Raising Fatherless Kids

Death often comes like a thief in the night, and along with that, fear enters in. It’s easy for death to make us feel robbed, invaded, and exposed. New locks are installed on our homes, we update our passwords on our computers, and we install alarm systems because we want to make sure we are protected from further loss. We're often left afraid and want to know that we are protected. The good...

Lisa Peck shares how God used growing up in a home filled with pain, trauma, and alcoholism to bring her to a pivotal crisis of faith in college. Join us as she recounts how the Lord used her challenging family background to change her life forever and to give her a mission and passion to care for individuals and families who have also experienced trauma. Lisa is the creator of Revive, and she is...

There are many factors to consider when making the decision of where your children will go to school. There’s so much more than education happening at school. Belief systems are formed, identity is challenged, temptations knock, and choices are made that impact the direction of life. Moms need to understand that the foundation of their children’s lives is being built day by day, moment-by-moment w...

Singleness is not for everyone and most girls pray that this is not the call of God for their lives. But waiting is often part of the story, at least that was a huge part of Christieanna’s story. A lot took place during that time of waiting as God prepared her for marriage. Fatherless girls often wonder, who will walk me down the aisle? This question may trigger an array of emotions or just curios...

Little girls dream of meeting their “Prince Charming” and anticipate their own fairytale wedding day. This special season in the life of a fatherless girl comes with an array of emotions including the big question, who will walk me down the aisle? Kayla Apon Whittinghill and Amy Apon Carroll join the mini-series with Lori Apon and her four fatherless daughters, sharing their stories of anticipatin...

Everyone enjoys a good love story! And every fatherless girl anticipates her wedding day with a big question tucked inside her heart, “Who will walk me down the aisle?” Abi Fasciano kicks off a mini-series with Lori Apon’s four fatherless daughters sharing their stories of anticipating their wedding day, meeting their husbands, and who walked them down the aisle. Each one testified God was there,...

Although Tami Glasco had five dads, she never viewed God through the lens of an earthly father. At the age of eight, she learned that God was her true father. This truth calmed her and stuck with her. During the turmoil of great rejection and abandonment, when afraid, she found comfort by singing “Jesus Loves Me this I know.” “Even if my father and mother abandon me, the Lord cares for me” (Psalm...

Kia Stephen’s story begins in college when a friend casually mentions building a bookcase with her dad, an experience Kia never had with her own father. Kia is passionate about helping women to know God as a father. God is still good even when He allows bad things to happen in our lives. And God is sovereign and has a purpose and plan for our lives, even when life doesn't make sense. In this...

Summer is approximately 42 days, and when you count it in days, it just doesn’t feel that long. It can quickly escalate stress levels, making it more of a sanctifying season instead of relaxing. But, your preparation and perspective for summer can make a big difference. On today’s episode, Lori shares some practical tips to help mom survive and thrive through the summer months. In the podcasts she...

We conclude the Father’s Day mini-series with an honest and hope-filled conversation with Chris Tuttle, a true “Trophy of Grace,” who has been fatherless for fifty years! Chris accepted Jesus into his life as Savior and Father at the age of 19 and from that time on, God began a work of deep healing. He believes that fatherlessness is a process – a lifelong journey that God will use for good. Chris...

Father’s Day series Part 2 of 3 Dr. Jay Strack knows what it's like to experience loneliness, abandonment, abuse, broken homes, and drug addiction. And he really believes that anyone can overcome their past and walk confidently into their future. Jay’s life began to turn around when he heard the Romans 8:31 message, “if God is for you, who could be against you?” At the age of 17, when he rece...

With Father's Day right around the corner, we are starting another mini-series centered around this day. For single moms and kids who do not have a dad, it’s the elephant in the room during this season. There are cards in the store for dad and talk among friends about what they are going to do for Father's Day. In this episode, Lori shares practical suggestions on how to handle this day...

(Mini-series on Newborns and Grief, Part 3/3) From the time he was a baby, Micah Apon navigated life without an earthly father. As the youngest of Lori’s eight children, Micah only knew his daddy through pictures and stories from his siblings and his mom. In this episode, Lori and Micah have a discussion about his experience growing up fatherless, and Micah shares practical tips for moms of father...

Episode 8 Newborns and Grief with Guests Brittany Brooker/Julie Thomason (Mini-series on Newborns and Grief, Part 2/3) SHOW NOTES The job of caring for little ones is exhausting, especially when you are in your own newborn stage of grief. You may feel that it is more than you can handle. If this is your season of life, you are in the right place! Today’s guests, Brittany Price Brooker and Julie Th...

(Mini-series on Newborns and Grief, Part 1/3)   Are you raising a newborn baby without a dad in their life? Are you in the early stages of your own personal grief? Then you will find hope and comfort in this episode.   Having walked out her own grief, Lori has a unique understanding of how the first several months of the healing process is similar to pregnancy, birth, and the newborn stage. Like a...

Lori shares her adventure of trusting God with their family size and He took them up on that blessing them with eight children in ten years. And then they were fatherless. People thought they were crazy and started rumors that they were having children “for religious purposes!” Lori agrees. Children are a gift from the Lord. Have you ever been criticized for a decision you made that you knew God w...

In the last episode, we talked about the three phases of grief a mother experiences with her child. And after the show we received some feedback – moms want to know more! So, in this bonus episode, I will cover the common feelings of fear and abandonment and the 8 realities that many fatherless boys and girls struggle with. For example, boys will wrestle with a fear of failure while girls will be...

You’ve never raised fatherless kids before, so to start, let me tell you something I’m sure you have heard before — you’re not going to wrap this up in a box with a pretty bow. You’re on a journey and every mama's experience will be different. Today, we’re talking about the processing of grief and carrying grief for our children. In the early days, months, and years, a mom will grieve for her...

Just when you thought it couldn’t get any worse, the story intensifies. In less than 24 hours my world turned completely upside down leaving me to process betrayal, rejection, suicide, widowhood, and 8 fatherless children. With help from God’s Word, the hardest moment of my life was also one of the holiest. If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like em...

My Greatest Fear becomes Reality SHOW NOTES From today’s podcast: Psalm 139:6 Ecclesiastes 3:11 Understanding the Grief Fog The False god of Anorexia Eating Disorders: What to look for and How to Help SOCIALS: Perspective Ministries: Instagram Website https://perspectiveministries.org/ Join our Private Facebook page —Help I’m Raising Fatherless Kids https://www.facebook.com/groups/321489763333254...

From today’s podcast: Job 22:21-23 Psalm 139:5-6 Psalm 139:11-12 Psalm 139:16-17 Ecclesiastes 3:11 Habakkuk 2:3 Hebrews 10:35-38 Bobby and Lori Apon wedding https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBlEPZXpHNM Her Story: Lori Apon My False god of Anorexia SOCIALS: Perspective Ministries: Instagram Website https://perspectiveministries.org/ Join our Private Facebook page —Help I’m Raising Fatherless Kids ht...

From today’s podcast: Pillars of Grace story behind Perspective Ministries Bobby Apon Funeral SOCIALS: Perspective Ministries: Instagram Website https://perspectiveministries.org/ Join our Private Facebook page —Help I’m Raising Fatherless Kids https://www.facebook.com/groups/321489763333254 Interested in Hope Gathering Mom Want Lori Apon to speak at your event? Click here for more info!

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