The Shepherd's Table: A Podcast for Widowers

Grief almost seems to require a language interpreter. People say one thing, but the grieving person hears something very different. This is the third part in a series called "I Meant Well But." This episode looks at the phrase "you are so strong." It sounds like a compliment, but it can hurt. Grief isn't something that you want 'complimented on" especially when you are barely surviving.

Today we continue our latest series called "I Meant Well, But." This series focuses on words that people say to us in our grief. They mean well, but sometimes they complicate or confuse our grief. This one focuses on the phrase "God needed another angel." This one is wrong on so many theological levels and it only hurts us instead of helps us in our grief. Tune in today's episode of the Shepherd's Table to find out more

Have you ever had someone come up in your grief and say something that was meant to convey comfort, but ended up only hurting?

Today launches the first of a four part series focusing on phrases that people say that are well intended, but are actually painful.

This episode focuses on one that is theologically true for the Christian. Our loved one is in a better place. Sounds nice, and comforts us with the reality of heaven, but even this phrase can hurt. Tune in to today's episode to find out more

This is the final in a series dedicated to dating after loss, but now we look at the person whose debating on falling in love with a grieving person. What complications might arise? What struggles should they anticipate? Can it be done honorably? What blessings can come from stepping into a person's grief with love and grace?

Widowers quietly battle with purity after they lose this spouse. Is that normal? Why does 'widower's fire' even exist? And what can we do to curb those inhibitions. What truths can be found in the Bible to help us navigate these treacherous waters

Dating can be complicated for a widower. One of the primary worries that they carry in their heart is that by dating again that they are somehow betraying their late spouse, but are they? Can we build something new without erasing the past? Today's podcast dives into the tightrope walk of honoring the past while pressing forward.

Grief is a lot of things, and one of those things is confusing. Dating after loss can be one of the most beautiful adventures, BUT it can also cause mixed emotions, especially in the reality of introducing your new person to others. When should you introduce them? Who should you introduce them to? Do you need to be 'facebook' official? What about in-law? What if others don't approve? Do you even need to advertise it to the world? This podcast will help in navigating some really trick waters

Grief and dating are so difficult. It's hard to imagine creating a life with someone new after losing the person that we loved and created a life with. But making it more complicated is when children are in the room. There are countless layers of emotional complexity when children are part of that equation. It's a beautiful complexity, but one that needs to handled delicately and with much wisdom. Tune in to today's latest podcast to find more about dating after loss.

Dating is hard at any season of life, but dating after loss, whew. It's hard, complicated, and can feel impossible. But what happens when we start falling for someone and realize, that person might not be the right one? Do we allow fear to hold on to us? Do we seek out the wisdom that comes from God? What is a widower to do when the fear of adding grief to grief is real? Tune in to find out more

Today's latest episode of the Shepherd's Table dives into the question, am I really ready to date after losing my spouse? How can I know if it's the right time? This is a complicated question, fraught with a lot of emotion. Tune in as we examine our hearts together