Hello and welcome to the second season of The Narrow Path! Loretta and Nathan speak with Rebecca Grignon-Reker, who is a wife, mother of two (soon to be three!), daughter of a preacher, and employee of the Louisville Metro Police Foundation. Nearly twenty years ago, Rebecca's husband, a police officer, was wounded in the line of duty. When he passed away in the hospital, Rebecca's world was shattered. In this discussion, Rebecca shares with us the journey through anger, pain, doubt, and, ultimately, acceptance that she walked in order to become the pillar of inner strength that she is today. 

Episode Highlights: 

[1:58 ] Rebecca introduces herself and her family.

[3:37 ] Rebecca's upbringing as the daughter of a pastor in Kentucky.

[6:14 ] How Rebecca's father's removal from the church when she was ten years old damaged her trust in religion.

[9:21 ] How being homeschooled enriched her spiritual education.

[10:31 ] The tragic dissolution of Rebecca's first marriage.

[17:53 ] Working through anger at God and depression as a 27-year-old widow.

[20:10 ] The answered prayer that lifted Rebecca's spirits. 

[24:55 ] How Rebecca has moved on to her second marriage and growing a family.

[27:03 ] Rebecca's experience working through anger to cope with the losses in her life.

[31:47 ] How Rebecca's reluctant trip to the women's retreat helped her find deeper self-understanding.

Episode Resources: 

Kentuckianacontainer.com/

Liminalwork.com