Desert Stories hosted by Katlyn Godwin

Latest Episodes:

Episode 05: The Road to Redemption and Hope of Heaven | Davey Blackburn Jun 17, 2024

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Tragedy struck the Blackburn home in an unimaginable way when Davey lost his pregnant wife of seven years, Amanda, during a home invasion. Amanda was shot three times in their home on November 10th, 2015, passing away in the hospital just 24 hours later.

After Amanda’s passing, Davey felt called to minister to those who are hurting and broken. His message is simple, profound, yet beautiful all the same: Nothing Is Wasted. Davey has experienced firsthand what it looks like for the Lord to lead with His unconditional love.

Join Katlyn and Davey as they dive deep into a theological discussion about heaven, and what grieving with Jesus looks like.

Episode 04: Showing Up In Grief | Bob Goff Jun 03, 2024

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Listen in as Bob and Katlyn dive deep and get real about what it looks like to show up for your personal grief and for others in their grief journey. You'll want to turn the volume way up for this one!

This man does not even need an introduction, but I’ll do my best to tell you all about the incredibly kind and cool Bob Goff! New York Times Best Selling Author Honorary Counsel to the Republic of Uganda Founder of the non-prophet Love Does Co-owner of The Oaks Beloved international speaker Husband, dad, and grandpa! I am so humbled and honored he took time out of his busy, busy schedule to sit down and chat with me!!

Episode 03: Walking in the Desert of Grief | Katlyn Scharper May 20, 2024

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Get to know podcast host Katlyn Scharper as she shares her vulnerable and raw grief journey so far. It has been a year and a half since her 28 year old husband Riley has gone to heaven and Katlyn shares all she has learned along the way in this crazy thing called grief.

Trailer: Welcome to the Desert May 20, 2024

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Welcome to the Desert! I'm thrilled your here! I hope you laugh and cry, think and wonder. I have a hunch you'll hear your story too, because I believe we all have a desert story to tell.

Episode 02: Misery and Miracles of Medical Parenting | John & Casey Wheeler May 19, 2024

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John and Casey are medical parents! They are a testament to God’s sovereignty and faithfulness through caring for their daughter Everlieigh and her health journey. I can't wait for you to hear their resilient and valiant take on their precious girl, their real-life miracle.

Episode 01: When Tragedy and The American Dream Collide | Dr. Brent Owen May 19, 2024

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Brent and Katlyn go deep about what it's like to lose a spouse tragically and unexpectedly. They talk about their faith, misconceptions about widowhood, and love after loss.