Single Mom Smiling | Mindset Strategies for Single Moms

66 - How to Form Friendships as a Single Mom

Loneliness is an epidemic with serious effects. In divorce, your foundation is shaken so badly that reaching out to others seems almost impossible. 
I know this firsthand.
In today's episode, I get vulnerable about loneliness and feeling like an outcast even in Church. Then, stick with me as we talk about how you can gain confidence and reach out to form better friendships. 
God Bless...
Kerri
In This Episode:
Sunday's readings can be found here.
Shawn Ryan with Steve Kwast
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65 - Learn to Replace Verbal & Emotional Abuse with the Advocate's Teachings

As a survivor of emotional and verbal abuse, I know how difficult it is to admit how bad things are even to yourself. I know how easy it is to believe the lies that everything is your fault. I know how hard it is to explain to yourself, never mind anyone else.
In today's episode, you will learn what can be identified as verbal abuse and some of its possible outcomes. 
More importantly, you will learn that Jesus leaves the Holy Spirit, your Advocate, with you. The Advocate is here, in part, to teach you all you need to know and to remind you to listen to God's Truth about your worth. 
The question is, will you take the steps needed to rewire your brain and believe Him?
God Bless...
Kerri
In This Episode:
Sunday's readings can be found here.
Healthline - "What is Verbal Abuse?"
"All I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten" Poem and Book    
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64 - 10 Ways to Love Your Ex As Jesus Commands Without Losing Your Sanity

A Married woman never thinks Jesus's command to love an enemy will someday mean loving an ex-husband, but that is where many single moms find themselves.
Loving your ex is not a request. Loving your ex is what Jesus commands of you.
And yes! He knows how difficult that can be. 
In today's episode, hear 10 ways I strive to love my ex without losing my sanity. 
I'd love to hear how you strive to love your ex or about your struggle to love. You are not alone in either! 
God Bless...
Kerri
In This Episode:
Sunday's readings can be found here.
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63 - Reframing Abandonment to Understand Why God Allowed Your Husband to Leave

Abandonment and divorce are so painful, yet sometimes God allows us to suffer. Part of this is to draw us closer to Christ on the Cross.
But what if there is more?
What if the Lord allows you to suffer because He seeks your glorification through Jesus?
What if He allows you to suffer because the Lord, who knows you better than you know yourself and who Loves you more than you love yourself, wants what is best for you - if you choose it.
In today's episode, we look at what John 13 says about Judas's betrayal of Jesus. This small reading gives insight on possible reasons God allowed your relationship to crumble and how you can reframe abandonment. 
God Bless...
Kerri
In This Episode:
Sunday's readings can be found here.
 
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62 - How to Find Your Voice & Speak Up For Yourself & Your Children After Divorce

Your voice matters because YOU matter!
No matter what has been done to you or said to or about you, you have a right and a duty to speak up for yourself and your children.
This episode will help you find your voice and speak with confidence.
God Bless...
Kerri
In This Episode:
Sunday's readings can be found here.
 
 
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61 - 7 Tips to Trusting the Shepherd's Voice

The world's voices compete over you. They threaten to weigh you down and distract you from being the woman and mom you are meant to be.
Learning to trust the Voice of the Good Shepherd is both a skill and a Blessing.
In today's episode, you will learn seven tips to help you learn to recognize the Voice of the Good Shepherd and build a trusting relationship with Him.  
God Bless...
Kerri
In This Episode:
Sunday's readings can be found here.
Quora responses to "Do Sheep Really Know Who Their Shepherd Is?" can be found here.
Check back for this week's one pager in Wednesday's episode on Finding Your Voice After a Break Up.
 
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60 - 3 Steps to Handle Intrusive Cyclical Thoughts

If you've ever had cyclical thoughts, this episode is for you.
Coach Kerri Bishop will help you better understand what sparks your negative thoughts and how they can effect you, your health, your relationships, and more.
But there is always hope too, and Kerri will leave you with three steps to managing those thoughts. 
As always, if these thoughts are telling you to harm yourself or another or have become debilitating, please seek professional therapy and come back to coaching when you are ready. 
God Bless...
Kerri
In This Episode:
Sunday's readings - can be found here.
Monday's episode - What Would You Do If You Knew Your Future? 
This episode's one pager will be available Thursday, May 8, 2025. Sorry for the delay! :)
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59 - What Would You Do if You Knew Your Future?

Betrayed women often ask when the pain will end. They want to know when they will start to feel better. They cry out looking for answers about their children's futures. 
They think if they just know how long the pain will last, they will be okay.
But there are no solid answers to this.
Some healing comes because of what you do. Some comes through the support you have. Some comes because God works miracles you begin to recognize and appreciate. 
In the end, God will tell you your future when you need to know it.
We see this in Sunday's Gospel. In the Book of John chapter 21, Jesus tells Peter his fate only when Peter is ready to hear it. Knowing the future does not change Peter's mission.
When the need to know the future is strong, your mission goes unchanged. 
God Bless...
Kerri
 
In This Episode:
Sunday's readings - can be found here.
One pager about this episode will be available in Part II, Wednesday's episode, Breaking Cyclical Thoughts with Peter's Faith.
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58 - 4 Doubts Single Moms Face & How to Defeat Them

Experiencing crippling doubt is something most single moms feel at one point or another. What's more is that doubt can never be fully eliminated. Doubt can creep up on you at any time or it can hit you like a ton of bricks from out of nowhere. 
Instead of pretending doubt doesn't affect you, it's best to realize you are not alone in your struggle and then implement ways to defeat your doubt!
In today's episode, you will learn four doubts single moms face, the effects those doubts can have on moms and their families, and how you can defeat your doubt and confidence rise in your new mission.
 
God Bless...
Kerri
 
In This Episode:
Sunday's readings - can be read here.
Monday's Podcast - Lessons About Self Doubt & Doubt in God's Plan from Doubting Thomas
Defeating Doubt to Gain Clarity - Free Download Available 5/1/25
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57 - Lessons About Self Doubt & Doubt in God's Plan from Doubting Thomas

Let's face it, we all have doubts at some time or another, but for single moms who carry their doubts alone, doubts can be crippling. They can make you want to isolate and maybe even turn away from God and His plan for your good.
The Apostle, called Didymus in John 20, but better know by us as Doubting Thomas, may understand your doubts firsthand. 
In today's episode learn what Doubting Thomas and Jesus's greeting to him and the others can teach you about self doubt and doubt in God's plan.
Of course, if I can help you process and then overcome doubts you face, I would love to work with you! Reach out to Kerri@SingleMomSmiling.com or use the links below.
God Bless...
Kerri
 
In This Episode:
Sunday's readings - can be read here.
 
Check This Out:
Send your story, questions concerning Marriage and family, or suggestions about who you would like to hear interviewed at Kerri@SingleMomSmiling.com
Embrace abundant life by coaching with me here.
Add your experience, expertise, concerns, fears, and dreams on a financial program for women here!
Have an idea for the show or want to be a guest? Let me know here!