Emunah (Hebrew for faith, belief)

"Lessons Love Left Behind" with new author Aaron Hawkins

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In this heartfelt episode of the Emunah Podcast, host Dr.

Tamara Henry sits down with Aaron Hawkins of Lakeland, Florida,
author of Lessons Love Left Behind: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and the Wisdom
That Remains. This moving conversation explores love, grief, faith, and
healing after loss, offering encouragement and wisdom for anyone facing
heartbreak or searching for resilience.


Aaron shares his journey of coping with grief after the passing of

his late fiance, Njeria, and explains the inspiration behind his book.
He discusses how writing became a form of therapy and a pathway to personal
growth, showing listeners how we can transform pain into purpose. The
dialogue highlights family dynamics, relationships, and spiritual healing,
giving practical and emotional lessons on how to cherish loved ones before its
too late.


Key Takeaways from this episode:

  • Love is defined
    • by patience and kindnessit requires daily effort and
    understanding.
  • Cherishing
    • relationships is essential, because tomorrow is not promised.
  • Wisdom gained
    • through grief can lead to healing, resilience, and deeper faith.


    Although Aarons book is not explicitly faith-based, Dr. Henry connects

    its themes to biblical wisdom for grief and Christian reflections on
    love and loss, with scriptures that shine hope and perspective:

    1. Hope Amid
      2. Sorrow: Psalm 30:5; Romans 8:18
    2. Redemption
      3. through Brokenness: 2 Corinthians 1:34; Psalm 147:3
    3. Love That
      4. Outlasts Loss: 1 Corinthians 13; Romans 5:5
    4. Transformation
      5. through Pain: James 1:24; 2 Corinthians 12:9


      Lessons Love

      Left Behind: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and the Wisdom That Remains is
      available now on Amazona powerful memoir about love and loss
      that inspires healing and reflection.


      Aaron also hosts My

      Perspective Podcast (@aaronhawkins-speaks), where he shares stories of resilience,
      personal growth, and overcoming grief.


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      Aaron: [email protected]
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      Emunah (Hebrew for faith, belief)By Tamara M. Cooke Henry, Ph.D.