Single Mom Smiling | Arming Warriors in the Battle for Marriage & Family

The burden of a single parent can feel too much to bear alone, but God is the maker of all things seen and unseen. He does not leave you alone. He sends His messengers, Christ's Angels, to watch over you and your children.   Today's episode dives into what Angels are and do just in time for our celebration of the Feast of the Archangels. Grab your free Messages from the Messengers, Angel Prayers,...

Being a single parent can be a lonely experience, but that doesn't mean it has to be that way forever. You can make moves to eliminate loneliness, improve your state of mind, and grow from where you are now if you choose to!    Join me today as I look into the unique loneliness single moms experience and what women of faith can do with that burdensome emotion.   God Bless... Kerri   Next Steps: 1....

My husband was in New York City at the World Trade Center on 9-11.Here's how that day affected our family and what happens when evil invades a Marriage and one parent crumbles.    God Bless... Kerri     The Battle of Emmitsburg, Gettysburg, & Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton     Psalm 91 You who dwell in the shelter of the Most High, who abide in the shade of the Almighty, Say to the LORD, “My refuge...

Single moms love their children. We want what is best for them even when we don't fully understand their desires and when what is best comes at great cost to us. We will do almost anything for our children.  And our children will do almost anything to be loved and accepted, especially when they lack the safety of a positive strong biological father living in their homes.  The two can be a recipe f...

It's been said, comparison is the thief of joy, but is that always true?  Moms are infamous for comparing themselves to others and either feeling inferior or superior to peers. This is especially true for single moms who are filled with self doubt.  In this episode learn to look at your comparisons using Galatians 5 below. God Bless... Kerri   Works of the Flesh (harmful comparisons): immorality,...

I admit it! I put in long hours yesterday and today, but the episode I had in my head and heart just wasn't coming out the way I wanted them too. I wanted to give up.    In this short episode, I'll show you how I laugh my way through exhaustion and the temptation to quit or go back on my commitment to my listeners, myself, and my God in order to consistently show up and have fun doing it - no matt...

Does God want you to be happy? On August 15th, Catholics celebrate the Feast of the Assumption making this a perfect time to look at what Mary's life can teach about finding happiness here on Earth.  God Bless... Kerri   Next Steps: 1.  10 Questions Every Woman Should Ask -  Click for your FREE eBook   2.  Sign up for your best coaching plan here . A NEW small group session starts Saturday, August...

The Olympics are almost over and most athletes will go home empty-handed.  Knowing how to find joy in the struggle when winning isn't guaranteed and where your worth comes from can help you attain the only gold that counts!   God Bless... Kerri   Next Steps: 1.  10 Questions Every Woman Should Ask -  Click for your FREE eBook   2.  Sign up for your best coaching plan here . A NEW small group sessi...

It's hard to believe we are halfway through summer already! Five weeks ago I spoke of the importance of setting summer goals. You can find that episode, The Importance of Goal Setting, here . Using a midpoint check in to determine whether you are exceeding, falling behind, or right on track in your goal setting is invaluable. It helps keep you accountable and prioritize whether to continue on the...

Of the episodes I've released so far, this one hits closest to my heart. Montana is an incredible young woman who has gone through more trauma than anyone I have ever met personally.  And she's overcoming beautifully! Listen to Montana's story and be inspired! Let nothing stop you from becoming who God is creating you to be!!!  Please add Montana and those suffering from abuse and addiction to you...

Jesus says: love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. How can you do that when your enemy still wants to hurt you or still causes pain for you and your children? After the attempted assassination of President Trump, I have been thinking of how much our country needs to learn to love, even our enemies. We cannot do much to influence the outcome of the presidential election, but we can...

This week's heat sent me running to the theater, and I couldn't have picked a better, more inspiring movie than Sound of Hope.  I started this episode thinking of 3 lessons single moms could learn from this movie but quickly came up with many more! Listen to the end for my bonus lesson (lesson #4) and then shoot me an email telling me what you thought of the movie and about anything else you'd lik...

This bonus episode in honor of Independence Day brings the prayer that helped protect our Founding Fathers against evil and injustice to single moms. Listen and meditate on the verses here and know, just as King David and our Founding Fathers, you, my dear, sweet, strong, beautiful Beloved Mama do not battle alone.  Download and save this episode. Then pull it out any time you need to remember tha...

This Independence Day, when the world greatly needs heroes, single moms can find inspiration in America's Founding Fathers. Whether you are a history buff or a single mom, you will find something interesting in this episode!  If you are interested in learning more, email Kerri@SingleMomSmiling.com about the Constitution Alive Class Kerri will be hosting at the end of August.  Last but never least....

Single moms have so much on their plates. It's easy to want to just flop in the hazy, lazy of summer, but to really enjoy the season, your family, and yourself, set positive goals. Don't look back in August and wish you had made the most of this summer! Learn why you need to set summer goals today! God Bless You Beloved Mama & Keep Smiling... Kerri Next Steps: 1.  10 Questions Every Woman Shou...

Last week I launched Single Mom Smiling. I had so many fears about launching my new podcast. These fears held me back. In this episode, I get real about what holds single moms back from going after what they want. After listening to the show (and leaving a written 5 star review!) shoot me an email and tell me what you want from life and what holds you back! I read every message and would love to h...

Father's Day can be tough on single moms. As much as you try to be both mother and father to you child, you can never be two people. A father and mother have unique and irreplaceable roles in the life of a child and in the family home.  In today's episode, you will find insight on how children view their fathers and help in seeing the value in being uniquely and irreplaceably you. I hope you recei...

How often do you shrug something off as, "It is what it is" or something similar? Do you believe you are locked into a certain result or do you believe in your ability to change your outcomes?  In today's podcast, I explain the difference between a fixed and growth mindset and some of how it applies to single moms.  I hope you enjoy the show. In the meantime...  God Bless You Beloved Mama & Ke...

Do you struggle with the idea that you are lovable? Does your husband's rejection cut to your core? Did he tell you he doesn't love you anymore or that he never loved you?  In this episode, I discuss why that's on him and ask you to open yourself up to the possibility that you are lovable. If you are struggling with feeling Loved, fill out the form below or send me an email. I will add you to my w...

The Christian world seems to be in a crisis of faith.  I think this is less a crisis of believing in God, Himself, than it is believing in God's Supernatural presence in our lives.  We view Him as a far away, vague, detached concept, rather than as a present, solid, active, Loving influence in our lives. This means we also fail to realize the battles we fight against people are often better fought...

It seems the story of a single mom would begin at the point her relationship ended, but it always begins much sooner.  My story didn't begin that Mother's Day when my husband suddenly announced he was leaving me 5 months pregnant with our 5th little boy. With God's Grace, it won't end there either!  If you are struggling to see how God is rewriting your story for good, fill out the form below or s...

Hey There Beloved Mama, Every story seems unique, but the devil is not creative so I know what you are going through. I'm Kerri Bishop - author, speaker, coach and single mom of FIVE boys! The Single Mom Smiling podcast will not be about getting your self worth from things or people who don't have your best longterm interest at heart. It will be about helping you find your worth in ways you never...