Pod Have Mercy
Pod Have Mercy
John Stephens/Matt Russell
Episode 235: Faith After Tragedy (with Laura Husband)
55 minutes Posted May 22, 2026 at 12:00 pm.
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Laura Husband joins the podcast for a deeply honest conversation about grief, faith, healing, and the stories that shape us. Laura shares her experience growing up as the daughter of astronaut Rick Husband, commander of the Space Shuttle Columbia, and reflects on the tragedy that changed her life at just 12 years old.

Together, Matt and Laura explore what it means to navigate public grief, wrestle with abandonment and loss, and discover the presence of God in suffering. They discuss counseling, healing, storytelling, forgiveness, and the ways our deepest wounds can become places of connection and hope for others.

Laura also shares about her new podcast, Stories That Serve, where she invites guests into meaningful conversations about how pain, healing, and faith can shape lives that serve others.

This episode is honest, vulnerable, hopeful, and full of wisdom for anyone walking through grief, loss, or the process of healing.

Links & Resources

Follow Laura Husband:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurahusband

Stories That Serve Podcast:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesthatservepodcast
YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/@StoriesThatServe
All Platforms & Links:
https://linktr.ee/storiesthatserve