The Life of a Single Mom with Jennifer Maggio

Alton is joined by Jennifer Maggio, an award-winning author of several books and an international speaker, whose personal journey through homelessness, abuse, and single motherhood is leaving audiences around the globe riveted. At 19, Maggio was pregnant with her second child, living in government housing on food stamps and welfare, and felt completely alone. On today’s episode, she shares her journey the struggles she faced as a young single mother and leaving her corporate success to start her ministry, “The Life of a Single Mom”.  

Jennifer has been featured in countless media venues in print, television, and radio, including The New York Times, The 700 Club, Moody Radio, Focus on the Family, Dr. James Dobson, Christian Mingle, Power Women, and many others.  She is a frequent guest at women’s conferences, single parent events, corporate training events, and churches.  Her passion is contagious and her story has been used to inspire millions around the globe.  Maggio was named one of the Top 10 Most Influential Leaders in America by John Maxwell in 2015 & 2017.

Get ready to be inspired! 

1:17 Introduction to Jennifer Maggio

2:07 Jennifer’s story of becoming teen mom and how “The Life of a Single Mom” was created.

5:37 Common struggles and challenges that single moms face.

8:36 Overcoming the stereotypes of single mothers. 

10:27 How churches can better support single moms.

14:54 How Jennifer transitioned from single mom herself, to supporting single moms through her ministry. 

19:05 Overcoming the shame that single moms can face.

22:16 Resources for single mothers

24:50 Resources to support Pastors helping single moms

26:05 Jennifer's hopes for the next 10-15 years within her ministry

28:06 Alton’s experience of rewriting his story from another perspective

28:57 Success stories from “The Life of a Single Mom”

30:36 Integrating faith with helping single mothers

34:53 Jennifer shares how she stays focused on her purpose

37:09 The Life of a Single Mom small groups

38:33 Dating advice for single moms

43:01 Resources for children of single parent homes

44:22 Alton thanks Jennifer for her time on today’s show

45:07 Final thoughts from Jennifer

Resources mentioned in today’s episode: 

Single Mom University: https://thelifeofasinglemom.com/single-parent-help/ 

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