Episodes

  • Ep 51: Sacred Refuge: Finding Unexpected Shelter in Your Crisis - Lynne Rienstra

    Ep 51: Sacred Refuge: Finding Unexpected Shelter in Your Crisis - Lynne Rienstra
    May 20 2025
    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
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    37 mins
  • Ep 50: A Soldier, His Wife, and the Man Who Died to Save Them - Michele Arnoldy

    Ep 50: A Soldier, His Wife, and the Man Who Died to Save Them - Michele Arnoldy
    Mar 7 2025

    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
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    44 mins
  • Ep 49: Art Lab RX (Art Therapy): Lisa Lounsbury

    Ep 49: Art Lab RX (Art Therapy): Lisa Lounsbury
    Feb 4 2025

    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.
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    29 mins
  • Ep 48: Extra: God's Goodness in the African Wilderness

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

    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.
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    11 mins
  • Ep 47: Deb Hadley on Losing Her Son, Tyler (Part 2/2)

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

    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.
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    25 mins
  • Ep 46: Deb Hadley on Losing Her Daughter, Kaylie (Part 1/2)

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

    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
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    32 mins
  • Ep 45: Extra: Erin Hente: Grief and the Holidays

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

    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.

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    20 mins
  • Ep 44: Amy & Carrie: The Widow Collaberative

    Ep 44: Amy & Carrie: The Widow Collaberative
    Nov 12 2024

    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
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    27 mins