Tragedy struck the Blackburn home in an unimaginable way when Davey lost his pregnant wife of seven years, Amanda, during a home invasion. Amanda was shot three times in their home on November 10th, 2015, passing away in the hospital just 24 hours later. 

After Amanda’s passing, Davey felt called to minister to those who are hurting and broken. His message is simple, profound, yet beautiful all the same: Nothing Is Wasted. Davey has experienced firsthand what it looks like for the Lord to lead with His unconditional love.

Join Katlyn and Davey as they dive deep into a theological discussion about heaven, and what grieving with Jesus looks like.

Listen in as Bob and Katlyn dive deep and get real about what it looks like to show up for your personal grief and for others in their grief journey. You'll want to turn the volume way up for this one!

Get to know podcast host Katlyn Scharper as she shares her vulnerable and raw grief journey so far. It has been a year and a half since her 28 year old husband Riley has gone to heaven and Katlyn shares all she has learned along the way in this crazy thing called grief.

Welcome to the Desert! I'm thrilled your here! I hope you laugh and cry, think and wonder. I have a hunch you'll hear your story too, because I believe we all have a desert story to tell.

John and Casey are medical parents! They are a testament to God’s sovereignty and faithfulness through caring for their daughter Everlieigh and her health journey. I can't wait for you to hear their resilient and valiant take on their precious girl, their real-life miracle. 

Brent and Katlyn go deep about what it's like to lose a spouse tragically and unexpectedly. They talk about their faith, misconceptions about widowhood, and love after loss.