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While We're Waiting® - Hope After Child Loss

Jill Sullivan

Booking Overview

A Christian grief-support interview show featuring bereaved parents who share stories of child loss, faith, grief, and healing, with occasional authors and ministry or foundation leaders connected to those experiences. Credible pitches include bereaved parents with compelling faith-centered stories, Christian grief authors, and leaders of organizations supporting families after child loss; booking difficulty is likely low when candidates have a direct personal connection and can discuss grief openly.

Metrics

Episodes: 528

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 1.6k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

jill@whilewerewaiting.org

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Host

Jill Sullivan - Host of While We're Waiting, a Christian nonprofit ministry podcast supporting bereaved parents through stories of loss, faith, hope, and healing.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Direct personal experience with the loss of a child, preferably combined with a clearly articulated Christian faith journey, grief-support work, authorship, charitable leadership, or advocacy related to bereaved families.
Required Achievements:  
Authorship of a book about child loss or grief, Creation or leadership of a foundation supporting bereaved families, Personal experience used to encourage or support other grieving parents

Recent Guest Discussions

Jackie Baker - Suicide Loss, Remembering A Child Beyond The Circumstances Of Death, Grief's Impact On Marriage, Suicide Stigma In The Church, And Finding Hope In Jesus.

Josie Doll - The Loss Of Her Teenage Son, Grief After Accidental Death, Trusting God, Forgiveness, The Christian Doll Foundation, And Encouraging Grieving Parents.

Josie Doll - Her Son's Life And Accidental Death, The Grieving Process, The Legal Aftermath, Christian Faith, And Continuing His Legacy Through Advocacy And Charitable Work.

Missie Durapau - The Death Of Her Son, Organ Donation, Grief's Second Year, Navigating Birthdays And Holidays, Trusting God, And Coming Alongside Other Hurting Families.

Marty Durapau - Blended Family Life, The Death Of His Wife, The Loss Of His Stepson, Trusting God Through Unanswered Prayer, And Supporting Grieving People.

Recent Topics

Health, Mental Health, Grief Support, Child Loss, Christianity

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
While We're Waiting® - Hope After Child Loss
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328 | Not My Will with Scott and Shelly Myers

October 07, 2026

What happens when everything we thought we understood about God is suddenly turned upside down?  That's what Scott and Shelly Myers had to grapple with after the sudden death of their 11-year-old son, Will.  Will was an old soul ... a bright, compassionate boy who loved books, stories, Scripture, and Jesus. He also lived with some significant health challenges, including a serious heart condition. And in October of 2012, Will unexpectedly went to Heaven.Scott and Shelly share about the f...

327 | Messy Mourning (Part Two) with Jackie Baker

September 30, 2026

How do we keep moving forward after the loss of a child?  In the second half of my conversation with Jackie Baker, author of Messy Mourning: Hope for Mothers Grieving the Loss of a Child by Suicide, we turn to some of the practical challenges grieving parents face as they learn to live with loss.Jackie shares four lies grieving mothers often believe - including the painful thoughts that we somehow failed our child or could have prevented what happened - and points us back to what is true. We ...

326 | Messy Mourning (Part One) with Jackie Baker

September 23, 2026

Every child has a story that is so much bigger than the way their life ended.In this first half of my conversation with Jackie Baker, author of Messy Mourning: Hope for Mothers Grieving the Loss of a Child by Suicide, Jackie introduces us to her son Sebastian—a bright, curious, athletic, artistic young man who was deeply loved. She also shares about the struggles he faced and the journey her family walked before his death by suicide nearly nine years ago.Jackie speaks honestly about those ear...

Frequently asked questions

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While We're Waiting® - Hope After Child Loss
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How do I get in touch with While We're Waiting® - Hope After Child Loss?

While We're Waiting® - Hope After Child Loss is hosted by Jill Sullivan. Its publicly listed email is jill@whilewerewaiting.org. 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 While We're Waiting® - Hope After Child Loss?

The publicly listed email for While We're Waiting® - Hope After Child Loss: jill@whilewerewaiting.org.

How many listeners does While We're Waiting® - Hope After Child Loss have?

Podseeker estimates While We're Waiting® - Hope After Child Loss reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for While We're Waiting® - Hope After Child Loss?

While We're Waiting® - Hope After Child Loss typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Direct personal experience with the loss of a child, preferably combined with a clearly articulated Christian faith journey, grief-support work, authorship, charitable leadership, or advocacy related to bereaved families. Common among recent guests: Authorship of a book about child loss or grief; Creation or leadership of a foundation supporting bereaved families; Personal experience used to encourage or support other grieving parents. Recent guests include Jackie Baker, Josie Doll, and Josie Doll.

How hard is it to get booked on While We're Waiting® - Hope After Child Loss?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does While We're Waiting® - Hope After Child Loss cover?

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

Publicly listed emails

jill@whilewerewaiting.org

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