When tragedy strikes, adults struggle to make sense of it, but for children, the confusion and pain can feel overwhelming. In this deeply moving episode, Annie F. Downs sits down with Drs. Zach & Tim Clinton to talk about the story behind her new children’s book, Where Did TJ Go?, written after her family experienced the heartbreaking loss of her nephew, TJ. Together, they explore what it means to grieve honestly, talk to children about death and heaven, and embrace the kind of compassion that “suffers with.” Annie shares powerful insights on how to navigate the messiness of grief, the healing power of presence, and the truth that while loss changes everything, the hope of eternity changes how we see it. Whether you’re a parent, pastor, counselor, or simply someone walking through loss, this episode offers space for your sorrow and points your heart toward the unshakable hope we have in Christ.

 

Links: 

Visit Annie’s Website: https://www.anniefdowns.com/ 

Pick Your Copy of Where Did TJ Go?: https://wheredidtjgo.com/ 

Pick Up A Copy of One of Annie’s Other Best-Selling Books: https://www.anniefdowns.com/books/ 

Listen to her That Sounds Fun Podcast: https://www.anniefdowns.com/thatsoundsfun/ 

Listen to her Let’s Read The Gospels Podcast: https://www.anniefdowns.com/letsreadthegospels/ 

Listen to Annie’s miniBFF Podcast: https://www.anniefdowns.com/minibffpodcast/ 

Find Christ-Centered Care & Counsel Today: www.christiancareconnect.com 

 

When tragedy strikes, adults struggle to make sense of it, but for children, the confusion and pain can feel overwhelming. In this deeply moving episode,&nbsp;Annie&nbsp;F. Downs&nbsp;sits down with&nbsp;Drs. Zach &amp; Tim Clinton&nbsp;to talk about the story behind her new children&rsquo;s book,&nbsp;Where Did TJ Go?, written after her family experienced the heartbreaking loss of her nephew, TJ. Together, they explore what it means to grieve honestly, talk to children about death and heaven, and embrace the kind of compassion that &ldquo;suffers with.&rdquo;&nbsp;Annie&nbsp;shares powerful insights on how to navigate the messiness of grief, the healing power of presence, and the truth that while loss changes everything, the hope of eternity changes how we see it. Whether you&rsquo;re a parent, pastor, counselor, or simply someone walking through loss, this episode offers space for your sorrow and points your heart toward the unshakable hope we have in Christ.
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Links:&nbsp;
Visit&nbsp;Annie&rsquo;s Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.anniefdowns.com/" data-outlook-id="a925a230-eaad-4e02-b37b-29a7dfaa59f3" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="5" data-ogsc="">https://www.anniefdowns.com/</a>&nbsp;
Pick Your Copy of&nbsp;Where Did TJ Go?:&nbsp;<a href="https://wheredidtjgo.com/" data-outlook-id="0a8666a9-56d8-43e9-b9e7-ddb48b1beb5c" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="6">https://wheredidtjgo.com/</a>&nbsp;
Pick Up A Copy of One of&nbsp;Annie&rsquo;s Other Best-Selling Books:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.anniefdowns.com/books/" data-outlook-id="eea7351e-0464-46e0-9aea-4671416006ec" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="7">https://www.anniefdowns.com/books/</a>&nbsp;
Listen to her That Sounds Fun Podcast:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.anniefdowns.com/thatsoundsfun/" data-outlook-id="3170b6e0-008a-4b94-90d1-56745a9c76d5" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="8" data-ogsc="">https://www.anniefdowns.com/thatsoundsfun/</a>&nbsp;
Listen to her Let&rsquo;s Read The Gospels Podcast:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.anniefdowns.com/letsreadthegospels/" data-outlook-id="de1caa83-81a2-433f-9460-dc1049d1d21b" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="9">https://www.anniefdowns.com/letsreadthegospels/</a>&nbsp;
Listen to&nbsp;Annie&rsquo;s miniBFF Podcast:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.anniefdowns.com/minibffpodcast/" data-outlook-id="c70aae57-3638-47a1-bbd8-4f20f64de158" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="10" data-ogsc="">https://www.anniefdowns.com/minibffpodcast/</a>&nbsp;
Find Christ-Centered Care &amp; Counsel Today:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.christiancareconnect.com/" data-outlook-id="af8aceae-6f4a-4627-ad8a-61cc830ec65b" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="11">www.christiancareconnect.com</a>&nbsp;
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The Built Different Podcast with Dr. Zach Clinton will air every Tuesday morning from here on out covering topics such as Leadership, Grit, Work Ethic, Relationships, Managing Anxiety and Depression, Isolation/Loneliness, Grief/Loss, Strengthening your Marriage & Family, Championship Mindset, Creating a Winning Culture, and so much more... Through meaningful interviews with some of America’s leading motivational speakers, athletes, counselors/psychologists, pastors, and more... Our heart and mission is to provide ENCOURAGEMENT, HOPE, and CHALLENGE to help push you past your limits and reach goals you never thought possible! Colossians 2:6-7 says, “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.”No matter what life throws our way, we must remember WHO WE ARE, by first remembering WHOSE WE ARE!

The Built Different Podcast with Dr. Zach Clinton will air every Tuesday morning from here on out covering topics such as Leadership, Grit, Work Ethic, Relationships, Managing Anxiety and Depression, Isolation/Loneliness, Grief/Loss, Strengthening your Marriage &amp; Family, Championship Mindset, Creating a Winning Culture, and so much more... Through meaningful interviews with some of America&rsquo;s leading motivational speakers, athletes, counselors/psychologists, pastors, and more... Our heart and mission is to provide ENCOURAGEMENT, HOPE, and CHALLENGE to help push you past your limits and reach goals you never thought possible! Colossians 2:6-7 says, &ldquo;So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.&rdquo;No matter what life throws our way, we must remember WHO WE ARE, by first remembering WHOSE WE ARE!

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