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When Your Life Changes Overnight: Lisa Appelo on Grief, Single Parenting & Finding God's Comfort
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- Redeemed Podcast
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- Jul 22, 2026
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Send us Fan Mail What happens when your entire life changes in a single moment?Lisa Appelo knows that journey firsthand.At 45 years old, Lisa suddenly lost her husband of over twenty years, leaving her to raise seven children while navigating unimaginable grief. Instead of offering easy answers or a checklist for healing, Lisa shares how God faithfully met her one day at a time.In this powerful episode of The Redeemed Podcast , Lauren Burns and Lisa discuss: Walking through the sudden loss of a spouse Raising seven children as a single parent Trusting God when prayers aren't answered the way we hoped The loneliness of grief How to support someone who is grieving Why God's Word became Lisa's lifeline The difference between asking "Why?" and asking "What now?" Finding hope in the God of all comfort Whether you're grieving the loss of a loved one, facing disappointment, or simply wondering where God is in your pain, this conversation reminds us that God never leaves us alone.⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:55 Meet Lisa Appelo 04:10 The morning everything changed 09:05 Telling seven children their father had died 14:20 Helping children process grief 20:10 What friends should (and shouldn't) say after loss 27:35 Finding God in the lonely nights 34:20 "I prayed too..." Wrestling with unanswered prayers 41:45 Raising seven children as a single mother 49:05 The spiritual battle after tragedy 53:15 Lisa's new devotional God of Comfort 58:10 Reading the poem "Is It?" 1:04:20 The biggest misconception about grief 1:07:45 Encouragement for anyone walking through loss 1:12:15 Closing prayer 1:15:40 Final encouragement📖 Connect with Lisa Appelo Website: https://lisaappelo.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisa.appelo Book: God of Comfort https://lisaappelo.com/Godofcomfort…