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In this episode, I share what it has been like moving out of the house Luke and I shared for almost 17 years.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepeacecast/support

In this episode, I share an update on how our family is doing and how we survived the excruciatingly painful day of Christmas, Luke's Birthday, and New Year's Eve.  The first holidays without him were so hard,  Check out my NEW Podcast Widowgoals here My NEW book Paralyzed Joy My Book Cancer Can't Crush Us Follow Me on Social Instagram Facebook email me michelle@michellebader.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepeacecast/support

In this episode, I share how I am having peace even while feeling the pain of grief and loss.   Psalm 34:18 New International Version " The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Check out my NEW Podcast Widowgoals here My NEW book Paralyzed Joy My Book Cancer Can't Crush Us Follow Me on Social Instagram Facebook email me michelle@michellebader.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepeacecast/support

In this episode, I discuss how I got through Halloween without Luke and the beginning of the Christmas season. I also share some exciting news about my future!  Revelation 21:4 4 ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’[a] or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” Check out my NEW Podcast Widowgoals here Our Halloween Pictures PIctures of our new land My NEW book Paralyzed Joy My Book Cancer Can't Crush Us Follow Me on Social Instagram Facebook email me michelle@michellebader.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepeacecast/support

In this episode, I talk about the positive things God has been bringing into my life as well as what to say to someone experiencing grief.  Psalm 119:114 " You are my refuge and my shield. I have put my hope in you." Check out my NEW Podcast Widowgoals here Song "The Story I'll Tell" Pictures of the sun shining on Payton playing baseball  My NEW book Paralyzed Joy My Book Cancer Can't Crush Us Follow Me on Social Instagram Facebook email me michelle@michellebader.com  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepeacecast/support

In this episode, I talk about how grief is like having an amputation. You will always be missing a part of you but you learn how to adapt. I share some very exciting things going on in my life and how blessed I am with the gift of friendships. Here is the verse I talk about-  NIV Proverbs 17:17 "A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity." Check out my NEW Podcast Widowgoals here Photoshoot Hayley and I did with my wedding dress My NEW book Paralyzed Joy My Book Cancer Can't Crush Us My Favorite book by Lysa TerKeurst "It's Not Supposed to Be This Way" Follow Me on Social Instagram Facebook email me michellepbader@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepeacecast/support

In this episode, I talk about the disappointment I have had with finding a job and how I am learning more every day to lean into and feel the pain and grief.   Philippians 1:6 New International Version being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.  Check out my NEW Podcast Widowgoals here Song about taking me back to when I was younger My NEW book Paralyzed Joy My Book Cancer Can't Crush Us Follow Me on Social Instagram Facebook email me michellepbader@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepeacecast/support

In this episode, I share an update about the past week and the physical and emotional pain that I have been going through. I share verses and things that have helped me as I journey through life as a widow and single mom.  Psalm 23, Good News Translation The Lord Our Shepherd[a] 23 The Lord is my shepherd; I have everything I need. 2 He lets me rest in fields of green grass and leads me to quiet pools of fresh water. 3 He gives me new strength. He guides me in the right paths, as he has promised. 4 Even if I go through the deepest darkness, I will not be afraid, Lord, for you are with me. Your shepherd's rod and staff protect me. 5 You prepare a banquet for me, where all my enemies can see me; you welcome me as an honored guest and fill my cup to the brim. 6 I know that your goodness and love will be with me all my life; and your house will be my home as long as I live. Abide app that helps me sleep  My NEW book Paralyzed Joy My Book Cancer Can't Crush Us Follow Me on Social Instagram Check out my NEW Podcast Widowgoals here --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepeacecast/support

In this episode, I talk about what my first 4 months of being a widow have been like.  Anxiety is something very new to me and I talk about how I am dealing with it. I share about Luke's Celebration of Life, school starting, and the possibility of a new job.  Luke's Celebration of Life Video Pictures from Luke's Celebration of Life  My NEW book Paralyzed Joy My Book Cancer Can't Crush Us Follow Me on Social Instagram Facebook --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepeacecast/support

In this episode what it has been like since my husband passed away 5.5 weeks ago. I share about his graveside service and how we are getting through each day.  Hayley's Song she wrote and sang for her Dad at his graveside service Hayden's Speech at the service Jeremiah 29:11 New International Version For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Psalm 46:10 New International Version He says, "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." My new bed Psalms to sleep to 1Follow Me on Social Instagram Facebook Join my email list email me- michelle@thepeacecast.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepeacecast/support

In this episode, I share about the last day of my husband's life and the moments we said goodbye as a family and he entered heaven.   Warning- I cry through the WHOLE episode.  Hayley's Artwork  James 1:2-4 New International Version (NIV) 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,[a] whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. Song I can Only Imagine Follow Me on Social Instagram Facebook Join my email list email me- michelle@thepeacecast.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepeacecast/support

In this episode, I share the update on how Luke is doing with his stage 4 cancer. I share how the days are like emotional roller coasters and how I have learned that if God allowed it, I can accept it.  Hayden's new song "So Low"  Pictures and video of Luke giving me my ring  My book "Cancer Can't Crush Us" James 1:2-4 New International Version (NIV) 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,[a] whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. Check out my other podcast The Busy Woman's Book Review List of 100 Influential Books Follow Me on Social Instagram Facebook Join my email list email me- michelle@thepeacecast.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepeacecast/support

In this episode I share the ups and downs our family has been going through with Luke’s stage 4 cancer. I share verses that have helped me find peace. A Psalm of David. 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. 3 He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever. Song "The Blessing"  Check out my other podcast The Busy Woman's Book Review List of 100 Influential Books Follow Me on Social Instagram Facebook Join my email list email me- michelle@thepeacecast.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepeacecast/support

In this episode, I share about how my husband's cancer is progressing and how God is giving us peace through this difficult journey.  I share about the past two weeks and the ups and down with living with stage 4 cancer with oxygen tanks, PICC lines, hospice and quarantine life.  Proverbs 3:5 "Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and lean not on your own understanding." Song "The Blessing"  Check out my other podcast The Busy Woman's Book Review List of 100 Influential Books Follow Me on Social Instagram Facebook Join my email list email me- michelle@thepeacecast.com Payton's New Podcast The Gamester Hayden's New Podcast Lil Haydoo Podcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepeacecast/support

In this episode, I share my heart and tears about the progression of my husband's cancer and how we are finding peace. This week has been the hardest week by far in Luke's cancer journey. We pray for a miracle and healing every day. We KNOW he will be healed we just don't know if it will be on earth or in heaven. This is the rawest episode I have ever published. You will hear a lot of crying, but also a lot of hope as God guides us in this process.  Pictures from our beach trip  Psalm 56:8 New Living Translation You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book. Book Dying to Meet Jesus Check out my other podcast The Busy Woman's Book Review List of 100 Influential Books Follow Me on Social Instagram Facebook Join my email list email me- michelle@thepeacecast.com "The Blessing" (feat. Kari Jobe & Cody Carnes) The Lord bless you And keep you Make His face shine upon you And be gracious to you The Lord turn His Face toward you And give you peace The Lord bless you And keep you Make His face shine upon you And be gracious to you The Lord turn His Face toward you And give you peace Amen, amen, amen Amen, amen, amen The Lord bless you And keep you Make His face shine upon you And be gracious to you The Lord turn His Face toward you And give you peace Amen, amen, amen Amen, amen, amen Amen, amen, amen Amen, amen, amen May His favor be upon you And a thousand generations And your family and your children And their children, and their children May His favor be upon you And a thousand generations And your family and your children And their children, and their children May His favor be upon you And a thousand generations And your family and your children And their children, and their children May His favor be upon you And a thousand generations And your family and your children And their children, and their children May His presence go before you And behind you, and beside you All around you, and within you He is with you, He is with you In the morning, in the evening In your coming, and your going In your weeping, and rejoicing He is for you, He is for you --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepeacecast/support

In this episode, I share how my husband stage 4 cancer is spreading down his back. Though shocked and devastated we are still able to find peace in God. I share how that is possible.  Romans 8:28 New International Version (NIV) 28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[a] have been called according to his purpose. Philippians 4:7 New International Version And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.  Song- Peace Be Still  Elevation Sermon "I'm still scared"   Check out my other podcast The Busy Woman's Book Review List of 100 Influential Books Follow Me on Social Instagram Facebook Join my email list email me- michelle@thepeacecast.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepeacecast/support

In this episode, I talk about finding peace through deeply troubling times. I do an update on Luke and how I am able to turn panic into peace during this very trying time of all of us with the COVID-19 Pandemic.  Matthew 6:34 NIV " Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." Book I was reading this week "Just Show Up: The Dance of Walking Through Suffering Together" Words from Tony Evans "God is speaking. No. God is shouting. A few months ago, none of us could see this coming, but God did. He was not surprised. And now, He is shaking us out of our complacency. He is calling for us to realign our values and our purposes with His. When you clean a house with not much time to spare, it’s easy to brush the dirt under the sofa or pack things into a closet. But when you have more time, you move the sofa to clean under it. You empty that messy closet. During this time of uncertainty, take the time He has given you to go to Him in prayer, and ask God what hard-to-reach areas of your life need to be refocused on Him." Pastor Steven Furtick's Sermon, When God Says Stop My new Youtube Channel The Busy Woman's Book Review List of 100 Influential Books Follow Me on Social Instagram Facebook Join my email list email me- michelle@thepeacecast.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepeacecast/support

In this episode, I talk about how I am dealing with being quarantined and feeling restless.  Psalm 46:10 NIV He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Isaiah 61:3 and provide for those who grieve in Zion— to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor. Book When God Says Wait Enneagram Types Under Quarantine Video Follow Me on Social Instagram Facebook Join my email list email me- michelle@thepeacecast.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepeacecast/support

In this episode, I share how we are finding peace through the coronavirus scare and ideas our family is implementing. 2 Timothy 1:7 CSB "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but one of power, love, and sound judgment. TD Jakes Book Crushing Song Peace Be Still Spring Cleaning Checklist Pictures of our dog Bentley in the snow Daily Schedule for kids while they are home from school Follow Me on Social Instagram Facebook Join my email list email me- michelle@thepeacecast.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepeacecast/support

In this episode, I share how my husband and I are processing his stage 4 cancer together and the unknown and unsettling future.  I share about a song that meant a lot to us this week as well as other ways we have found peace through this difficult journey.  Birthday Post I referenced with pictures  Song by Bootstraps Whenever You're Around Book Crushing by TD Jakes Article about Anticipatory Grief James 1:12 NIV "Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him." Follow Me on Social Instagram Facebook Join my email list email me- michelle@thepeacecast.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepeacecast/support