The Peace Cast

In this episode, I share what it has been like moving out of the house Luke and I shared for almost 17 years.  To hear Michelle's current Widow podcast go here Widowed 2 Soon on Apple, Widowed 2 Soon on Spotify or search for Widowed 2 soon on any podcast platform. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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.  To hear Michelle's current Widow podcast go here Widowed 2 Soon on Apple, Widowed 2 Soon on Spotify or search for Widowed 2 soon on any podcast platform. 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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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.  To hear Michelle's current Widow podcast go here ⁠Widowed 2 Soon on Apple⁠, ⁠Widowed 2 Soon on Spotify⁠ or search for Widowed 2 soon on any podcast platform. 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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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.  To hear Michelle's current Widow podcast go here ⁠Widowed 2 Soon on Apple⁠, ⁠Widowed 2 Soon on Spotify⁠ or search for Widowed 2 soon on any podcast platform. ">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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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.  To hear Michelle's current Widow podcast go here Widowed 2 Soon on Apple, Widowed 2 Soon on Spotify or search for Widowed 2 soon on any podcast platform. 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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.  To hear Michelle's current Widow podcast go here ⁠Widowed 2 Soon on Apple⁠, ⁠Widowed 2 Soon on Spotify⁠ or search for Widowed 2 soon on any podcast platform. 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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.  To hear Michelle's current Widow podcast go here ⁠Widowed 2 Soon on Apple⁠, ⁠Widowed 2 Soon on Spotify⁠ or search for Widowed 2 soon on any podcast platform. 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepeacecast/support