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Peace in the Pieces: A Holiday Devotional for Single Moms Facing Trauma, Drama, and Overthinking

In this powerful holiday devotional, Sherry speaks directly to the single mom who’s navigating holiday trauma, unexpected emotions, family tension, loneliness, or memories that hit harder this time of year. Whether you grew up without traditions, are raising kids with different dads, or are juggling multiple homes and overwhelming expectations, this episode offers hope, grounding, and real strategies that work when you're sitting alone in a room with your thoughts.

Get ready for practical and out-of-the-box tools that help you break free from panic, silence the enemy’s trigger tactics, and reconnect with God’s peace — even in the hardest moments.

Grab a pen and paper — you’ll want to write these down.
Some of the strategies include:

• The “Name 5” Method to stop spiraling thoughts
• The “Sit With Jesus Chair” for when loneliness hits hard
• The “Hand Over Heart” Reset to calm breath and body
• The “Give to Get” Strategy for getting out of your head fast
• The "Write-and-Rip" Release to break emotional pressure

Sherry also shares a powerful promise from God, a heartfelt prayer over your heart and home, and an invitation to reach out to the 24/7 prayer line at 855-822-PRAY whenever the season feels too heavy to carry alone.

This episode is for the mama who needs peace, presence, and a reminder that God is with her in every piece of her story.

Share this devotional with another mom who’s struggle-busing through the holidays — peace multiplies when we pass it on.

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In this short, sassy Power-Up Pep Talk, Sherry gets real about the struggle of raising grateful kids (and teens… and even those grown kids who still need reminders). If you’ve ever looked at your child and thought, “Ask me for one more thing without saying thank you, and I’m donating your toys to the nearest church rummage sale,” this episode is your new best friend.

Packed with laughter, outrageous-but-effective parenting tips, and a heartfelt reminder that gratitude starts in the everyday moments, this episode delivers quick wisdom for busy moms who want to build thankful homes—without losing their sanity.

You’ll learn fun ways to teach gratitude, how to set boundaries (even with adult kids), and creative “gratitude hacks” to shift the vibe in your home. And yes… you’ll discover the sacred parenting strategy of eating one of their fries.

Sherry wraps it all in faith, humor, and a family challenge to bless someone together today.
 Plus, if you need a little backup when the attitude hits hard, you can always call our 24-hour prayer line at 855-822-PRAY.

Perfect for:

• Single moms
• Christian moms
• Busy moms looking for quick encouragement
• Parents raising grateful kids
• Moms needing a laugh and a lift
• Anyone teaching gratitude at home

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You made it, sis — welcome to The Rebuilt Heart, the final episode of the Relationship Rehab series with Sherry. 💗

This week, we’re not patching pain — we’re rebuilding purpose.
In this heartfelt finale, Sherry walks you through how to rebuild your relationship with God and yourself — because when your foundation is right, every other relationship begins to flourish.

In this episode, you’ll discover:
 🛠️ How to lay down old blueprints of hurt and rebuild with faith, truth, and grace
 💧 Why it’s okay to cry — your tears are part of the cement that seals your healing
 🌸 How to create a He Is Faithful Board (and make it a girls’ night project!) to track your prayers and God’s answers
🔥 How to declare your War Cry of Healing and walk into a new season with confidence and clarity
🎁 Why sharing your healing story might be the greatest holiday gift you could ever give

This isn’t the end — it’s the beginning of a brand-new build.
 Because healed hearts build healthy lives, and healthy lives change generations. 🌿

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In this powerful episode of Relationship Rehab, Sherry dives deep into one of the hardest — and holiest — parts of healing: learning the difference between boundaries that protect and brick walls that block. 🧱💕

This isn’t just a teaching — it’s a testimony.
With laughter, real talk, and biblical truth, Sherry shares how God has been rebuilding her heart from the inside out — turning pain into peace, and walls into windows of grace.

You’ll laugh, nod, and maybe even grab a shovel, because this one’s full of meat on the bone and wisdom that feeds what your soul’s been starving for. 🍽️

🌿 In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How to spot first-date fruit vs. faithful fruit 🍎
• The difference between a healthy boundary and a defensive wall
• Why outgrowing people isn’t arrogance — it’s alignment
• What it means when God says “new soil” and calls you to grow again 🌱
• How to protect your peace without hardening your heart

📖 Scriptures referenced:

• Jeremiah 17:7–8 – rooted confidence in God
• Galatians 5:22–23 – fruit of the Spirit
• Isaiah 43:19 – God doing a new thing
• Ruth 1 & 2 – favor in the field

Plus — a heartfelt “Sherry Quite Contrary” reflection, a special prayer challenge for your Cold Turkey crew, and a reminder that real relationship rehab starts when love becomes rooted in peace, not pressure. 💗

🎧 Listen now — and don’t forget to share this one with someone you love. It might just be the first seed of healing they need. 🌸

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Relationship Rehab Series – It’s a Single Mom Thing with Sherry Chandler

Alright sis, grab your gloves — we’re gettin’ dirty. 💅🌱

Because in this week’s episode of Relationship Rehab, we’re not just talking about soil — we’re digging in it.
And sorry if you just got that fresh mani-pedi, but girl… your growth is gonna require some dirt under those nails. 😏

Sherry’s breaking down what it means to grow Kingdom fruit in real soil — not that counterfeit, Instagram-filtered, “I’m fine” kind of ground. We’re talking rich, messy, miracle-grow soil — the kind with a little poo in it. 😉

💬 In this episode, we’re uncovering:
 🌿 What kind of soil your heart’s been planted in — peace or pressure, truth or toxicity.
 🌾 How Ruth reaped in a field she didn’t plant — because favor finds the faithful.
 🌸 How to stop trying to write your own love story and let God grow one better than you could imagine.

Plus, Sherry’s got a little hands-on homework for you — the Forget-Me-Knot Challenge.
You’ll plant a few seeds (literally) to remind yourself that even when you can’t see the growth, God hasn’t forgotten you.

And for my Cold Turkey Crew — listen, this challenge has not thawed out! You’re proving that when you cut off what’s toxic, God can cultivate what’s true. 🔥🙌

So roll up your sleeves, sis.
 We’re gettin’ dirty, digging deep, and letting God show us that the best growth always starts beneath the surface.

📞 Need prayer? We’ve got you 24/7 at 855-822-PRAY.
💙 Join the It’s a Single Mom Thing Facebook group and post a pic of your Forget-Me-Knot pot — let’s see those dirty hands and growing hearts!

Because this week, we’re not planting just flowers — we’re planting favor. 🌿✨

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Are your feelings fooling you into chasing counterfeits instead of waiting on Kingdom love? 👀 In Episode 2 of Relationship Rehab, Sherry pulls back the curtain on the lies we tell ourselves, the red flags we ignore, and the soul ties that keep us stuck.

This isn’t just dating advice — it’s rehab for your heart, mind, and spirit. Whether you’re single, dating, or already in a relationship, this episode will help you recognize what’s real, release what’s not, and rebuild on the truth of God’s design.

In this episode, we cover:

✅ Why feelings will fool you but fruit will tell the truth
 ✅ Counterfeit vs. Kingdom love: what it looks like, sounds like, and feels like
 ✅ Red flags: pressure, inconsistency, fast-forward promises, and playing marriage without covenant
 ✅ Kingdom markers: peace, accountability, respect, boundaries, and fruit that lasts
 ✅ Sex & soul ties: the difference in how men and women bond, and how to break free
 ✅ A couple’s prayer for realignment back to God’s design

Rehab Checkpoints:

• Am I falling for feelings instead of truth?
• Is this fast food or a feast?
• Does this relationship bring peace or create pressure?
• Am I chasing chemistry without covenant?

📚 Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Too Close Too Soon: Avoiding the Heartache of Premature Intimacy by Jim Talley & Bobbie Reed
  
  
• Love & Respect: The Love She Most Desires, The Respect He Desperately Needs by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
  
  

💡 Challenge: Continue your “Cold Turkey Before Turkey Day” fast — no swipes, no sneaky DMs, no late-night texts. If you relapsed, reset. Rehab isn’t about perfection, it’s about progress.

👭 Share this episode with a friend who’s dating, or with your teen before they start dating. Start a Relationship Rehab group chat and walk through these checkpoints together.

📞 Need prayer? Call our 24-hour prayer line at 855-822-PRAY.

✨ Next week on Relationship Rehab: “Where Are You Planted in Your Field?” — because the seeds you sow now are the harvest you’ll reap late

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Are you ready to check yourself into Relationship Rehab? In this first episode of our brand-new series, we’re digging deep to uncover deception, break free from sabotage, and reclaim the truth of who we are in Christ as single women and single moms.

Why now? Because the holiday season is coming — and nothing tempts us to settle for counterfeits like Christmas lights, cold weather, and a little mistletoe. This is your pregame before the season hits, so you don’t fall into the same traps of swipes, situationships, and sabotaging your own heart.

This week we’re asking 3 powerful rehab check-in questions:
 1️⃣ Am I falling for feelings instead of truth?
 2️⃣ Am I mistaking singleness for punishment instead of preparation?
 3️⃣ Am I falling in love with the idea of love instead of the Author of love?

Through raw honesty, biblical truth, and a little sass, we’ll flip the script on singleness and love. Because let’s be real — butterflies don’t pay bills, sparks don’t heal trauma, and chemistry doesn’t cover character. 💥

And don’t miss the end, where I share a challenge I call Cold Turkey Before Turkey Day. Let’s just say something’s cooking — but you’ll have to listen to get the recipe. 👀

👉 Tune in now to reclaim your worth, refresh your vision, and fall back in love with being singular — so you can stand strong in truth and avoid counterfeits this holiday season.

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Have you ever felt like when your heart breaks, the only safe thing to do is shut down? In this episode of It’s a Single Mom Thing, Sherry gets real about the instinct to close off when life hurts—and why God is asking us to open wider instead.

Sherry shares her own struggles and fresh lessons from God, reminding us that even mustard-seed trust counts, and that vulnerability can actually break strongholds and push the enemy back. She unpacks:

• Why we tend to shut down when our hearts break (and the generational patterns behind it)
• What it practically looks like to “open wider” in everyday single mom life
• How even tiny faith can shift your perspective and move mountains
• Why your kids, your family, and even your co-parent need you to live this message
• A weekly challenge to pause, breathe into God, and take one step forward instead of shutting down

Whether you’re a single mom walking through heartbreak, someone on the fence about Jesus, or just feeling weary, this episode is your reminder: a broken heart doesn’t have to be a closed heart.

📞 Need prayer? Call our 24-hour prayer line at 855-822-PRAY.

✨ Sponsored in part by the Sorensen family and Grounds for Grace.

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It’s a Single Mom Thing, Not the Thing That Stops Her

Have you ever had a dream so big it scared you? That’s your HBAG — your Hairy Big Audacious Goal. And mama, being a single mom isn’t the stop sign to that dream. It’s your launchpad.

In this episode of It’s a Single Mom Thing, Sherry flips the script on excuses and equips you with practical strategies and faith-filled encouragement to help you chase your God-sized goals without burning out.

You’ll discover:
 💡 Why being a single mom is not a limitation but a strength
 🔥 How to set excuses aside while keeping your dreams alive
 ❤️ Why YOU are worth the investment — and how your growth blesses your kids
 🙌 How to move from Fear Factor to the Faith Factor
✨ Simple questions to reflect on and dream again

Mama, you are capable, called, and more than enough. And those baby steps you take? They still move mountains. 🌄

🎧 Listen now and be reminded: It’s a Single Mom Thing, not the thing that stops you.

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What does “normal” even mean when you’re a single mom? Culture may call single parenting the new normal, but if you’ve ever sat in a school auditorium surrounded by married couples, or explained to your kids why your family looks different, you know it rarely feels normal. In this episode of It’s a Single Mom Thing, Sherry keeps it real—messy, complicated, and sometimes unfair—while pointing to the faith, strength, and purpose you can still find in the middle of it all.

Whether you’re co-parenting, flying solo, or simply navigating a season you didn’t choose, this conversation will help you laugh, reflect, and reset. With honesty, sass, and hope, you’ll discover:

• Why culture’s definition of normal leaves us feeling anything but.
• How faith steadies you when everything falls apart.
• What your kids learn by watching you live through the mess.
• Why messy doesn’t mean meaningless—and how God grows miracles in chaos.

This isn’t a life sentence—it’s a lesson in living. And maybe, just maybe, it’s the start of your new normal. Normal? Please.

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