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Christy Johnson unpacks the steps needed to create boundaries while explaining their value. Listen as Pam & Mel discover new ways to protect ourselves from manipulation and other toxic pitfalls. Single mom, this episode is important.   Christy Johnson is a Certified Advanced Christian Life Coach, relationship expert, and the author of Love Junkies: 7 Steps for Breaking the Toxic Relationship Cycle and Free Looks Good on You: Healing the Soul Wounds of Toxic Love. Christy has coached hundreds of women in emotionally destructive and narcissistic relationships, helping them reclaim their confidence by teaching them how to spot manipulation, trust their gut, set healthy boundaries, and walk in forgiveness. Her video teaching series for Love Junkies is used in women’s discipleship groups worldwide. Her popular Bible plans on YouVersion have a combined total of over 400,000 downloads. Visit her on YouVersion or at www.christyjohnson.org. 

Cecilia Stoll walks us through her life which encompasses mountains and valleys. Along the way, she discovered truths about herself and God that will change how you view your past, present, and future. Single mom, lean in and listen up.  Cecilia's story proves that it is never too late to forge ahead and empower other women to reach their highest potential.  Cecilia Stoll is an immigrant from Brazil, lover of Jesus, and single mom of two adult children.  She lives in Edmond, Oklahoma, and has been an entrepreneur and business leader for 30 years.  She is a sought-after inspirational speaker, leadership coach, and mentor to women.  Her passion is leading leaders and speaking life over women! To learn more about Cecilia & Arbonne go to: Ceciliastoll.arbonne.com Instagram: cecilia_stoll

It takes more than prayers to raise godly children. Amber Given, a counselor, explores this idea with practical advice that will equip you as a single mom. You won't want to miss this insightful conversation no matter what stage of life your children are in.

Listen in as Ashley Peters tells her powerful story. She takes us on a journey of being raised in and out of shelters by a single mom, surviving cancer, and finding hope in the middle of it all. 

Pam Kanaly & Mel Hiett sat with counselor Amber Given to discuss big emotions. This episode will give you tools to navigate big and little moments with your child and their big emotions. Listen in as Amber gives you great insight into how to parent better as a single mom. 

Are you guilty of mom guilt? How do you handle negative feelings about yourself as a mother? Pam Kanaly & Mel Hiett work through the reality of mom guilt by having a vulnerable conversation with single moms in mind.

Gina Sadberry talks with Pam Kanaly & Mel Hiett about the highs and lows of raising a child with special needs. From managing expectations to practical resources, this conversation is sure to encourage any single mom raising a child with special needs.

Forgiveness is complicated yet obtainable. Pam Kanaly & Mel Hiett have a candid conversation about their own personal journeys with forgiveness. Navigating forgiveness as a single mom can feel overwhelming and lonely, but you are not alone. Arise Single Moms is here!

Forgiving Forward // Bruce and Toni Hebel No matter what has hurt you, there is a simple, yet powerful answer to your healing: forgiveness. Pam Kanaly & Mel Hiett sat down with Bruce and Toni Hebel to discuss the power of forgiveness. Bruce and Toni are co-authors of Forgiving Forward: Unleashing the Forgiveness Revolution which is currently translated into five languages. Together they lead Forgiving Forward Ministries and the Forgiving Forward Freedom Center in Fayetteville, GA.

Navigating Puberty With Your Daughter // Cyndi Schatzman Raising a daughter as a single mom comes with its challenges. Then puberty comes along and adds another dynamic to the situation. Cyndi Schatzman gives a personal and professional perspective on navigating this season of when your child’s body begins to develop and change as they transition into adulthood. More about our guest: Cyndi Schatzman is an inspirational speaker and author from Edmond, OK. (Who loves to pray over people more than anything else!) She has been published by Focus on the Family, Chicken Soup for the Nurse’s Soul, Chicken Soup for Nurses Second Dose, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Devotional Series for Tough Times, and in Hugs Bible Reflections for Women as well as with Arise Single Mom’s and other ministries. With a background as an ICU and ER nurse, and a Nursing Instructor with her Masters degree, she felt God was calling her to teach and speak in another “critical” area: the spiritual needs of women. She views herself as God’s belov

What Do I Do When The Church Hurts Me? // Bruce & Toni Hebel Bruce & Toni Hebel, founders of Forgiving Forward, have a candid conversation with us about church hurt. What do we do when the very place created for us, hurts us? Join Pam Kanaly and Mel Hiett as they journey through the pain and healing that often circles around the sacred place called the church. Single mom, this podcast is full of grace and truth.  Find more information about Forgiving Forward at: www.forgivingforward.com

This One Is For Foster & Adoptive Moms // Loryn Wheeler  Listen in as Pam Kanaly & Mel Hiett discuss fostering and adoption with Arise Single Moms staff member Loryn Wheeler. Loryn gives practical advice and solid encouragement as she shares her own personal journey of being a foster mom and now a mom of two adopted children! 

Do you sometimes believe your prayers are ineffective or go no higher than the ceiling? Or do you feel all alone in your prayer efforts and wish you had a group of other moms who met regularly to pray? Join Pam Kanaly as she gleans from Sally Burke, President of Moms in Prayer International, and Kendra Rock, Southwest Coordinator of Moms in Prayer. You’ll be invigorated as you hear how God’s mighty love and power for you and your children can be unleashed through prayer. You’ll even discover how to go about finding other mom prayer partners. This is one podcast you don’t want to miss, single mom.   For more info go to www.momsinprayer.org and Text GROUPS to 51555

Confident. Connected. Safe. This One Is for the Boys & Men in Your Life // Jay Millar This conversation with Jay Millar, founder of My Virtual Dad, is for every single mom out there! Whether you are raising a boy, working with men, or in a relationship with a man this podcast covers it. Pam Kanaly and Mel Hiett dive into hard questions like "Why are men in danger?". This podcast will give you great tools to navigate parenting a young man. Join us as we discover how to create the perfect environment for our boys and the men in our lives!   Learn more about My Virtual Dad at www.myvirtualdad.net Download your Guide to Creating Healthy Environments for Men

Turn this podcast up as Pam Kanaly and Mel Hiett have a difficult yet powerful conversation with Chelsea Bytell. Chelsea is a mother who does not have custody of her son. Listen in as Chelsea talks about the pain of her situation and the hope that she has found in Christ. If you are asking yourself, "Am I still a mom?" this podcast will answer that question with a loud "YES!".   Chelsea felt the desire to start a new group for moms while sitting at Thrive. We asked Chelsea what she would like to say to other single moms about her journey: "I am a mother who lost custody of her son. It has been a hard 11 years trying to deal with what it feels like to be a childless mother. What I have found is that it is immensely easier when there is a safe place to be known in this way. We are not perfect and life has knocked us down, but I am certain that God wants us to be encouraged and lifted up. That is my purpose and goal. To know other moms like me. To know that I am not an imposter or a phony and neither are you.

When You Find Something Disturbing On Your Child's Phone.   Your child is going to disappoint you and even shock you at times. Mel walks us through a personal story where she navigated a troubling moment as a parent because of her son's smartphone. Listen in as Pam Kanaly and Mel Hiett discuss practical things every single mom can do to create learning moments out of disappointing moments.

The Theory of 1000 Days // Kim Heinecke Do you ever feel like you will not make it through this storm? Have you ever found yourself in a situation that seemed like it would never get better? Kim Heinecke talks to Mel Hiett & Pam Kanaly about her theory of 1000 days. Kim walks us through a mindset that will help us navigate any situation and find peace. Single mom, just wait. Day 1000 is on its way! 

Purpose. This is My Story // Christian Velez & Mel Hiett Part 4 of 4 This podcast has been created from the online Bible Study called This Is My Story Volume Two.  To watch the video series and download study guides go to https://www.arisesinglemoms.com/single-mom-resources/online-bible-studies/this-is-my-story-volume-two/    Christian Velez tells his journey of understanding purpose. From a young man raised by a single mom who felt no purpose to a grown man who now leads others to find their purpose. This is a story that will lead you to discovering your own purpose. Single mom, this is your story. 

Inadequate. This is My Story // Keyanna Hyacinthe & Mel Hiett Part 3 of 4 This podcast has been created from the online Bible Study called This Is My Story Volume Two.  To watch the video series and download study guides go to https://www.arisesinglemoms.com/single-mom-resources/online-bible-studies/this-is-my-story-volume-two/    Keyanna Hyacinthe tells her story about feeling Inadequate and how that word took control of her life. Mel Hiett takes us through another story about inadequacy in Luke 7. Single mom,  you are not inadequate!   

Perseverance. This is My Story // Gene Carlsward & Mel Hiett Part 2 of 4 This podcast has been created from the online Bible Study called This Is My Story Volume Two.  To watch the video series and download study guides go to https://www.arisesinglemoms.com/single-mom-resources/online-bible-studies/this-is-my-story-volume-two/    Gene Carsward tells his story about Perseverance and how that word has shaped his life. Mel Hiett takes us through another story about perseverance in John 20. Single mom,  you can persevere!