When a Family’s World Shatters in a Week

Ann and Dave Wilson describe a period that felt like a series of blows: the death of their daughter, the loss of their brother, and the divorce of their parents—all within a few months. The shock of those events set the stage for a deeper conversation about how to see God amid such pain.

Seeing God as Sovereign in the Midst of Loss

Rather than letting grief dictate their theology, the Wilsons begin with the premise that God is sovereign, triumphant, and present in every season. They explain that when the reality of loss is viewed through that lens, the same facts can lead to different conclusions. The conversation hints at how this perspective helped them keep faith alive even when it seemed that God had abandoned them.

Running Toward the Roar: Confronting Grief Head‑On

Levi Lusco’s book introduces the idea that, like a lion’s roar, the most frightening moments can actually point us toward safety. The Wilsons describe how they chose to “run headlong into” painful memories—such as holding their daughter’s hospital clothes—rather than burying them. This approach, they say, turns fear into a path that leads to healing.

Pain as a Microphone: Sharing Wounds to Help Others

When the couple talks about the community that supported them, the theme of pain as a “microphone” emerges. They share how opening up about abuse, divorce, and loss allowed them to speak louder and help others who were still holding their wounds. The story suggests that the louder the pain, the more powerful the message of hope can become.

Listen for the Full Journey

These moments only scratch the surface of the Wilsons’ experience. For the complete story—how they wrestled with grief, how they re‑imagined suffering, and how they found a way to let pain speak—tune in to the full audio.