Disclaimer: This episode contains discussion of suicide and mental health struggles, which may be difficult for some listeners. If you or someone you know is struggling, please call or text 988 in the U.S. for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. If you are outside the U.S., please seek local hotlines or immediate professional help in your country.

What do you do when the one prayer you’ve begged God to answer doesn’t get answered the way you hoped?

In this powerful conversation, Ted and Hazel Semper open up about losing their daughter to suicide and the heartbreak that followed. They share the raw truth of wrestling with faith, questioning God, and learning to keep moving forward when life feels impossible.

Their honesty will encourage anyone who’s faced grief, walked through unanswered prayers, or wondered where God is in the middle of tragedy. This is a story of pain, yes—but also of healing, love, and the hope only God can bring.

Chapters:

[00:00] Podcast Preview

[01:25] Topic and Guest Introduction

[03:40] Introduction to Loss and Grief

[04:45] Marcy’s Struggles with Anxiety and Depression

[07:35] Understanding Mental Health and Suicide

[09:19] Signs of Mental Health Struggles

[13:39] Praying and Still Facing Loss

[17:30] Finding Peace After Tragedy

[25:45] Grieving as a Couple Without Division

[28:34] Why Suicide Needs to be Talked About in the Church

[32:06] Grief Upon Grief: Multiple Layers of Loss

[34:32] Respecting Each Other’s Grieving Process

[37:35] Career Transitions in the Middle of Grief

[42:02] Finding Purpose After Loss

[45:10] Leaving a Legacy of Faith and Resilience

Guests' bio:

Ted Semper—also known in his radio days as Ted Kelly, Hollywood Harrison, and Brother Ted—is a veteran broadcaster with over five decades of experience as a program director and on-air talent. In 1983, he discovered a deep passion for Christian radio and music, a calling that shaped the rest of his career.

In 2002, Ted launched HisAir.net, a pioneering digital trade publication dedicated to serving the Christian radio and records industry. For more than 20 years, HisAir.net has been an invaluable resource, connecting industry leaders, sharing news, and strengthening the Christian radio community.

Alongside him is his wife, Hazel Semper, a dynamic and successful realtor. Together, Ted and Hazel have built a strong marriage of over 23 years. Their life and ministry reflect resilience, faith, and a desire to encourage others through both their professional work and personal story.

Call to action:

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Episode 168: Finding Faith After Suicide Loss: Ted & Hazel Semper’s Story of Grief, Healing, and Hope

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