Heaven Is the Top of My Bucket List: The Faith and Legacy of Pam Erwin

Before this episode was released, our guest, Pam Erwin, passed away after living with advanced melanoma. We are honored to share this conversation as part of her legacy.Pam spent her life saying "yes" to wherever God called her. From serving as a Disaster Relief chaplain alongside her husband, Dave, to helping build churches, schools, and vocational programs in Benin, West Africa, her faith wasn't something she simply believed—it was something she lived every day.Then came cancer.Diagnosed with a rare form of mucosal melanoma, Pam faced a terminal illness with the same quiet confidence that had guided her throughout her ministry. Even while receiving hospice care, she continued encouraging others, serving her community, and made one final mission trip to Benin—a place and people she dearly loved.In this deeply moving conversation, Pam shares why she isn't afraid of hospice, how faith transformed the way she approached cancer, and why she believes every day is another opportunity to love, serve, and point others toward hope.Whether or not you share Pam's faith, her perspective on purpose, legacy, and living fully in the face of uncertainty is both inspiring and unforgettable.In This EpisodeHow one prayer led to a life-changing ministry in BeninBuilding churches, schools, and hope in West AfricaLiving with a rare form of terminal melanomaWhy Pam chose hospice earlier than most people expectMaking one final mission trip despite advanced cancerFinding peace in the face of deathWhat it means to live with purpose until the very endWhy "Heaven is the top of my bucket list"Pam's life reminds us that while we can't choose every circumstance, we can choose how we respond. Her unwavering faith, compassionate heart, and servant's spirit continue to inspire all who had the privilege of knowing her.We dedicate this episode to Pam's memory and hope her words encourage you to live each day with purpose, hope, and love.Resources:Pam's Ministry Website: https://truthunleashedministries.org/Pam's Ministry Facebook Page: Truth Unleashed BeninFollow:Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/melissagrosboll/My website: https://melissagrosboll.comEmail me: [email protected]