A Life that Lasts

In this episode, Kendall and Nancy discuss a new seminar they will be hosting in 2022 called Life Passages. 

Kendall and Nancy interview Lauren Martin who works as a chaplain. Lauren shares insights regarding how each of us can be the best help to anyone who is going through a difficult situation when reality does not meet our expectations.

You won't want to miss this meaningful conversation with Lauren!

Kendall and Nancy discuss Psalm 37. This chapter from the Bible has been a recent encouragement to Nancy as she is preparing for her next scans during her cancer journey.  

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Kendall and Nancy interview Jennifer Dempsey about the Feast of Tabernacles. Jennifer shares how God moved her during this time to release her personal plans and trust Him more. During this episode, it was noted that Jesus participated in all of the Jewish feasts, so if we want to understand him and his words we can benefit from learning more about them.

You won't want to miss this interesting conversation with Jennifer Dempsey.

Kendall and Nancy interview retired pastor, Vernon Myers. He shares stories of sorrow and joy, noting the importance of being present with those we love, before death, during death, and after a loved one has died.

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Kendall and Nancy discuss a book that Kendall is currently reading. Kendall highlights sections of the book which help us recognize the temptation to separate from others at times when we actually need others the most.

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Kendall and Nancy share that last Sunday, Sharon Settle, our first podcast guest, graduated to heaven. This episode is a special memorial to her life. Nancy talks about how she and Sharon met and the blessing that Sharon was to Nancy over the last 5 years in their mutual cancer journeys.

You won't want to miss this meaningful memorial episode!

Kendall and Nancy had the opportunity to interview Michael Miller, a funeral director, and his wife Kara. Demonstrating that the topic of death is not taboo, Michael & Kara have both seen the benefits of courageous conversations with their children about death. This ultimately has resulted in their children being sensitive and kind friends to other children who have experienced the painful loss of family members.

You won't want to miss this meaningful conversation with Michael & Kara!

Kendall and Nancy discuss the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur and what we can learn about death and dying through this ancient tradition.

Kendall and Nancy interview Jennifer Dempsey about the festivals of the Torah (the first five books of the Old Testament in the Bible). Jen shares her testimony and how participating in these traditions has deepened her relationship with God.

You won't want to miss this interesting conversation with Jennifer Dempsey.

Kendall and Nancy discuss the Jewish holiday Rosh Hashanah and what we can learn about death and dying through this ancient tradition. 

Kendall and Nancy interviewed Dan Steinman. Dan and Kendall have been a part of a Saturday prayer group. Dan works for  HANDI*VANGELISM MINISTRIES in the grief part of the ministry. He meets with people experiencing grief and loss and helps them work through their grief. The community is helpful, knowing you're not alone.

Dan also tells the story of his own grief and his son's tragic death.

Our time on earth is just a mere whisper and our eternity is in heaven. - Interview with Dan Steinman.

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Kendall interviews his co-host, Nancy Engel.  Nancy shares a recent update on her cancer journey. She talks about how to walk in peace and learning to leave our life in God's hands. From a cancer warrior's perspective, Nancy reveals why it is important for loved ones to allow us to be real and talk about our death.  You wouldn't want to miss this!

Kendall and Nancy had the opportunity to interview Jewel Shivery, a long-time funeral director. As a person who deals with many grieving people, Jewel emphasizes why it is important to allow someone we love to talk about their death. Jewel communicates this with a beautiful perspective because in reality at some point, we all have to die.  You wouldn't want to miss this meaningful conversation with Jewel Shivery!

Kendall and Nancy had the pleasure of interviewing Pastor Leon Oberholtzer and his wife Leona. Having been a pastor for 49 years and meeting people from different walks of life, Leon openly admits what people struggle with the most - accepting the unknown and how the experience of dying will be. 

Leona also shares about her enduring faith and positivity in her cancer journey.
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Kendall and Nancy talk about the final vignette of Your Last 24 and how the book encourages us to view and face inevitable death the way Jesus did. You wouldn't want to miss this.

Kendall and Nancy speak about the second to the last chapter of Your last 24, Carrying the Burden, and what's on the other side of death when we choose to follow Jesus, resurrection. Talking about the resurrection is easy. Talking about death is not.
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Listen as Kendall reads chapter 22 commenting on his thinking behind the purpose of the chapter and what he hopes readers will receive as a result of hearing it. You won't want to miss this! 

Kendall and Nancy speak about personal experiences and how they can significantly change and influence our perspective and directions in life.
We are inviting you to listen and share your thoughts and experiences that have made an impact and reorganize your stance in life and particularly about preparing for the inevitable.