HeyJaredRaising Fatherless Kids
Over 20 years ago Lori Apon found herself raising eight children without a dad and in desperate need of help.
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235. Biblical Boundaries: God’s Protection for Widows & Fatherless Kids (opens the original)
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Boundaries can feel confusing, painful, or even threatening, especially after loss. For widows and single moms, it may seem as though all protection has been stripped away. But Scripture tells a different story. In this episode, we look at God’s promise to set and guard the boundary stones of the widow. Long before boundaries became a modern conversation, God established Himself as the protector and defender of the vulnerable. You will be reminded that even in seasons where life feels exposed, G
234. God of Comfort with Lisa Appelo (opens the original)
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Grief can leave us feeling overwhelmed, alone, and unsure of how to move forward. While God does not always remove the pain of loss, He promises to meet us in it. In this episode, Lori talks with bestselling author Lisa Appelo about experiencing God as the God of comfort and learning to trust His character through grief. Lisa shares how daily time in God’s Word helped her walk through the sudden loss of her husband and discover that life can be good again. Key Takeaways: How God meets us in the
233. Recognizing and Releasing What Keeps Us Anchored to Grief (opens the original)
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Grief is a natural response to loss, and there is no timetable for how long it should last. But over time, the reminders of loss can either help us remember with gratitude or keep us anchored to the pain. This episode explores how to recognize “trophies of grief” and prayerfully replace them with “trophies of grace”—reminders that put God's faithfulness on display. Key Takeaways: How to recognize when grief may be holding you hostage. Knowing when it may be time to let go of reminders of loss. W
232. Suicide Loss: Finding Hope When the Questions Remain (opens the original)
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During Suicide Awareness Week, we are having an honest conversation about one of the most difficult kinds of loss. Drawing from personal experience after the death of her husband by suicide, Lori shares biblical hope for those grieving the loss of a spouse, parent, child, sibling, or friend. In this episode, you'll hear practical guidance for helping children process suicide loss, learn how to respond to the questions and lies that often follow tragedy, and be reminded that even when answers are
231. Praying for Our Children (opens the original)
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As moms, we want to protect, guide, and help our children, but at times, the greatest thing we can do is bring them before the Lord in prayer. In this episode, we look at Abraham's powerful example of intercession in Genesis 18 and discover how God prepares us to pray for others through our own journey of faith. Learn what it means to stand before God on behalf of your children, trust His character when you do not know the outcome, and find hope in knowing that He hears every prayer. Whether you
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