Soul Episode 14: Losing My Wife Changed How I Saw Life Forever | Richard Ladokun

What do you do when the unimaginable happens?From legal chambers to the pulpit, Pastor Richard’s life was one of purpose and impact—until one phone call changed everything. In this powerful and deeply moving episode, Pastor Richard shares his journey from a loving childhood in Ibadan to becoming a respected legal mind, church planter, and father. But the moment that tested everything? Losing his beloved wife unexpectedly… just hours after they had prayed together.This is a story of grief, God, fatherhood, and calling. It’s about how faith doesn’t exempt you from pain—but gives you the strength to stand when everything falls.If you’ve ever asked, “Why, God?”—this conversation will minister to your soul.⏳ Chapters00:00 – Introducing Pastor Richard: Father, Pastor & Legal Expert13:14 – What My Father Taught Me About Life19:22 – “They Won’t See It Yet”: Parenting in a World of Conflict25:20 – The Day My Wife Died: A Loss That Shaped Me37:10 – What to Say (and NOT Say) to the Bereaved46:44 – Why I Plant Churches & Release Leaders58:25 – Final Advice: Never Outgrow Being God’s Child🔔 Subscribe for more raw, soul-stirring conversations about faith, fatherhood, and finding God in life’s hardest moments.🎧 Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts & wherever you listen.#FaithStory #ChristianPodcast #GriefJourney #WidowerLife #Fatherhood #ChurchLeadership #Bereavement #ChristianMen #RCCGUK #MinistryJourney #PurposeDrivenLife #SoulPodcast #NeverOutgrowBeingAChild