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A Widow's Life
The Widow’s Life brings gentle guidance and real-world tips from two seasoned Christian widows who have learned to build a meaningful life after loss. With warmth, humor, and Scripture, they talk about grief that lingers, faith that sustains, and everyday decisions—from managing a household to forming new routines and friendships. Come for encouragement; leave with next steps and renewed hope.
Episodes
A Widow's LifePaws, Love, and Companionship: How Pets Help Heal Lonely Hearts (Episode 54)
The Healing Power of Pets: Finding Comfort and Companionship After Loss Sometimes, the greatest comfort comes from a furry friend with four paws, a wagging…
A Widow's LifeWidowhood Isn't the End of Your Story (Episode 53)
Widowhood Isn't the End of Your Story A Widow's Life with Vickie and Cindy Losing your husband changes everything, but it doesn't mean your story is over…
A Widow's LifeYou Are Worth Cooking For: Finding Joy in Meals Again (Episode 52)
You're Worth Cooking For: Finding Joy in Meals Again Cooking for one can be a challenge, especially after losing a spouse. When you've spent years preparing…
A Widow's LifeCan I Have Joy Again? Finding Joy in the Middle of Grief (Episode 51)
After loss, it can feel like joy disappeared with the life you once knew. But is it possible to experience real joy again while you are still grieving? In this…
A Widow's LifeThe Power of Touch: Why Connection Matters After Loss (Episode 50)
After losing a husband, one of the things a widow may miss most is something that can be hard to put into words: touch. Holding hands. A hug. An arm around…
A Widow's LifeBuilding New Pathways After Loss: Renewing Your Mind with God’s Truth (Episode 49)
Grief changes so much about our lives—including the thoughts we think, the routines we follow, and the pathways our minds naturally travel. In this episode of…
A Widow's LifeWhen Life Doesn’t Make Sense: What I Know to Be True About God (Episode 48)
When life doesn’t make sense, what can we hold onto? In this episode of A Widow’s Life, Vickie and Cindy talk about the truths they have learned to return to…
A Widow's LifeA Time to Laugh: Finding Joy Again After Loss (Episode 47)
Grief can be exhausting. It can make life feel heavy, drain your motivation, and sometimes even make laughter feel inappropriate. But joy and grief are not…
A Widow's LifeWhen It Feels Like the End: Trusting God to Write the Next Chapter (Episode 46)
Sometimes life brings us to a place where we can’t see what comes next. The problem feels too big. The options seem to have run out. And after loss—especially…
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New Friends, New Season: Finding Connection After Loss (Episode 45)
New Friends, New Season: Finding Connection After Loss After loss, friendships can change. Some longtime friends may live far away, some relationships may…
A Widow's LifeWhen Old Friends Know Your Story: The Comfort of Longtime Friendship After Loss (Episode 44)
There is something uniquely comforting about a longtime friend — someone who already knows your story, remembers who you were before loss, and doesn’t need…
A Widow's LifeBefore You Go: Practical Travel Tips for a Safe, Peaceful Trip (Episode 43)
Travel can be exciting, refreshing, and full of wonderful memories—but a little preparation before you leave can make the entire experience much more peaceful…
A Widow's LifeWhen Everyone Else Is a Couple: Finding Your Place After Loss (Episode 42)
When Everyone Else Is a Couple: Finding Your Place After Loss Being around married couples after losing your husband can bring up emotions you may not expect…
A Widow's LifeWhen Sundays Feel Empty: Finding Comfort, Connection, and Hope After Loss (Episode 41)
Sundays can feel especially difficult after losing your husband. Sitting in church surrounded by couples may bring back memories of worshiping together, while…
A Widow's LifeYou Make a Difference: Finding Purpose, Vision, and Impact After Loss (Episode 40)
Loss can leave you wondering whether your most meaningful days are behind you. But your life still carries purpose, your gifts still matter, and you can…
A Widow's LifeWhen Anxiety Takes Over: Finding Peace Through the Holy Spirit (Episode 39)
Anxiety can feel overwhelming—especially when it begins affecting your thoughts, emotions, and physical body. In this vulnerable episode of A Widow’s Life…
A Widow's LifeYou Still Have a Purpose: Faith, Family, and Life After Loss (Episode 38)
In this heartfelt episode of A Widow’s Life, Vickie and Cindy welcome their friend Dee to share her powerful story of love, loss, faith, and finding purpose…
A Widow's LifeWhen Grief Turns to Anger: Finding Healing, Forgiveness, and Victory After Loss (Episode 37)
In this episode of A Widow’s Life, Vicki and Cindy talk honestly about something many widows experience but may not always feel comfortable admitting: anger…
A Widow's LifeRising Above Loneliness: Finding Connection, Purpose, and God’s Presence After Loss (Episode 36)
Episode Title: Rising Above Loneliness: Finding Connection, Purpose, and God’s Presence After Loss Loneliness can feel especially heavy in the evenings and…
A Widow's LifeI’ll Trust: Finding Faith, Healing, and Purpose After Loss (Episode 35)
In this heartfelt episode of A Widow’s Life, Vickie and Cindy sit down with Susan Compton to hear how God carried her through the loneliness, heartbreak, and…
A Widow's LifeResilient in Christ: Finding Strength When Grief Pulls You Under (Episode 34)
Show Notes: Resilient, Not Just Strong When grief is fresh, even well-meaning words can land in unexpected ways. In this episode of A Widow’s Life, Vickie and…
A Widow's LifeWhen the Quiet Gets Loud (Episode 33)
Show Notes: When the Quiet Gets Loud In this heartfelt episode of A Widow’s Life with Vickie and Cindy, Vickie shares a very real moment when grief…
A Widow's LifeCalled to Pray: A Widow’s Hidden Purpose (Episode 32)
Called to Pray: A Widow’s Hidden Purpose In this episode of A Widow’s Life, Vickie and Cindy talk about the powerful and often overlooked calling of widows in…
A Widow's LifeImagine Life Beyond Grief (Episode 31)
Show Notes: Imagine Life Beyond Grief In this episode of A Widow’s Life with Vicki and Cindy, the conversation centers on the power of what we picture, think…
A Widow's LifeNever Too Late for Love, Purpose, and God’s Plan (episode 30)
Never Too Late for Love, Purpose, and God’s Plan In this heartfelt episode of A Widow’s Life with Vicki and Cindy, we welcome back Dr. Rachel Jeffries for a…
A Widow's LifePitiful or Powerful? Choosing Purpose After Loss (Episode 29)
Pitiful or Powerful? Choosing Purpose After Loss In this episode of A Widow’s Life with Vickie and Cindy, we welcome Dr. Rachel Jeffries, founder of Widows…
A Widow's LifeYou Are Loved, Fear Not (Episode 28)
Episode Title: You Are Loved, Fear Not Fear has a way of showing up when life feels uncertain — when bills are due, health concerns rise, loneliness feels…
A Widow's LifeGo For It: Trusting God and Moving Forward After Loss (Episode 27)
In this episode of A Widow’s Life, Vickie and Cindy share the story of how this podcast began and reflect on what it has meant to step out in faith, learn new…
A Widow's LifeLetting Go of the Ring, Not the Love (Episode 26)
For many widows, the wedding ring becomes one of the most emotional symbols of love, commitment, memory, and loss. In this heartfelt episode, Vickie and Cindy…
A Widow's LifeOverwhelmed by Change? Finding God’s Peace in the Middle of It (Episode 25)
Overwhelmed by Change? Finding God’s Peace in the Middle of It In this episode of A Widow’s Life, Vickie and Cindy talk about the kind of change that can feel…
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From Grief to Giving: Finding Purpose Through Volunteering (Episode 24)
Show Notes In this encouraging conversation, Vickie and Cindy sit down with their friend Carmen to talk about the power of volunteering and how serving others…
A Widow's LifeWhere Was Jesus in My Pain? (Episode 23)
Show Notes In this heartfelt episode of A Widow’s Life, Vickie and Cindy are joined by Carmen for an honest conversation about trauma, grief, anxiety, and the…
A Widow's LifeWhat Did I Gain Today? Finding Healing in the Little Things (Episode 22)
In this episode of A Widow’s Life, Vickie and Cindy talk about a simple but powerful question: What did I gain today? When life has been marked by grief…
A Widow's LifeReach Out: Finding Community After Loss (Episode 21)
In this episode of A Widow’s Life, we talk about something that can feel incredibly hard after loss: taking the first step toward connection. When grief…
A Widow's LifeLife After Death: Rediscovering Hope After Loss (Episode 20)
Life After Death: Rediscovering Hope After Loss Episode Summary In this episode of A Widow’s Life, Vickie and Cindy discuss Life After Death by Tony Cooke—a…
A Widow's LifeFrom “I Don’t Feel Like Cooking” to “I’ve Got This” (Episode 19)
Show Notes — From “I Don’t Feel Like Cooking” to “I’ve Got This” Two girlfriends around the table (Vickie + Cindy) get real about what cooking feels like after…
A Widow's LifeFaith That Holds You Up: A Widow’s Strength in Jesus (Episode 18)
Show Notes — Faith That Holds You Up: A Widow’s Strength in Jesus (with Esther Murphy) In this episode of A Widow’s Life, Vickie sits down with her friend…
A Widow's LifeBooks About Heaven That Brought Us Hope After Loss (Episode 17)
Show Notes — Episode 17 Title: Books About Heaven That Brought Us Hope After Loss (Episode 17) Episode Summary In this “girlfriends around the table”…
A Widow's LifeRediscovering Your Identity (Episode 16)
Podcast Show Notes: Rediscovering Your Identity (A Widow’s Life with Vickie & Cindy) Episode Summary After losing a husband, it can feel like a huge part of…
A Widow's LifeLove, Laughter, and Hugs (Episode 15)
Podcast Show Notes: Love, Laughter, and Hugs In this episode of A Widow’s Life, Vickie and Cindy talk about something that can feel almost “too light” in…
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Coping Skills That Actually Help: Finding Joy After Loss (Episode 14)
Absolutely — here are polished, ready-to-post Show Notes for this episode. 🎙️ Episode Title Coping Skills That Actually Help: Finding Joy After Loss 📝 Episode…
A Widow's LifeAttitude With Gratitude: Choosing Joy (Even When Widow Life Is Hard) Episode 13
In this episode of The Widow’s Life, Vickie and Cindy share a simple but powerful perspective shift that can transform how we navigate grief, loneliness, and…
A Widow's LifeFrom Grief to God’s Guidance: Sharon's Testimony (Part 2 - Episode 12)
Show Notes: When “Mr. Perfect” Isn’t: Widowhood, Wisdom, and Starting Over Episode summary In Part 2 of Sharon’s story, she shares what it was like to start…
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Lord, I Trust You: Sharon's Testimony (Part 1 - Episode 11)
Episode summary In this episode of A Widow’s Life with Vicki and Cindy, Cindy and Vicki welcome guest Sharon Perry, who shares her testimony of becoming a…
A Widow's LifeToday is Christmas (Episode 10)
Show Notes — “Today Is Christmas” (A Widow’s Life with Vickie & Cindy) Episode snapshot: Cindy and Vickie meet listeners on Christmas Day with comfort for…
A Widow's LifeLet's Stay Healthy (Episode 9)
“Let’s Stay Healthy” (A Widow’s Life with Vicki & Cindy) Episode summary Cindy and Vicki have a cozy, “girlfriends around the table” chat about staying healthy…
A Widow's LifeLittle Things God Does For Widows (Episode 8)
In this heartwarming episode of A Widow’s Life, Cindy and Vickie talk about the little things God does that remind widows they’re seen, cared for, and not…
A Widow's LifeChristmas - A Time of Worship (Episode 7)
Christmas can be a tender time when you’re missing the one you love. In this episode, Vicki and Cindy talk about how Christmas is, at its heart, a time of…
A Widow's LifeThanksgiving Day 2025 (Episode 6)
In this Thanksgiving Day episode of A Widow’s Life, Vicki and Cindy talk about what it means to give thanks in all circumstances, especially as widows…
A Widow's LifeBlessed At Christmas (Episode 5)
In this heartfelt Christmas episode of “A Widow’s Life”, Cindy and Vickie talk about what it means to be blessed at Christmas even in the middle of grief…
A Widow's LifeGiving Thanks (Episode 4)
In this episode of A Widow’s Life, Vicki and Cindy reflect on what it means for widows to “give thanks” in the middle of loss, especially around the…
A Widow's LifeChanging Seasons (Episode 3)
In this episode, we walk through the seasons of the year and how each one can feel different after the loss of a husband. From spring traditions to summer…
A Widow's LifeA Thanksgiving Story (Episode 2)
Overview In this episode, we share the remarkable true story of Sarah Josepha Hale, a writer and editor who spent over 30 years advocating for a national day…
A Widow's LifeHow We Met (Episode 1)
In this debut episode, two friends share the tender beginnings of The Widow’s Life—how their own seasons of loss led to unexpected friendship, deeper faith…