The Widow's Podcast with Christine Andrew

How does a widow without children navigate the grieving process?  Although not widows, the story of Hannah and Elizabeth in the Bible offer encouragement and hope to us as widows, childless or not.

In this episode we will explore the importance of treasures in our life---learning what is temporary to release loosely and what to hold onto tightly that has eternal value.

In this episode we will hear from a seasoned widow, Patricia Ritzemer, who will give us her perspective on navigating the aftermath of losing a spouse from cancer.  You will hear how she navigated new widowhood, what she learned, how she coped, and advice to other new widows.

Are widows exempt from anxiety?  Not at all.  We will see what the scriptures say about it as a useful tool to help strengthen us in our widowhood journey.

This widow was destitute, but we will see how her trust in God is so encouraging to us a widows.

The widow in this devotion is one of persistence and we will be seeing how perseverance truly paid off and the many lessons we as widows can learn from her event in life.

Are widows immune to idolatry?  We will see how in this convicting, yet encouraging devotion.

This episode reveals how God chose Gideon for a great purpose despite his fears of being unqualified, and how his story resonates with us in our journey as widows.

In this episode, widows will learn great information about the life of eagles from nature perspective and Biblical perspective, and the characteristics we can glean from them to strengthen our lives when we are in most need.

As widows, we are vulnerable to evil and temptations.  Here we will see in scripture and practical applications how to guard against these things.

Experiences can bring discouragement when they don't match our expectations. How can we as widows overcome our sorrow?

Naomi is often overlooked in the book of Ruth, but in this episode we will zoom in on Naomi and find that she is a widow of great strength and wisdom in the midst of incredible sorrow.

In this episode, host Christine Andrew, dives into Psalm 90 to encourage and strengthen the widow in times of sorrow and grief.

In this episode, host Christine Andrew, unpacks Psalm 23 through the eyes of a widow.

In this episode, host and author Christine Andrew unpacks Ecclesiastes 3.  She discusses that we all go through seasons of life and there is a purpose for each season.  

In the very first episode of the Widow Podcast, host Christine Andrew talks about her own journey into widowhood and how it led to writing her second book titled, 'I'm a New Widow: What do I do now?'  Christine details how stepping into widowhood felt overwhelming but ultimately, through her therapeutic journaling, led to turning that same journal into a book that has helped many women.