Navigating Grief and Faith After The Loss Of Your Wife (Feat. Brent Dunaway) - EP 79
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In this heartfelt episode of Welcome with the Savior Podcast, host John Merrill Kirkman sits down with his close friend Brent Dunaway to discuss Brent's profound journey of faith and loss. Brent shares the emotional story of losing his first wife, Sarah, and the hardships that followed as he became a single father to five young children. The conversation delves into Brent's struggles with faith, his two-year hiatus from prayer, and the relentless love he received from his family and community that eventually led him back to Christ. Brent also speaks candidly about his journey towards finding love again and marrying his current wife, Haley. This episode is a powerful testament to the transformative and healing power of Christ-like love.
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00:00 Podcast Introduction and Setup
00:41 Meet Brent Dunaway
01:07 Brent's Story: The Beginning of the Journey
02:12 Discovering the Illness
05:28 The Diagnosis and Its Impact
10:32 Facing the Reality of Terminal Illness
15:21 The Final Days and Moments
19:37 Coping with Loss and Funeral Reflections
32:01 Life After Loss: Single Parenthood
32:59 Questioning Faith and Beliefs
35:58 Thomas and the Nature of Belief
36:26 Rebuilding Faith: A Personal Journey
36:58 Exploring Religious Texts and Beliefs
38:31 Struggles with Faith and Community
43:00 The Power of Love and Support
51:21 Dating and Remarriage After Loss
56:17 Finding Love Again: Meeting Hailey
01:08:14 Reflections on Faith and Love
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