EPISODE · Jul 24, 2026 · 12 MIN
From Young Widow to Catholic Convert: Katlyn Godwin on Grief, Grace & Under the Fig Tree – 07/24/2026
from The Catholic Morning Show · host Deacon Mark Campbell, Katlyn Godwin
About This Conversation Katlyn Godwin joins Deacon Mark Campbell to share the story behind her memoir, Under the Fig Tree: God's Faithfulness in Every Season. At 29, Katlyn lost her husband, Riley, in a car accident in the Des Moines metro, leaving her a young widow and single mother. She talks candidly about walking through grief, discovering God's faithfulness in the darkest season of her life, and how that journey eventually led her into the Catholic Church, remarriage to her husband Luke, and a renewed sense of purpose helping other grieving widows. Meet Katlyn in Person Katlyn will be signing copies of Under the Fig Tree at Divine Treasures Catholic Book & Gift, 5701 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, this Saturday, July 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. More info: divinetreasuresinc.net More From Katlyn Katlyn also hosts the Desert Stories podcast, a space for the grieving community to share their own stories of loss and healing. Learn more: katlyngodwin.squarespace.com #CatholicPodcast #GriefAndFaith #WidowSupport #CatholicConversion #UnderTheFigTree #CatholicAuthor #FaithAfterLoss #IowaCatholicRadio Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Catholic Morning Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an episode — and if this one was worth your time, please leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating. It takes ten seconds and it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🎧 LISTEN LIVE Catch The Catholic Morning Show live, weekday mornings on Iowa Catholic Radio. Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our Stations LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! More from Iowa Catholic Radio:Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & DevotionsThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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At 29, Katlyn Godwin became a young widow and single mom after her husband Riley was killed in a car accident in the Des Moines metro — and the grief that followed eventually led her into the Catholic Church. In this conversation, Katlyn shares the hope behind her new book, Under the Fig Tree: God's Faithfulness in Every Season, and how she now walks alongside other grieving widows. She'll be signing copies in person at Divine Treasures in Des Moines this Saturday.
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