Fabric Podcast

Delayed grief is far more common than we talk about—and yet nearly invisible when you’re in the middle of it. In this deeply moving conversation, Ian sits down with Jacqueline Werket— retired board-certified adult nurse practitioner, grief recovery specialist, co-author of The Book on Love, and author of the forthcoming memoir A Grief Postponed. Jackie shares her own story of losing her young son, the decade she spent unknowingly carrying unprocessed grief, and the moment everything finally surfaced.
Together, Ian and Jackie explore what delayed grief is, why it happens, how our bodies hold onto loss, and the signs that unresolved grief may be shaping our lives far more than we realize. Jackie also offers practical steps for healing, from therapy and professionally-led grief groups to journaling, ritual, and honest self-expression, and reminds us that grief work is never something we’re meant to do alone.
This tender, courageous conversation (an extension of Fabric's "Beyond Platitudes" series about grief) invites listeners to look at their own stories with compassion, curiosity, and hope. Whether your grief is fresh or years old, you are not alone— and it is never too late to begin healing.
Learn more about Jacqueline Werket:Website: https://jacquelinewerket.com/A Grief Postponed (releasing January 2026)
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Real care isn’t sentimental; it’s radical. It grows our networks and keeps us healthy enough to show up for one another. To close the series, Carley Kammerer from Wildflyer Coffee helps us practice widening the circle and keeping ourselves healthy so that care can ripple outward into our world. 

Healing takes time, shared rituals, and support. In this episode, you'll hear Chris Lillehei and Lydia Gajdel talk about what it looks like to bring spirituality into focus in care situations.

Have you ever noticed that it’s often easier to offer care than to accept it? This episode encourages us to remember to set and communicate our boundaries and honor our own needs, learning that letting others care for us isn’t weakness, but a vital part of community and love.

When someone is hurting, our words often fall short. Instead of trying to fix things, we can listen deeply. This episode explores how simple presence and compassionate attention can mean more than any explanation ever could.

In this episode, Ian McConnell and Jay Bakker engage in a thought-provoking conversation about the challenges and opportunities within modern Christianity. They explore themes of grace, community, and the importance of dialogue in bridging divides. Jay shares his personal journey and insights on how grace has shaped his life and ministry, while Ian reflects on the role of the church in today's world.
CHAPTERS:
00:00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:00:18 Jay's Personal Journey 00:00:43 The Role of Grace in Christianity 00:01:43 Community and Belonging 00:01:59 Conclusion and Reflections
LINKS:
Jay Bakker | Facebook and Instagram
Revolution Church | Facebook and Instagram
Fabric - Mpls ("church, for the rest of us") | Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok
Ian McConnell | Instagram and TikTok
Paul Tillich's "You Are Accepted" sermon, read by Peter Rollins on the Revolution Podcast
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When words fall short, care can still hold. This series invites us to face grief honestly, and practice the kind of care that goes deeper than clichés. Using our CareIQ toolkit, we’ll learn how to show up with empathy, courage, and love that truly connects.

The first followers of Jesus were accused of “turning the world upside down”— and they kind of were. Telling the truth, crossing lines, breaking illusions, loving foolishly. What if being similarly “untamed” is what our world needs from us, too?