Episode 5: Fr. Josh – Even Priests Grieve

People often expect priests to have all the answers. Fr. Josh is the first to tell you that's not how grief works.

In Episode 5 of Rod & Chris: Unqualified and Unsupervised, Fr. Josh joins us for an honest conversation about grief from both sides of the aisle—his own personal losses and what it's like to stand at the altar leading funeral services for people he knew, loved, and cared about.

We talk about the weight of walking with grieving families, the challenge of carrying your own grief while supporting others, and why no one—not even a priest—is immune to heartbreak. It's thoughtful, genuine, occasionally funny, and a reminder that healing isn't about having all the answers.

Because sometimes the best conversations happen when we admit we don't.

In this episode you'll hear:

• Fr. Josh's personal experiences with grief
• What it's like to lead funeral services for people you love
• Supporting others while carrying your own loss
• Faith, hope, and finding strength when life feels heavy
• Why it's okay to admit you don't have all the answers

Welcome to the club nobody asked to join.

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Music Credits

Music: "Sergio's Magic Dustbin" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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