Filthy Hope | Faith. No Filter.
Filthy Hope | Faith. No Filter.
Filthy Hope
Reality of mortality: what death & grief teach us about living
32 minutes Posted Mar 30, 2026 at 7:00 pm.
– Trailer0:38 – Intro: Faith. No Filter.1:28 – Death is inevitable4:37 – Why is death scary? The fear of the unknown5:22 – Fear of dying vs. Fear of death6:27 – Ness’ near-death experience (SCAD heart attack)7:52 – Peace in the face of impending doom8:17 – Post-traumatic fear: when peace turns to anxiety11:21 – Living well vs Living in fear12:23 – The sad irony of grief13:39 – Near-death experiences and altruism30:25 – How to live well in the face of lossIn this episode of Filthy Hope, hosts Rev Ness Williams-Henke and Rev Jon Humphries enter one of life’s hardest conversations: the reality of mortality. Together, they explore why death feels so frightening, how the fear of it can quietly limit our lives, and how grief reshapes the way we move through the world.Rev Ness shares her own near-death experience during a SCAD heart attack, reflecting on the profound paradox of unexpected peace she felt in the moment and the life-limiting anxiety that followed. The conversation explores how living well, supporting one another, and focusing on love are the antidotes to the paralysing fear of the inevitable unknown.#FilthyHope #ChristianPodcast #Death #GriefAndLoss #FaithAndMortality #LifeAndDeath #NearDeathExperience #LivingWell #DeathAnxiety #HopeInLoss #RadicallyHonest #FaithNoFilter
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CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes discussion of death and suicidal ideation. Listener discretion is advised. If you need support, Lifeline is available in Australia 24/7 on 13 11 14. What happens when you confront the one thing we’re all guaranteed: death? 0:00 – Trailer0:38 – Intro: Faith. No Filter.1:28 – Death is inevitable4:37 – Why is death scary? The fear of the unknown5:22 – Fear of dying vs. Fear of death6:27 – Ness’ near-death experience (SCAD heart attack)7:52 – Peace in the face of impending doom8:17 – Post-traumatic fear: when peace turns to anxiety11:21 – Living well vs Living in fear12:23 – The sad irony of grief13:39 – Near-death experiences and altruism30:25 – How to live well in the face of lossIn this episode of Filthy Hope, hosts Rev Ness Williams-Henke and Rev Jon Humphries enter one of life’s hardest conversations: the reality of mortality. Together, they explore why death feels so frightening, how the fear of it can quietly limit our lives, and how grief reshapes the way we move through the world.Rev Ness shares her own near-death experience during a SCAD heart attack, reflecting on the profound paradox of unexpected peace she felt in the moment and the life-limiting anxiety that followed. The conversation explores how living well, supporting one another, and focusing on love are the antidotes to the paralysing fear of the inevitable unknown.#FilthyHope #ChristianPodcast #Death #GriefAndLoss #FaithAndMortality #LifeAndDeath #NearDeathExperience #LivingWell #DeathAnxiety #HopeInLoss #RadicallyHonest #FaithNoFilter