In this episode of If There Is Anything I Can Do, Pam McConnell sits down with Tyler Staton, lead pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon, author, husband, and father of three. 

Tyler has walked through incredibly difficult seasons in recent years — the health challenges surrounding the birth of his son Amos and his own two battles with cancer. But through those experiences, he witnessed something powerful: a community of people who loved him by showing up, serving quietly, and meeting needs before he ever had to ask. 

Pam and Tyler have an honest conversation about redemptive suffering, the gift of being cared for, and what it means to practice the way of Jesus through service. They explore how suffering can deepen our understanding of God, reveal His presence in unexpected ways, and teach us what it means to receive and extend the compassion of Jesus. 

Together, they talk about why hidden acts of love matter, how availability can become one of the greatest expressions of care, and how we can become people who notice, respond, and love others the way Jesus does. 

In this episode, Pam sits down with Leslie Harter-Berg—speaker, writer, founder of Vids for Wids, and author of You’re So Strong: On Grief and Letting Go of My Favorite Compliment. After losing her husband suddenly in 2019, Leslie found herself navigating unimaginable grief while raising her two young sons. 

Pam and Leslie talk about the things people say with the best intentions, including “You’re so strong,” “I can’t imagine what you’re going through,” and “If there’s anything I can do, just let me know.” They explore what grieving people actually need, how family and community can show up, and how to offer meaningful support when you don’t know exactly what to do. 

Rather than keeping her grief private, Leslie chose to use her story to help others. Through Vids for Wids, her writing, and her honest—and often hilarious—Instagram posts, she has created community for widows and widowers who are learning how to move forward while carrying loss. 

You’ll laugh, you may cry, and you’ll walk away encouraged to show up with more courage, compassion, and intention for the people walking through hard seasons. 

In this first episode, Pam McConnell shares the personal experiences of grief and loss that taught her what it truly means to love your neighbor. Through stories of the people who showed up for her, along with biblical lessons from Ruth and the Good Samaritan, Pam explores how we can offer presence before words and help before the ask. 

 What if, instead of saying, “If there’s anything I can do, just let me know,” we prayed for wisdom, noticed the need, and stepped in? 

Learn how to recognize the unspoken needs around you, show up with compassion, and become the hands and feet of Jesus in everyday life. 

Don’t wait to be asked. See the need. Then act. 

Welcome to the “If there is anything I can do…” Podcast with host, Pam McConnell.  

During the hardest seasons of Pam's life, she kept hearing this phrase repeatedly: "If there is anything I can do, just let me know." This cultural reflex places the burden on the person in need to figure out what they need and come back to you to ask for help. 

Let’s step in, meet the need right in front of us, and become the kind of people who show up before being asked. We want to change the culture of serving others – one conversation, one act of presence, one moment of showing up at a time. 

This podcast will introduce you to everyday heroes, biblical experts, and those who have experienced great loss. They will help us learn what to do and…what not to do.  

The first episode releases this Wednesday. Watch and subscribe now on KLOVEPodcasts.com, YouTube, or wherever you listen to podcasts.