How Do You Trust God After Losing Your Husband? Mary Helen Smock’s Story of Unshakable Faith (Part 1)

Summary of the Episode:

What does it look like to trust God when your heart is shattered?

In this tender and powerful conversation, I sit down with my dear friend Mary Helen Smock—a wife, mother, and woman of unwavering faith—to hear her story of grief and loss, and more importantly, God’s sustaining grace. After losing her husband, Mary could have chosen bitterness, isolation, or silence. But instead, she chose to lean in. Into her faith. Into community. And into the presence of God.

This episode is for every woman who’s ever wondered if her faith could survive the storm. If you’re navigating grief, wrestling with unanswered prayers, or simply looking for proof that hope is still possible—Mary’s story will encourage your heart and gently remind you that God is near to the brokenhearted.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• What it looks like to walk through grief without losing your foundation of faith


• How to hold on to God even when your circumstances don’t make sense


• The role of church community in healing after husband loss or parent loss

Key Takeaways:

• Grief doesn’t cancel faith—faith can deepen in grief when you let God into the pain


• Community matters—you don’t have to navigate loss alone


• Unshakable trust isn’t about having answers, but about knowing who God is even when everything else falls apart

This episode speaks directly to women processing grief, especially those navigating grief stages after losing a spouse or parent. If you’re searching for encouragement, hope, and a real example of Christian grief support, this conversation is a must-listen.

🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform and be encouraged to keep trusting—even here.

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Remember: You’re not alone in your grief or your faith journey. God sees you, loves you, and wants to walk with you every step of the way.

❤️ Kaitlyn