Single Momcast

Do You Pray With Your Children? // Author Cindy Branton

Is there anything more important than teaching your children to pray? Join Pam Kanaly & Mel Hiett as they discuss this idea with Author Cindy Branton.

Cindy wrote, "Words to Jesus: Children's Litanies to Pray as a Family". In this book of prayers, children partner with parents and read through words that will imprint your child's heart with God's truth. As you pray together, your child will see biblical answers to difficult questions in life.

You can find Cindy's book on Amazon. 

Managing Expectations // Pam Kanaly & Mel Hiett

How do we manage expectations? What do we do when our expectations are not met? We have no control over what others do or say but we can control our response and our expectations in the matter. 

Pam Kanaly and Mel Hiett have a conversation about how they have managed expectations in the past and give single moms practical tips for managing those expectations in the future. 

Are you alone? // Katie Ellis

What's your story? Are you alone? Listen as Mel Hiett, Pam Kanaly, and Katie Ellis talk candidly about loneliness. Katie is a single mom who shares how she found strength in her lonliness. 

This podcast will examine the word “alone.” 

We sat down with three incredible women to listen to their stories. They each have had first-hand experience in being a single mom. After listening to their powerful, encouraging, and heartfelt stories we will journey through scripture and see where Jesus’ story and our stories intersect. We are confident that you will walk away encouraged and challenged as you explore this Bible Study. It’s time to discover your story. Go to https://ariseministries.net/this-is-my-story to watch the stories and explore the Bible Study questions. 

Can You Trust? // Christian Jackson

What's your story? Can you trust? Listen as Mel Hiett and Christian Jackson explore the idea of learning to trust and what a difference that trust can make. Christian Jackson is a single mom who shares how telling her story allowed her to trust once again. 

This podcast will examine the word “trust.” Trust. What does it look like when we bring trust into our relationship with Jesus? Let’s walk through Matthew 14 and discover how a little trust can take your story out of the boat and onto the water with Jesus.

We sat down with three incredible women to listen to their stories. They each have had first-hand experience in being a single mom. After listening to their powerful, encouraging, and heartfelt stories we will journey through scripture and see where Jesus’ story and our stories intersect. We are confident that you will walk away encouraged and challenged as you explore this Bible Study. It’s time to discover your story. Go to https://ariseministries.net/this-is-my-story to watch the stories and explore the Bible Study questions. 

Are you worthy? This is your story. // Melissa Adams

What's your story? Are you worthy? Listen as Mel Hiett and Melissa Adams explore the idea of finding worth in the middle of a complicated story. Melissa Adam's is a former single mom with a story that you will sure to find some inspiration from.

This podcast will examine the word “worthy.” In the middle of it all, you will find your story—a story that finds itself to be worthy because of Jesus. This is your story.

We sat down with three incredible women to listen to their stories. They each have had first-hand experience in being a single mom. After listening to their powerful, encouraging, and heartfelt stories we will journey through scripture and see where Jesus’ story and our stories intersect. We are confident that you will walk away encouraged and challenged as you explore this Bible Study. It’s time to discover your story. Go to https://ariseministries.net/this-is-my-story to watch the stories and explore the Bible Study questions. 

 

 

The Curtis Lofton Story // Raised by a Single Mom

Curtis Lofton is a former NFL inside linebacker. He played college football for the University of Oklahoma and earned All-American honors. Curtis shares his powerful story of being raised by his grandmother. Listen as Pam Kanaly unpacks this inspiring story with Curtis on his journey with football and faith. Single moms, you are sure to find yourself empowered by this episode! 

A Candid Discussion About Suicide

A candid discussion about suicide with Brandy Lobato a Behavioral Health Consultant. Pam Kanaly and Mel Hiett discuss this heavy topic. This is a discussion every single mom needs to listen to. 

 

 

 

Trauma and It’s Lasting Impact

Brandy Lobato a Behavioral Health Consultant sets down with Pam Kanaly and Mel Hiett to talk about Trauma. Listen as they explore the truth about trauma and its lasting impact on you and your children. This episode is a necessary tool for every single mom out there. 

 

 

A Widows Journey - Parenting // Shanon Robinson

Shannon Robinson shares with us her journey as a widow and all she has learned about parenting through the pain. Listen in as Pam Kanaly and Mel Hiett gather pertinent information for you as you lead your children.

A Widow’s Journey - What Now // Shannon Robinson

Part 1 of 2

Shannon Robinson shares with us her journey as a widow and the steps she took to remain strong, faithful, and hopeful. Listen in as Pam Kanaly and Mel Hiett gather pertinent information for you as you face life's challenges and God's grace. 

Waiting: Patience to Wait // Kim Heinecke

Patience. We all want it, but none of us want to work for it. Seasons of waiting generally test our patience. Are you able to stay the course and wait for God’s best every time, or are you like most people and sometimes fall victim to restlessness and race ahead of God? What are the dangers of taking matters into our own hands and abandoning the call to wait on the Lord? In this final session, we will examine what’s at stake when we fail to surrender to God’s timeline, and we’ll discover the path of redemption for when we stray.

For this series, we will be publishing the audio from our Online Bible Study called Waiting. Listen in to the podcasts or watch the videos online and find the study guides at https://ariseministries.net/bible-study

As a former single mom, Kim Heinecke uses her life experiences and personal spiritual growth through studying God’s Word to encourage women. She and her husband have four sons and live in Edmond, OK. Listen as Kim walks us through the journey of waiting.

Waiting: Preparing for Action // Kim Heinecke

What initial image comes to mind when you think about waiting? Do you picture a sleepy, sad-faced woman sitting idle and looking bored? For the follower of Christ, a season of waiting means taking certain actions. Whether we know the timeline for our wait or not, we can take an active role in navigating seasons of delay. In this week’s session, we’ll discover how to prepare our minds and hearts for action as we wait.

For this series, we will be publishing the audio from our Online Bible Study called Waiting. Listen in to the podcasts or watch the videos online and find the study guides at https://ariseministries.net/bible-study

As a former single mom, Kim Heinecke uses her life experiences and personal spiritual growth through studying God’s Word to encourage women. She and her husband have four sons and live in Edmond, OK. Listen as Kim walks us through the journey of waiting.

Waiting: The Purpose of the Delay // Kim Heinecke

This podcast is the audio from our Online Bible Study called Waiting. Listen in to the podcasts or watch the videos online and find the study guides at https://ariseministries.net/bible-study

When you’ve waited as long as you think you can stand, have you ever wanted to throw your hands up and scream, “What’s the point?!” We all have. Seasons of unfulfilled longing can frustrate us—especially when we don’t see an end in sight or we don’t understand the delay. But waiting is part of God’s plan for mankind. What’s the purpose? How does God use the interval periods of life for his glory? In this week’s lesson, we’ll examine how trusting God’s timeline and plan can deepen our faith and have kingdom impact to the world.

As a former single mom, Kim Heinecke uses her life experiences and personal spiritual growth through studying God’s Word to encourage women. She and her husband have four sons and live in Edmond, OK. Listen as Kim walks us through the journey of waiting.

Waiting: Pinpointing the Desire // Kim Heinecke

Are you in a season of waiting? Do you feel stuck in a holding pattern in life? How do we navigate the space between what is and what could be?  Each of us has experienced times in which we feel forgotten or overlooked. Is God withholding something special from you? Or is he working all things together for your good while you wait? Discover the importance of waiting well and learn what we can do in the interval spaces of life. For the next four podcasts, we will be publishing the audio from our Online Bible Study called Waiting. Listen in to the podcasts or watch the videos online at https://ariseministries.net/bible-study

As a former single mom, Kim Heinecke uses her life experiences and personal spiritual growth through studying God’s Word to encourage women. She and her husband have four sons and live in Edmond, OK. Listen as Kim walks us through the journey of waiting.

 

Mom Fog with America's #1 Mom Coach Hannah Keeley

After reading the book Mom Fog we decided to Zoom with America's #1 Mom Coach Hannah Keeley. Hannah is a mother of seven and is passionate about mom's understanding the fogginess of motherhood. Her enthusiasm and passion will encourage you as you listen to her stories and advice for overcoming. Single moms will sure to be encouraged by her step by step process of walking through hard times. 

Go to www.momfog.com for more info about the book and www.hannahkeeley.com for more info about Hannah. 

A Conversation with Two Counselors

We sat down with two counselors and asked some questions that we thought would be helpful for single moms. Listen as Pam Kanaly & Mel Hiett have a conversation with Vickie Anderson & Emily Lindsey. From lighthearted to deep questions this podcast will feel like your very own counseling session and leave you empowered to take the next step in your journey. 

Saving for Today, for Tomorrow, and for College // Ann Dagg

We brought in a financial expert to help us understand all the in's and out's of saving! It doesn't matter what you make as a single mom, what matters is how you spend and save the money you make. Listen in as Ann Dagg chats with Pam Kanaly & Mel Hiett about saving for today, tomorrow, and for college. 

Ann Dagg, a former single mom, is a Wealth Management Advisor in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

The Secrets and Benefits of Budgeting //Ann Dagg

We brought in a financial expert to help us navigate this worthy topic.

It doesn't matter what you make as a single mom, what matters is how you spend and save the money you make. Listen in as Ann Dagg chats with Pam Kanaly & Mel Hiett about the secrets and benefits of budgeting.       

Ann's list of the benefits of budgeting:

• • Gives you 100% control of how your money is spent
  • Helps track financial goals
  • Helps organize your spending
  • Helps make the conversation easier
  • Helps create an emergency fund

Ann Dagg, a former single mom, is a Wealth Management Advisor in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 

The Truth About Christmas Part 3 // All Of The Emotions

In this week's episode, we discover what to do with all of our emotions. Are they good? Are they bad? Am I the only one who feels this way? Discover how the story of Mary can set you free as we journey through the Christmas story and all of Mary's emotions. We will also recap the first two weeks and figure out what to do with all of this truth!

The holiday season can bring a lot of feelings and emotions to the surface. We want to make sure that in the middle of everything you are able to hear truth. A truth that brings comfort, healing, and hope. Listen as Mel Hiett and Traci Nyberg walk through a desperate moment in scripture and see what truth it brings to all of us, especially single moms! 

The Truth About Christmas Part 2 // Traci Nyberg

In this week's episode, we discover what good gifts are and exactly what we are supposed to do with them. Then we take a hard look at our expectations of God and how they can get in the way of what He is trying to do in our lives!

The holiday season can bring a lot of feelings and emotions to the surface. We want to make sure that in the middle of everything you are able to hear truth. A truth that brings comfort, healing, and hope. Listen as Mel Hiett and Traci Nyberg walk through a desperate moment in scripture and see what truth it brings to all of us, especially single moms! 

The Truth About Christmas Part 1 // Traci Nyberg

The holiday season can bring a lot of feelings and emotions to the surface. We want to make sure that in the middle of everything you are able to hear truth. A truth that brings comfort, healing, and hope. Listen as Mel Hiett and Traci Nyberg walk through a desperate moment in scripture and see what truth it brings to all of us, especially single moms! 

In this week's episode, we discover how there being no room in the inn brings an opportunity for future hope. 

Real Talk About Communication // Jurhee Miller

Actions speak louder than words is a factual statement but that doesn't discount the importance of words. This episode is full of candid conversations about communication do's and don'ts when it comes to your children. Listen in as Pam Kanaly, Mel Hiett, and guest Jurhee Miller explore the value of communication as a single mom. 

5 Do's and Don'ts with Your Adult Child

Parenting our adult children looks different than it did when they lived under our roof. Listen as Pam Kanaly & Mel Hiett talk about 5 Do's and Don'ts for navigating doubt and a loss of faith in our adult children. Single moms can walk through this season with hope and confidence with the help of this practical list. 

When Teenagers Doubt // Lindsey Harbaugh

Listen to the Do’s and Dont's when your teenager doubts their faith or walks away from it altogether. Buckle your seatbelts and hold on tight, this episode will tackle this delicate season and walk you through it with hope. Mel Hiett & Lindsey Harbaugh talk about steps single moms can take while helping their children deal with doubt. 

When Kids Behave Recklessly

What are we as single moms to do when our children behave recklessly? Listen as Pam Kanaly and Mel Hiett chat about practical steps for navigating these hard moments. 

Thinking Positive When Everything is Negative // Katie Ellis

When everything, or even just most things seem negative how are we to remain positive? Join Mel Hiett with her friend Katie as they talk through walking this out in our day to day lives. Katie, a recent single mom, talks about her journey in navigating a life that looks and feels positive in the middle of a whole bunch of negative. 

When the Future Seems Overwhelming

Are you facing overwhelming life changes? Do you feel like an emotional wreck as you think about your future? God is faithful and can be trusted in all seasons of life, even the most difficult times. Pam Kanaly, Kim Heinecke, and Mel Hiett discuss the certainty of God's character in a most uncertain world.

How to navigate a big life change

Are you facing a big life change? Are you overwhelmed by the future? Transition seasons of life can be challenging but it won't always be this way!  Hear from Mel Hiett and Pam Kanaly as they discuss the changes that come with being a single mom.

How can I know God's will?

How can we know God's will? In times of crisis or trying to make decisions, we often don’t have peace. What can we do when there's a lack of calm in our hearts concerning a decision? Learn what it means to discern the will of God with Pam Kanaly.

A Conversation About Prayer

Do you feel intimidated by prayer? Is there a right or wrong way to pray? Join Kim Heinecke and Mel Hiett as they have a conversation about their personal prayer lives. Worshipping God through prayer doesn't have to be stuffy or formal. What role does prayer play in your life?

Why do we have to wait?

Waiting is part of God's plan, yet most of us battle impatience in the holding patterns of life. What is the purpose of waiting and what actions can we take in the meantime? Pam Kanaly and Kim Heinecke chat about the truth that something is happening even when it seems nothing is happening.

A candid talk about racism

Never before has it been more important to engage in honest conversations about racism. Where do we begin? And how can you teach your children to love others well? Pam Kanaly sits down with three black men who serve on the board of directors for Arise Ministries to ask important questions we all need to consider.

Should you talk about pornography with your kids?

Studies show that the most typed in word on the Internet is S-E-X which only fuels the pornography industry. What can you do as a mom to protect your sons and daughters from falling prey to its addiction? Join Pam Kanaly and Dr. John Wohlgemuth as they share do’s and don’ts in how to educate your child about this topic.

 

What's the difference in authority and influence?

Parenting young children is not the same as parenting teens.  To communicate effectively, we have to modify our approach as children age. How do you lead well in all seasons of your child's life? Join Pam Kanaly and Kim Heinecke as they discuss what it means to lead with authority and to lead by influence.  These practical tips can make a big impact on the relationships in your home.

Your Kids and Their Friends

Positive friendships are an important part of life for our kids. What are some common concerns you face as a mom? How can you help your kids develop healthy friendships, and what are some red flags to be aware of? Pam Kanaly and Kim Heinecke talk candidly about our role in our helping our children navigate relationships with their peers.

Recommended Resources for Single Moms

Are you looking for a few great books to read? Pam Kanaly and Kim Heinecke share highlights from their favorite books for single mothers -- living single, dating, parenting, and more!

Managing Out-of-Control Emotions

Some seasons are more overwhelming than others. Where do you turn when your nerves are frazzled and you're barely holding on? How do you handle your out-of-control emotions? Pam Kanaly and Kim Heinecke discuss important steps to finding peace in emotional chaos.

Identifying and Parenting Special Needs

Does your child have special needs? It's not always obvious. Join Stephanie Felts and Pam Kanaly for an insightful look at identifying special needs in your child, managing through a diagnosis, sorting conflicting opinions, and fighting for your kid. 

How do your kids know you love them?

Studies show that people communicate and interpret love in different ways. In order for someone to understand the message, we've got to communicate it correctly. Are you telling your children you love them in ways they understand?  Pam Kanaly and Kim Heinecke examine the 5 love language of children and offer practical tips for every family.

 

Fitness Made Easy

Are you making fitness too complicated? Taking care of yourself is an important part of living a productive life. Megan Woods joins Pam Kanaly to discuss simple ways to get your body moving and the importance of a healthy diet. Discover practical steps for everyday fitness.

Are Holidays Stressful for You?

Does your stress level increase during the holiday season? The most celebrated time of the year can bring anxiety and tension for single parents.  Join Pam Kanaly and Kim Heinecke for a discussion about strategies to manage stress and strain during the holidays.  

Trash Talking Dad

Are you quick to criticize your child's father? Do you share unnecessary information with your child? The temptation to trash talk your child's father may bring you temporary satisfaction, but the effects on a child are destructive and long-lasting. Learn from Pam Kanaly and Kim Heinecke about the dangers of this common mistake, and discover how you can protect your child's heart.

Are You Grateful or Grumpy?

Do you struggle to see the good in situations? Gratitude brings to the surface the truth about God's goodness in our life. How can leave behind your grumpy attitude and foster a heart of gratitude no matter the circumstances? Join Pam Kanaly and Kim Heinecke to find out.

Kids Want Boundaries

Boundaries are limits that form the framework of good relationships. Do your children really want you to set boundaries? Yes, but it takes courage, practice, and a long-term perspective. Join Sandra Pickard of Scope Ministries to learn about the importance of healthy boundaries in your relationships.

When Your Child Wants to Live with Dad

What do you do when your child says they want to go live with dad? How do you navigate all the emotions of fear, rejection, or even anger? Pam Kanaly and Kim Heinecke discuss some practical tips for moving forward with wisdom.

How Do You Influence Children?

Have you ever considered the influence you have on the lives of your children? The only inheritance of eternal value a mother will leave for her children is her influence.  Listen is as Pam Kanaly and Amy Little talk about the influence of mothers against the backdrop of an Old Testament hero, Deborah. Learn practical ways you can strengthen your spiritual influence.

What Are Common Concerns Single Moms Face?

Pam Kanaly sits down with Linda Ranson Jacobs, author of The Single Parent Confident and Successful, to discuss common concerns faced by many single parents. Their conversation will encourage you in your journey of motherhood.

How to Pray When Nothing Seems to Change

What do we do when we are waiting on God to answer our prayer? How do we continue in faith and wait patiently for God to respond to the lament of our heart? Pam Kanaly and Kim Heinecke discuss what it looks like to be persistent in prayer and trust God without losing hope.

How to Walk Away From a Painful Past

Have you ever been stuck in emotional trauma or bondage from the past, and you can't move past it? Cynthia Huffmyer and Pam Kanaly talk about breaking free from painful experiences of the past and finding inner healing.

Kids Need to Hear the Same Message from Several Voices

Derrick Sier offers helpful insight on the importance of your children hearing a consistent message across multiple voices.  What are the benefits of surrounding yourself with people who are willing to speak the same truth to your children that you are sharing at home? Find out in this powerful discussion.