Episode 50: Choosing Joy in the Middle of Pain with Amanda Currie

Music for The Soul Podcast

We all know that grief and tragedy are part of this fallen world we live in. So, what can we do to find ways to choose joy in the midst of the pain of grief? Our guest on today's show is photographer and musical artist Amanda Currie. Amanda tells her story of walking through grief for most of her life, including the loss of her younger brother when he was only 20 years old. She talks about recognizing that grief and joy are often intertwined together and how she is able to find joy in moments of grief. From helping photograph joyful moments for parents who have experienced the loss of a child to laughing with family at joyful memories at her brothers funeral, Amanda shares how she learns to not only find those moments, but experience joy and grief fully as she walks through life. Amanda provided work on the Before We Said Hello Project, and now she works to provide words of guidance and affirmation as others walk through their own tragedies in life. She wants everyone to know that God never puts this grief upon our lives, but He is with us in His infinite love through every step on our journey. Who is Amanda Currie?

Amanda Currie has a music education degree, spending the last 20 years working in the field of music, both teaching and performing. Amanda and Becky Nordquist have co-writen and sung songs for Music for The Soul, including the Before We Said Hello Project. She also has done work as a photographer to help capture moments of joy and hope for grieving parents. Her photographic work can also be seen on the Before We Said Hello Project.

Resources:

To sign up for free devotions from our project, Before We Said Hello, please visit www.musicforthesoul.org/beforedevo

We also invite you to check out our Drink Deep Project devotion, 14 songs for those struggling with any type of grief, at the link here: www.musicforthesoul.org/drinkdevo