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

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

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  • 85 - Your Ex is a Rich Fool. Stop Comparing Your Wealth to His!

    It's easy to fall into the comparison trap.

    We see ourselves doing it with friends and strangers on social media, but it is more destructive when single moms compare their lives to their exes'.

    Instead, single moms should be encouraged to build wealth on Earth in order to build the Kingdom of God. For Jesus tells you not to be foolish with what you are given, but instead to store up treasures in Heaven. 

    That is something only you and God can do, and you have an advantage your ex will never have. You have one gift, no man, not even your child's father, can ever compete with. Do you know what your gift is?

    If you want help putting together a financial plan - yes, even on a very tight income - or if you want help discovering God's gifts to you - yes, even in this difficult period He gives you gifts, email me for coaching at [email protected]

    God Bless...

    Kerri

     

    In This Episode:

    • Sunday's Mass readings can be found here.
    • Beauty from Ashes Grief Recovery for Single Moms -
    • A 6-week virtual grief recovery program for women healing from divorce, betrayal, infidelity, abandonment, and spiritual crisis—with Christ at the center - This session is now closed. Be on the lookout for the self-led downloadable program available in September. 

    • LIVE NOT ORDINARY, private Facebook Group  
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      Also Check This Out:

      • Embrace abundant life and/or financial coaching with me here.
      • Share your input on an upcoming women's financial program here!
      • Share your story, questions, suggestions, or request to be a guest by emailing [email protected].
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          21 min
        • 84 You Are Not Meant to be an Average Single Mom

          If you know the statistics of the "typical" single mom and her kids, you know it can be a scary world out here!

          If you are wondering if there is more to you and your life and your kids, than the exhaustion and stress and fear of single parenting, this episode shows you there is more!

          Many times we get comfortable being average, but faith tells you, you are not made for comfort. You are made for greatness!

          God Bless...

          Kerri

           

          In This Episode:

          • Beauty from Ashes Grief Recovery for Single Moms -
          • A 6-week virtual grief recovery program for women healing from divorce, betrayal, infidelity, abandonment, and spiritual crisis—with Christ at the center - This session is now closed. Be on the lookout for the self-led downloadable program available in September. 

          • LIVE NOT ORDINARY, private Facebook Group  
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            Also Check This Out:

            • Embrace abundant life and/or financial coaching with me here.
            • Share your input on an upcoming women's financial program here!
            • Share your story, questions, suggestions, or request to be a guest by emailing [email protected].
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                22 min
              • 83 - What Happens When God Doesn't Seem to Answer Your Prayers?

                Hey there Beloved Mama,

                Do you sometimes we cry out to God, only to have Him return a sharp NO?

                How many other times, have you cried out only for Him to remain silent?

                This happens even when what we ask for is good for us, for our children, for the Church.

                This happens when it seems God's response "should" be an easy, "Yes!"

                How can a good God, who Loves Marriage and family, who Loves you and your family in particular, not give you what you so desperately desire?

                If you want help making sense of God's, "No," and building a life you love, email me for coaching at [email protected]

                God Bless...

                Kerri

                 

                In This Episode:

                • Sunday's Mass readings can be found here.
                • Beauty from Ashes Grief Recovery for Single Moms -
                • A 6-week virtual grief recovery program for women healing from divorce, betrayal, infidelity, abandonment, and spiritual crisis—with Christ at the center - This session is now closed. Be on the lookout for the self-led downloadable program available in September. 

                • LIVE NOT ORDINARY, private Facebook Group  
                •  

                  Also Check This Out:

                  • Embrace abundant life and/or financial coaching with me here.
                  • Share your input on an upcoming women's financial program here!
                  • Share your story, questions, suggestions, or request to be a guest by emailing [email protected].
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                      20 min
                    • 82 - A Single Mom's Catholic Response to the Coldplay Betrayal

                      An adulterous couple was recently caught on Coldplay's kiss cam.

                      Social media and internet memes rip the couple apart and root for the end of their Marriages, but is this what is best in the longterm?

                      Is this what is best for the betrayed spouses and their children?

                      What happens to the souls of all involved?

                      As Catholics, we need to dig into our marital vows and understand those vows are most valuable when they are hardest to uphold. 

                      If you are trying to save your Marriage or have no choice but to pick up the pieces and move ahead on your own, I would love to help you find your best path forward. I've been there and know God still has beautiful plans for you.

                      God Bless...

                      Kerri

                       

                      In This Episode:

                      • Hope for a Better Marriage - the Retrouvaille Marriage Program
                      • Integrity Restored - Help for relationships damaged by online infidelity and pornography.
                      • Betrayal Trauma, Cheating, Adam Levine & Behati Prinsloo by Trending with Timmerie
                      • Beauty from Ashes Grief Recovery for Single Moms -
                      • A 6-week virtual grief recovery program for women healing from divorce, betrayal, infidelity, abandonment, and spiritual crisis—with Christ at the center - This session is now closed. Be on the lookout for the self-led downloadable program available in September. 

                      • LIVE NOT ORDINARY, private Facebook Group  
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                        Also Check This Out:

                        • Embrace abundant life and/or financial coaching with me here.
                        • Share your input on an upcoming women's financial program here!
                        • Share your story, questions, suggestions, or request to be a guest by emailing [email protected].
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                            27 min
                          • 81 - Getting Priorities Straight as an Overworked, Overlooked Single Mom

                            As a single mom, you have a lot on your plate - kids, a job, housework, finances,  and so much more. It can be exhausting.

                            You may cry out to God and anyone else who will listen!

                            You may feel ignored or overlooked.

                            You may wonder if God sees all the work you do.

                            You may wonder if anyone appreciates you and your sacrifices.

                            In today's Gospel reflection, Martha seems to understand how you feel. She cries out to Jesus hoping He will see how all the work has been left to her and make Mary, her sister, pitch in and help out.

                            Instead, Jesus tells Martha that Mary chose the better path.

                            In nicer wording, Jesus tells Martha to get her priorities straight.

                            When you're exhausted and stressed and overwhelmed, it's easy to get frustrated and want someone to pitch in and help out.

                            But God doesn't always send help or accolades.

                            Instead, He tells you to prioritize. Jesus knows by prioritizing what (or who!) is most important will help you eliminate overwhelm and create a life of peace.

                            If you could benefit from help prioritizing so you can eliminate overwhelm and design a life you love with your kids, email me for coaching at [email protected]

                            God Bless...

                            Kerri

                             

                            In This Episode:

                            • Sunday's Mass readings can be found here.
                            • Beauty from Ashes Grief Recovery for Single Moms -
                            • A 6-week virtual grief recovery program for women healing from divorce, betrayal, infidelity, abandonment, and spiritual crisis—with Christ at the center - This session is now closed. Be on the lookout for the self-led downloadable program available in September. 

                            • LIVE NOT ORDINARY, private Facebook Group  
                            •  

                              Also Check This Out:

                              • Embrace abundant life and/or financial coaching with me here.
                              • Share your input on an upcoming women's financial program here!
                              • Share your story, questions, suggestions, or request to be a guest by emailing [email protected].
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                                • 21 min
                                • 80 - What is a Christian Mom's Greatest Desire?

                                  What do you want most from life?

                                  Many moms say they want a loving husband and children and the family the way they dreamed it would be. 

                                  This is true for Christian moms, Catholic moms, married moms, single moms, and women in general.

                                  But what if you dig deeper? What ties all that together?

                                  The answer, quite simply is love.

                                  Women want love. They want to both be loved and give love.

                                  In today's episode, I use a simple reframe to show you already have what you most desire and it is entirely in your control!

                                  God Bless...

                                  Kerri

                                  In This Episode:

                                    • Beauty from Ashes Grief Recovery for Single Moms -
                                    • A 6-week virtual grief recovery program for women healing from divorce, betrayal, infidelity, abandonment, and spiritual crisis—with Christ at the center - This session is now closed. Be on the lookout for the self-led downloadable program available in September. 

                                    • LIVE NOT ORDINARY, private Facebook Group  
                                    •  

                                      Also Check This Out:

                                        • Embrace abundant life and/or financial coaching with me here.
                                        • Share your input on an upcoming women's financial program here!
                                        • Share your story, questions, suggestions, or request to be a guest by emailing [email protected].
                                        • 24 min
                                        • 79 - The Good Samaritan and How Asking for Help Can be a Blessing to Others

                                          No one likes asking for help.

                                          For single moms, asking for help can seem like weakness and feel like shame, but it does not have to be that way!

                                          In this episode, we read about the Good Samaritan. This traeller seems least likely to help, and yet, he's the one who cares and does what is right.

                                          When those who should care for you do not and you are left broken and alone, help often comes from unexpected sources. 

                                          When that help comes, you have three choices.

                                          Only one of those choices allows you to become a blessing to others right in the moment you most need help. 

                                          Which option will you choose? 

                                          If you would like help choosing, reach out to me for coaching. I would love to help you find the answers that work best for you because they come from within you! 

                                          God Bless...

                                          Kerri

                                           

                                          In This Episode:

                                            • Sunday's Mass readings can be found here.
                                            • Beauty from Ashes Grief Recovery for Single Moms -
                                            • A 6-week virtual grief recovery program for women healing from divorce, betrayal, infidelity, abandonment, and spiritual crisis—with Christ at the center - This session is full. Be on the lookout for the self-led downloadable program available in September. 

                                            • LIVE NOT ORDINARY, private Facebook Group  
                                            •  

                                              Also Check This Out:

                                                • Embrace abundant life and/or financial coaching with me here.
                                                • Share your input on an upcoming women's financial program here!
                                                • Share your story, questions, suggestions, or request to be a guest by emailing [email protected].
                                                • 22 min
                                                • 78 - Does God Only Love You Just the Way You Are?

                                                  I drove by the local Episcopal church the other day.

                                                  Its lgbtqai+ agenda was boldly proclaimed in streamers in the churchyard and on a giant sign displaying the phrase: 

                                                  "God loves you just the way you are"

                                                                  - the Episcopal church.

                                                  The sign and pride month got me thinking.

                                                   

                                                  The Catholic response seems to be:

                                                  "Yes, God Loves you just the way you are...

                                                  AND...too much to leave you there!."

                                                   

                                                  HE LOVES YOU TOO MUCH!

                                                   

                                                  Too much to leave you in the sin of transing. 

                                                  Too much to leave you in the sin of sodomy. 

                                                  Too much to leave you in the adulterous lust of homosexuality. 

                                                   

                                                  And for you single moms...

                                                   

                                                  He Loves You too much to...

                                                  Leave you in your brokenness.

                                                  Leave you in despair.

                                                  Leave you in confusion.

                                                  Leave you in your doubts.

                                                   

                                                  We often hear people claim that God Loves you just the way you are, but is that all there is?

                                                  If God Loves you as you are, why does He seem so nonchalant when your life shatters and you are no longer the person you thought you would be? Let's discuss this in today's episode! 

                                                   

                                                  God Bless...

                                                  Kerri

                                                   

                                                  In This Episode:

                                                    • Beauty from Ashes Grief Recovery for Single Moms -
                                                    • A 6-week virtual grief recovery program for women healing from divorce, betrayal, infidelity, abandonment, and spiritual crisis—with Christ at the center.

                                                    • LIVE NOT ORDINARY, private Facebook Group - Videos about what people are saying is GOOD about America are shared here. 
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                                                      Also Check This Out:

                                                        • Embrace abundant life and/or financial coaching with me here.
                                                        • Share your input on an upcoming women's financial program here!
                                                        • Share your story, questions, suggestions, or request to be a guest by emailing [email protected].
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                                                          25 min
                                                        • 77 - Offer Peace, Even to Someone Who Doesn't Deserve It

                                                          Jesus tells you to offer peace to others, but what happens when you have an ex who is hostile, or maybe even abusive?

                                                          What do you do when you think someone doesn't deserve peace, but God tells you to offer it anyway? 

                                                          You offer them peace knowing it will come back to you. 

                                                          Then you shake the dust from your sandals and rejoice, not in casting out demons, but in where your name is written! 

                                                          God Bless...

                                                          Kerri

                                                           

                                                          In This Episode:

                                                            • Sunday's Mass readings can be found here.
                                                            • Beauty from Ashes Grief Recovery for Single Moms -
                                                            • A 6-week virtual grief recovery program for women healing from divorce, betrayal, infidelity, abandonment, and spiritual crisis—with Christ at the center.

                                                            • LIVE NOT ORDINARY, private Facebook Group - Videos about what people are saying is GOOD about America are shared here. 
                                                            •  

                                                              Also Check This Out:

                                                                • Embrace abundant life and/or financial coaching with me here.
                                                                • Share your input on an upcoming women's financial program here!
                                                                • Share your story, questions, suggestions, or request to be a guest by emailing [email protected].
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                                                                  25 min
                                                                • 76 - Choose God Sized Dreams this Independence Day

                                                                  The dreams of a young woman often revolve around finding the perfect man, getting married, having babies, raising children, having a career and financial stability for a home and travel and all sorts of other good and worldly things.

                                                                  When a husband leaves, all those dreams come crashing down.

                                                                  That's when we can be grateful for living in America, which Ronald Reagan once said was "too big for small dreams."

                                                                  When life falls apart, single moms can begin to lay down the dreams of their youth and pick up God sized dreams of eternity.

                                                                  When life shoots your dreams down, God doesn't see an ending.

                                                                  He sees a calling to dream bigger!

                                                                  God Bless...

                                                                  Kerri

                                                                  In This Episode:

                                                                    • Beauty from Ashes Grief Recovery for Single Moms -
                                                                    • A 6-week virtual grief recovery program for women healing from divorce, betrayal, infidelity, abandonment, and spiritual crisis—with Christ at the center.

                                                                    • LIVE NOT ORDINARY, private Facebook Group - Videos about what people are saying is GOOD about America are shared here.
                                                                    • Rick Green's Patriot Academy - I am a Constitution coach. Contact me if you'd like a session run for your group! 
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                                                                      Also Check This Out:

                                                                        • Embrace abundant life and/or financial coaching with me here.
                                                                        • Share your input on an upcoming women's financial program here!
                                                                        • Share your story, questions, suggestions, or request to be a guest by emailing [email protected].
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