• Help! I'm Raising Fatherless Kids

  • By: Lori Apon
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Help! I'm Raising Fatherless Kids

By: Lori Apon
  • Summary

  • Over 20 years ago Lori Apon found herself raising eight children without a dad and in desperate need of help. Psalm 68:5, "A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in His holy dwelling," became the family's anchor. Help! I'm Raising Fatherless Kids podcast hosts weekly conversations that offer practical guidance on how to do life with children who don't have a dad. You will hear from Lori Apon, founder of Perspective Ministries, and guests who bring hope and understanding because they have been there. The good news is that with God as Father you are never alone!
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Episodes
  • 110. Anna Meade Harris Navigates the Challenges of Single Parenthood Part One
    May 1 2024

    Discover the diverse journeys of single parents raising children due to various circumstances like death, divorce, desertion, adoption, or being unmarried. Despite facing unique forms of loss, they encounter shared challenges.

    Anna Meade Harris, the author of God's Grace for Every Family: Biblical Encouragement for Single-Parent Families and the Churches that Seek to Love Them Well, reminds us that God is there and His grace is enough.

    In this compelling episode, Anna offers invaluable perspectives on:

    • Embracing your family's unique path, even when it differs from God’s original design.

    • Discovering the boundless love and grace of God in the absence of an earthly father.

    • Confronting and overcoming the fears that often plague single parents.

    • Navigating the complex journey of grieving various forms of loss within single parenthood.

    Anna Meade Harris is a single mom of three young adult sons. She is the Senior Director of Content at Rooted Ministry, co-host of the Rooted Parent podcast, and a member of Church of the Cross in Birmingham, AL.

    Mom, you are not alone!

    Join our private Facebook group for more encouragement and community: https://bit.ly/widowmom


    For more information and helpful resources, check our website: PerspectiveMinistries.org & follow us on Instagram @PerspectiveMinistries.

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    37 mins
  • 109 Living Sensibly as a Single Mom
    Apr 24 2024

    Titus 2:4-5 says young women are to be “sensible, pure, makers of a home [where God is honored], good-natured so that the word of God will not be dishonored” (AMPC). These guardrails are essential for life, especially for single moms!

    Moms raising kids in a home without an earthly father must be cautious and sensible in their decision-making, parenting, and lifestyle choices.

    In this episode, Lori talks about:

    • Defining sensibility and its significance in daily life.

    • Exploring the advantages of embracing sensibility.

    • Navigating the challenges of fluctuating hormones and their potential impact on sensible living.

    • Empowering single mothers with strategies for practicing the art of sensibility amidst life's demands.

    Upcoming Special Event:

    Daughters of the King special event for Single and Widow Moms and their fatherless daughters | May 4, 2024 | Acworth, GA

    Other resources:

    Ask Dad: Cell Phones and Teens Podcast 108 with our Help Team of Dads: Brandon Apon, Sean Teis, Chris Tuttle, and Ben Whittinghill

    Mom, you are not alone!

    Join our private Facebook group for more encouragement and community: https://bit.ly/widowmom
    For more information and helpful resources, check our website: PerspectiveMinistries.org & follow us on Instagram @PerspectiveMinistries.

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    16 mins
  • 108 Ask Dad: Cell Phones and Teens
    Apr 17 2024

    In this episode, we delve into the complex terrain of raising children as a single mother. While every parent faces challenges, single mothers often encounter unique hurdles that demand thoughtful consideration and creative solutions. One of the most challenging aspects of raising children without an earthly father is establishing and enforcing guardrails.

    Our first “Ask Dad” for help episode provides wisdom for a single mom's question about how to handle a cell phone violation by her 14-year-old son.

    Our “Help Team” offers insight on the following:

    • Smart-phone alternatives

    • How to handle a phone violation

    • Tips for handling disobedience

    • The dangers of fear-based parenting

    Other Resources:

    Fatherless Fathers Podcast Episode 12 with Chris Tuttle

    Overcoming the Statistics of Fatherlessness Podcast Episode 29 with Sean Teis

    The Importance of a Mentor Podcast Episode 52 with Brandon Apon and Eric Helms

    Help Team Guests:

    Brandon Apon

    Sean Teis, with God is my Dad

    Chris Tuttle

    Ben Whittinghill

    Mom, you are not alone!

    Join our private Facebook group for more encouragement and community: https://bit.ly/widowmom


    For more information and helpful resources, check our website: PerspectiveMinistries.org & follow us on Instagram @PerspectiveMinistries.

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    31 mins

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