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Back-to-school isn’t just about supplies and schedules—it’s a season of emotional transition for both kids and single moms. In this powerful Part 2 of Looking Through Their Eyes, Sherry dives deep into how to recognize what your child may be feeling but not saying out loud—especially in the middle of big changes like a new grade, a new school, or senior year.

Through personal reflection, brain-based tools, and faith-filled encouragement, you’ll discover how to:

• Understand your child’s nonverbal emotional cues
• Use the “Spot it. Got it.” technique (with a snap!) to stay grounded and present
• Reconnect with your own needs before responding to theirs
• Enjoy simple, intentional ways to bond with your child or teen before school starts
• Practice a powerful journaling and prayer exercise that creates space for healing

Whether you’re parenting a kindergartener or a high school senior, this episode will equip you to listen with your heart, connect with purpose, and parent with perspective.

💛 Bonus Moments Include:

• A fun “One Last Summer Slurp” activity for reconnecting with teens
• Proverbs 4:23 reflection: “Guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”
• 24-hour prayer line invitation: 855-822-PRAY

👂 Ready to go deeper in your parenting and personal healing journey?
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In this episode of It’s a Single Mom Thing, Sherry takes it from the court to the heart—literally. Using the game of pickleball as a powerful (and hilarious) metaphor, she unpacks what this fast-paced sport can teach single moms about spiritual focus, mental resilience, and staying on mission in the middle of life’s messiest matches.

Whether you’re feeling intimidated by your current season, frustrated with your pace of progress, or straight-up ready to throw your paddle and walk off the court—this one’s for you.

🎯 Learn how to:

• Stay focused on what matters (just like Peter kept his eyes on Jesus in the storm)
• Handle emotional curveballs with grace instead of reaction
• Recognize the spiritual warfare that comes through distraction
• Set an example for your kids who are watching your “gameplay”
• Serve with purpose—on and off the court

👟 Sherry shares her real-life (and real-funny) experiences as a competitive pickleball player and uses them to encourage single moms to keep showing up, even when they feel behind.

💡 PLUS: If you need someone to pray with you, our 24-hour prayer line is here:
📞 855-822-PRAY (that’s 855-822-7729)

💬 Because when you’re in a pickle, you don’t quit—you play pickleball.

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In this raw and revealing episode of It’s A Single Mom Thing, host Sherry kicks off a powerful new series: Looking Through Their Eyes: Parenting with Perspective.

Sis, before you react to your child’s behavior—what if you paused and asked: “Is this really about them… or is it a reflection of me?”

In Part 1: Slow Down, Mama: Seeing Yourself, Hearing Them, and Healing Together, Sherry gets honest about the triggers, the yelling, the "perfect mom" pressure, and the emotional baggage we sometimes pass on without even knowing it.

You’ll learn:

Why your child’s behavior might be mirroring your own

How to be present (not perfect)

What your reactions reveal—and how to shift them

How to begin healing so your child can too

PLUS: A journaling challenge, a soul-soothing prayer, and a reminder that it’s never too late to change the reflection in your parenting mirror.

💗 Need prayer or support? Don’t go through it alone—reach out through our prayer line (details in show notes).

🎧 It’s a single mom thing—and not the single thing that stops you.

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Ever feel like everything around you is shifting—and you don’t know why? Relationships change. Routines unravel. Your once-solid footing suddenly feels shaky. But what if you’re not falling apart… what if you’re being repotted?

In this deeply personal and Spirit-led episode, Sherry invites you into a powerful conversation about what it looks like when God begins to gently loosen your roots—not to break you, but to grow you. Through the lens of her own current season of transition, she shares what it means to trust the Master Gardener as He prunes, separates, and prepares us for more.

This episode is for the single mom who’s been pouring into everyone else’s garden, wondering if God sees hers.
 Spoiler alert: He does.

💬 Real talk.
 🪴 Root work.
 💔 Healing.
 🌺 Growth.

Tune in and be reminded: you’re not being left behind—you’re being moved forward.

📞 Need someone to pray with you? Call our 24-hour prayer line at 855-822-PRAY. You don’t have to go through this season alone.

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What if saying no wasn’t something to feel guilty about—but something that sets you free?

In this powerful and practical episode, we’re tackling the boundary word every single mom needs to master: No.
You’ll learn why it’s so hard to say it, how to say it with grace (and guts), and how to make it stick without losing yourself in the process.

We’ll walk through:

• The emotional weight behind our “yes”
• What Scripture says about boundaries
• Mirror work and “No Scripts” you can practice today
• How to celebrate your first courageous no
• And why saying “no” is actually saying yes to peace, purpose, and the next opportunity

✨ BONUS: If you haven’t yet, go back and listen to Season 2, Episode 12: “No Is Yes to Next Opportunities” for the perfect companion to this episode.

Need someone to pray with you as you walk this out?
 We’re here for you 24/7 at 855-822-PRAY. You’re not alone.

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When the dust settles after divorce or loss, you're often left asking, "Who even am I now?" In this honest and hope-filled episode, Sherry walks with you through the sacred process of rebuilding confidence—not into who you were, but into who you’re becoming.

You’ll explore what it means to rediscover your voice, your preferences, your identity—and most importantly, your faith. From guarding your peace to grieving with purpose, setting new boundaries to re-rooting your relationship with God, this episode is your gentle yet powerful guide to bouncing back stronger.

Featuring:

• A Bounce Back Blueprint to help you reflect, anchor, and take action
• Encouragement for mamas wondering when it’s “okay” to love again
• Insight on how your healing impacts your kids
• A heartfelt prayer for those feeling pressed, but not crushed
• An invitation to our 24-hour prayer line: 855-822-PRAY

You’re not starting over—you’re starting stronger.

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Feeling weighed down by past hurt, anger, or betrayal? In this powerful episode of It’s a Single Mom Thing, host Sherry Chandler unpacks the truth about forgiveness—what it really means, why it’s so hard, and how letting go can set you and your family free. With fierce faith and honest storytelling, Sherry shares what unforgiveness costs us—peace, healing, energy—and how it often gives the enemy a foothold in our lives.

You’ll learn how to:
 ✅ Identify hidden areas of unforgiveness
 ✅ Break generational patterns by “faithing it forward”
 ✅ Teach forgiveness to your kids (even littles and teens!) through practical conversations, color tools, and in-the-moment prayer
 ✅ Take real steps toward releasing what’s been festering so you can flourish

Whether you're dealing with a co-parent, a friend, yourself, or even God—this episode offers real talk, biblical truth, and spiritual tools that can transform your heart and home.

Mentioned in this episode:
– Ephesians 4:27
– Family forgiveness dinner table questions
– Color-coded emotion tool for kids
– Pocket prayers for littles and tough teens
– 24/7 prayer line: 855-822-PRAY

Subscribe, share, and join the conversation—because forgiveness isn't just for them, it's for you.

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Are you forcing your way through life—or faithing it forward? In this powerful episode of It’s a Single Mom Thing, host Sherry gets real about the difference between control and contentment, forcing and trusting, and why faith—not force—is the key to breakthrough.

With real-life examples from Abraham, Hannah, Mary, and Joseph, this episode unpacks what it means to let go of fear, embrace faith, and walk through the doors God opens—without kicking them down. If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to make things happen in your own strength, this episode will remind you that God doesn’t call you to force it—He invites you to faith it.

Whether you're wrestling with timing, control, or trusting God's plan for your kids and your future, this episode is your wake-up call to faith over force, sis. Your faith is planting seeds that go beyond your season—it's legacy work.

📖 Featuring Scripture encouragement, practical tools, and breath prayers
 📞 Need prayer? Call 855-822-PRAY – we’re here for you, 24/7.

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Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you're your own worst enemy sometimes? You're not alone—and not crazy. In this power-packed episode of It’s a Single Mom Thing, we’re exposing the top success saboteurs that keep single moms stuck: from isolation and self-sufficiency to waiting for a man to fix it and letting your past write your future.

We’ll show you how to flip the script, rewire the lies, and walk in fierce, faith-filled freedom. Because you don’t have to be a prisoner of your past or a puppet to your pressure. You were created for more—and success starts when you stop what’s been silently stopping you.

Whether you're navigating single parenting, trying to heal from trauma, or chasing your next breakthrough—this episode is your wake-up call and your strategy for single mom success.

🎯 Power Phrases
 📖 Scripture-based truth
 📝 Journal prompts to rewrite your future

Listen now and let’s kick those saboteurs to the curb—together.

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Feeling drained, overbooked, and wondering where your joy went? In this episode of It’s a Single Mom Thing, we’re flipping the script on service. We’ll talk about why serving others isn’t just good for the world—it’s good for your heart, health, and healing too. You’ll laugh, reflect, and maybe even recognize yourself in one of our Buffet of Burnout mom profiles (Busy Body Brenda, anyone?).

You’ll learn:

• Why science + scripture agree: service actually fills you
• How to clear your emotional plate and serve from overflow
• Why comparison is stealing your purpose
• What faithful service looks like—without burning out

Plus, hear a powerful Scripture reading from a high school student who visited Shepherd’s Village with a message just for YOU.

📝 Want to go deeper? Grab your Thrive in ’25 Journal, join our It’s a Single Mom Thing Facebook group, and visit shepherdsvillage.com/classes to attend our next in-person session.

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

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