MONDAYS WITH MICAH

Happy Monday! We are back with our Being a Watchman series. I sit down with Sheriff David Miles in Suffolk, and he opens up about his grief journey after the loss of his mother. He shows us that being a watchman can look different with each position in our lives, but they all require presence and letting others know they aren't walking by themselves. Click the video below to hear more.

Happy August! Today we sit down with Barbara Harris. We connected through Western Tidewater and she shares how their counseling services has helped her with bi-polar disorder and rehabilitation. Now as a new widow, she's learned to process her grief and lean on God's strength to keep going. Click the video below to hear Barbara's full story. Western Tidewater - Franklin, VA https://www.wtcsb.org/service-centers/franklin-community-counseling-center/

Happy Monday! Next up in our Being a Watchman summer series is Ann Cicero. She shares with us the importance of inner healing work and the safeness of sitting in our grief and letting God led us to true joy. Click the video below to hear more.

Happy Monday! Next up in our summer series Being a Watchman is Keith Burggaff. As a marine corps veteran and now lieutenant, he has spent his life serving and protecting. He shares his amazing story from the marines to how Ben's passing personally affected Him and led to finding his way to a true relationship with Christ and a new identity. Click the video below to hear more.

Happy Monday! Next up in our summer series Being a Watchman is Chris Tsitsera. As both a volunteer firefighter and public educator, he is no stranger to serving and showing up for others in both good and bad situations. He reminds us that in actively being a part of a small community, you can find the support system you never knew you had or needed. Click the video below to hear more.

Happy Monday! Part 7 of our summer series Being a Watchman features Sheriff Josh Wyche. His story shows us that wearing the badge is about valuing the people in your community and taking the time to invest in the ones you're called to serve and protect. Click the video below to hear more.

Happy Monday! Part 6 of our summer series Being a Watchman features paramedic Tim Dunn. He shares how being both a first responder and a person of faith have been essential for him in serving those in the community and his fellow responders who deal with the aftermath of it all. Click the video below to hear more.

Happy Father's Day! Part 5 of our summer series Being a Watchman features my dad Preston Futrell. From years of farming, to dealing with the loss of his father, and now retirement, his life hack has always been inviting the Lord into every moment of his journey. Click the video below to hear more. "Good Good Father" - Chris Tomlin https://youtu.be/CqybaIesbuA?si=q6S6JOTXvfSWmR46

Happy Monday! Part 4 of our Being a Watchman summer series features Marty Lee. After serving in law enforcement for many years, he helped create his current position as a police chaplain. He shares with us how seeing a need and fulfilling that need can be as simple as showing up and handling people with care. Click the video below to hear more.

Happy Monday! Part 3 of our Being a Watchman summer series features Dr. Charles Qualls. He is another pastor who has dealt with grief on many occasions. With his experience, he has come to find that being a watchman is not about fighting all of the battles, but being present with others as they process their anger, tears, and even laughter. Click the video below to hear more. Dr. Charles Quall - Franklin Baptist Church https://franklinbaptist.org/

Happy June! Part 2 of our Being a Watchman series features Drew Dunn. As a pastor, he has seen the needs of many people including those dealing with loss and grief, and he has stepped in to help in many ways. For him, being a watchmen means being open to whatever God wants you to do and owning your part in His kingdom work. Click the video below to hear more. Pastor Drew Dunn - Barnes Methodist Church https://www.facebook.com/share/1Lc1vHZQyp/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Happy Memorial Day! We are beginning a series called Being a Watchman. First up is Captain Tommy Potter (and today is his birthday!) After 27 years of service, he has come to know that hope can co-exist with adversity. Standing in the gap for others after tragedy doesn't always mean having the answers, but making yourself present during the grief. Click the video below to hear more.

Happy Monday! Today's episode features Terri Lyn Phillips. Almost 18 years ago, she became a widow to a policeman killed in the line of duty. With the loss of her husband, as well as other losses in her life, she has chosen to find the positives, which has kept her on the path of faith. Click the video below to hear more. Books recommended by Terri:

Happy Monday! For our Mother's Day episode, I'm sitting down with my mother Shelley Futrell. She shares what she's learned from her personal stories of loss and walking with others through their grief. By holding on to faith and God's love, we can continue going on. Click the video below to hear more. Comment what you liked about today's episode.

Happy May! Today I want to share encouragement and thought around being a watchman. When we as widows and widowers remain spiritually aware, warn others, pray and intercede, protect and guard, and announce good news, we are actively being watchmen for one another. Click the video below to hear more. Comment below what you liked about today's topic. If you are interested in volunteering with The Widow Walk, contact us here.

Happy Monday! Today's episode features Ruth and Kevin. She went through a divorce and he lost his wife, but they both resolved to keep moving forward. Through leaps of faith and divine intervention, they found each other and a second chance at love. Click the video below to hear more. Kevin's article "Widow/Widower Experience: From a Retired Military Perspective" can be read here: https://www.thewidowwalk.org/by-widows-for-widows Comment what you enjoyed about Ruth and Kevin'

Happy Monday! Today we have Colette Hill sitting down with us. She shares her take away from the Walk of Love Gathering and how she leaned on the comfort of God to get her through the loss of her mother and husband in the same year. Even in the face of loneliness and grief, God can give you the victory. Click the video below to hear more. Comment below if you want to hear more from Colette!

Happy Monday! Today's episode features Sandra Shaffer. Her story teaches us how to stay open to love and life after multiple losses. Click the video below to hear more. Comment below what you liked about Sandra's story.

Happy April! Judy and I sit down to recap our 2nd Annual Walk of Love Gathering and to reflect over the last two years of The Widow Walk. What started out as a burden to educate others on how to take care of widows and widowers has become much more. Come along beside us as we grow along with you. Click the video below to hear more. View the 2nd Annual Walk of Love Gallery here .

Happy Monday! Today's episode features Doty Barry. She is a new widow, and together we discuss the different obstacles one can face within the first year of widowhood. Her encouragement is to lean on your faith, give yourself time, and find your own way. Click the video below to hear more. Comment what you liked about Doty's story.