Turning Grief Into Purpose: Dr. ShaNita Nolan on Widowhood, Healing, and Faith

In this heartfelt episode of Emunah (Hebrew for faith or belief), Dr. ShaNita Nolan of Woodbridge, Virginia shares her powerful journey of grief, healing, and spiritual growth after the loss of her husband. Now the host of the podcast Widows Lounge, Dr. ShaNita speaks directly to widows and others coping with loss, offering a message of hope rooted in faith in God and the promise of emotional restoration.

Know that youre not alone, she says. It might feel like youre in the valley, but God is with you. Do not isolate thats what the enemy wants. But God wants us to be whole.

This episode is for anyone navigating grief, widowhood, or loss, or for those walking alongside someone who is. Dr. ShaNita encourages widows to allow themselves space to grieve, knowing that grief is the doorway to healing.

Topics Covered in This Episode: The emotional and spiritual challenges of Christian widowhood

The importance of grieving fully as a step toward healing

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• How secondary losses (such as help with daily tasks) add to the burden

• The often overlooked economic impact on widows

• Encouragement to remain connected to community and to God

• The biblical mandate to care for and honor widows

  Key Bible Scriptures on Widowhood & God's Care:

  Deuteronomy 14:29 , 24:19 20, 27:19 Instructions to protect and provide for widows

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• Psalm 68:5 A defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling.

• James 1:27 Pure religionis this: to visit the fatherless and widows

• Isaiah 1:17 , 1 Timothy 5:4, Mark 12:40 Further reminders of God's heart for widows

About Dr. ShaNita Nolan:Dr. ShaNita is the founder and Chief Servant Leader of Circle of Trust Leadership in the DMV (D.C., Maryland, Virginia). Shes a speaker, coach, and author of four books, including her latest release:
Wings of Hope: Soaring Beyond Grief A Guided Journal for Widows and Women in Mourning
Find her books and learn more at ShaNitaNolan.com or search her titles on Amazon.

On May 17, 2025, she hosted a sold-out womens empowerment conference focused on helping Christian women heal, grow, and lead with hope.

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