The Business of Widows
A faith-centered podcast created for widows walking through the unimaginable. Each episode features honest, unfiltered conversations with women who have lived through loss and discovered God’s presence in the midst of their pain. Through real stories of heartbreak, healing, and holy moments, this podcast offers a place where grief is honored, grace is evident, and God’s goodness is revealed one story at a time. Listeners will find comfort, community, and hope as they navigate life after loss with courage, faith, and the assurance that they are loved, noticed and not alone.
The Business of Widows
Episode 4 - Paula Luke - God Is So Close, He Can Catch Our Tears
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In this powerful episode of The Business of Widows, Abigail Peterson talks with Sis. Paula Luke to share her six-year journey of widowhood — a story marked by faith, perseverance, and God’s unfailing presence.
Sis. Luke opens her heart about the many seasons of grief she has walked through, including a particularly difficult 2025, and how God met her in every moment with strength and peace. Through her wisdom and testimony, she reminds listeners that even in the hardest chapters, God is still working.
She also shares how God placed a calling on her heart to begin a widows ministry at her church in Durham, North Carolina — creating a space for healing, community, and hope for women walking this same road.
This episode is filled with encouragement, faith, and the beautiful reminder that no widow walks alone.
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This episode was hosted and edited by Abigail Peterson.
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