More Than Fine

Did you know that there's a difference between purpose and calling? Teasi Cannon sheds light on your unchanging and permanent purpose, and why focusing on calling can be such a distraction. She describes why your relationship with God is central to walking in your purpose, and how your gifts and talents are a part of the experience. Teasi also shares how your doubts about God are actually an invit...

When life falls apart, relating to God can be difficult and you may find it challenging to worship or study the Bible. Tricia Lott Williford opens up about her struggles with approaching God after the loss of her first husband, and how she found comfort in the pages of God's Word. Tricia discusses how we can find acceptance in our brokenness and grief through the Bible, and how to go beyond studyi...

There are unique challenges that come with talking to your kids about sex when you're a single mom, but Dr. Danny Huerta from Focus on the Family gives solutions especially tailored for single moms. Danny shares ways to navigate the conversation with kids of all ages, and sheds light on the role of a mother in teaching her son about manhood and sexuality. He also gives tips for talking about bound...

Hurt and disappointment often cause major disruptions when it comes to trust - whether that's trusting God, your own discernment, or people around you (perhaps specifically men). Kristi Blackburn opens up about her own life journey and how she learned to re-establish trust in God despite relational and spiritual abuses she experienced. She also describes the process of regaining your ability to ga...

With abuse, rejection, and betrayal comes great anger. Rosie Rivera shares how bitterness and anger led her down a path of self-destruction, but how God powerfully revealed Himself as her Rescuer and Defender. She explains how you can trust God after being hurt, and how to allow God to fight for you when you'd rather take matters into your own hands. Purchase Rosie's Book, God Is Your Defender Fol...

Sometimes as single moms we may find ourselves over-compensating in our parenting, to make up for a life that did not go as planned. Rhonda Stoppe shares how God equips us uniquely as single moms, and describes how relying on God (rather than striving to "get it right") can develop strong spiritual muscles in our children. Rhonda also shares how the calling of motherhood offers unique opportunitie...

How do you respond when someone asks you, "Are you OK?" Debra Fileta shares the importance of getting honest with ourselves about how we're doing, and the dangers of neglecting our spiritual, emotional, mental, and/or physical health. She tells us what our past can reveal about pain in our present, and how to biblically address healing in a holistic way that unlocks hope for the future. She also e...

Pornography usage has devastating effects on the entire family, and sadly many women aren't able to receive the support they need when they discover a partner's porn abuse. Anne Blythe from Betrayal Trauma recovery describes why it's important to categorize porn use as abuse in the recovery process, whether or not you're still in the relationships. She shares reasons why a partner's recovery may n...

God has granted each of us His power over our brokenness- we just need to learn how to walk in it. Toni Collier reveals how God has taken her beyond the pain of abuse, divorce, & single motherhood, and how each of us can lean into God's power to write a new chapter of our lives. She describes the process of breaking through doubt and discouragement to walk in confident humility, and how to take bo...

You may be all too familiar with the pain of sexual brokenness- but what is sexual wholeness? Dr. Juli Slattery of Authentic Intimacy describes the process of healing sexual wounds and how to begin moving toward sexual wholeness. She explains what God intends to reveal to us through sexuality, and how knowing His design can help us reclaim what has been stolen through sexual abuse, trauma, and bet...

JP Pokluda exposes the reasons our dating experiences come up short (AND why much of it hinges on our own misconceptions about dating). He describes how dating for compatibility, chemistry, or common interests can leave us heartbroken, and what to look for instead to find a suitable partner. He discusses how to date in a way that removes heartbreak from the equation, and how to deal with lust when...

Too often, we tolerate the behaviors of toxic people without realizing the harm it causes us, whether it's a former partner, a parent, friend, or co-worker. Gary Thomas shares how toxic relationships prevent you from pursuing your God-given mission and becoming the woman God called you to become. He describes the types of toxic people and teaches how to determine if someone is toxic for you. He al...

The painful things we experience in this life don't always make sense, but that doesn't mean they don't have meaning. When Davey Blackburn tragically lost his first wife, Amanda, several years ago, he didn't know how God could bring purpose out of his pain. Now remarried and the founder of Nothing is Wasted Ministries, Davey describes the necessity of wrestling with God and confronting painful tri...

Setting boundaries is essential to forming healthy relationships and taking care of your emotional health. Dr. Alison Cook explains how to identify the boundaries you need to set, and suggests how you can work through discomfort to make establishing boundaries easier. She also describes how an unhealthy sense of self can lead to poor boundary enforcement, codependency, and relationship avoidance....

The trauma of divorce or a significant breakup can amplify problems with decision making, causing us to become stuck and unsure of how to move forward. PeggySue Wells discusses how the fear of repeating the past prevents us from making wise decisions, and how to gauge our emotional well-being to assess needs and opportunities. She also mentions how the lies we believe about God keep us from access...

Single motherhood is full of waiting, but waiting well can reduce the anxiety and frustration involved with the process. Brittney Moses shares how in her seasons of waiting, God brought her greater healing and higher levels of enjoyment in her life. She talks about the empowerment that comes with waiting when we use the time to prepare us for what's coming to us in the future. She also shares her...

All of us have painful experiences with manipulation, whether it's at the hands of an ex, a parent, a friend/family member, or a boss/co-worker. Tim Sanford MA, LPC of Focus on the Family gives insight into the motives of manipulative people, and teaches how to identify the three main styles manipulators use to control others. He also offers biblical ways to handle manipulation and support your ki...

What if you became the woman God made you to be because of your struggles, rather than in spite of them? Christy Wright shares how times of difficulty reveal God's deeply personal nature, and how knowing Him can help you discover your truest self. She also reveals how getting real with God about your disappointments can actually lead to restored hope, crushing the doubt that is preventing you from...

Every woman in an abusive situation needs a support team, which includes spiritual support. Though many pastors want to help, knowing what to do can be a challenge. Dr. Steve Tracy of Phoenix Seminary & Mending the Soul shares simple tips and resources every pastor can use to offer effective pastoral care to a survivor and her children. He also mentions the critical role pastors play in creating a...

Dr. Tim Kimmel, author of Grace Based Parenting , shares how incorporating freedom into your parenting can help you powerfully connect with your kids while providing necessary structure. He discusses the four types of freedom your kids crave and how to find equilibrium in discipline when parenting alone. He also shares how to approach parenting in a way that brings the best out in your kids, and h...

Worry is exhausting and discouraging. But Dr. John Delony reframes our understanding of anxiety as something that can actually serve us when we understand what it's telling us, and then respond in the right ways. He discusses healthy methods of responding to anxiety, and reveals how to handle the root causes. He sheds light on the role of counseling and medication in working through anxious feelin...

Ever think, "I should do better," when it comes to reading your Bible? So many of us do, but we aren't sure how to make it happen. Brittany Ann shares her super simple tips for creating a Bible reading plan that works for you and fits into any season of your life. She also gives us useful tools to help with verses that are hard to understand, and explains how to find the best translation for you....

When a significant relationship ends, the wreckage of a life lost causes us to experience deep grief and PTSD. Tracie Miles of COMPEL and Proverbs 31 Ministries shares her story of divorce and the transformation that came out of grief, trauma, and disappointment. She explains how to begin the process of transformation by accepting your circumstances, coping in healthy ways, and shifting to a hopef...

Decision making can be terrifying AND exhausting. Dr. Andrea Mata provides easy tips to simplify the decision making process. She helps us to understand our decision making styles, as well as the role of emotions in making decisions. She also discusses the importance of wise counsel in considering options and outcomes. She also shares tips to reduce the amount of decisions we have to make each day...

In becoming a single mom, you may have felt that you lost some of your life's purpose. Chloe M. Gooden shares how pain relates directly to your calling, and can further God's purpose for your life. She also discusses the role of gifts and talents in discovering your calling, and how to assess your gifts to learn more about God's purpose for you. She also talks about the impact of relationships on...