A Widow's Heart

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.

Ep 50: A Soldier, His Wife, and the Man Who Died to Save Them - Michele Arnoldy 03/07/2025

Ep 50: A Soldier, His Wife, and the Man Who Died to Save Them - Michele Arnoldy 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: Website: /episode/index/show/cd30b0ce-7703-476b-9e78-770718872493/id/35578315

Ep 49: Art Lab RX (Art Therapy): Lisa Lounsbury 02/04/2025

Ep 49: Art Lab RX (Art Therapy): Lisa Lounsbury 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. /episode/index/show/cd30b0ce-7703-476b-9e78-770718872493/id/35136060

Ep 48: Extra: God's Goodness in the African Wilderness 01/29/2025

Ep 48: Extra: God's Goodness in the African Wilderness 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. /episode/index/show/cd30b0ce-7703-476b-9e78-770718872493/id/35072675

Ep 47: Deb Hadley on Losing Her Son, Tyler (Part 2/2) 01/23/2025

Ep 47: Deb Hadley on Losing Her Son, Tyler (Part 2/2) 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. /episode/index/show/cd30b0ce-7703-476b-9e78-770718872493/id/34976420

Ep 46: Deb Hadley on Losing Her Daughter, Kaylie (Part 1/2) 01/15/2025

Ep 46: Deb Hadley on Losing Her Daughter, Kaylie (Part 1/2) 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. /episode/index/show/cd30b0ce-7703-476b-9e78-770718872493/id/34872410

Ep 45: Extra: Erin Hente: Grief and the Holidays 12/23/2024

Ep 45: Extra: Erin Hente: Grief and the Holidays 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. /episode/index/show/cd30b0ce-7703-476b-9e78-770718872493/id/34550635

Ep 44: Amy & Carrie: The Widow Collaberative 11/12/2024

Ep 44: Amy & Carrie: The Widow Collaberative 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. Share your story of grief: /episode/index/show/cd30b0ce-7703-476b-9e78-770718872493/id/33883962

Ep 43: Candy Wolff: Lost and Found in Mexico - A Widow's Road to Recovery 10/29/2024

Ep 43: Candy Wolff: Lost and Found in Mexico - A Widow's Road to Recovery 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. /episode/index/show/cd30b0ce-7703-476b-9e78-770718872493/id/33672577

Ep 42: Mathew Blades: My Mom's Legacy 06/28/2024

Ep 42: Mathew Blades: My Mom's Legacy 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. /episode/index/show/cd30b0ce-7703-476b-9e78-770718872493/id/31902277

Ep 41: Extra: Erin Hente: Travel 06/17/2024

Ep 41: Extra: Erin Hente: Travel 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”. /episode/index/show/cd30b0ce-7703-476b-9e78-770718872493/id/31723567

Ep 40: Cindy Brinker Simmons: Restored - Reconnecting Life's Broken Pieces 06/04/2024

Ep 40: Cindy Brinker Simmons: Restored - Reconnecting Life's Broken Pieces 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”. /episode/index/show/cd30b0ce-7703-476b-9e78-770718872493/id/31602982

Ep 39: Mikaela Fenger: A Grieving Mother's Heart 05/08/2024

Ep 39: Mikaela Fenger: A Grieving Mother's Heart 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. /episode/index/show/cd30b0ce-7703-476b-9e78-770718872493/id/31194457

Ep 38: Alexandra Hope Craig: Hope For Your Heart 04/25/2024

Ep 38: Alexandra Hope Craig: Hope For Your Heart 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. /episode/index/show/cd30b0ce-7703-476b-9e78-770718872493/id/30974958

Ep 37: Kathy Renner: Why Is This So Hard? 04/10/2024

Ep 37: Kathy Renner: Why Is This So Hard? 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. /episode/index/show/cd30b0ce-7703-476b-9e78-770718872493/id/30765753

Ep 36: Kathy Scheffler: Widow Might 03/12/2024

Ep 36: Kathy Scheffler: Widow Might "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. /episode/index/show/cd30b0ce-7703-476b-9e78-770718872493/id/30328433

EP 35: Lisa Appelo LIVE @ Widow Might Event 02/27/2024

EP 35: Lisa Appelo LIVE @ Widow Might Event 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. /episode/index/show/cd30b0ce-7703-476b-9e78-770718872493/id/30120088

Ep 34: Fred Colby: Widower to Widower 02/06/2024

Ep 34: Fred Colby: Widower to Widower 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." /episode/index/show/cd30b0ce-7703-476b-9e78-770718872493/id/29823563

Ep 33: Chris Schneider: The Last Weekend 01/23/2024

Ep 33: Chris Schneider: The Last Weekend 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. /episode/index/show/cd30b0ce-7703-476b-9e78-770718872493/id/29600513

Ep 32: Averil Shadd: Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro 01/09/2024

Ep 32: Averil Shadd: Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro 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! /episode/index/show/cd30b0ce-7703-476b-9e78-770718872493/id/29363263

Ep 31: Dr. Melissa Mork: Bounce: From Surviving to Thriving Through Loss 12/19/2023

Ep 31: Dr. Melissa Mork: Bounce: From Surviving to Thriving Through Loss Dr. Mork (EP 7) returns and looks to the New Year with tools to cope with a new landscape without your spouse. /episode/index/show/cd30b0ce-7703-476b-9e78-770718872493/id/29139983

Ep 30: Extra: Erin Hente: Grief and the Holidays 12/05/2023

Ep 30: Extra: Erin Hente: Grief and the Holidays 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. /episode/index/show/cd30b0ce-7703-476b-9e78-770718872493/id/28874338

Ep 29: Caryn Sullivan: Bitter or Better 11/21/2023

Ep 29: Caryn Sullivan: Bitter or Better 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.” /episode/index/show/cd30b0ce-7703-476b-9e78-770718872493/id/28729633

Ep 28: Erin Hente: Now What? 11/07/2023

Ep 28: Erin Hente: Now What? 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! /episode/index/show/cd30b0ce-7703-476b-9e78-770718872493/id/28499126

Ep 27: Shirley Billigmeier: “Innergetics” 10/03/2023

Ep 27: Shirley Billigmeier: “Innergetics” 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 /episode/index/show/cd30b0ce-7703-476b-9e78-770718872493/id/28171055

Ep 26: Bonnie Sorenson: God's Not Done With You 09/12/2023

Ep 26: Bonnie Sorenson: God's Not Done With You “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! /episode/index/show/cd30b0ce-7703-476b-9e78-770718872493/id/28006185

Ep 25: Extra: Meditation with Korinn Hawkins 08/30/2023

Ep 25: Extra: Meditation with Korinn Hawkins 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 /episode/index/show/cd30b0ce-7703-476b-9e78-770718872493/id/27891207

Ep 24: Gigi Williams: God's Hand in My "One" 08/15/2023

Ep 24: Gigi Williams: God's Hand in My "One" 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”. /episode/index/show/cd30b0ce-7703-476b-9e78-770718872493/id/27754173

Ep 23: Kim Cantin: Where Yellow Flowers Bloom 07/18/2023

Ep 23: Kim Cantin: Where Yellow Flowers Bloom 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." /episode/index/show/cd30b0ce-7703-476b-9e78-770718872493/id/27491250

Ep 22: Susie Larson: Strong in Battle 06/20/2023

Ep 22: Susie Larson: Strong in Battle Susie Larson is a , , and 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 /episode/index/show/cd30b0ce-7703-476b-9e78-770718872493/id/27198906

Ep 21: Korinn S. Hawkins: Live Your Heart 05/23/2023

Ep 21: Korinn S. Hawkins: Live Your Heart 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 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. /episode/index/show/cd30b0ce-7703-476b-9e78-770718872493/id/26926035

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