73. Beauty from Ashes with Amber Smith

Abiding Free | Biblical Truth & Encouragement

Have you ever felt alone in your grief?

Grief can be isolating. In times of grief, people turn to many different things in an attempt to numb the pain, but true hope is found in Jesus.

In today’s episode, Kristin speaks with Amber Smith about how tragedy struck her family and how they’ve moved forward and are healing little by little by God’s grace.

Amber Smith is a Christ follower, wife, mother, and philanthropist. She lives on a farm in central Texas with her husband Granger and their three children. In 2019, the family suffered a terrible tragedy when their youngest son River drowned.
Through the pain, the Smith’s felt the closeness of God like never before, and they vowed to bring good from their suffering. For the last three years, Amber has shared her testimony and the hope we have in Jesus. She started the River Kelly Fund and has since donated over $400,000 to nonprofits to keep his legacy alive. She also Coauthored a book called Where the Dinosaurs Roar.
Amber has a podcast where she has weekly conversations about grief and joy, hope and healing, parenting, marriage and the goodness of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

This conversation truly blessed us, and we are so thankful Amber was willing to share her testimony with us. Please take time to listen and allow Amber’s words to speak hope into your hearts today!
Episode Highlights:

• Background on Amber
• An unimaginable loss
• Peace beyond understanding
• The beauty of community
• Finding light in the darkness
• Spreading the Hope of God

Find more on Guest:

• Listen to the Arise with Amber podcast HERE
• Watch The Smiths on Youtube
• Watch Arise with Amber on Youtube
• Follow Amber on Instagram: @amberemilysmith
• Order Amber’s Book Where the Dinosaurs Roar
• Donate to The River Kelly Fund Here

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