More Than Fine

Bad communication is often a major issue in co-parenting.  Tammy Daughtry from Co-Parenting International shares solutions that both enhance communication and reduce conflict. She also discusses how to incorporate stepparents into the mix, and what to do if your child's other parent is unavailable or unwilling to participate. See this episode's recommended resources Buy Co-Parenting Works! by Tamm...

For many single moms, co-parenting is challenging. If you are parenting with your ex after a divorce or breakup, emotions can run high. Tammy Daughtry from CoParenting International shares strategies that reduce conflict in co-parenting communications and keep your children's well-being first. She also discusses ways to care for your own emotional and spiritual health to reduce the anxiety your ch...

Single moms constantly feel overlooked. Unnoticed. Undesirable. And it's literally been that way since nearly the beginning of biblical time. Michelle talks about the reasons single moms feel so singled out, and shows the parallels between our modern day experiences and those of Hagar- the Bible's first single mom. In it all, God reveals His heart and His purposes for single moms as "The God Who S...

Ever feel completely disappointed by life? You may wonder if you'll ever get to experience the abundant life Jesus offers us. Denise Hildreth Jones of Reclaiming Hearts and DivorceCare teaches us how to identify the lies the enemy uses to shut down our hearts and steal our joy. She also describes just how we can take back our lives, reclaim our hearts, and experience life to the full.   Learn abou...

While you and your children have experienced trauma, there are ways to heal it. Christina Chismar from Focus on the Family shares her tips for managing reactivity and stress in our children and ourselves. She discusses the importance of routines when custody requires our kids to go through frequent transitions, as well as self- care rituals to preventatively heal the brain. Christina's Recommended...

All single moms have endured some kind of trauma- and so have our children. It may be why our kids deal with anger, depression, or rebellion. Christina Chismar from Focus on the Family teaches us how to identify risk factors and signs of trauma. Learn what trauma responses like fight, flight, freeze, and faint look like and how our senses can actually help us parent our kids better. Check out our...

We often repeat what is familiar, only to miss out on the fulfilling. Singleness may not always feel like a gift, but making the most out of this season can lead you to a level of healing with the power to reshape the rest of your life. In this episode, Michelle talks about shifting unhealthy patterns in thoughts, behaviors, and relationships to embrace a beautiful, yet uncertain, future. Check ou...

In Part 2 of our series on forgiveness, Tim Sanford from Focus on the Family discusses the process of moving forward after forgiving someone. He outlines how to know if you can trust someone who has hurt you, and what is required for reconciliation and true restoration. He also clarifies what it means to "forgive yourself" and deeply experience God's love. Check out our Sponsor: Faithful Counselin...

Tim Sanford of Focus on the Family discusses the highlights of his book, "Forgive for Real: Six Steps to Forgiving." Tim shares why phrases like "forgive and forget" aren't accurate, and how forgiveness has nothing to do with trusting someone but everything to do with our own freedom and healing. Check out our Sponsor: Faithful Counseling 10% off first month promo Agape Moms The 7 Loneliness Traps...

Dating after a breakup or divorce can be difficult, especially if you are repeating unhealthy patterns. Jen DeBrot candidly describes how changing her approach to dating after a devastating divorce transformed her life, and also prepared her to receive love in the form of a beautiful new marriage. Jen talks about sex before marriage and the importance of taking the time to heal after heartbreak. ...

In this episode, best-selling author Leslie Vernick teaches us how to identify and heal from emotional abuse in relationships from a Christian perspective. You'll discover what it means to be a biblical helpmate, as well as gain strategies for escaping an abusive confrontation.  Visit Leslie at leslievernick.com Check out our Sponsor: Faithful Counseling 10% off first month promo Agape Moms The 7...

Do you feel like you're constantly facing setbacks and uncertain situations? It can feel like you can't catch a break, or you can't plan for the future in the way you'd like to. Michelle discusses critical errors in our thinking that make hard times more difficult, and shares simple mind shifts that can help you determine what steps to take when you're not sure what to do next. Check out our Spons...

Parenting alone is overwhelming and we often use technology to help balance the workload with our kids. In this episode, we're talking with Sarah Siegand from Parents Who Fight about protecting our kids from online dangers like pornography and cyberbullying. She shares tools and strategies to help manage things like screen time, smart phones, and social media access to take the stress out of these...

There's power in telling your story- and you don't need to wait until "the end" to experience it. In this episode, I talk with Camille Joy about how to get comfortable with sharing your story. Camille was a teen mom, high school dropout, and domestic violence survivor who has overcome incredible obstacles and now shares her life story to encourage single moms. Camille is a happily married mother o...