About the Episode

Today's episode kicks off OCF's new podcast, Anchored & Armed, designed to share conversations with women of faith in the military. Hosted by Air Force officer Mackenzie and military spouse Naomi, their first-ever episode focuses on the topic of loneliness and features Patti Broderick.

Having grown up in a military family and served in the Air Force, Patti was also a military spouse to husband Mark, who tragically passed away in an F-16 crash. She talks about her prior experiences with loneliness while stationed at Ramstein Air Base with her young family, lies that may be easy to believe during lonely seasons, and more.

Interested in connecting with Mackenzie and Naomi? You can send an email to anchored@ocfusa.org or fill out their Google Form.

Reflection Questions

As you listen to Mackenzie and Naomi's conversation with Patti, here are a few questions and prompts to ponder in your personal time, with a small group, or with a mentor:

1. How am I experiencing loneliness right now in this current duty station?
2. How has God provided support or encouragement for me in this hard season?
3. Is there someone around me who is struggling with loneliness, and how can I encourage or support them?
4. Pray about how God may be seeking to comfort you or asking you to show His comfort to someone else right now.
5. Ponder the reminders shared in 2 Corinthians 1:3-4.