Leanne is a frequent guests on podcasts, talking about grief and living life after the terrible.
- Canadian Bible Society: (1) S12 Ep11 | Leanne Friesen | The Power of… – Canadian Bible Society | Facebook
- The Christopher Awards: Leanne Friesen on Making Room for Grief After a Death and Finding ‘Resurrection Hope’ – Light One Candle – the blog of The Christophers
- The Church Lobby: Making Room for Loss and Grief In Life and Ministry, with Leanne Friesen (Ep 112) – KarlVaters.com
- Grief and Light Podcast (March, 2024): https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Lcx49LEwUuRfrXyUL2uki
A one hour discussion with the thoughtful Nina Rodriguez, where we discuss sibling loss, making space for imperfect goodbyes, and how our faith can be changed by grief.
- 100 Huntley Street interview (March, 2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ld-2JRVHD50&t=300s
A 12 minute video sharing how we can give grief room, and what we should say, or avoid, when talking to grievers.
- “Read the Spirit” interview: https://readthespirit.com/home/cover-story-leanne-friesens-grieving-room-helps-us-chart-the-long-journey-of-grief-in-the-hope-of-making-room-for-hope-itself/
A ten minute read summarizing the author’s experience of the book “Grieving Room” and why we need to make space for grief.
- “The Story We Tell Ourselves” (February, 2024): https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-story-we-tell-ourselves/id1629974682?i=1000646046776
A 45 minute discussion, digging especially into theology and faith issues, like why we suffer, and how we process loss as people of faith.
- “Faith and Grief” Podcast: https://www.faithandgrief.org/podcast/
I discuss “Grieving Room” and why we need to talk about grief and loss, as we consider why our world is grief avoidant and what would help grievers who need space for grief.

- “The Power of Love” Podcast (February, 2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAi_JH73lNA
It’s always wonderful to talk to Taj and TJ, founders of the Power of Love podcast. In this episode, we talk about the themes of the book and why I hope to help grievers give grief room.
