BW 151: Are You Waiting on God… or Just Avoiding Your Life?

So many widows say: 💭 “I’m just waiting on God to send the right people...” 💭 “I’m praying for connection and healing…”   But after months—or even years—of waiting… nothing changes.   In this episode of the Brave Widow Show, Emily shares the critical difference between faith and action.    You’ll learn: ✅ How trauma puts your body into fight-or-flight—and keeps you stuck ✅ Why praying alone won’t rebuild your life ✅ What taking aligned action actually looks like (without forcing it) ✅ Real-life stories of healing, connection, and courage ✅ How to know if it’s time to act (and how coaching helps)   If you're tired of feeling stuck and are ready to feel alive again… this episode is for you.   👉 Book your free consult now: https://www.bravewidow.com/consult   📥 Free grief starter guide: https://www.bravewidow.com/start       #GriefSupport #ChristianWidow #FaithInAction #LonelinessAfterLoss #BraveWidow #LifeAfterLoss #RebuildAfterGrief       Resources & Support for Widows: 💛 Ready for more support? Join my coaching program to navigate this journey with confidence. Book a free consult here: https://calendly.com/bravewidow/widow-consult-call   🔹 Join the Brave Widow Membership: Get coaching, workshops, and a community of support → https://bravewidow.com/join   🔹 Download the Brave New Widow Starter Kit: A free guide to help you navigate the first steps of widowhood. → https://bravewidow.com/start     📌 Subscribe & Stay Connected  👍 Like this video if it helped you 🎧 Subscribe for more stories and strategies for life after loss. 💬 Leave a comment if this story resonates with you or if you want to share your own experience. 📩 Share it with someone who needs encouragement     Chapters: 00:00 Introduction: Are You Waiting on God? 01:15 The Consult Call: Taking the Next Step 03:22 Personal Story: Waiting for Friends 12:34 Biblical Examples of Action and Faith 19:36 Building a Full and Vibrant Life 33:27 Practical Tips for Building Friendships 36:48 The Power of Coaching 39:34 Conclusion: Faith and Action Together   ————————       Hey hey, I’m Emily Tanner.  I was widowed at age 37, one month shy of our 20 year wedding anniversary.  Nathan and I have four beautiful children together, and my world was turned completely upside down when I lost him.     Now, I love my life again!  I’m able to experience joy, achieve goals and dreams I thought I’d lost, and rediscover this next version of me.   I did the work. I invested in coaching for myself. I learned what I needed to do to move forward and took the steps. I implemented the tools and strategies that I use for my clients in my coaching program.     This is for you, if:  You want a faith-based approach to coaching  You want to move forward after loss, and aren’t sure how  You want to enjoy life without feeling weighed down by guilt, sadness, or regret  You want a guide to help navigate this journey to the next version of you  You want to rediscover who you are    Join the Brave Widow Community: https://www.bravewidow.com/join  Schedule a consult with Emily:  https://calendly.com/bravewidow/widow-consult-call?month=2024-08      Find and take the next steps to move forward (without “moving on”).       FOLLOW me on SOCIAL:   Twitter | @brave_widow   Instagram | @brave_widow   Facebook |   / bravewidow     YouTube | @bravewidow         #widow #widowed #widowhood #widowlife #widowsofinstagram #widowshelpingwidows #grief #griefcoach #griefshare #griefsucks #griefquotes #griefsupport #griefjourney #griefandloss #griefrecovery #lifecoaching #lifecoach