What happens when a pastor who has helped others for decades suddenly becomes the one who can’t go on?

In this deeply moving episode of Roar of Judah Show, Dr. Mike sits down with Pastor Kevin Orndoff, who shares his raw and redemptive journey through devastating loss, disorienting grief, and a life-altering encounter with God.

After Kevin’s wife suddenly collapsed and passed away following an aggressive illness, life as he knew it shattered. While still preaching, parenting five children, and serving faithfully, grief quietly tightened its grip. For years, the pain went unprocessed—until it finally caught up with him in a way he never expected.

In the depths of despair, Kevin reached a breaking point… and that’s where God met him.

Without theatrics or hype, Kevin recounts the moment when God interrupted his darkest thoughts with a simple but unmistakable truth that brought him back from the edge and re-anchored his calling, identity, and hope.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

Why grief can disorient even the strongest believers
How spiritual leaders can suffer deeply while still serving publicly
The danger of the “I don’t care anymore” mindset
How God speaks clearly in moments of overwhelming darkness
Why healing doesn’t mean forgetting—but being restored

📖 “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.” — Psalm 34:18

Today, Pastor Kevin continues to serve faithfully, help others walk through loss, and lead a powerful grief ministry that has brought healing to countless families.

If you are grieving, exhausted, or quietly struggling—this conversation may be exactly what God uses to reach you.

👉 Watch to the end. Share this with someone who needs hope.
👉 Resources mentioned in the episode, including Grief Share, are linked in the description.

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