02/13/2026
In this episode of The Funeral Nation Show, Ryan Thogmartin and Jamie Meredith sit down with John Edwards for a raw conversation about faith, family, and the role of funeral services when life doesn’t go the way you prayed it would.
What you’ll hear in Episode 270:
What “faith” looks like when you don’t get the outcome you begged God for
A husband’s perspective on walking through a long, brutal illness and loss
A dad’s moment telling his little girl that “the angels came and got Mommy”
Why funeral + memorial services still matter (especially for closure, community, and witness)
The ripple effect a single service can have on hundreds of people
The Eeron (E-E-R-O-N) Edwards Memorial Fund and the scholarship vision behind it.
Donate to the Eeron Edwards Memorial Fund: https://www.venmo.com/u/eeronedwardsmemorialfund
Deposits can be made to the Eeron Edwards Memorial Fund at Solutions Plus Bank in Albertville or Guntersville:
Albertville-
700 AL Hwy 75 N
Albertville, AL 35951
Guntersville-
312 Gunter Ave
Guntersville, AL 35976
Please reference the Eeron Edwards Memorial Fund whenever making the deposit. Checks can be mailed to the following address for deposit:
Solutions Plus Bank
Attn: Cade Smith
312 Gunter Ave
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 202-1077
(256) 505-9598
If you’re a funeral professional, this one is a reminder that what you do isn’t “an event.” It’s a sacred moment that helps people process grief, gather support, and take a step forward.
🎙️ Featured Guests:
Jamie Meredith — C&J Financial and Host of Funeral Nation
Ryan Thogmartin -- CEO, Disrupt Media and Host of Funeral Nation
This episode hits the three pillars of Funeral Nation:
Faith. Family. Funerals.
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