Granger Smith is a country music star, bestselling author, and bereaved father. We had an incredible Friday Conversation about the massive trauma of losing a child, and how those major losses can wreck our lives. His story is one of hitting rock bottom, learning to surrender, and finding his faith and the path forward to hope again. Granger's story is told beautifully in his new book, Like a River. Check out Granger's apparel company, YeeYee!Music by Granger Smith(Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 )Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!

(00:15) - Granger Smith's Journey of Faith and Strength after Loss
(02:23) - Self Brain Surgery School: Changing Your Mind to Change Your Life
(03:27) - Introducing Granger Smith and his book "Like a River"
(06:54) - Grieving and the Pervasive Trauma
(10:00) - Therapy: A Natural Progression but Not a Complete Solution
(12:53) - The Breaking Point: Realizing Nothing Was Working
(13:15) - A Desperate Moment: Death or Intervention
(14:34) - A Christian upbringing but lacking in spiritual fruit
(19:25) - Discovering the true meaning of being a Christian through Scripture
(23:54) - Finding Faith through Old Sermons
(27:22) - Finding Peace in Not Knowing the Truth
(28:14) - The Nature of God and His Providence
(38:00) - Finding Healing Through Sharing Loss and Grief Stories
(40:17) - Connecting with Granger Smith and Words of Encouragement for Grief
(42:48) - God's Mercy and the Imperfection of Humanity
(44:42) - Thanksgiving Conversation with Grainger, Book Giveaway Announcement
(49:16) - Introducing Dr. Lee Warren's new book, "Hope is the First Dose"