Arise Ministries

The Art of Apology // Sara Maulsby  In a world where we strive to be perfect moms, we often forget that we're also human. This podcast is dedicated to the power of apologies in parenting. Join us as we delve into the delicate art of saying "sorry" to our children. Listen in as Pam Kanaly & Mel Hiett discuss how apologizing can strengthen your family with their special guest Sara Maulsby. This is one single moms can’t miss.   

Childhood Trauma & Triump // Savanah Patt Savanah Patt adopted two daughters and her whole world changed. She found herself parenting alone while navigating the twists and turns of raising children impacted by trauma. Every single mom must listen as Pam Kanaly and Mel Hiett help Savanah unpack this powerful story. 

Handling Disappointment // Mel Hiett & Kelly Wehunt  Disappointment can trigger all types of emotions. Listen in as Mel Hiett & Kelly Wehunt discuss how they recently navigated their own personal moments with disappointment. This raw conversation is sure to empower you to walk through disappointment better as a single mom.

The Value of Joy & Identity // Blythe Donovan Blythe Donovan is a Joy Coach with Joyfully Abundant Life. She was a single mom for 12 years. She has a heart for helping women, especially single moms, remember who God created them to be, and move forward to be able to live in joy regardless of their circumstances. Listen in as Pam Kanaly & Mel Hiett discover the value of joy and identity as they explore this topic with single moms in mind. 

Listen in as Ann Dagg, CRPC AIF an Independent Wealth Advisor, talks about handling your money. She discusses how to pause and be purposeful with extra income such as tax returns, bonuses, or other profitable situations single moms might face. Pam Kanaly & Mel Hiett gained a wealth of knowledge from Ann and we know that you will too.

Be Aware // Detective Sgt. Chris Cook Detective Sgt. Chris Cook shares with us the importance of situational awareness. Situational awareness is the ability to perceive, understand, and effectively respond to one's situation. Mel Hiett & Kelly Wehunt discuss why every single mom should educate herself when it comes to situational awareness. 

Are You Safe? // Pam Kanaly ,Mel Hiett ,& Kelly Wehunt In March 2015, Harvard’s Center on the Developing Child released a study saying, “Every child who winds up doing well has had at least one stable and committed relationship with a supportive adult.” Listen in as the Arise Team unpacks the results of this important study. Single mom, your child just needs one safe adult and that safe adult is you.

To the single mom who worries, you are not alone. Pam Kanaly & Mel Hiett have an honest conversation about the role worry plays in their lives and the single moms they know. 

Do a quick Google search and you will see staggering statistics about how few single moms find community in the local church. Too often, single moms view church as a place that just isn’t for them and not worth the effort for a variety of reasons. Today we sat down with Kelly Wehunt, Arise Single Moms Director of Events, and a former church staff member to discuss this problem. We explore what the Bible says about single parents in the church. Our hope is that at the end of this podcast, you will see that not only do single moms need the church, but the church needs them too.

Some seasons of life seem more difficult than one human should have to bear. For Brandi Wilson that season was 2016, the year her husband – a megachurch pastor – walked away from the church and their family. As her 20-year marriage dissolved, Brandi also lost her church community, her dreams for the future, and a huge part of her identity. She and her three boys began a new journey marked by deep grief and suffering – but also hope, freedom, boldness, and peace. Today Brandi thanks God for the redemptive healing in her life and reassures other newly single women that they are not alone. Divorce is not the end of the story. This podcast will bring hope to all single moms even if divorce is not a part of your story.  Brandi Wilson’s new book, Better Than Okay: Finding Hope and Healing After Your Marriage Ends (Bethany House, July 11, 2023), recounts how she confronted grief and heartache head-on and learned how to rise from the pain. Filled with insight, empathy, and laugh-out-loud humor, Better Than Okay sho

Suicide is more than a painful topic. It’s a reality in our children’s lives. Jordan Miller and Marcus Black from Generation Why discuss what they’ve learned about teenagers and suicide while serving inside schools. You’ll want to save this podcast for your future reference and send it to anyone you know who is raising children—single mom or not.   Generation Why aims to Inspire every generation by revealing their purpose and providing opportunities for growth. Find more info at www.pursueyourwhy.org

Lean in and listen as Jordan Miller and Marcus Black from Generation Why talk candidly about bullying. This podcast is for every single mom raising children. Whether your child has been a victim of bullying, was the bully, or has experienced it secondhand, you’ll walk away with practical tools to navigate parenting in a world with bullies.    Generation Why aims to Inspire every generation by revealing their purpose and providing opportunities for growth. Find more info at www.pursueyourwhy.org

Cindy Stewart, a mom crazy about her only son Gabe, received a phone call in 2016 that would forever change her life along with her husband’s life. Gabe was found dead in his downtown Oklahoma City condo. For anyone who has experienced the trauma of losing a child and wonders how am I going to make it, Cindy offers hope in how to embrace loss in a new way. Cindy teaches on the authority of the believer where God gives her “little nuggets” on how to experience great faith in a glorious God. Cindy’s story promises to bless single moms. 

How to Take Care of You // Shannon Hurt Shannon Hurt with REAL Single Moms has a straightforward conversation about self-care. Shannon understands that single moms often lack the margin to care for themselves. How do you find time to take care of yourself while caring for others? Shannon gives us some simple steps to take care of ourselves the right way.

Hanna Nassar, LPC - How to Really Connect with Your Child Licensed Therapist and Children’s Pastor, Hanna Nassar, shares how just 10 minutes a day can make a huge impact on your child’s life. Mel Hiett & Kelly Wehunt sit down to discuss practical ways to connect with your child no matter their age. Single mom, give yourself and your child the gift of connection.

Cindy Lee, a Licenced Therapist, brings great knowledge about the subject of narcissism. Cindy talks to us about walking through life with a narcissist as well as tools to move past the scars it may have caused. Pam Kanaly & Mel Hiett take copious notes as they learn more about this complicated subject of narcissism.

A Story of Depression, Suicide, and Hope Listen in as we hear a story full of pain, heartbreak, and hope. Stephanie Zamorano-Choate,  Program Manager for HopeHouse, talks candidly about her struggles with depression and suicidal ideation. Stephanie brings practical wisdom and tools to the table. She explains how she turned her battle into hope. This is a must-listen for all single moms.

Coach Tony Brady - How to Be a Great Sports Mom In this episode, we sat down with a veteran baseball coach. Coach Tony Brady brings years of wisdom to the table as he coaches us moms on how to support our athletes. Tony navigates some hard truths for both moms and their athletes that will bring you so much hope in the end. Single mom, listen in and gain some great tools to live life with your child on and off the field/court.

Turn up your volume as Pam Kanaly and Mel Hiett ask Divorce Coach Stephanie Marie Laswell hard questions. All the advice, stories, and encouragement add up to one thing - don't do this alone. Single mom, you might be in the middle of a storm but you are not alone, Arise is here for you.   To learn more reach out to Stephanie: 405-335-4765 @thedivorcedlife www.thedivorcedlife.com stephaniemarie@thedivorcedlife.com

Single mom this one is a must. Pam and Mel discuss three things they wish someone would have told them on their single mom journey.