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Raising Fatherless Kids

Lori Apon
Grief
Faith
Proverbs 31
Parenting
Jesus Christ
Single Mothers
Anxiety
Suicide
Physical Changes Of Boys
Love
Courage
Fear
Trust In God
Mental Health
Mentoring
Church
Christmas
Biblical Counseling
God
Fatherlessness

Over 20 years ago Lori Apon found herself raising eight children without a dad and in desperate need of help. Psalm 68:5, "A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in His holy dwelling," became the family's anchor. Raising Fatherless Kids podcast hosts weekly conversations that offer practical guidance on how to do life with children who don't have a dad. You will hear from Lori Ap... more

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This episode concludes our series on one of the most painful lies widows and single moms often believe—that it was somehow our fault our husband died, or that our children are growing up without their dad because of something we did or failed to do. ... more

Perhaps you’ve felt the heavy weight of regret—those “would’ve, could’ve, should’ve” moments that whisper lies and leave you feeling responsible for things you could never control. In this episode of Raising Fatherless Kids, Lori unpacks the crucial ... more

Lori opens a special three-part series, Regret Meets Redemption, addressing lies that widows, single moms, and even children often believe and how God's attributes dismantle those lies. Today’s lie is the belief that we could have done something to k... more

What does it mean to grow up fatherless when you technically have dads in and out of your life? How can God reveal Himself as Father through confusing, absent, or painful circumstances?

Lori Apon sits down with Chris Britt to hear his powerful testi... more

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Catherine Renfro
A mom and church planner's wife, and director of Women's Evangelism with the North American Mission Board.
North American Mission Board
Episode: 181. Hope, Hurt, and Healing: Experiencing Jesus After Suicide Loss with Catherine Renfro
Catherine McNiel
Author, chaplain, mom, gardener, and friend
Episode: 176. Finding God in the Midst of a Faith Crisis with Catherine McNiel
Catherine McNeil
Author and speaker discussing mid-faith crises in parenting
Episode: 175. Do Hard Things
Stacie Kersey
Single adoptive mother and advocate for children in need
Episode: 174. No Good Thing Withheld: Living Fully as a Single Woman and Adoptive Mom
Dr. Leonard Sax
Board certified family physician and psychologist.
Episode: 170. Intentional Mothering: Parenting Insights with Dr. Leonard Sax (Part One)
Tara Dickson
Speaker and author who shares her experiences related to fatherlessness and parenting
Episode: 157. Rare and Radiant: Embracing Your Identity in God
Josh Weidmann
Certified Biblical Counselor and Senior Pastor of Grace Chapel in Denver, Colorado
Grace Chapel
Episode: 146. Breaking Free from Anxiety and Depression with Biblical Truth with Pastor Josh Weidmann
Halli Gravely
A young woman who lost her father to suicide at a young age and shares her journey of grief and healing.
Episode: 139. From Grief to Grace: Halli Gravely's Story of Forgiveness and Healing
Millie White
A friend of Lori who mentored her children and engaged them in biblical teachings.
Episode: 132. The Secret to Surviving Suffering with Millie White

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Lori Apon
Host of Raising Fatherless Kids, sharing her personal journey of raising eight children without a father while emphasizing faith and practical guidance.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 70 ratings
  • Encouraging podcast

    I was listening to episode 8 and the husbands of the two widows on the show passed away September 29th, my husband also passed away September 29th, exactly a year and a half today from a sudden and unexpected heart attack just like one of the guests on the podcast. I am now raising two little girls, at the time of his passing they were 4 and 6. I feel more overwhelmed and hopeless now than I did after he passed. This podcast has been an encouragement to me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jandslt
    United States7 months ago
  • An answer to prayer!

    Lori is an exceptional example. A beacon in the night. Her ministry is helping so many of us walking paths of grief and loss as moms of fatherless children. She is an answer to prayer. It is clear this is her calling. Through podcasts she has also brought on board others to speak into our lives and circumstances. It has helped me immensely as I navigate this journey of widowhood with 2 sons. Forever grateful. Praise God for her example and steadfast willingness to be used of God.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VDFull
    United Statesa year ago
  • This podcast has been a miracle the last few days that I have listened. I have every intention to go back and listen from the beginning. I wish I found it sooner. I’m almost 7 year out from the loss of my husband. I had two beautiful children with him. They were just babies 4 and 6 weeks when he died. This podcast is heaven sent. I just know it will help me with them now and well into the future. I appreciate the resources that Lori shares as well. God Bless her and her children.

    Audible
    5
    Ella
    United Statesa year ago
  • Heaven Sent

    This podcast has been a miracle the last few days that I have listened. I have every intention to go back and listen from the beginning. I wish I found it sooner. I’m almost 7 year out from the loss of my husband. I had two beautiful children with him. They were just babies 4 and 6 weeks when he died. This podcast is heaven sent. I just know it will help me with them now and well into the future. I appreciate the resources that Lori shares as well. God Bless her and her children.

    Audible
    5
    Ella
    United Statesa year ago
  • S. Miller

    Lori’s walk with the Lord through the death of her husband with eight young children to raise until today has been faithful, consistent, encouraging, Biblically based, and filled with trust in her heavenly father’s care. She shares her godly perspective from the natural to the supernatural one of acknowledging God as husband and father. Any woman in any circumstance will be blessed and strengthened in her walk with the Lord by Lori’s Biblical perspective about all of life. Please share these pod... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Suz Miller
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate Lori's heartfelt testimony and practical advice for single mothers, especially in navigating grief and loss.
The discussions are seen as uplifting and supportive, offering biblical wisdom and encouragement for those experiencing fatherlessness.
Many find the podcast a valuable resource for their spiritual and emotional well-being, praising Lori's relatability and authenticity.

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185. Regret Meets Redemption, Part Two: Conviction or Condemnation? A Mom’s Guide to Discernment
Q: What is one way you can remind yourself this week that your Redeemer lives?
Listeners are prompted to think of practical ways to remember and acknowledge their Redeemer's presence and truth.
185. Regret Meets Redemption, Part Two: Conviction or Condemnation? A Mom’s Guide to Discernment
Q: What regret in your life do you need to bring to the Lord today?
Listeners are encouraged to identify personal regrets to bring before the Lord for discernment.
181. Hope, Hurt, and Healing: Experiencing Jesus After Suicide Loss with Catherine Renfro
Q: What encouragement would you offer for those grieving the loss from suicide?
It's okay to feel the things that you feel. There's no timeline on grief, and the Lord is so faithful through it.
181. Hope, Hurt, and Healing: Experiencing Jesus After Suicide Loss with Catherine Renfro
Q: What words of hope can you give to someone believing suicide is the only way out?
Talk to someone. You don't have to walk this journey alone. The enemy feeds on isolation and feeds on loneliness.
132. The Secret to Surviving Suffering with Millie White
Q: How did you come to faith in Christ?
Millie mentions that she was raised in a Christian setting which taught her the importance of faith, and later at 15, she found a more secure understanding of salvation, which solidified her relationship with God.

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Weekly conversations explore the challenges faced by single mothers raising fatherless children. Guided by Lori Apon, who shares her personal journey of raising eight kids following her husband's death, the discussions center around themes of faith, resilience, and practical parenting strategies. Notable biblical references are woven throughout the episodes, emphasizing the importance of spiritual guidance and community support, alongside heartfelt stories and insights from guests who have navigated similar experiences. Listeners can expect encouragement and actionable advice on various aspects, from emotional support to financial management, all rooted in a deep faith foundation.

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