Navigating Grief and Faith After The Loss Of Your Wife (Feat. Brent Dunaway) - EP 79

Walking with the Savior - Testimonies of Jesus Christ in Christian Lives

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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