Ep 163 //
What happens when you’ve done everything “right”—and life still falls apart?
In Part One of this powerful conversation, I sit down with Rachel Faulkner Brown, founder of Never Alone Widows, to hear the remarkable story behind her ministry and the faith that was forged through unimaginable loss.
Rachel shares what it was like to lose her first husband unexpectedly at just 23 years old, remarry, build a family, and then lose her second husband in a tragic Air Force plane crash before the age of 31.
But this conversation isn’t just about grief.
It’s about the unexpected transformation that happened beneath the surface. Rachel opens up about growing up in church, believing her worth came from performance, and how God used suffering, authentic community, vulnerability, and the Holy Spirit to reveal a deeper relationship with Him.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Rachel’s story of losing two husbands before age 31.
- Why doing all the “right Christian things” isn’t the same as knowing God’s love.
- The hidden burden of performing instead of grieving.
- How shame keeps us from authentic freedom.
- Why vulnerability became the turning point in Rachel’s healing.
- The difference between religion and relationship.
- The powerful moment that changed how Rachel understood the Holy Spirit and spiritual authority.
If you’ve ever questioned God’s goodness, struggled with grief, or wondered if there’s more to the Christian life than simply trying harder, this conversation will encourage you.
Be sure to come back for Part Two, where Rachel shares practical wisdom on hearing God’s voice, spiritual authority, healing, and living in the freedom Christ offers.
Resources Mentioned
- Never Alone Widows
- Frank Peretti’s This Present Darkness
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- Instagram: @rachelfaulkerbrown, @neveralonwidows
- Website: rachelfaulknerbrown.com , Neveralonewidows.com
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