Anne Wilson, a 23-year-old popular singer/songwriter whose powerful song, “My Jesus,” reached number 1 on the Billboard charts joins us to share her journey of enduring and worshipping through grief after the loss of her 23-year-old brother at the age of 15. Losing friends and family members we love and care deeply about is an inescapable part of this life and can be earth-shattering.
Anne shares how worship helped her to endure the loss of her brother and led to an unexpected music career. She offers encouragement and empathy for anyone walking through grief and missing their loved ones. Anne also reflects on the lies many young women believe and inspires girls and women to find their worth and identity in God alone. Her mountain-moving faith will inspire you to celebrate the joy found in a life with Jesus. May our conversation with Anne bring you hope and remind you that God is working all things together for your good.
Takeaways
Losing a loved one can be incredibly traumatic, but hope + healing is possible in Jesus. Choosing to trust in God can provide strength during grief.
Family support is crucial in times of loss.
Faith can be a guiding light in dark seasons.
It’s normal to feel overwhelmed by grief.
Turning to God and meditating on scriptures can help in your healing process.
The journey of grief is very personal and unique for everyone.
Finding hope in the middle of despair is possible.
Resilience can be strengthened through faith and community.
Sharing your story can help others in similar situations.
Chapters
00:00 The Journey of a Musician
1:47 Navigating Grief and Loss
4:20 The Impact of ‘My Jesus’
7:30 Empowering Young Women
10:22 Words of Wisdom For the Younger Self
13:09 Faith and Identity in Christ
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