A Widow's Heart

What does one do after unimaginable heartbreak? On this episode of A Widow's Heart , Pam Lundell talks with Shawn Mathews, a woman whose story has touched hearts across Minnesota and far beyond. Shawn Mathews lost her beloved husband, Wayzata police officer Bill Mathews, in the line of duty following a tragic crash in 2017. This conversation isn't just about lost, it's about love, faith, family, r...

How do you trust God's plan in an unexpected season?   Today, you will hear from Jamie Bollinger. She is an encourager, worship leader, and songwriter with a recent release, "Even So." She recently spoke at the Widow Might Spring Lunch-in and was struck by how gently and honestly she talks about grief, loss, and learning to keep walking. Jaimie shares how God meets us in quiet ways when life feels...

How do you balance great loss with great blessings?   On today's episode of A Widow's Heart , you'll hear from Kirby Kelly, an author, YouTuber, and podcaster. She shares her experience of joyful anticipation mixed with grief and loss. 

Healing after loss is hard, but it can be a beautiful journey.  On today's episode of a widow's heart, you'll hear from my returning guest, Averil Shadd, about a time where she had to care for her children and herself in a moment of grief. You'll hear how God met her in a powerful way.   

Experience the story of Jesus like never before in  THE CHRIST , a four-part Easter audio epic. THE CHRIST  brings the gospel narrative vividly to life—from the humble manger to the victorious resurrection—through world-class voice talent, cinematic soundscapes, and stirring music. From the halls of Roman power to the wilderness of Judea and the hills of Galilee, this immersive audio drama follows...

Today, you're going to hear from Gary and Mari. And as I listened to them share, I just kept thinking… this is one of those stories that will really stay with me. It's a story of grief, faith, and forgiveness… and of God being present in ways we may not expect. Book: https://www.amazon.com/Remembering-Hannah-Journey-Through-Loss/dp/B0FY5KFKG3

Have you ever felt like you had to be strong for everyone else… even when your own heart was breaking? Hi, I'm Pam Lundell, and today on  A Widow's Heart  I'm talking with Deedee Lindelien. Deedee shares honestly about grief, faith, and what it looks like to keep walking forward when life changes in ways you never expected. If you're navigating loss, or learning how to trust God in a difficult sea...

Have you ever answered the question "How are you?" with "I'm fine," but didn't really mean it? HI, I'm Pam Lundell, and on this episode of  A Widow's Heart , Darla Nelson shares how God's strength lifted her in the middle of grief.  We talk about anxiety, giving yourself permission to grieve, and what it means to truly move from stress and sorrow into peace and purpose. If you are walking through...

Pastor Londa Lundstrom will help you move through grief with one word that can change your life. She wrote "Living with a YES in your life" just for you!

Loss can change everything in a moment. And when it comes without warning, it can leave you feeling stunned. On this episode of A Widow's Heart , Pam Lundell talks with Annalee, a young widow who shares what it was like to walk through deep grief during an already overwhelming season of life. She opens up about loss, faith, and the quiet ways God met her when she needed Him most. This honest and c...

Loss can change everything in a moment. And when it comes without warning, it can leave you feeling stunned. On this episode of A Widow's Heart , Pam Lundell talks with Annalee, a young widow who shares what it was like to walk through deep grief during an already overwhelming season of life. She opens up about loss, faith, and the quiet ways God met her when she needed Him most. This honest and c...

Grief can affect every part of your life. It can change how you feel, how you think, and even how close you feel to God. On this episode of A Widow's Heart , Pam Lundell talks with licensed psychologist and author Audrey Davidheiser about grief and healing after loss. They talk about common emotions many widows experience, including sadness, anger, guilt, and loneliness. Audrey shares gentle encou...

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, t...

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 s...

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.

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 epis...

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 advent...

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.

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 ar...

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 wi...

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

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.

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.

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.

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