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

In today's episode of Single Mom Smiling, we walk through 7 transformative lessons gleaned from watching Erika Kirk navigate the unimaginable: the assassination of her husband, Charlie Kirk. For women grappling with grief, loss, or deep hardship, her faith-driven response offers real, actionable wisdom you can lean into today.

God Bless...

Kerri

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Have you stood in court and wondered where the justice is? Have you prayed for God to intervene only to hear crickets? 

If you answered yes, you are not the only one!

In today's episode, Catholic life coach I reflect on Luke 18:1–8, the parable of the Persistent Widow, to help women find peace and purpose amid injustice.

From unfair court rulings to the silence of unanswered prayers, this episode reminds you that God’s justice is not like man’s — His timing is purposeful and His mercy personal.

God Bless...

Kerri

In This Episode: 

Sunday's Scripture readings can be found here.

What I Hope You Take from this Episode:

  🙏 Pray persistently.

  💪 Trust God’s delays as divine preparation.

Inspiration:

Apply to Join Armor Up:  Catholic women’s program strengthening body, mind, soul, and heart here.

Yesterday should have been Charlie Kirk's 32nd birthday. 

For many of us, myself included, it is hard to believe he's gone. I cannot imagine how Erika Kirk feels!

Many of us are left asking God why and how he could take a good man like Charlie so soon.

Many single moms have asked similar questions about their own husbands or significant others, whether they are absent through death or betrayal.

But watching Erika, I was reminded of the bloodiest, most awful book I had ever ended up loving:  Gates of Fire.

Listen to today's episode and learn how the ancient Spartan warriors were chosen for battle and how I see Charlie and Erika Kirk in God's decision making process. 

SPOLIER ALERT:  I give away the end of the Gates of Fire, so if you want to read it, download this episode, read quickly, and then listen.

I will tell you that what I believe God sees in Erika, He also sees in you! 

I'd love to hear your thoughts! Go ahead and leave a 5-star review and share there, or email me at [email protected] to learn more and join now:  Let's Armor Up, together!

Have you ever looked at your life and thought, "This is so unfair?" or maybe you've questioned whether you will ever get justice.

Trust me, you're not the only one! 

In this week’s Gospel you will be invited into the story of the ten lepers healed by Jesus—and the one who returned in gratitude, but more than a miracle, this story opens the door to a larger conversation about the deep unfairness of life and healing that doesn't come when or how you expect it to.

I'm not giving you easy answers here, but I do want to give you hope through the life of Saint Damien of Molokai, the one leper who received permanent healing, and, most importantly, a return to gratitude for the Lord. 

Be the one.

Kerri

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Your story—and your faith—can inspire someone else's healing.

Have you taken time to celebrate your personal wins lately? 🎉 

Whether you're a single mom juggling everything or a woman striving to grow stronger in faith, this episode is your reminder that you deserve to celebrate — even the small victories.

In this special 100th episode of Single Mom Smiling, I’m sharing:

10 creative and meaningful ways to celebrate your wins — even when time and money are tight

A personal challenge to help you pause, reflect, rejoice, and reevaluate

A look ahead at a new direction for the podcast

And more!

I want to hear from YOU too! What’s your most recent or most meaningful win?

Leave a 5-star review and share your win there, or email me at [email protected] to learn more and join now:  Let's Armor Up, together!

Do you ever feel like your To-Do list is never ending? Does it seem like as soon as you cross one thing off your list, ten more await?

The servant in Sunday's Gospel reading can probably relate, but Jesus has some interesting insight!

If you're a busy mom, this reflection is for you.

Discover how the sometimes stressful, often unnoticed tasks of motherhood — late-night laundry, wiping tears, waving good-bye — are sacred acts that grow your faith and connect you to Christ’s call to humble service.

✝️ This week’s Gospel reminds us: Faith isn’t shown in grand gestures, but in small, consistent, loving acts — just like yours.

🕊️ Listen for Scripture reflection, encouragement, and reframing how to embrace your daily duties as spiritual growth.

🙏 Let's grow that mustard seed faith — one task at a time.

God Bless...

Kerri

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I started podcasting about 15 months ago and hadn't missed an episode until everything seemed to go wrong at once.

What's more, that everything started happening right after I finished a course on how to market Armor Up, my new spiritual warfare program for women.

I'd planned to launch Armor Up in January, but with Charlie Kirk's assassination and the escalation of palpable evil, I decided to move the launch up to October.

Could the mess that caused me to miss publishing last week have been spiritual warfare or was it just coincidence? I may not know for sure, but I do know I don't believe in coincidence!

When life threw me obstacles, I was left with two choices - quit or double down and start again!

In today's episode, I share what happened to me and five steps you can depend on to overcome whatever life throws at you!

And if you are interested in joining Armor Up, the spiritual warfare program to get women in shape, physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually while having fun with like-minded women, let me know at [email protected]! I'd love to have you join our first cohort! 

God Bless...

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Does it seem like everyone else is getting ahead and you're stuck begging for scraps?

Maybe you're comparing what others show on social media, coveting the life your ex seems to lead, or are simply stuck looking back to what went wrong and where you thought you "should" be by now.

The story of Lazarus and the rich man remind us to live for more than what we see here today and to never form a bond with someone who wants to pull us into his torment.

If you are interested in getting podcasts delivered to your inbox or want more information on Armor Up, the new spiritual warfare program just for women, message me at [email protected], and I will add you to my newsletter! 

God Bless...

Kerri

Sometime life’s burdens seem too difficult to bear, but through our crosses we discover who we can be. In fact, being a Christian means bearing the burden of carrying Christ joyfully to the world.

Charlie Kirk knew this, but now he is gone. He was targeted because he spoke truth when so many refused to carry their share of the burden. 

It is time for us to step up and find joy in our crosses, especially the one Cross that leads to freedom, the Cross of Christ.

Living on a limited income can feel defeating. You may think you have so little money coming in a budget won’t work for you.

But the best time to begin a budget is right now! 

Even with inconsistent income.

Even when you think it will never work.

God calls you to be a good steward with your resources and honors those who manage their money, big or small, wisely.

If you’d like help learning to manage your money, I’d love to work with you and begin building a path to financial freedom for you and your children. Send me an email at [email protected] and let’s get started today! 

God Bless…

Kerri