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Bounce Back Better: Rebuilding Confidence After a Breakup, Divorce or Loss23 Jun 202500:20:27

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When the dust settles after divorce or loss, you're often left asking, "Who even am I now?" In this honest and hope-filled episode, Sherry walks with you through the sacred process of rebuilding confidence—not into who you were, but into who you’re becoming.

You’ll explore what it means to rediscover your voice, your preferences, your identity—and most importantly, your faith. From guarding your peace to grieving with purpose, setting new boundaries to re-rooting your relationship with God, this episode is your gentle yet powerful guide to bouncing back stronger.

Featuring:

  • A Bounce Back Blueprint to help you reflect, anchor, and take action
  • Encouragement for mamas wondering when it’s “okay” to love again
  • Insight on how your healing impacts your kids
  • A heartfelt prayer for those feeling pressed, but not crushed
  • An invitation to our 24-hour prayer line: 855-822-PRAY

You’re not starting over—you’re starting stronger.

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Forgive and Flourish: What Letting Go Gives Back16 Jun 202500:19:45

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Feeling weighed down by past hurt, anger, or betrayal? In this powerful episode of It’s a Single Mom Thing, host Sherry Chandler unpacks the truth about forgiveness—what it really means, why it’s so hard, and how letting go can set you and your family free. With fierce faith and honest storytelling, Sherry shares what unforgiveness costs us—peace, healing, energy—and how it often gives the enemy a foothold in our lives.

You’ll learn how to:
 ✅ Identify hidden areas of unforgiveness
 ✅ Break generational patterns by “faithing it forward”
 ✅ Teach forgiveness to your kids (even littles and teens!) through practical conversations, color tools, and in-the-moment prayer
 ✅ Take real steps toward releasing what’s been festering so you can flourish

Whether you're dealing with a co-parent, a friend, yourself, or even God—this episode offers real talk, biblical truth, and spiritual tools that can transform your heart and home.

Mentioned in this episode:
– Ephesians 4:27
– Family forgiveness dinner table questions
– Color-coded emotion tool for kids
– Pocket prayers for littles and tough teens
– 24/7 prayer line: 855-822-PRAY

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#Forgiveness #SingleMomPodcast #FaithHealing #ParentingWithGrace #LetGoAndGrow #ItsASingleMomThing

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Single Mom Side Hustle: Earning Extra Cash Without Burning Out24 Mar 202500:19:16

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Are you a single mom looking to bring in some extra income without losing your mind (or your peace)? In this empowering episode of It’s A Single Mom Thing, we’re flipping the script on hustle culture with faith, focus, and fierce boundaries.

Join Sherry as she gets real about what it means to chase provision without sacrificing your purpose. You’ll learn how to evaluate the why behind your hustle, discover smart and sustainable side hustle ideas for single moms, and set holy boundaries that protect your peace, your kids, and your walk with God.

This episode is packed with:
✅ Real-life examples of flexible side hustles (freelancing, childcare, cleaning, and more)
 ✅ A faith-based filter for decision-making
 ✅ Journal prompts to help you discern God’s plan for your finances
 ✅ Encouragement from Psalm 40 shared by a high school mission trip student
 ✅ A powerful reminder: You don’t need to hustle harder—you need to hustle holier.

Plus—you’ll hear a beautiful Scripture reading from a high school student at Indian Rocks Christian School who recently served on a mission trip at Shepherd’s Village. Her words from Psalm 46:5 are a powerful reminder that God sees you, hears you, and sends encouragement in unexpected ways. 💛Whether you're driving deliveries or dreaming of starting your own thing, this episode will give you the tools and truth to earn extra without burning out.

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Tude or Not Tude? Gratitude, That is the Question.14 Nov 202200:07:31

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If you are raising teenagers, even three-year-olds, you got some TUDE going on up in your house!!!

Am I right?

Tude is rude and not allowed in my house, BUT is it ok for me to do it up in HIS house? 

How many times do you go to church with some TUDE when...

       He hasn't answered your prayer yet?      

       He hasn't answered your prayer yet?      

      When the blessing hasn't come to the 
      brokenness?


Tude or Not Tude? Gratitude, That is the Question.

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Wade in the Wait. Troubled Waters Devotional Thought.07 Nov 202200:07:43

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As a solo parent, do you often times feel like you are always wading and waiting on something that may or may not be within your realm of control?

Have you been waiting a long time or at least it seems that way? 

Don't give up! Don't walk away! 

Learn how you can wade in the wait.

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Bible References:
John 5:2-9 KJV

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TWO COUNTRIES. ONE CHILDHOOD. How Will Your Kids Live? At War or in Peace?31 Oct 202200:07:55

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Two countries.
Two sets of rules.
Two separate languages.
Two divided homes.
Two totally different ways of doing things and your kids…..
they have to live between the two.
Between the two of you!

Each their own monarch and for their own country. And if these two countries are always at war, there is no peace for YOUR little international travelers.

Additional Resources:
 It's a Single Mom Thing Podcast episode - June 5, 2022,
Giving Your Kids a Hand Up in the Hand Off

How To Help Children Manage Two Different Home
Helping Children of Divorce Transition Between Two Home
Two Homes, One Childhood-A parenting plan to last a lifetime

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Present Parenting - Making Your Kids the Priority!24 Oct 202200:10:33

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What’s a priority in your life? Your packages or your bundles of joy?

If you are not present in your own day, how present are you in the day in the life of your kids, AND are you aware of what’s a priority in theirs?

Learn how to be present, when your feelings are not. In addition to, 4 Ways to Show Up - Showing Your Kids They Are a Priority.

Show Resource:
Focus on the Families - 50 Questions to Ask Your Kids at the Dinner Table

 
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He May Be Your Ex, But Do You Pray For Him?17 Oct 202200:10:45

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He may be your Ex, but do you pray for Him? 

I know this sounds counterintuitive even scandalous, and well, it is!  Who gives someone the privilege of prayer when all they gave you was pain?

The Path to Peace is Paved With Prayer

Breathe and believe, there is an impact when you pray for your Ex.

He may be your Ex, but he should not be EXcluded from your prayers.

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Bible References:
Matthew 17:20
Luke 1:37

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Weathering the Storm: A Lesson Learned From Two Hurricanes.10 Oct 202200:13:12

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The question to ask yourself is not whether or not you will weather the storm. The question you should be asking yourself is HOW will I weather the storm?

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Bible References:
Philippians 4:6-7
Psalm 23:4
Matthew 8:24-27

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Forgiveness - The Gift That Keeps on Giving!26 Sep 202200:08:25

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Do you want to give yourself or even your kids a really great gift? Learn how to be really good for giver!

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Bible References:
Romans 3:23
Luke 23:34
John 20:23

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When We Don't Understand19 Sep 202200:07:58

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When we don’t understand The why, The what’s next,  The where do I go from here? 

Where do you go? 
Who do you go to? 
What do you turn to? 

We all have experiences in our life when we just don’t understand. 

Addiction, cancer, depression, homelessness, unfaithfulness. I don’t understand.

I loved him, but he left me, I don’t understand. 

When the hurt is so horrible, where do you take a stand when you don’t understand?

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You Were Meant to Fly - Devotional Thought29 Aug 202200:04:27

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What use would the beautiful wings of a butterfly be if it were weighed down by the memory of its pitiful past as a caterpillar?

Unlike butterflies, how much of our time is spent looking backward, instead of what we have to look forward to?

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Bible References:
John 8:36
Romans 12:2

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Learning From Loneliness22 Aug 202200:10:10

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Loneliness is burdened with associations of emptiness and the absence of social connection. The feeling of loneliness is unique to everyone. Moms can feel it, but often experience it in different ways.

Common symptoms of loneliness that affect mental health are withdrawal and depression. Moms who feel lonely describe the impacts of loneliness as disrupting their focus on work, withdrawing from other family members and friends, or neglecting their responsibilities outside of their duty as a mother.

As solo mommas, who spend so much time and energy taking care of your kid's needs, you've probably forgotten how to focus on your own. The good news is, there are a few practical steps you can take to avoid the walls closing in on you and YOU shutting other people out.

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Bible References:
Luke 5:16

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Spring Break or Mom’s Breaking Point? A Single Mom's Survival Guide17 Mar 202500:22:30

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🎙️ Podcast Description: Spring Break or Mom’s Breaking Point?

Mama, let’s be real—spring break for kids = fun. Spring break for moms? More like survival mode! Whether you’re juggling work and kids, managing teens home alone, or navigating snack attacks every five minutes, this episode is your Spring Break Survival Guide.

💡 In this episode, we’re covering:
✅ How to set expectations (so you don’t lose your mind before Wednesday)
✅ Fun & budget-friendly activities—even if you’re working!
✅ Mom survival hacks (because YOU deserve a break, too!)

📢 Plus! We’ve got a fun challenge for you—snap a pic of something you did from this episode and share it in our It’s A Single Mom Thing Facebook Group using #SpringBreakSurvivalMoments!

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🙏 A special thank you to Westshore Services FL HVAC for sponsoring our Raise & Rally Pickleball Tournament—supporting single moms and their kids!

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🎙️ Spring break doesn’t have to break you, mama—press play and let’s make this week work for YOU! 💪✨

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Singled Out for His Purpose.15 Aug 202200:09:02

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As a single mom, have you ever felt like you don't quite fit in?

Doesn't the single mom life seem that way in EVERY single situation!!!! Whether it's a parent meeting, work event, holiday party, your kiddo's extracurricular activity, family gathering, or EVEN in church. You don't quite fit in!!!

As a believer, and even pre-believer, learn how God singled you out for His purpose. He has a great purpose for this single season even if it feels like a Cat 5 storm.

Don't be ashamed and don't choose to go it alone.

You were made to stand out, not fit in!

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Bible References:
Psalm 139:13
Matthew 10:30
Psalm 44:21
1 Corinthians 13:4-8 NIV

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School Is Starting Soon. Are You Ready?09 Aug 202200:10:52

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Even though you have spent most of your summer trying to keep what remains of your sanity, you may be dreading the thought that the back-to-school season is just around the corner. As a single mom, it's hard to shift schedules, meets the upcoming school year's demands, and get everything done.

Especially, if you yourself are going back to school too!!!

Uncover and discover the Top 5 back-to-school that really stress a solo momma; along with, pointers to help struggling mommas out.

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Purposeful and Powerful Parenting - Faith Over Fear.01 Aug 202200:13:16

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It's apparent that being a parent is hard work!

Whether you are flying solo or have the support of a spouse, parenting is the most blessed and stressful job you will ever have. Every day presents new obstacles and opportunities that you didn't prepare for, and the answers you won't find in a book. But if you look, they may just be inside you!

How many times of you said or heard someone say, "Oh, I am not going to do what my mom did! I am going to raise my kids differently!!!!"

So let's pick up our purses and pursue 12 Ways to Purposeful and Powerful Parenting using faith as your parenting tool instead of fear.

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Bible Verse:
Matthew 6:34
John 8:7
John 2:14-15

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6 Steps To Avoid Decision Making Traps25 Jul 202200:17:12

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Whether you are a solo momma by choice, circumstance, divorce, or the death of a partner, you certainly have a double dose of decisions to make daily. Some may even come out of nowhere like an unwelcomed houseguest, especially in today's inflationary climate and housing crisis.

As solo mommas, we are all being tested to the limits of our resiliency, strength, and sanity - trying to make sense of what definitely doesn't make sense.

So do you have a BIG decision to make alone? As a solo momma, making decisions for both yourself and your kiddos can be scary.

Learn 6 steps to better decisions avoiding the 4 common decision-making traps -  getting you stuck in a pothole.

Show Resources:

Bible Verse:
Jeremiah 29:11

Book:
J.D. Greear, author of Not God Enough: Why Your Small God Leads to Big Problems

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Woman of Worth - Who Are You?18 Jul 202200:10:28

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Woman of worth, who are you?

Some of you may be thinking to yourself, as I did, well what is a woman of worth exactly? I don't know her and given my past, I am far from anything worthy!!!!

What value could I possibly have?

Have you seen my life?

Today, discover your WOW moment taking captive the thoughts in the truth that speaks louder than the lies that want you to lie down!

When a woman knows her worth, she doesn't settle, she doesn't bow down, she doesn't compromise...she is wise!

When a saved solo momma knows who she is and whose she is, she leaves a footprint of change for her family to follow changing two generations at a time.

Woman of worth, who are you?

Show Resources:

Bible Verse:
Proverbs 3:15
Psalm 139:14
Proverbs 31:25
Proverbs 31:26

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I Love You, But Please Stop Talking!11 Jul 202200:09:48

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Let me tell you.  There are few things more disheartening to a child than having one awesome story to tell and no one to listen to.  If you've been married, you know what I am talking about as I am sure you had stories to share with your hubby and he was checked out like an overdue library book.

As a mom, you're physically there, but mentally you are zoned out! I mean I don't know why, it's not like you are trying to hold the whole household together by YOURSELF! It's hard for a solo momma to put that aside and listen to things that appear trivial or uninteresting.

I Love You, But Please Stop Talking!

Today, we will discuss 3-ways you can stay present...

  • connecting with your kiddos
  • scheduling time for yourself to process and rest so you can enjoy being present
  • managing expectations while life unfolds like your laundry.

Show Resources:

Bible Verse:
Isaiah 55:12


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Find Your Freedom in Christ!04 Jul 202200:05:25

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As families get together on this day to celebrate our freedom as an independent country many single moms may find themselves in bondage to the freedom they have seemed to have lost.

As Christian single moms, we know we find our freedom in Christ on this day and every day - as He desires to bless us physically, financially, and spiritually.

That's something to celebrate!

Today's devotional thought will focus on 3 Biblical truths as a reminder that His truth has set us free as we celebrate our dependence on Christ.

Bible Resources:
James 1:5
Proverbs 11:1
1 Kings 17:7-24

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Help! I Am In A Crisis. What Do I Do Next?27 Jun 202200:10:28

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Have you seen the cost of a bag of shredded cheddar cheese lately? I don't know about you mommas, but Taco Tuesday used to be my cheapest meal of the week, now it is no different than anything else I put on the table.

With soaring gas, grocery, and housing costs coupled with supply chain shortages many single moms in crisis are now being presented with yet another crisis - homelessness. Working, motivated mommas whose rent is being raised beyond the reasonable now have to move and move out quickly!

Help! I am in crisis. What do I do next?


Show Resources:

Bible Verse:
Philippians 4:19
Isaiah 55:8
Proverbs 3:5

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Summer Self-Care for Solo Mommas20 Jun 202200:09:24

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So we are three weeks into summer and how many of you mommas are already looking forward to the beginning of the next school year?

Am I right?

I mean you love your kids and you love the extra time you have with them, like those late-night movies and "sandsational" days at the beach, but when it's just you and you doing all the heavy lifting; summer can wear a single mother out like an old pair of running shoes - as you run from here to there.

Today, we are going to discuss 5 tips you can use to fill up your tank so you can continue to pour into others this summer.

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5 Ways to Alleviate Your Summertime Stress13 Jun 202200:15:03

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School is out for the summer!!! No having to scurry the kids in a hurry, no extra-curricular activities, no parent-teacher conferences, science fairs, and homework.

It's going to be a "sandsational" summer. 

You are going to kick it by the pool, soak up some sunshine, and bask with your babies at the beach.

Oh yeah, but you are a solo momma. You don't have the time or the dime for vacation, staycation, or even a few days off. Your clock says 24/7 and you can't even break for a break. It's summer and it's on you to be both the bus driver, lunch lady, PE & math teacher. In addition to, a logistical landmine and financial fiasco.

For you, summer can be a real bummer.

Learn how to undress the summertime stress with 5 tips to keep your head above water.

Show Resource Links:
2016 TODAY show.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)
Single Mother Grants
Shepherd's Village University
Dave Ramsey Financial Peace
Family-Friendly Tampa Bay
It's a Single Mom Thing Facebook Group

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Busy Single Moms? Get Your Time Back With These Smart Hacks03 Mar 202500:21:50

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🎙️ Busy Mom? Get Your Time Back with These Smart Hacks

Mama, do you ever feel like you’re running on caffeine, chaos, and sheer willpower—juggling work, kids, laundry, and approximately 837 things on your to-do list? 😵‍💫 You’re not alone! But here’s the truth: you don’t need more hours in the day—you need to take back the ones slipping through your fingers.

In this episode of It’s A Single Mom Thing, we’re diving into practical, sassy, and sanity-saving time hacks so you can finally breathe again:

✅ Where Is Your Time Really Going? A time audit will expose the black holes of your schedule.
✅ Delegate Like a Boss—Because doing it all = burnout.
✅ Say No Without the Guilt—Your time is sacred, protect it!
✅ Time-Saving Hacks You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner—Tech tricks, auto-pay, and grocery pickup to the rescue!
✅ The Power of the Mom Reset—Yes, YOU need a break, too!

🔥 BONUS: Your kids are watching how you manage your time—let’s teach them the power of priorities and balance, not just busyness!

👀 Ready to reclaim your time and your sanity? Grab your coffee (in 👉 this  sassy mug, tune in, and let’s do this! 🎧

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Giving Your Kids a Hand Up in the Hand Off: Protecting Their Emotional Experience06 Jun 202200:12:57

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As solo mommas, we've all been there, you know the dreaded moment you have to hand off your kiddos to their dad. For some, this happens every other weekend and seems to strap you in on a roller coaster ride you wish you could get off!

Doesn't it seem that the angst of that moment begins at the beginning of the week as the anticipation climbs as the end of the week draws near?  It can be a real gut buster, weekend wrecker, and white knuckle moment. One that friends without kids can't understand. 

Can you imagine what it must feel like for our kiddos to go on a ride that they didn't ask to go on and one that usually has a height requirement? 

So how can you give them the hand-up over the hand-off - protecting their emotional experience?

Stay tuned as we unpack  8 reminders for setting your kiddos up for success as you pack them for time with their dad.

  1. Body Language.
  2. Emotions.
  3. The Tone of Voice.
  4. Don't Rush.
  5. Plan a Play Date.
  6. Encourage.
  7. Send a Comfort Item.
  8. Prayer.


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Prayer Matters Prayer Shatters23 May 202200:14:33

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It takes courage to participate in life!

As solo mommas, we aren't just heads of our households for income tax purposes, we are spiritual heads of households for all purposeful incoming attacks on our household.

Of all the things we do as solo momma, whatever it is that we do, that is probably the easing most important thing a single momma has to do in a day. PRAY!

Just as our babies look to us as the ones with all the answers, we must look to the one who is the answer and has all the answers!

As a solo momma, you know how quickly the intended direction of your day can change based on unforeseen circumstances and your kiddo's schedules. It's hard work being the so-called "alpha and omega" of your household and how do we hold it all together? Especially, when there is one who wants us to fall apart.

Prayer matters. Prayer shatters.

Show Resources:
Ann Voskamp - "Be a prayer warrior. not a panicked worrier."
Paul E. Miller - A Praying Life: Connecting with God in a Distracting World

Bible Verse:
Philippians 4:6

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Hey, Downward Spiral: It's Time To Change Directions16 May 202200:11:16

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Do you ever have those days where you feel like your mind just packed up everything in your house and just moved you....yeah, just moved you out of town finding yourself in another "state of mind"?

You, know what I am talking about?

When out of nowhere you ended up in the middle of nowhere and now you don't know how to find your way back to now here? Like all of the sudden you went from one moment being totally fine and then in a "hot-flash" your mind has you headed in a whole other direction, oftentimes, leaving you stranded and with a flat tire!

Today, we are going to change the direction of those thoughts making a YOUturn - identifying your thoughts and taking them captive.

Show Resources:
Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
Get Out of Your Head - Stopping Toxic Thoughts by Jennie Allen
2 Corinthians 10:5 


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Mother's Day Your Way06 May 202200:14:11

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On Mother's Day, you may soon realize, kids don't realize it's Mother's Day unless someone tells them. 

Sure they may make you a card in school, but come Sunday, they forget to get it out of their backpack. 

If I'm honest, I hadn't thought about it either when I woke up that first Single Mother's Day morning, until I woke up.  As I wiped the sleep from my eyes, I soon had to wipe away the tears as I thought about how no one was going to make me breakfast or have cards and a gift waiting for me on the kitchen table.

No one remembered to honor me that day!!! That Mother's Day was a huge disappointment and an epic failure to launch.

Whether it is your first Mother's Day as a solo momma or your 14th, Mother's Day-like holidays can be painful.

Join me as I share four things I learned from one big pity party.

  1. Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself - Have NO Expectations.
  2. Teach to Reach Your Children.
  3. Make a Plan to the Plan.
  4. Feel Your Own Feeling

Together, we will learn how to embrace this new normal as a solo momma on Mother's Day and not just see it as a cycle on your washing machine.

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Managing Difficult Emotions With Your Kids02 May 202200:16:05

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As a solo momma, you know what it's like to create a new normal while grieving the loss of the old at the same time, especially post COVID-19.

We were stretched to the limit like Elasta Girl from The Incredibles. We had no support of a second parent and had to find our "bounce-back" as we were forced out of the workplace due to lack of childcare - finding ourselves in a financial pinch, working from home, and now with school in our home. 

Nevertheless, we somehow made it work, but how is it working for your kiddos?

We may have been able to establish some kind of new normal out of what certainly was not normal, but our kids will NEVER know the normal we once had.

Our kids are dealing with difficult stuff and can easily stuff their emotions if they aren't taught some stuff.

So how can we help our kiddos process difficult emotions during these unprecedented and unpredictable times


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Defining Beauty and Not How The World Defines You25 Apr 202200:10:31

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When you look in the mirror WHAT do you see?

Do you take the time to take in all the traits that make up you or do you quickly cover yourself with make-up to conceal yourself from yourself and everyone else?

When you look in the mirror WHO do you see? What is it that you reflect on when you take in your reflection? Do you see every curve, line, texture, and tone as an imperfection or the perfecting pattern of a person called YOU?

As solo mommas and women, it is important to know our worth and value. If you don't define beauty, the world will define it for you.

Highlighted Bible Verses:
1 Peter 3:4
Psalm 139:13-14
Proverbs 31:30


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  • Tell me about someone you see as beautiful and why?
  • How do you combat society's view of beauty when you are tempted to feel despair over your imperfections?
  • What are some practical things you could do to shift your perspective or view of beauty to align with what God would judge as true beauty?


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Unmet Expectations: When Our Reality Doesn't Match Our Dreams18 Apr 202200:09:29

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What disappoints us the most in life is the picture in our heads of how life is supposed to be.

Now picture that, momma!

Do you feel that way when you look at your wedding picture or even a current picture of your family and notice someone is missing in that picture?

Do you find, like I do, that your "I do" you said as you stood at the altar would be forever?

It's not quite how you pictured it, is it?

Today we are going to do a cannonball into that pool of thoughts - when our reality doesn't match our dreams - forming, WHAT, an unmet expectation.

Highlighted Bible Verses:
John 11
Deuteronomy 3:25-26

Show Resources:
Accounseling.org
Shepherd's Village University - Healthy Parenting
Healthy Parenting Video


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Can I Interest You In Some Unwanted Advice11 Apr 202200:10:53

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Does unwelcomed advice from family remind you of why you might want to "unwelcome" some peeps from holiday parties or events? Doesn't it just seem that everyone has an opinion on your career, parenting, dating, and lifestyle choices? 

Blah. Blah. Blah.

As I like to say, "It's all relative when it comes to your relatives." 

So with Easter right around the corner, girrrrl, how are you going to handle ALL THAT?   

Especially as a solo momma, relatives may feel "extra inclined" to offer even more advice because they see you are doing parenting and life alone. 

Learn, 4 Thoughts on Healthy Boundaries and reasons why people may want to solicit some unsolicited advice.

  1. Don't Take It Personally.
  2. Think Tall Not Small.
  3. Seek and Praise ( this is not a hymn)
  4. The Slippery Slope of Apathetic Agreement.

So can I interest you in some unwanted advice? If not, I am going to give it to you anyways.

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Co-Parenting: How You Can Keep Your Cool04 Apr 202200:14:13

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Every time you see your EX do you have a holy hot flash moment?

I know, sometimes it is hard to look at him and not feel all of the history you two have shared. He may not have done something to hurt you recently or intentionally, but you still remember the feelings of hurt that can get your blood boiling!!!

But what about your kiddos?

Most likely, your children don't feel the same way you do when they see their father as he is their hero. Just like you are to them.

So how can you co-parent and still keep your cool?

Today, we are going to discuss 4-ways to Co-Parent with Grace - putting some things on ice. 

  1. Don't Make Your Kids the Monkey in the Middle - This is Not a Game.
  2. Make Transitions Peaceful - Your Kids Hate the Hand-off too.
  3. Have a Keeping It Cool Consistency Contract.
  4. Communication. Communication. Communication.


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Stress and Anxiety: Two Uninvited Guests You Can Tell To Go Home28 Mar 202200:12:21

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Don't you just hate those times when guests show up unannounced to your house?

Doesn't it always seem like they come at the worst time?

Well, stress and anxiety are very much the same way - showing up out of nowhere like two aggravating, uninvited guests who come to steal your peace and rob you of your joy, and if you make it too comfortable for them, they won't want to leave!

It's time to get your house in order mommas learning 4 healthy habits you can start today - telling stress and anxiety to go home!

  1.  Focus on Self-care and Nobody Else.
  2.  Start Journaling.
  3.  Seek Community.
  4.  Practice an Active Prayer Life.

Show Highlights:

  • There's beauty in the journey.
  • Prayer is a time to let go of control and ask the Lord for help.
  • We are meant to do life with friends and the community.
  • Instead of focusing on what is wrong, focus on what is right.

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Faith Over Freak-Outs: Trusting God When Life Feels Uncertain24 Feb 202500:18:04

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Mama, life has a way of throwing curveballs when you least expect it—unexpected bills, co-parenting chaos, kids pushing your last nerve. 😩 It’s easy to hit freak-out mode, but what if you could shift from panic to peace?

In this episode of It’s A Single Mom Thing, we’re diving deep into:
✅ Freak-Out Mode vs. Faith Mode—Are you reacting or relying on God?
✅ How Jesus Handled Pressure—Spoiler: He had plenty of reasons to panic, but He didn’t!
✅ Practical Steps to Go from Overwhelmed to Anchored—Because peace isn’t based on circumstances, it’s based on Christ.

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No is Yes to Next Opportunities20 Mar 202200:09:20

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Today, we are going to have some fun practicing speaking our mind and speaking a word that often comes to mind, but for some crazy reason, we do mind saying it out loud.

It's funny how strange how just two letters that sit next to each other in the alphabet can really sit heavy on our hearts if we fail to express it.

So why is saying NO, so hard, and why do we see it as a bad thing as opposed to maybe a YES to a Next Opportunity.  Learn more as we boil saying "no" to four next opportunities!

4 Next Opportunities:

  1.  Saying No On Your Own Terms
  2.  Maybe Next Time
  3.  Saying a No That Buys You Time
  4.  Full On Stop. NO!

Show Highlight: Learning to say "no" opens new doors to say "yes" to better things and next opportunities!

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Love Does by Bob Goff

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Lose Control: Getting Your Breath Back14 Mar 202200:10:28

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Do you feel like your life is out of control or, on the contrary, you are controlling everything so you don't lose control?

As solo mommas, we are used to controlling everyone and everything as we are doing the job of two. But, did you know that the very same control is also controlling you?

It sure is and if left unchecked, it not only checks you out from being a present parent, it also takes your breath away and the power that comes in the present moment.

So together we are going to do something different and learn how to lose some control!!!

Episode Thought Provoking Questions:

  • How is control controlling you?
  • Are you in control of your life or is God?
  • So how does the "perception" of being in control really change a situation or does it only end up changing you?
  • How many times a week do you have to be in control or whom are you controlling?

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Quoted Bible Verses:
Hebrews 1:3                      2 Corinthians 10:5
Proverbs 4:23                   Romans 12:2                     2 Timothy 1:7


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March Madness: New Series for the month of March07 Mar 202200:09:39

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Do you want to LOSE CONTROL - getting your breath back?

Learn how NO can be a yes to a Next Opportunity?

Tell stress and anxiety - TWO uninvited guests who can go home!

We got you, solo momma!!!!

Check out our new series for the month of March as we explore these areas this month - finding purpose in the pain and marching out the madness.

Show Highlights:

  • There is purpose in the pain.
  • Uncomfortable doesn't have to be uncontrollable.
  • Pressure in the pain to press on.
  • God's purpose in allowing pain is for us to learn something about Him.
  • You can cling to the crisis or you can cling to Christ. 

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Would You Date You28 Feb 202200:11:40

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Kind of a strange question to ask, but give it some thought?

Seriously.

Would you date you, if you controlled every outcome, every conversation, and every expectation?

As solo mommas, well, we are kind of used to controlling everything and everyone because we are doing the job that was meant for two. 

In this episode, we will discover how "all that" affects both you and the "potential guy" that you look to date.

Listen, mommas, in this season you have to consider if you are really ready to date, OR are there some things that need to change before you try to change someone else?

It's time to look at you and ask yourself,  would you date you?

Quoted Bible Verse:                   Highlighted Book Resources:
Genesis 2:18                                    DNA of Relationships by Dr. Gary Smalley

Previous Episodes Highlighted
Be Salty, Not Sad. - Season 2, Episode #7

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6 Tips for Single Moms Who Are Ready to Date Again21 Feb 202200:15:02

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Dating in this season comes with new terms of engagement because although you may be a solo momma, you are not solo! You've got your kiddos to think about. It can be tempting to focus on romance when you're in love, but when children are involved, you have a sacred responsibility to make wise dating decisions that reflect what's best for all involved. 

That's a lot to consider when you haven't even cast your line out into the fishpond yet. 

Remember, you want something different and not the same mistake with a different person! 

So, if you think you are ready to date again or are even considering it, let's toss around six practical tips to guide you through the process. 

  1. Your Healing Comes First
  2. Know Your Motivation
  3. Become the Right Person
  4. Choose Character First
  5. Guard Your Sexual Integrity 
  6. Wait to Involve Your Kids

CAUTION SIGNS: You need to put a stop to your dating relationship if the person you're dating does any of the following:

  • Pressures you to get married before you're ready to do so.
  • Has an extremely different approach to parenting than you do.
  • Is addicted to alcohol or drugs.
  • Demands to be the center of attention all the time.
  • Can't stop his or her ex-spouse from interfering in your life.
  • Wants to live with you before marriage.

Show Resources:
Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Human Development

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Be Salty Not Sad14 Feb 202200:08:22

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Valentine's Day is a season and reason why many solo mommas and Christian single women get bitter - it's hard, it hurts, and it highlights what we think we don't have instead of putting a spotlight on what we do have!

So today, we are going to focus on the relationship we do have, and some wisdom that is sprinkled in His Word. He is our hope, and it is He who is preparing us right now for relationships with Him, and the man who is yet to come into our life.

Luke 14:34-35 says, "Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can it be salty again? It is fit neither for the soil nor for the manure pile, it is thrown away.

So why would He say such a thing? What does salt do that is worthy of his word to you?

Find out more as we forget the sad and get a little bit salty up in here.

Show Highlights

  • You are single and saved.
  • He is the relationship you are looking for and He will prepare you for the relationship He has for you.
  • We are not capable of loving someone without conditions if we don't know the one that loved us first.
  • We are singled out for His purpose. 
  • We want God's best, forget the rest. 


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February Series: Heart of the Matter 07 Feb 202200:07:27

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As a solo momma,  you may feel that there are some things when it comes to relating and dating that haven't been quite working out for you. 

Whether you are recently divorced,  lost your spouse, or ended a long-term relationship, dating as a solo momma comes with new terms of engagement. 

While being single in this season can be lonely,  it certainly is not a reason to be sad, but it is a time to get a little salty.  Come back on Valentine's Day as we try that one on for size, followed by "6 Tips for Single Moms Who Are Ready to Date", on Feb. 21, and "Would You Date on You" on Feb. 28.

It's time to discover and uncover the plans God has for us when it comes to relationships and relating to others - getting to the heart of the matter.

Show Highlights

  1. Jesus loves us enough not to leave us where he found us.
  2. Keep walking and working out what isn't working for you. 
  3. It may be a single mom thing, but it doesn't have to be the single thing that stops you. 


Quoted Bible Verse:
Hebrews 11:1

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Reshaping Your Bottom Line31 Jan 202200:08:56

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Have you ever thought of financial care as a form of self-care or even an area that you may need to shape up or could use a little "lift", so to speak? If so, why not?

Today is the day, you are going to be challenged to leave your "But's" behind you. You know you're, "but I can't!"  You are going to learn new ways to change those thoughts, so you can bring some real change to your financial outlook. It's your time and your dime, solo momma, how do you want to spend it?

Quoted Bible Verses:
Proverbs 21:5          Hebrews 12:11

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Food for Thought: What is on That Plate of Yours24 Jan 202200:11:31

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You are a solo momma, and that plate of yours is full!

For some of you, like us, you may be spinning more than one plate and if someone serves us up one more thing for you to do, all those plates are going to come crashing to the floor, and guess whose job it will be to clean it up.

That’s right you!

So, what plates as solo mommas are we spinning and why do we feel the need to take on more? Have we given you some food for thought?

Today we are going to serve up solutions and see what is on that plate of yours!

Quoted Bible Verses:
Romans 7:15-19              John 15:5
Philippians 4:13              Matthew 11:28-30
Luke 10:40-42                 Psalm 23:5

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Resistance Training: Toning up and Tuning Out Temptation17 Jan 202200:08:14

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Resistance Training - Toning Up and Tuning Out Temptations

As solo mommas raising our kiddos, who has time for resistance training, right. Most days, our kiddos are resisting us and it's all we can do to get them out the door and to school on time. That certainly doesn't leave much time for resistance training, does it? But, what type of training are we actually talking about here? Today, are going to stretch ourselves and try on some "next-level" resistance training, for what we resist persists, and will WAY into the new year. Now, that's not a good look for any of us. So get ready, get sweaty, and let's get uncomfortable. Together, we are going to isolate a temptation that gets us bent out of shape, affects us to our core, and we are going to learn how to tune it out.

Quoted Bible Verses:
2 Corinthians 12:10

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Finding Your Tribe: Why Every Single Mom Needs A Village17 Feb 202500:15:25

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Mama, you were never meant to do this alone! In today’s episode of It’s A Single Mom Thing, we’re getting real about why every single mom needs a village—not just to survive but to THRIVE.

💡 Here’s what we’re covering:
✅ The hard truth about doing it all solo (and why it’s not the flex you think it is)
✅ The red flags 🚩 of toxic “support” systems
✅ How to find the right tribe—without settling for less
✅ Jesus had a crew—so why are you still flying solo? 🤔
✅ A journal prompt to help you start building your support system TODAY!

📖 Biblical Truth: Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 – “Two are better than one… If either of them falls down, one can help the other up.”

✨ Your breakthrough is waiting on the other side of community. Let’s build your village together!

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Letting Go of Baggage10 Jan 202200:06:50

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As solo momma’s we all have baggage that we carry on "the daily" and it weighs us down! That baggage keeps us from our purpose and from living on purpose! We wear it like an oversize t-shirt called pain that hides all the good stuff we have underneath. It’s time to let go mommas of the bags, the excess weight we carry and get on to the plans God has for us, for they are good! In this show, we will unpack all the hidden bags we carry and be sure to drop some unwanted pounds. We’ll leave looking good and feeling oh so lighter.

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January Series: New Year Solutions03 Jan 202200:06:31

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Welcome to a new season of “It’s a Single Mom Thing”, the show for single moms by single moms. 

We are excited to kick off our season with a month of New Year’s Solutions. It’s a new year,  new you and it’s time to work out what’s not working for you! I mean, if you are going to have to work, why not work on you, right!!! 

  • First, we are going to start losing some weight as we learn to “Let Go of Some Baggage”
  • Followed by a little resistance training
  • “Tuning Out Temptations”. 
  • Then we are going to see what is on that plate of yours as we discuss some “Food for Thought” and close the end of the month bringing up your rear, as we 
  • “Reshape Your Bottom Line”.  

So I challenge you, solo momma to solo momma, to come back next Monday and take a step away from the pain and gain a new you!

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Time Management: Make Every Second Count24 Feb 202100:18:16

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There are some things you simply can’t control. The passing of time is one of them. You cannot stop the hands on the clock from moving forward. Time marches on whether you like it or not. And once it's gone, it's gone for good. How can you make the most of your time?  Make every second count? Especially as a single mom with so many responsibilities resting on your shoulders.

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