After My Husband Died Something Incredible Happened | Michelle Bader Ebersole | 062

After My Husband Died Something Incredible Happened | Michelle Bader Ebersole | 062

What do you do when the love of your life takes his last breath… and your whole world changes overnight? Michelle Bader Ebersole became a widow in the early morning hours after walking her husband through a 17-year battle with rare cancer. But her story didn’t end in that room. In the middle of unimaginable grief, Michelle experienced a supernatural peace, powerful encounters with God, and a calling that would change not only her life — but the lives of thousands of widows around the world. In this deeply moving episode, Michelle shares: - What it was like being widowed with three children at home - The moment she sensed God’s presence as her husband passed - The grief journey no one prepares you for - How faith carried her through crushing loss - The vision that gave her purpose after tragedy - Why she now leads a global ministry helping widows find hope This is a story about loss, faith, purpose, and beauty rising from ashes. If you’re walking through grief, supporting someone who is, or questioning where God is in suffering — this conversation will meet you right where you are. 👉 Watch to the end to hear how Michelle’s pain turned into a mission that is impacting lives worldwide. #whenyoulookpodcast #widow #miracle Michelle's Links Website https://widowgoals.org/ [https://widowgoals.org/] TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@widowgoals [https://www.tiktok.com/@widowgoals] YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@widowed2soon [https://www.youtube.com/@widowed2soon] Amazon https://www.amazon.com/stores/Michelle-Bader/author/B00HM9MDV6?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=b214ce47-f98c-407a-aa9f-f5a7278b3a41 [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Michelle-Bader/author/B00HM9MDV6?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=b214ce47-f98c-407a-aa9f-f5a7278b3a41] When You Look Links YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@WhenYouLookShow [https://www.youtube.com/@WhenYouLookShow] Be a Guest https://www.whenyoulook.com/beaguest [https://www.whenyoulook.com/beaguest] Website https://www.whenyoulook.com/ [https://www.whenyoulook.com/] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whenyoulookshow/ [https://www.instagram.com/whenyoulookshow/ ] Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whenyoulookshow/ [https://www.facebook.com/whenyoulookshow/ ] Chapters 0:31 - Meet Michelle Bader Ebersole 3:27 - Cancer 4:51 - Amputation 7:54 - Cancer Returns 11:01 - Enjoy Every Moment 13:01 - Hospice 17:57 - May 22nd 19:33 - Luke Dies 23:29 - Grief Retreat 25:55 - Right After Luke Dies 29:44 - Burial & Celebration of Life 30:32 - Crown on My Head 34:51 - Explaining Grief 36:33 - Starting a Podcast 52:36 - Acceptance 54:17 - Grief & Joy Coexisting 1:00:16 - Gift to be in Somebody's Life 1:04:00 - Bentley the Dog 1:08:23 - Coincidence or God? 1:09:03 - How Has Your Life Changed? 1:13:50 - Michelle's Contact Info

I Tried to Destroy Everything The Night We Buried Our Daughter | Walker Hayes | 061

In this powerful and deeply emotional conversation, country music artist Walker Hayes shares the darkest night of his life—the night he buried his daughter… and nearly destroyed everything. After years of addiction, pain, and searching for meaning, Walker found himself at a breaking point. Grief, anger, and hopelessness collided in a moment that could have changed the course of his life forever. What happened next is incredible. This episode explores: • The reality of grief after losing a child • Addiction, sobriety, and the temptation to relapse • The moment that stopped him from going too far • The unexpected role of faith, friendship, and redemption • How one night can change everything Walker opens up about his journey from functional alcoholism to sobriety, the impact of losing his daughter Oakleigh, and how a single decision became a turning point in his life. If you’ve ever wrestled with pain, loss, addiction, or questions about God—this conversation is for you. 👉 Rosaria Butterfield's Book Walker Mentioned: The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert: Expanded Edition https://a.co/d/0j8Yu2b2 👉 60 Minutes Tom Brady Interview Tom Brady on winning: https://youtu.be/-TA4_fVkv3c?si=Q9lu29yNfCds7GUw When You Look Links YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@WhenYouLookShow [https://www.youtube.com/@WhenYouLookShow] Be a Guest https://www.whenyoulook.com/beaguest [https://www.whenyoulook.com/beaguest] Website https://www.whenyoulook.com/ [https://www.whenyoulook.com/] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whenyoulookshow/ [https://www.instagram.com/whenyoulookshow/] Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whenyoulookshow/ [https://www.facebook.com/whenyoulookshow/ ] Chapters 0:42 - Meet Walker Hayes 2:50 - Early Drinking 7:15 - Sobriety 16:34 - Reluctantly Going to Church 21:25 - Meeting Craig 28:51 - The Van Gift 34:00 - Craig, the Song 41:55 - Zephaniah 3_17 42:15 - Losing Oakleigh 47:32 - Burying Oakleigh 49:20 - About to Self-Destruct 52:35 - AA Meeting 55:02 - Crying with Craig 59:09 - Back to the Grind 1:02:02 - Rosaria Butterfield's Book 1:04:54 - Reading the Bible 1:08:55 - Surrendering to Jesus 1:11:04 - Oakleigh ... Jesus? 1:16:44 - Coincidence or God? 1:22:29 - 'Fancy Like' Dance 1:30:23 - Changes 1:39:38 - How Has Your Life Changed?

I Chased Popularity & It Nearly Killed Me | Tindell Baldwin | 060

What happens when you finally get everything you thought you wanted and it still leaves you empty? In this powerful episode of When You Look, author Tindell Baldwin shares her raw and unfiltered story of chasing popularity, partying, relationships, and approval—only to find herself battling addiction, depression, and suicidal thoughts by the end of high school. From the outside, it looked like she had it all. On the inside, she was falling apart. This is a story about the illusion of popularity, the hidden cost of chasing the wrong things, and the moment everything changed. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to fit in, to be accepted, or to build your identity around what others think—this conversation will hit home. 👉 In this episode, you’ll hear: - What “having it all” actually felt like behind the scenes - How addiction and emptiness took hold during high school - The turning point that changed everything - What true identity and purpose really look like - Why chasing popularity is never worth it This is more than a story—it’s a wake-up call. 📚 Get Tindell’s book - Popular: Booze, Boys, and Jesus https://a.co/d/03BW11ad [https://a.co/d/03BW11ad] 📲 Follow Tindell: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tindellgrace/ [https://www.instagram.com/tindellgrace/] Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/tindellgrace [https://open.substack.com/pub/tindellgrace ] Tindell's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1bNfflCx0ugpXHB4zLsUYE?si=1TuckBY4SnCz_vW8GTiFFg [https://open.spotify.com/show/1bNfflCx0ugpXHB4zLsUYE?si=1TuckBY4SnCz_vW8GTiFFg] When You Look Links YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@WhenYouLookShow [https://www.youtube.com/@WhenYouLookShow] Be a Guest https://www.whenyoulook.com/beaguest [https://www.whenyoulook.com/beaguest] Website https://www.whenyoulook.com/ [https://www.whenyoulook.com/] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whenyoulookshow/ [https://www.instagram.com/whenyoulookshow/ ] Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whenyoulookshow/ [https://www.facebook.com/whenyoulookshow/] Chapters 0:31 - Meet Author Tindell Baldwin 2:35 - Chasing Popularity 9:53 - Going Off the Rails 13:06 - Spring Break in Aruba 16:47 - Off to Auburn 19:26 - Passion Conference Nashville 23:02 - Surrendering 26:55 - Radical Transformation 31:35 - Meeting Ben 34:34 - STD Test 37:12 - Character & Love 39:15 - Coincidence or God? 41:11 - How Has Your Life Changed? 42:52 - What to Add to Popular? 44:23 - Tindell's Contact Info

I Told My Daughter She Could Go | Jody Hudson | 059

What would you do in your daughter’s final moments? After years of battling a mysterious illness that was later diagnosed as Lyme disease, Jody Hudson found herself standing beside her 22-year-old daughter’s bed faced with a challenging direction. In this deeply emotional and faith-filled conversation, Jody shares the moment she felt prompted to do something no parent ever wants to do—give her daughter permission to let go. What happened next changed her faith forever and revealed a perspective on grief, God, and purpose that will stay with you long after this episode ends. But this story doesn’t begin there. From a childhood marked by instability, to divorce and financial collapse, to a decade-long fight to save her daughter from Lyme disease —Jody’s journey is one of pain, resilience, and ultimately, purpose. You’ll also hear: • The real impact of Lyme disease and why it’s often misdiagnosed • The emotional toll of watching a child suffer—and not being able to fix it • A powerful moment where Jody cried out to God in anger… and what happened next • The meaning behind the bluebird that appeared every day at 3PM • How she turned unimaginable loss into a mission to help others This is more than a story about loss. It’s a story about faith in the darkest moments—and what it looks like to keep showing up anyway. 👉 Learn more about Jody’s work and her foundation: https://alexhudsonlymefoundation.org [https://alexhudsonlymefoundation.org] 👉 Get her book My Promise to Alex https://www.amazon.com/My-Promise-Alex-Jody-Hudson/dp/B09RM8WP5N [https://www.amazon.com/My-Promise-Alex-Jody-Hudson/dp/B09RM8WP5N] When You Look Links YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@WhenYouLookShow [https://www.youtube.com/@WhenYouLookShow] Be a Guest https://www.whenyoulook.com/beaguest [https://www.whenyoulook.com/beaguest] Website https://www.whenyoulook.com/ [https://www.whenyoulook.com/] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whenyoulookshow/ [https://www.instagram.com/whenyoulookshow/ ] Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whenyoulookshow/ [https://www.facebook.com/whenyoulookshow/] Chapters 0:33 - Meet Jody Hudson 3:03 - Jody's Daughter, Alex 6:43 - Not Defined By Your Past 12:46 - Raw Moments With God 18:42 - Lyme Disease 25:05 - Coincidence or God? 26:30 - How Has Your Life Changed? 29:31 - Jody's Contact Info

MIT Atheist Tried to Disprove God. The Math Didn’t Cooperate. | Douglass Ell | 058

What happens when an MIT-trained atheist sets out to disprove God using science… and the math refuses to cooperate? In this powerful episode of When You Look, Mick sits down with former MIT student, attorney, and author Douglas Ell, who spent years believing that science had all the answers—and that belief in God was intellectually weak. But everything changed when he started asking deeper questions. After a moment in church stirred something unexpected, Doug began a personal investigation into cosmology, molecular biology, and physics. What he discovered challenged everything he thought he knew. From the complexity of DNA and digital code in human cells… to the fine-tuning of the universe… to a shocking calculation by a Yale physicist showing the odds of life forming by chance are essentially zero… Doug’s journey raises one unavoidable question: Is belief in God actually the most rational conclusion? In this episode, you’ll discover: • Why an MIT atheist began questioning everything • The shocking probability behind the origin of life (1 in 10^100,000,000,000) • How DNA functions like advanced digital code • Why some scientists believe the universe is finely tuned for life • The moment that shifted Doug’s perspective forever Was it coincidence… or God? You decide. 👉 If this conversation challenged you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. 👉 Subscribe for more real stories that explore faith, science, and truth. Connect with Douglas Ell at https://countingtogod.com [https://countingtogod.com] When You Look Links YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@WhenYouLookShow [https://www.youtube.com/@WhenYouLookShow] Be a Guest https://www.whenyoulook.com/beaguest [https://www.whenyoulook.com/beaguest] Website https://www.whenyoulook.com/ [https://www.whenyoulook.com/] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whenyoulookshow/ [https://www.instagram.com/whenyoulookshow/ ] Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whenyoulookshow/ [https://www.facebook.com/whenyoulookshow/ ] Chapters 0:29 - Meet Douglas Ell 4:37 - Starting to Investigate 7:20 - Moved at Church 11:12 - Christianity Didn't Answer Questions 12:39 - Doug's Deep Dive 15:47 - Probability of Life 20:28 - From Atheism to Intelligent Design 27:34 - Outside of Space and Time 30:44 - Has to be a Designer 35:01 - Nerdy Evidence 37:49 - Coincidence or God? 39:55 - How Has Your Life Changed? 41:25 - Where Does Jesus Fit In? 41:59 - Doug's Contact Info