Join Pam Lundell as she talks with widows, widowers, and family members who have experienced the loss of their loved one. Hear stories of healing and God's comfort through this difficult journey.
I know a friend of mine heard, "Well done, good and faithful servant" when she met Jesus. I'm Pam Lundell and Naomi Anderson selflessly helped other widows while on this earth through a non-profit. And her son, Matthew Blades, shares his mom's legacy on the latest edition of A Widow's Heart.
6/28/24 • 30:42
Erin Hente is a certified life coach and now is realizing her dream of planning trips for widows. She talks about her recent first trip to Portugal and shares exciting news of upcoming trips through her creation, “Bedoming You Adventures”. You can learn more at ErinHente.com/travel. You can also listen to Erin’s story of widowhood on EP 14 of “A Widow’s Heart”.
6/17/24 • 22:21
Is excitement in life and a full purpose too hard to imagine right now? I’m Pam Lundell and my guest on a Widow’s Heart will give you a fresh infusion of hope! Cindy Brinker Simmons, author of “Restored” says, “even though our circumstances aren’t glorious, God is always glorious. And when you cling to that you can walk through those valleys that are dark dark dark.” Reconnecting life’s broken pieces on the next episode of “A Widow’s Heart”.
6/4/24 • 39:48
Mikaela and Michael lost their infant son at 35 weeks. In her grief Micaela turned from her faith. I asked her how she came back. Her answer was short and powerful, “How can you not worship the God who’s taking care of your kid?” Mikaela Fenger shares her heartbreaking story and how she is helping other parents in a similar situation find hope and healing though her non-profit named after her angel baby Kolt. Mikaela is my guest on A Widow’s Heart.
5/8/24 • 35:28
You'll be inspired by the heartfelt story and faith of young widow and mom, Alexandra Hope Craig, my latest guest on A Widow's Heart. I'm Pam Lundell. She bravely shares the loss of her husband to cancer. She felt the goodness and faithfulness of God in a profound way. Now she's dedicated to sharing that message of hope and healing.
4/25/24 • 28:46
We've all been told there's no right or wrong way to grieve, but author Kathy Renner found it can be very hard. Kathy's husband died unexpectedly, and she decided to use her knowledge as a healthcare professional to write Why Is This So Hard? 7 Factors Affecting Your Personal Experience of Grief.
4/10/24 • 37:57
"God will use this journey to help others!" Maybe you've heard those words during a tough time in your life and it wasn't until later you smiled and went, "Now I get it, God." That happened to Kathy Scheffler, my guest on A Widow's Heart. Kathy shares her story about how God led her to be the director of a non-profit for widows.
3/12/24 • 32:28
Lisa Appelo is back! I featured Lisa’s story in Episode 8 if you’d like to check it out. Lisa has incredible faith resources for you on her website Lisa appelo.com. I’m sharing her LIVE presentation at a yearly gathering for widows through the non-profit Widow Might. I know it really lifted me up and I believe it will do the same for you. Lisa will help you to ReBloom in the desert of grief.
2/27/24 • 54:41
Fred Colby's wife went to Heaven after decades of marriage. In a moment, his life changed as he knew it. While looking for resources for widowers (which he couldn't find) his therapist told him to write the book, which he did! It's called Widower to Widower. "I realize it was just a very different experience for us men, and that we did not know how to reach out. We didn't know how to admit that we needed help."
2/6/24 • 44:08
It's all about lifting each other up. Today, I talk to Chris Scheider, author of The Last Weekend: A Story of Love, Loss, and Hope.
1/23/24 • 41:54
You've got to meet fitness expert and young widow, Averil Shadd. Her heart for widows convinced her to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, and the details parallel any story of grief and hope. If your heart is heavy, you'll be lifted to new heights!
1/9/24 • 42:21
Dr. Mork (EP 7) returns and looks to the New Year with tools to cope with a new landscape without your spouse.
12/19/23 • 33:05
How do you navigate grief during the Christmas season? Have you ever experienced a Christmas memory that made you just want to sneak away? Erin Hente makes a return appearance on A Widow's Heart to talk about grieving a loss during the holidays.
12/5/23 • 19:40
You’ll learn a lot with my guest, writer, lawyer, speaker, and so much more….Caryn Sullivan on “A Widow’s Heart.” In her life, she’s encountered a string of family crises, including the sudden death of her husband. She shares some life-changing advice she was given, and it’s also the name of her book “Bitter of Better.”
11/21/23 • 42:34
How do you move forward with life after loss? Life coach Erin Hente returns to “A Widow’s Heart” and shares how she’s moving forward by helping others through workshops. Erin also has a love for travel and is hosting trips for widows. Find out how you can move forward, too!
11/7/23 • 43:11
Taking care of YOU is so important no matter what you are going through. I’m Pam Lundell, and my latest guest on “A Widow’s Heart” Shirley Billligmeier, author of “Inner Eating,” has pioneered a natural way to reach and maintain your natural weight by regaining the true joy of eating, rather than through deprivation and willpower. (Soundbite)…I think you’ll find it fascinating! #Widow #Faith https://industries.whoswho.world/shirley-billigmeier/
10/3/23 • 43:08
“God’s not done with you!” That’s the message from Bonnie Sorenson on the latest episode of “A Widow’s Heart.” Bonnie will encourage you with her story of being a pastor’s wife and how God held her after his death …She’s accomplished so much and will lift you with her story of God’s faithfulness and goodness through it all!
9/12/23 • 38:43
Korinn S. Hawkins is an author and a meditation instructor. Hawkins has a background as an energy therapist and is a trained AcuEnergetics® Meditation Instructor and Practitioner. She has written and illustrated several children's books and the self-help memoir The Four Relationships: Seeking Connection in a World of disconnect. She offers meditation online through her website www.Korinn.com and at her YouTube channel, Open Heart Living, where she hosts 365 Days of Open Heart Living. Korinn has a passion for helping others to connect to themselves. Join her today as she encourages you to "Stand on Your Own," a journey that she has been on for years now. #Widow #Grief #Prayer
8/30/23 • 18:03
On my latest podcast, “A Widow’s Heart,” I can’t wait for you to meet Gigi Williams, whose relentless faith and spirit will inspire you to overcome anything! I’m Pam Lundell. Gigi was born with what some would call a disability, but she experienced joy knowing that in every situation, God works for the good of those who love Him…and yes, even after the death of her husband. Her book is titled “ Gods Hand in My One...Looking Back at the Master’s Plan”.
8/15/23 • 49:56
A 30-foot wave of mud and debris crashed down on Kim Cantin's home in 2018, and life changed in an instant. She lost her husband and son, while Kim and her daughter survived. Hear Kim's inspiring story based on her book "Where Yellow Flowers Bloom."
7/18/23 • 36:58
Susie Larson is a bestselling author, national speaker, and host of the popular radio show Susie Larson Live. Whether behind a desk or behind a mic, Susie lives out her passion to see people everywhere awakened to the depth of God’s love, the value of their soul, and the height of their calling in Christ Jesus. In this episode we talk about her book, “Strong in Battle...Why the humble will prevail”. Even though your battle is real, Jesus has already won the war! #Widow #Grief #SusieLarson #Faith
6/20/23 • 37:57
Korinn S. Hawkins is an author and a meditation instructor. Hawkins has a background as an energy therapist and is a trained AcuEnergetics® Meditation Instructor and Practitioner. She has written and illustrated several children's books and the self-help memoir The Four Relationships: Seeking connection in a world of disconnect. She offers meditation online through her website www.Korinn.com and at her YouTube channel Open Heart Living where she hosts 365 Days of Open Heart Living. Korinn has a passion for helping others to connect to themselves. Her encouragement is to "Live your Heart." Because in learning how to listen to your heart and letting it be expressed, you are opening yourself to living the life your heart truly wants for you.
5/23/23 • 47:20
Susan led a beautiful life with her husband and son then one day it all changed in an instant when her husband took his own life. It’s a hard subject to talk about but Susan does it with grace and lots of love and now leads a grief group for those whose loved ones died by suicide. Susan’s empathy has also led her to lead a group for widows and a place on the board of directors for Widow Might. (www.widowmight.org) Susan will also be the first to say she still has a beautiful life and will tell you why in this episode of “A Widow’s Heart”. #widow #grief #griefgroup #suicide
5/2/23 • 44:12
CEO of Widows Do Bounce Back, Bestselling Author, and speaker, Maya Tyler, was born in Takoma Park, Maryland. She received her BS in Information Systems from Virginia State University and completed English and writing courses at the University of Connecticut. She received her official life coaching certificate in 2019 and is currently continuing her education in the subject of clinical mental health. Her mission is to help widowed people like herself “create, financially support, and execute a plan to bounce back, raise healthy children, and find happiness after spousal loss”. She is known to ask the thought-provoking question, inspired by her late mentor, Susan W. Bernstein - “Who Is #NEXTYOU?” While she works full time as a course instructor and widow life-coach, Maya also enjoys Yoga, YA fiction, and beach time with her mom. She currently lives in Maryland with her two boys, partner Danny, and their new baby girl, Aria. #widow #lifecoach #grief #mentalhealth
4/4/23 • 41:28
Jacqueline Skog is a licensed Christian counselor who comes alongside others to help them through, trauma, abuse and grief through her service “Peace and Safety Counseling Services.” Jacquie talks about her own grief journey from the perspective of someone who others talk to for that help. Jacquie shares other grief stories from her life that will inspire you to move forward while marveling at God’s presence and anointment on her life. #grief #widow #counselingservices #grief #widow #mentalhealth
3/14/23 • 53:25
Award-winning journalist Pat Miles was married to Bucky and they were fully set for life, but not for death. After Bucky’s death from a short illness, Pat found herself with a plate full of unanticipated emotions, decisions and legal problems. After speaking with countless widows she learned she was not alone in feeling adrift after losing her spouse and wrote a book “BEFORE All is Said and Done”. Pat shares invaluable insight and lessons learned as she moves forward with hope and a future.
2/14/23 • 38:04
Pam Lundell shares a touching story from her emails and letters from widows, widowers, and those on a grief journey. She talks about a hairstylist named Sarah who, during a haircut for an elderly couple, unknowingly brought them their last best moment of happiness before the wife's sad passing in March. Pam encourages her listeners to look for opportunities to make a difference and reminds them that even the smallest of gestures can have repercussions that go unseen.
1/27/23 • 08:27
She called him her Warrior Husband and lost him in battle. Hear a unique perspective from a young military widow that offers hope wherever you are on your journey. Char’s book “A Beautiful Tragedy”, grants your permission to grieve and offers hope if you’re stuck on your grief journey.
1/17/23 • 37:01
The sudden death of her young husband changed life forever for Erin Hente. Mom to little ones at the time she shares her grief journey that led to following God’s prompting to help others. Erin became a certified Life Coach and in her words, “I help women healing from loss design a life they can truly love.” Erin also offers a podcast and blog at erinhente.com
11/15/22 • 50:12
Donna Rudd was 35 years old with three young boys when her life changed in an instant. Her husband Brian was in a car accident and did not make it. Donna wrote a book called “Forever Hope.” Her message focuses on everyone learning from the troubles they encounter. Why? Because God is our forever hope. Donna talks not only about the loss of her spouse but also about other huge losses in her life and how now she is encouraging others with her faith and her experiences.
10/18/22 • 47:45
