hosted by Ashley Opliger. Its publicly listed emails are bryan@forgepodcast.co and info@bridgetscradles.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Cradled in Hope | Podcast for Grieving Moms | Biblical Hope for Miscarriage, Stillbirth, & Infant Loss?

The publicly listed emails for Cradled in Hope | Podcast for Grieving Moms | Biblical Hope for Miscarriage, Stillbirth, & Infant Loss: bryan@forgepodcast.co and info@bridgetscradles.com.

How many listeners does Cradled in Hope | Podcast for Grieving Moms | Biblical Hope for Miscarriage, Stillbirth, & Infant Loss have?

Podseeker estimates Cradled in Hope | Podcast for Grieving Moms | Biblical Hope for Miscarriage, Stillbirth, & Infant Loss reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Cradled in Hope | Podcast for Grieving Moms | Biblical Hope for Miscarriage, Stillbirth, & Infant Loss?

Cradled in Hope | Podcast for Grieving Moms | Biblical Hope for Miscarriage, Stillbirth, & Infant Loss typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Christian authors, speakers, pastors, biblical counselors, grief or pregnancy-loss advocates, ministry founders, and bereaved parents with a substantial story, ministry, book, or advocacy initiative relevant to miscarriage, stillbirth, infant loss, or faith-based grief support. Common among recent guests: Published books or devotionals; Founded or led a grief-support ministry; Developed pregnancy- or infant-loss advocacy initiatives. Recent guests include Lisa Appelo, Aubrey Pavlacka, and Lisa Rowell.

How hard is it to get booked on Cradled in Hope | Podcast for Grieving Moms | Biblical Hope for Miscarriage, Stillbirth, & Infant Loss?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Cradled in Hope | Podcast for Grieving Moms | Biblical Hope for Miscarriage, Stillbirth, & Infant Loss cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Bereavement, Pregnancy Loss, Christianity, and Grief Support. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

bryan@forgepodcast.co

info@bridgetscradles.com

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