Randy joined Rush Witt on the Straight to the Heart Podcast, to share his personal reflections on life, grieving with hope in everyday moments, and the connection to his new booklet Grieving with Hope: Walking with Jesus in Heartbreak, coming out in August 2024 with New Growth Press.
Daily Life- In this clip, Randy shares about his everyday activities, including meeting with area pastors, increased speaking and writing engagements, and his daily companion Gracie the Double Doodle.
Nanci- In this clip, Randy shares about his wife Nanci: a godly woman, introvert, lover of football, lover of animals, and now in Heaven with Jesus.
Hope of Heaven- In this clip, Randy shares about how his view of Heaven has influenced his view of Nanci’s homegoing, and the comfort he experienced while talking with Nanci over the years about the New Earth.
Talking about Heaven- In this clip, Randy shares about how his in-depth research on Heaven for his books gave him and Nanci a great basis for talking about Heaven often, especially during her illness.
Growing in Jesus- In this clip, Randy shares about the intimacy he experiences with Jesus, and how the friendship of Jesus means more to him than ever.
Surprised by Grief- In this clip, Randy shares about moments when grief has surprised him, and the everyday times when he misses Nanci the most.
Story of Ministry- In this clip, Randy shares about his journey into ministry, his pro-life stance, his ultimate resignation from pastoring, and the beginning of Eternal Perspective Ministries.
Influential Authors- In this clip from The Straight to the Heart podcast with Rush Witt, Randy shares about several authors who have influenced him both before and after seminary, and how God has used them deeply in his life.
C. S. Lewis Impact- In this clip, Randy shares about how he enjoyed seeing C.S. Lewis’ personality come through his writing and how his writing impacted Randy’s worldview.
Comforting Others- In this clip, Randy shares his advice for others who are grieving their spouses or close family. He talks about how Jesus understands and brings encouragement in our grief.
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