Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:12:25 -0700 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2417506 en-us © 2026 The Widow's Podcast with Christine Andrew yes c04d4d9a-198b-540f-838a-d98738539199 cinmeine@comcast.net Christine Andrew episodic false This is a place where you can come as a grieving widow for support and hear Biblical devotions to help in your journey of widowhood.  These podcasts were born out of devotions I have led in my own local widow's ministry group at church.  But, I wanted to make them available for those not receiving support in their widow's journey.  I hope you are encouraged and blessed by listening to these episodes.  You are not alone.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Christine Andrew cinmeine@comcast.net https://storage.buzzsprout.com/ipg5xbibopcfyuclkqpbepwc5jfd?.jpg https://www.buzzsprout.com/2417506 Episode 20 The Purpose Driven Widow Are you struggling to know what your purpose in life is now that you are a widow?  This episode points us to encouragement and reminders of what our true purpose is in life.

]]> Are you struggling to know what your purpose in life is now that you are a widow?  This episode points us to encouragement and reminders of what our true purpose is in life.

]]> Christine Andrew Buzzsprout-18872342 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:00:00 -0700 655 2 20 full false Episode 19 The Widow's Anchor The storms and waves of emotions come and go during widowhood.  What keeps us anchored so that we don't sink into a sea of depression or despair?

]]> The storms and waves of emotions come and go during widowhood.  What keeps us anchored so that we don't sink into a sea of depression or despair?

]]> Christine Andrew Buzzsprout-18859689 Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:00 -0700 754 2 19 full false Episode 18 Guest Erin Clark How's The Weather? Out of the loss of her husband four years ago, Erin struggled with the question of "How are you?" and how to answer that question without crying.  She discovered a gentler way to answer the question so that others could understand how she was doing.  A way that people can connect honestly about their emotions without going into detail.

]]> Out of the loss of her husband four years ago, Erin struggled with the question of "How are you?" and how to answer that question without crying.  She discovered a gentler way to answer the question so that others could understand how she was doing.  A way that people can connect honestly about their emotions without going into detail.

]]> Christine Andrew Buzzsprout-18268078 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0700 1059 2 18 full false Episode 17 Hinds Feet Lessons From Habakkuk 3 What can deer's feet teach us widows?  What wisdom can we glean from the prophet Habakkuk that could possibly be an encouragement to widows?

]]> What can deer's feet teach us widows?  What wisdom can we glean from the prophet Habakkuk that could possibly be an encouragement to widows?

]]> Christine Andrew Buzzsprout-18673624 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0700 1035 2 17 full false Episode 16 The Childless Widow How does a widow without children navigate the grieving process?  Although not widows, the story of Hannah and Elizabeth in the Bible offer encouragement and hope to us as widows, childless or not.

]]> How does a widow without children navigate the grieving process?  Although not widows, the story of Hannah and Elizabeth in the Bible offer encouragement and hope to us as widows, childless or not.

]]> Christine Andrew Buzzsprout-18221226 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0800 804 2 16 full false Episode 15 Little Treasures In this episode we will explore the importance of treasures in our life---learning what is temporary to release loosely and what to hold onto tightly that has eternal value.

]]> In this episode we will explore the importance of treasures in our life---learning what is temporary to release loosely and what to hold onto tightly that has eternal value.

]]> Christine Andrew Buzzsprout-17800948 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:00:00 -0800 763 2 15 full false Episode 14 Guest Speaker Patricia Ritzemer In this episode we will hear from a seasoned widow, Patricia Ritzemer, who will give us her perspective on navigating the aftermath of losing a spouse from cancer.  You will hear how she navigated new widowhood, what she learned, how she coped, and advice to other new widows.

]]> In this episode we will hear from a seasoned widow, Patricia Ritzemer, who will give us her perspective on navigating the aftermath of losing a spouse from cancer.  You will hear how she navigated new widowhood, what she learned, how she coped, and advice to other new widows.

]]> Christine Andrew Buzzsprout-17043852 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:00:00 -0800 1535 2 14 full false Episode 13 The Anxious Widow Are widows exempt from anxiety?  Not at all.  We will see what the scriptures say about it as a useful tool to help strengthen us in our widowhood journey.

]]> Are widows exempt from anxiety?  Not at all.  We will see what the scriptures say about it as a useful tool to help strengthen us in our widowhood journey.

]]> Christine Andrew Buzzsprout-17800868 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:00:00 -0800 1135 2 13 full false Episode 12 Lessons From The Widow's Mite This widow was destitute, but we will see how her trust in God is so encouraging to us a widows.

]]> This widow was destitute, but we will see how her trust in God is so encouraging to us a widows.

]]> Christine Andrew Buzzsprout-17608899 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0700 662 1 12 full false Episode 11 Lessons from the Widow and the Unjust Judge The widow in this devotion is one of persistence and we will be seeing how perseverance truly paid off and the many lessons we as widows can learn from her event in life.

]]> The widow in this devotion is one of persistence and we will be seeing how perseverance truly paid off and the many lessons we as widows can learn from her event in life.

]]> Christine Andrew Buzzsprout-17608748 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0700 783 1 11 full false Episode 10 Idolatry in Widowhood Are widows immune to idolatry?  We will see how in this convicting, yet encouraging devotion.

]]> Are widows immune to idolatry?  We will see how in this convicting, yet encouraging devotion.

]]> Christine Andrew Buzzsprout-17517833 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 16:00:00 -0700 850 1 10 full false Episode 9 Gideon's Call to Obedience This episode reveals how God chose Gideon for a great purpose despite his fears of being unqualified, and how his story resonates with us in our journey as widows.

]]> This episode reveals how God chose Gideon for a great purpose despite his fears of being unqualified, and how his story resonates with us in our journey as widows.

]]> Christine Andrew Buzzsprout-17338332 Wed, 09 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0700 753 1 9 full false Episode 8 On Eagle's Wings In this episode, widows will learn great information about the life of eagles from nature perspective and Biblical perspective, and the characteristics we can glean from them to strengthen our lives when we are in most need.

]]> In this episode, widows will learn great information about the life of eagles from nature perspective and Biblical perspective, and the characteristics we can glean from them to strengthen our lives when we are in most need.

]]> Christine Andrew Buzzsprout-17263088 Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:00:00 -0700 1075 1 8 full false Episode 7 Safety & Security for Widows As widows, we are vulnerable to evil and temptations.  Here we will see in scripture and practical applications how to guard against these things.

]]> As widows, we are vulnerable to evil and temptations.  Here we will see in scripture and practical applications how to guard against these things.

]]> Christine Andrew Buzzsprout-16991504 Wed, 14 May 2025 16:00:00 -0700 1308 1 7 full false Episode 6 When Expectations don't Match Experience Experiences can bring discouragement when they don't match our expectations. How can we as widows overcome our sorrow?

]]> Experiences can bring discouragement when they don't match our expectations. How can we as widows overcome our sorrow?

]]> Christine Andrew Buzzsprout-16762153 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 16:00:00 -0700 777 1 6 full false Episode 5 What Can We Learn From Naomi? Naomi is often overlooked in the book of Ruth, but in this episode we will zoom in on Naomi and find that she is a widow of great strength and wisdom in the midst of incredible sorrow.

]]> Naomi is often overlooked in the book of Ruth, but in this episode we will zoom in on Naomi and find that she is a widow of great strength and wisdom in the midst of incredible sorrow.

]]> Christine Andrew Buzzsprout-16549795 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 16:00:00 -0800 1017 1 5 full false Episode 4 A Widow's Look at Finding Strength, Satisfaction, and Wisdom In this episode, host Christine Andrew, dives into Psalm 90 to encourage and strengthen the widow in times of sorrow and grief.

]]> In this episode, host Christine Andrew, dives into Psalm 90 to encourage and strengthen the widow in times of sorrow and grief.

]]> Christine Andrew Buzzsprout-16224724 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:00:00 -0800 757 1 4 full false Episode 3 A Widows Look at Psalm 23 In this episode, host Christine Andrew, unpacks Psalm 23 through the eyes of a widow.

]]> In this episode, host Christine Andrew, unpacks Psalm 23 through the eyes of a widow.

]]> Christine Andrew Buzzsprout-16224649 Wed, 08 Jan 2025 16:00:00 -0800 1272 1 3 full false Episode 2: Seasons of Life In this episode, host and author Christine Andrew unpacks Ecclesiastes 3.  She discusses that we all go through seasons of life and there is a purpose for each season.  

]]> In this episode, host and author Christine Andrew unpacks Ecclesiastes 3.  She discusses that we all go through seasons of life and there is a purpose for each season.  

]]> Christine Andrew Buzzsprout-16144369 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 16:00:00 -0800 726 1 2 full false Episode 1: How I came to write my book In the very first episode of the Widow Podcast, host Christine Andrew talks about her own journey into widowhood and how it led to writing her second book titled, 'I'm a New Widow: What do I do now?'  Christine details how stepping into widowhood felt overwhelming but ultimately, through her therapeutic journaling, led to turning that same journal into a book that has helped many women. 

]]> In the very first episode of the Widow Podcast, host Christine Andrew talks about her own journey into widowhood and how it led to writing her second book titled, 'I'm a New Widow: What do I do now?'  Christine details how stepping into widowhood felt overwhelming but ultimately, through her therapeutic journaling, led to turning that same journal into a book that has helped many women. 

]]> Christine Andrew Buzzsprout-16061971 Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:00:00 -0800 372 1 1 full false