191-Blending Families, New Beginnings, and Grief Journeys with Rhema Tolle
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In this heartfelt episode of Widowed 2 Soon, host Michelle Bader Ebersole reunites with returning guest Rhema Tol for an inspiring conversation about hope, healing, and the realities of blending families after loss. Rhema shares honest updates on her journey since remarrying and combining households—navigating the challenges and blessings of raising six kids from two previous marriages.
Join Michelle and Rhema as they dive deep into the emotional ups and downs of widowhood, solo parenting, sending children off to college, and building new family traditions while honoring those they've lost. Rhema also opens up about leaving her tenured academic career, following God's call to pursue counseling, and how professional therapy and guided grief prayer have played crucial roles in her healing.
You’ll also hear about Rhema’s new podcast, “Restore My Song,” and her heart for ministry, community, and speaking to others who are facing devastating loss. Whether you’re a widow, a parent, or someone supporting loved ones through grief, this episode offers hope, faith, and practical insights for anyone navigating life after loss.
Topics covered include:
Blending families after widowhood
Grieving with children at different ages
Rhema’s journey from professor to aspiring therapist
The power of counseling and faith in healing grief
Prayer practices for processing loss
Widowed parenting milestones, like dropping kids at college
Creating community for widows
Details about the “Widow Goals” book, workbook, and upcoming retreats
Find Rhema and the Restore My Song Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or YouTube here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzf26o2GlpNqr4aCRzVJnMg. Interested in the free PDF walking you through intentional grieving practices?
Email Rhema at [email protected] and she will send the info your way.
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