The Mom Next Door: Stories of Faith

Everything changed when Karisa became pregnant with her son Jonathan at the age of 20. Realizing that her decisions now impacted another life, Karisa decided to make good choices and turned to God for guidance. He surrounded her with a support system of Godly friends who spoke truth into her life which she then passed on to her children.

Today, she shares the memory of her son and the loss of him to suicide. Karisa hopes that sharing her story will help other parents who have experienced similar loss.

Please visit Karisa's website, Turning the Page on Suicide or find her on Facebook at Karisa Lynn Moore

You can find support for your mothering journey (covering many topics) on the Facebook group Tending Fields Mom's Group

Additional episodes related to this topic:

149 - Joy and Sorrow can Coexist - Nancy Manos

146 - Grief, Loss and Community - Kim Mendoza

131 - Hope After Child Loss - Jill Sullivan

99 - Emotional Maintenance - Amy Oberg

71 - Hurting Moms, Mending Hearts- Cathy Taylor

28 - Catch Your Thoughts, Overcoming Depression - Robyn Mulder

Today, Cheri bravely shares her story of betrayal, rejection, and learning to boldly speak the truth. Though a wife may often feel it, she is not responsible for her husband's happiness and should not take on the burden of his behavior. Get ready for a thought-provoking conversation as we chat about the complexities of marriage, sexual addiction, faith, and personal growth.

A few resources mentioned today are:

Boundaries In Marriage , His Needs, Her Needs (affiliate links)

Advocating For Your Child (Episode #57) with Emma Ford

Facebook Tending Fields Mom's Group

If you want to reach Cheri, connect on the mom's group or her Facebook profile, Cheri McKeag

#Christianhome #christianparenting #sexualaddiction #nolongersilent #Truthandlies #betrayal #enablingsin #cycleofshame #sexualaddictioninthechurch #divorceinthechurch #christianmom #hoperenewed #fullyloved

I met Amber on Write That Book (affiliate link)

Look for Amber's books Triggers, Food Triggers, Marriage Triggers, and Parenting Scripts (affiliate links)

Facebook group Gentle Parenting with Amber and Wendy

Amber's website and socials AmberLia.com ; AmberandWendy.com

Lose Weight and Love your Life

Instagram @therealamberlia ; Facebook @AmberLia

For another episode on Anger- check out

Episode #114 No Longer an Angry Mom with Natalie Hixon

#faithandfamily #parentingwidom #christianparenting #angrymoms #toolsforparenting #practicalhelpformoms #healthcoach #godhasaplan #newhabits #triggers #foodtriggers

Run on over to Elisa's website, Wildly Curative where you will find her course, Before You Begin, Into Me I See and Into We I See.

Elisa is also on Instagram @Wildly.Curative

Also mentioned in today's podcast, marriage interview with Dean and Kristy McKenzie , Building an Intentional Marriage

Join Pam and her friends on Tending Fields Mom's Group on Facebook or on Instagram @Tending Fields

Connect with Elisa and her resources at WildlyCurative.com or on Instagram @Wildly.Curative

Join Pam and her mama friends in the Facebook group Tending Fields Mom's Group and stop by to say hello on Instagram @TendingFields

What would you say if I told you that finding joy in the midst of sorrow was possible? Nancy Manos shares her story of losing her daughter to suicide but also talks about how joy is a gift from God that can strengthen us in difficult times. She reminds us that we can find joy in homeschooling, in life, and even in tragedy. Nancy offers some great advice for those who may be grieving or supporting someone who is grieving. Don't miss out on this incredible episode full of wisdom and hope. 

Visit Nancy on her website Nancymanos.com or on Instagram @mrsnancymanos

You will be touched by the article 1000 Days.

Pam would love to connect with you on Instagram @TendingFields or join her mom's group on Facebook, Tending Fields Mom's Group.

Hop on over to Instagram to connect with Cally at CallyLogan

Her website is CallyLogan.com and you can also find her on Facebook @CallyLogan

Please check out Episode # 129, Mentoring Young Adult Women Where Cally shared with me about her first book for young adult ladies, Hang In There Girl (affiliate link)

The new book, Dear Future Husband is also available on Amazon (affiliate link)

You can connect with Pam on Instagram @TendingFields and also over on Facebook in the group, Tending Fields Mom's Group.

Trigger warning- Today's episode is about Child loss

It was a roller coaster of emotions, grief, guilt, shame and fear coupled with uncomfortable conversations. After two devastating losses Jenny began to find some of the purpose in her pain. We are talking about some of the hard things of motherhood today, miscarriage and stillbirth. If this is your story, I'm sorry. We pray that today you will find comfort amidst the pain and also the strength to reach out for support. Jenny and I would like to connect with you personally so please find us at the links below.

Jenny's website JennyAlbers.com on Instagram @jennyalbersauthor and on Facebook @JennyAlbers

Jenny's book, Courageously Expecting is available on Amazon (affiliate link)

Connect with Pam on her website TendingFields or on Instagram @Tending Fields and Facebook @Tending Fields

If you are looking for a community to connect with, check out Tending Fields Mom's group on Facebook.

Another ministry that was mentioned on today's episode is While We're Waiting, for bereaved parents.

Jill Sullivan or While We're Waiting ministries was a guest on episode #131 where she spoke about her experience with childloss

Other related episodes are

#34 Christ Centered Pregnancy with Heather Cofer

#48 Sam and Abby's Mom with Mary Lester

#78 Miscarriage and Healing with Brittany Wilson

How are you? Is this a common question in your circle of friends and acquaintances? How comfortable are you sharing the honest answer? Many of us have places in our lives that we have tucked away unresolved grief. It could be for so many reasons and we may not even know that it's hiding.

Today, we go deep and offer you a refuge. Grief and joy can co-exist. Find your joy and find your tribe as you work through the broken places. You will be so encouraged by Kim Mendoza who share with vulnerability and helps us be bold to take steps to surrender our story and find healing.

Heart of the Cumberland.org Find them on Instagram @heart of the cumberland inc and Facebook @Heart of the Cumberland

BEST Groups (peer support in schools)

Contact Kim directly at [email protected]

Another ministry to check out (for bereaved parents) is While We're Waiting Ministries

A few other episodes related to grief and loss are:

Grieving with Hope (Podcast with Mae, Child loss)

Graduated to Glory (Podcast with Kim, Child loss)

Sam and Abby's Mom (Podcast with Mary Lester, Miscarriage)

Miscarriage and Healing (Podcast with Brittany Wilson, Miscarriage)

Remembering Hannah (Podcast with Peggy Nikander, Child loss)

Jesus Cares for the Widow (Podcast with Micah Dillon, spouse loss)

Hope After Child Loss (Podcast with Jill Sullivan, Child loss)

Powerful words of wisdom today from Tabitha Deller, mom of 4 boys. Join us as we discuss faith driven motherhood and marriage. Sometimes it gets messy but today we are offering encouragement to creatively stay the course.

You can find Tabitha over at Tabithadeller.com . On Instagram @Tabdeller and on Facebook @TabithaDeller

Make sure to check out her books, Called, Brave and Near (affiliate links)

Some resources mentioned in today's episode

The Mountaintop of Marriage and Vision Retreat Guidebook by Jimmy &Karen Evans

Creative Correction by Lisa Whelchel

Podcast Episodes with Louise (Pam's Mother-in-law)

Parenting Young Children with Gramma Lou

Parenting Teens with Gramma Lou

#boymom #christianparenting #titus2 #creativeparenting #peacefulparenting #prayingforourchildren #prayingchristianwomen #prayingmom #lessonsinmotherhood #encouragementformoms #maketimeformarriage #marriagebuilding #mamarecharge