1 True Talks
1 True Talks
Renee Richel
From Loss to Lifted: Amanda's Journey of Grief, Grace & God's Calling
36 minutes Posted Nov 22, 2025 at 12:00 am.
Welcome And Guest Introduction
Love Story And Marriage Foundations
Losing Paul And Living For The Moments
Meeting Story And Early Sparks
Leaving Jehovah’s Witnesses For Christ
Grace Over Deeds And Salvation
Family Estrangement And Reconnection
Community Support Through Grief
Courage After Tragedy And Daily Faith
Dating Again With Grief’s Waves
Calling To Women’s Ministry
Serving Others From Suffering
How Churches Can Support Singles
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What if the hardest day of your life became the first step toward your calling? That’s the heartbeat of Renee's conversation with her faith filled friend Amanda West, a mother of two who loved fiercely, lost suddenly, and learned to soar by leaning into God’s strength and a faithful community. Her story begins with a marriage built on showing up at 110% and pivots into the raw aftermath of widowhood, where breath-by-breath perseverance meets the conviction that only moments and relationships ...