About this episode

Courtney Pray Duke shares her journey of navigating grief and finding hope after the loss of her husband.

Courtney Pray Duke joins Levi and Jennie for a deeply moving conversation about grief, healing, and the unexpected ways God meets us in our hardest moments. From the physical toll of writing her story to the vulnerability of releasing it into the world, Courtney shares what it’s really like to carry hope after unimaginable loss. After losing her husband Andrew in a tragic accident, Courtney found herself navigating life as a young widow with three kids—learning to survive, to trust God in the unknown, and eventually, to live again. This episode holds space for the tension of heartbreak and joy coexisting, while offering a powerful reminder: even in the darkest valleys, God is present, faithful, and still writing a beautiful story. Connect with us on social! Courtney: @courtneyprayduke Levi: @levilusko Jennie: @jennielusko Fresh Life Church: @freshlife [Links] Get And She Got Up by Courtney Pray Duke: Get the 5 Gallon Bucket: Get the Lusketeer Sticker: Subscribe for more exclusive content: Time Stamps: 0:03:36 – "The most unglamorous thing I've ever done" 0:11:35 – When God speaks in a dream 0:16:13 – The blue-sky day that shattered everything 0:35:29 – The long road back to…

People in this episode

Hosts: Levi Lusko, Jennie Lusko

Guest: Courtney Pray Duke

Topics covered

• grief
• healing
• faith
• loss
• hope
• community

Keywords

• grief
• healing
• faith
• loss
• hope
• young widow
• community support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fresh Life Church

Books & works: And She Got Up

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