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.
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Extra: Grief and the Holidays - Erin Hente | 58 (00:20:07)
Grieving during the holidays can feel overwhelming, especially when Christmas traditions and family gatherings bring up painful memories. In this heartfelt conversation, host Pam Lundell welcomes life coach and widow advocate Erin Hente to share gentle, practical wisdom for navigating the holiday season with grace, honesty, and hope. Whether you're newly widowed or years into your grief journey, this episode offers encouragement, grounding insights, and simple ways to honor your loved one while caring for your own heart.
Lori Larson Heller on Love, Loss, and Hope after ALS | Ep 57 (00:43:10)
Lori Larson Heller is a writer, speaker, fierce ALS advocate, and a widow. She is also the President of the Jim Heller 'End ALS' Memorial Fund. Lori was a previous guest on the podcast (EP 6) and since then has written a book called "Buckle Up" about her life, loss and the power of moving forward. Lori doesn't tell you to "move on" or offer cliches that don't help. She encourages you to emerge stronger, roll down the windows, listen to some tunes and begin to enjoy life again. I hope you are encouraged by her story, humor and faith.
When Grief Meets Hope: Rachel Powell's Story of Healing and Purpose | Ep 56 (00:37:08)
When Rachel Powell lost her husband to suicide at 31, her world fell apart. But in the midst of pain, God met her with healing, purpose, and a new calling to help other widows find hope. In this heartfelt conversation, Rachel and Pam talk about surviving deep loss, breaking the silence around suicide, and discovering life and light again through Christ.
Ep 55: Names of God in Grief and Worship with Jamie Bollinger (00:30:26)
Worship leader and songwriter Jamie Bollinger joins A Widow's Heart to share her story of faith, loss, and hope. After walking through her husband Freddy's kidney failure, transplant, and sudden passing, Jamie discovered God's peace and provision in the hardest valleys. She now encourages others through worship and her devotional booklet, Names of God: Who God Is in Our Time of Need. In this episode, Jamie opens up about: Facing grief with faith in God's presence How worship becomes a lifeline in suffering The powerful names of God that bring comfort and peace Learn more about Jamie's devotional Names of God here: https://jamiebollinger.com If you're a widow, walking through grief, or simply longing to experience God more deeply, Jamie's story will remind you that the Lord is your provider, your peace, and the One who sees you.
Ep 54: Dr. Kimberly Hubenette: Love, Loss, and Learning to Survive (00:27:42)
In this powerful episode of A Widow's Heart, host Pam Lundell talks with Dr. Kimberly Hubenette—a skilled cosmetic dentist, author, and widow—about love, resilience, and the will to keep going after unimaginable loss. Kimberly shares her extraordinary love story with her late husband Mark, a double lung transplant survivor and devoted search-and-rescue volunteer. Together, they embraced an adventurous, survivalist lifestyle that prepared Kimberly in surprising ways for the day she would need to live, love, survive, and thrive without him. Discover how Mark's legacy inspired Kimberly's unique novel Grid: Once in a Lifetime You Get to Start Over—a wilderness survival story mirroring her own emotional and spiritual journey. She opens up about grief, the comfort of "God winks," the healing power of nature, and the importance of building community. You'll also hear practical survival tips, from preparing a "bug-out" bag to caring for pets in emergencies, and learn about Kimberly's retreats that help widows rediscover life's beauty. If you've faced loss—or simply want an inspiring story of courage and hope—this conversation will encourage you to believe that you can survive, heal, and begin again.
Ep 53: Tiffany Colvin: Her Mom's Legacy of Faith (00:21:26)
On today's episode, you'll hear from Tiffany. She lost her mom, and it hit hard, but in that loss God met her in a deeper way. Her mother had quietly passed down a strong faith through simple things like weekly devotions and memorizing Scripture. Now Tiffany is doing the same, passing on that legacy and learning what it really means to trust God through every season.
Ep 52: Finding Hope After Unimaginable Loss: JoAnn Kuzma Deveny (00:28:03)
JoAnn Kuzma Deveney lost her 18-month-old son in a tragic accident—and years later, her husband to leukemia. In this powerful conversation, JoAnn shares how grief shaped her faith, the signs that gave her comfort, and the healing she found through God's presence, symbolism, and storytelling. Learn more about JoAnn and her award-winning books at: Award-Winning Author JoAnn Kuzma Deveny Her books are also available on Amazon: 📘 When Bluebirds Fly: Losing a Child, Living with Hope 📗 I Am Widow, Hear Me Roar: Confessions of a Surviving Spouse 📕 99 Ways to Make a Flight Attendant Fly Off the Handle
Ep 51: Sacred Refuge: Finding Unexpected Shelter in Your Crisis - Lynne Rienstra (00:36:38)
Where do you run when crisis hits? When grief, fear, or loss shake your world, is there a safe place to land? In this deeply personal episode of A Widow's Heart, host Pam Lundell welcomes author, speaker, and Samaritan's Purse leader Lynne Rienstra to talk about her powerful new book, Sacred Refuge: Finding Unexpected Shelter in Your Crisis. Their conversation moves from childhood wounds to widowhood, from cancer to car crashes—but through it all, a deeper truth emerges there is a refuge, and His name is Jesus. Pam and Lynne reflect on stories of modern-day women and sacred sisters from Scripture—like Hagar, Eve, and the widow from 2 Kings—who found hope and provision in the middle of heartbreak. Whether you're walking through deep loss, trying to silence the lies, or simply wondering if God really sees you, this episode is a tender invitation to rest under His wings. You're not alone. There is a safe place. And maybe this conversation is the reminder your heart's been waiting for. Oh! And here's a link for the trip: Fall Foliage — Gateway World Tours
Ep 50: A Soldier, His Wife, and the Man Who Died to Save Them - Michele Arnoldy (00:44:01)
Through the valleys and mountains of life and marriage, Michele and Chris had been through just about everything. Michele tells the story of her husband with grace on this special episode of A Widow's Heart. Michele shares the hard details of her sometimes-difficult marriage, as well as the ways that Jesus showed up. Book: WestBowPress Website: HOME - His Last Breath
Ep 49: Art Lab RX (Art Therapy): Lisa Lounsbury (00:29:27)
Today, you'll meet Lisa Lounsbury Executive Director of Art Lab RX. Lisa will share her recovery story that led to a healing ministry of creativity and faith. You'll hear breakthrough grief and trauma stories that will encourage you on your own journey.
Ep 48: Extra: God's Goodness in the African Wilderness (00:11:17)
On the anniversary of her husband's passing, Tina Zimmerman took a trip that her husband always wanted to take, a safari in the African wilderness. As God's daughter, a moment took place that was exactly what Tina had asked of her Father in Heaven. Tina felt safe as she was reminded of God's love and goodness. Hear Tina's story on this special episode of A Widow's Heart.
Ep 47: Deb Hadley on Losing Her Son, Tyler (Part 2/2) (00:25:19)
Deb Hadley is an inspirational speaker and Christian author who has transformed profound personal tragedies into a mission of hope and healing for others. In less than a year, she endured the unimaginable loss of two of her children: her daughter, Kaylie, and nine months later, her son, Tyler. On this special episode, we'll focus on Deb's story with Tyler.
Ep 46: Deb Hadley on Losing Her Daughter, Kaylie (Part 1/2) (00:32:04)
Deb Hadley is an inspirational speaker and Christian author who has transformed profound personal tragedies into a mission of hope and healing for others. In less than a year, she endured the unimaginable loss of two of her children: her daughter, Kaylie, and nine months later, her son, Tyler. On this special episode, we'll focus on Deb's story with Kaylie. Deb's Story - KT Humble Hearts
Ep 45: Extra: Erin Hente: Grief and the Holidays (00:19:40)
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.
Ep 44: Amy & Carrie: The Widow Collaberative (00:26:47)
An old friend and a new friend! Amy and Carrie are 2 co-founders of the Widow Collaborative, a group that connects widows with people that can help. About The Widow Collaborative | Nonprofit Helping Widows Share your story of grief: A Widow's Heart | Wow God Podcast Network
Ep 43: Candy Wolff: Lost and Found in Mexico - A Widow's Road to Recovery (00:37:00)
There's a special place where we all go to getaway and rest. For my friend Candy, that wonderful place happened to be in Mexico, but a tragedy changed everything. Hear her story on today's episode of a Widow's Heart.
Ep 42: Mathew Blades: My Mom's Legacy (00:30:42)
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.
Ep 41: Extra: Erin Hente: Travel (00:22:21)
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".
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".
Ep 39: Mikaela Fenger: A Grieving Mother's Heart (00:35:28)
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.
Ep 38: Alexandra Hope Craig: Hope For Your Heart (00:28:46)
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.
Ep 37: Kathy Renner: Why Is This So Hard? (00:37:57)
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.
Ep 36: Kathy Scheffler: Widow Might (00:32:28)
"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.
EP 35: Lisa Appelo LIVE @ Widow Might Event (00:54:41)
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.
Ep 34: Fred Colby: Widower to Widower (00:44:08)
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."
