S6 · E22
Wednesday · 48 min
The Courage to Stay Open: The Courage to Be Seen — Part Two
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It's A Single Mom Thing
Shepherd's Village
Welcome to “It's A Single Mom Thing,” the show for single moms by single moms, hosted by Sherry Chandler.
Being a solo momma and present parent is hard work, and losing focus is easy when you forget your faith. The good news is you are not alone. You were singled out this season, and together, we can work on what’s not working for you—finding Christ in the crisis! Whether you’re tuning in early in the morning or late at night, I’m here for you, momma.
This podcast is your go-to space for navigating life as a single mom with faith, fun, and a fresh perspective. We'll cover everything from mastering a single-mom success mindset and budgeting like a boss to prioritizing self-care and raising resilient kids. We’ll share time management hacks, parenting perspectives, co-parenting challenges, and how to find joy and laugh again. Together, we’ll move from surviving to thriving in every season of single motherhood.
Be encouraged. Get inspired. You can do this, momma.
Each Monday, join me for practical advice, relatable stories, and uplifting conversations as we walk this journey from solo momma to solo momma. I promise not to take too much of your time, and I’m so grateful you’re spending it with me.
It may be a single mom thing, but it doesn’t have to be the "single thing" that stops you!
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- IAS6 · E21August 31 · 56 min
Put the Fig Leaf Down: The Courage to Be Seen — Part One
Send Sherry a Text Message What if there’s more of you underneath the version everyone knows? 🌿 A fig leaf. A question in the Garden. And one realization I didn’t see coming. In Part One of The Courage to Be Seen, we’re looking at the things we hide behind, the versions of ourselves we learned to become, and one surprisingly difficult question: “Where are you?” We’re not fixing anything yet. We’re just noticing what might be hiding in plain sight. Because before we can talk about who gets to see the real us in Part Two... we may need to find her first. ❤️ Support the show It's a Single Mom Thing, Not the Single Thing That Stops You!
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- IAS6 · E20August 17 · 25 min
God’s Antidepressants: A Car Line Circle Devotional
Send Sherry a Text Message God’s Antidepressants: A Carline Circle Devotional What if peace doesn’t come because the situation changes—but because we do? Pull up, Mama. We’re talking surrender, casting our cares, leaving tomorrow in tomorrow, and discovering the kind of peace that makes absolutely no sense...but feels like a weighted blanket from God. And yes, we may need to pray for the woman in the car behind us too. 😂 Pull up. Let go. Let God. Support the show It's a Single Mom Thing, Not the Single Thing That Stops You!
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- IAS6 · E19August 10 · 40 min
The Hardest Gift You Will Ever Receive
Send Sherry a Text Message What if the thing you've been praying for has been in front of you all along... ...you just didn't recognize the wrapping paper? This conversation might change the way you see God, yourself, and the gifts you've been overlooking. Grab your coffee, sister girlfriend. Let's talk. Support the show It's a Single Mom Thing, Not the Single Thing That Stops You!
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- IAS6 · E18July 27 · 34 min
The Kiss of Betrayal
Send Sherry a Text Message Not every betrayal begins with harsh words. Sometimes...it begins with a kiss. Join me for a conversation about broken trust, unexpected grace, and the one question that just might change how you see betrayal forever. Support the show It's a Single Mom Thing, Not the Single Thing That Stops You!
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- IAS6 · E17July 13 · 28 min
Girl...It's Not That Serious
Send Sherry a Text Message Girl... It's Not That Serious. | Confessions of a Hot Mess Mom Ever put your keys in the refrigerator? Started your car...when it was already running? Forgot your best friend's name while introducing her? Or accidentally texted the guy you were dating...while asking your girlfriend what his text actually meant? 😳🔥 Welcome to the Hot Mess Club, where membership is free, perfection is overrated, and laughter is good medicine. Join Sherry for a laugh-out-loud episode of It's a Single Mom Thing as she shares true stories, biblical encouragement, and a reminder that God's grace is always bigger than our hot mess moments. Because, girlfriend... It's not that serious. Support the show It's a Single Mom Thing, Not the Single Thing That Stops You!
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- IAS6 · E16June 29 · 36 min
Who Told You the Glass Was Still There?
Send Sherry a Text Message This Fourth of July, we're celebrating more than political freedom-we're talking about the freedom Jesus died to give us. What invisible walls are still shaping your life? Fear, shame, rejection, anxiety, or the belief that your past defines your future? In this episode, Sherry explores the oldest battle in history-the battle between truth and deception-and how the lies we've believed can quietly become the language we live by. Through Scripture and powerful illustrations, you'll discover how to renew your mind, rewrite the story you've been telling yourself, and embrace the freedom Christ has already won for you. One heartbreaking chapter doesn't get to become the title of your whole story. Pull up a chair, grab your coffee, and join us at the coffee table as we ask one life-changing question: Who told you the glass was still there? 📞 24-Hour Prayer Line: 855-822-PRAY (7729) 🌐 More resources: shepherdsvillage.com Support the show It's a Single Mom Thing, Not the Single Thing That Stops You!
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- IAS6 · E15June 15 · 25 min
You said you wanted different.
Send Sherry a Text Message You said you wanted different. Not perfect. Different. In this episode of It's a Single Mom Thing, Sherry invites you to pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee, and revisit a simple but powerful question: What did you say was important? Somewhere between the breakthrough and the becoming, many of us get distracted. We get busy raising kids, paying bills, juggling responsibilities, and simply trying to survive. Before we know it, we've lost sight of the very things we once prayed for—peace, healing, freedom, stability, and a different future. Through relatable stories, a few laughs, and heartfelt reflection, Sherry explores why it's so easy to drift from our purpose and how to find our way back by following the breadcrumbs we left behind. If you've ever found yourself staring at the ceiling at 2 a.m. wondering how you got here—or if you've forgotten why you started your healing journey—this episode is for you. Because maybe the answer isn't found in a new strategy. Maybe it's found in remembering what you said mattered most. Join us as we revisit the prayer, the promise, and the purpose—and discover that the God who met you in that 2 a.m. moment is still sitting at the table. Support the show It's a Single Mom Thing, Not the Single Thing That Stops You!
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- IAS6 · E14June 8 · 41 min
Painkillers and Band-Aids: Because Some Fixes Don't Fix Anything
Send Sherry a Text Message When life hurts, where do you turn? Food. Busyness. Social media. Serial dating. Avoiding the hard things. We all have our "fix"- something that helps numb the pain, distract us from reality, or make us feel better for a moment. But what happens when the fix isn't fixing anything? In this heartfelt and honest episode of It's a Single Mom Thing, Sherry explores the difference between temporary relief and lasting healing. Building on last week's episode, Healing Is an Assignment, she dives into the coping mechanisms we often reach for when life feels overwhelming and asks a powerful question: Can I trust God with the places I've been trying to manage myself? Through personal reflections, practical insights, and biblical encouragement, you'll discover why some fixes quietly become substitutes for God, why healing requires surrender, and how true freedom begins when we stop managing our pain and allow God to transform it. If you've ever found yourself running back to old patterns, struggling to let go, or wondering why healing feels so hard, this episode is for you. Because painkillers have a purpose. Band-aids have a purpose. But eventually the wound has to be cleaned if it's going to heal. You want God's best? Forget the rest. Let Him fix your fix. Resources Mentioned: 📞 24-Hour Prayer Line: 855-822-PRAY (7729) 💻 Shepherd's Village University: SV-University.org 🏡 Shepherd's Village Resources, Blogs, Podcasts & Classes: ShepherdsVillage.com Support the show It's a Single Mom Thing, Not the Single Thing That Stops You!
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- IAS6 · E13June 1 · 54 min
Healing Is Our Assignment
Send Sherry a Text Message Healing Is Our Assignment What if healing isn't standing in the way of your purpose? What if healing is part of your purpose? Many of us spend our lives asking God about our calling, our next step, our future, and our purpose while avoiding an assignment that's already sitting on our desk: healing. As single moms, we're often experts at surviving. We keep moving, keep functioning, keep showing up for everyone else. But surviving and healing are not the same thing. In this episode of It's A Single Mom Thing, Sherry explores what it means to accept healing as an assignment from God—not as punishment, but as preparation. Together, we'll discuss why we resist healing, how unhealed wounds can impact our relationships and children, and how God can redeem the very things He didn't cause. You'll discover: ❤️ Why healing may be connected to your purpose ❤️ How God prepares our hearts before He expands our influence ❤️ The difference between surviving and healing ❤️ How healing can impact two generations at a time ❤️ Practical steps to begin your healing journey today ❤️ Why God isn't withholding something good—He's holding something good If you've ever wondered why God keeps bringing you back to the same area, this episode may help you see that He's not trying to hurt you. He's trying to heal you. 🎧 Listen now at shepherdsvillage.com/podcast or on your favorite streaming platform. 📞 Need prayer? Our 24-hour prayer line is available anytime at 855-822-PRAY. Because healing isn't standing in the way of your purpose. Sometimes healing is the purpose. #ItsASingleMomThing #HealingIsTheAssignment #SingleMomLife #FaithAndHealing #ChristianPodcast #ShepherdsVillage Support the show It's a Single Mom Thing, Not the Single Thing That Stops You!
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- IAS6 · E12May 18 · 26 min
Where God Guides, He Provides: Finding God in the Slowdown
Send Sherry a Text Message This week on It’s a Single Mom Thing, Sherry gets deeply personal as she shares what it’s looked like to trust God through an unexpected season of brain fog, medical challenges, slowed-down plans, and surrendered opportunities. After last week’s episode Problems to Promise: When God Rewrites the Plan, this conversation dives even deeper into what happens when God’s provision doesn’t look the way we expected. What if the interruption isn’t the punishment… but the provision? Through honest reflections, spiritual insight, and real-time lessons, Sherry explores: learning to slow down without guilt surrendering control trusting God in uncertainty allowing others to help recognizing God’s provision through people, redirection, and community and discovering that you are not alone—even when you live alone This episode is for the woman who feels exhausted, overwhelmed, delayed, interrupted, or unsure of what God is doing in this season. Because sometimes… where God guides, He provides not through hustle—but through healing, surrender, and support. If you need prayer or encouragement, Shepherd’s Village offers a 24-hour prayer line at 📞 855-822-PRAY and resources for single moms and women in transition at shepherdsvillage.com. Support the show It's a Single Mom Thing, Not the Single Thing That Stops You!
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- IAS6 · E11May 12 · 14 min
Problems to Promise: When God Rewrites the Plan
Send Sherry a Text Message What if the problem you’re walking through right now… is actually part of the promise you’ve been praying for? In this powerful and real-time episode, Sherry shares a deeply personal look at what it means to trust God when life doesn’t go according to plan. From moments of clarity and open doors… to unexpected disruption, physical challenges, and emotional tension—this episode walks through the journey from promise to process. You’ll hear how God gives the promise first… but often rewrites the plan in ways we never expected. And just when it feels like everything is aligning— the problems show up. But what if those problems aren’t setbacks? What if they’re preparation? What if they’re positioning you for something greater? Through honest storytelling and faith-filled perspective, Sherry unpacks the path from: ✨ Promise ➡️ Plan ➡️ Problems (the tests) ➡️ Possibilities ➡️ Promise Fulfilled through obedience If you’ve ever wondered: “Did I miss what God told me?” “Why doesn’t my life look like the promise?” “How do I keep moving forward when everything feels off?” This episode is for you. 💛 Challenge: Stop asking “Why is this happening?” Start asking “God, how are You going to use this?” 📲 Don’t keep this to yourself—share it with another woman who needs this reminder today. 🙏 Need prayer? Call our 24-hour prayer line: 855-822-PRAY 🎙️ It’s a Single Mom Thing with Sherry Helping women walk through life with faith, strength, and purpose—one real conversation at a time. Support the show It's a Single Mom Thing, Not the Single Thing That Stops You!
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- IAS6 · E10April 27 · 27 min
Fix It or Feel It: The Advice Trap in Parenting
Send Sherry a Text Message Are you constantly trying to fix your child’s problems…only to feel like you’re missing something deeper? In this powerful and heartfelt episode of It’s a Single Mom Thing, Sherry dives into one of the most common parenting struggles—knowing when to offer advice and when your child simply needs to be heard. “Fix It or Feel It: The Advice Trap in Parenting” unpacks the emotional disconnect that can happen when we jump into problem-solving mode too quickly—and how that can impact trust, communication, and connection with your kids. Through real-life parenting scenarios—from little kids feeling left out…to teens shutting down…to life-altering moments like bullying, fear, and unexpected situations—Sherry shares how to recognize what’s really going on beneath the surface and respond in a way that builds lasting connection. This episode is especially powerful for single moms navigating both nurturing and leadership roles, offering insight into how to balance emotional support with guidance—without feeling like you have to be everything all at once. You’ll learn: The difference between fixing vs. feeling in parenting moments How to help your child process emotions beneath the surface Why kids shut down when they feel dismissed or corrected too quickly How to respond when your child shares something serious or overwhelming How your response today can shape your child’s future—and even future generations This episode also speaks to the heart of healing generational patterns, helping moms recognize the “hand-me-down” emotional habits they may be carrying—and how to break them with intention and grace. If you’ve ever wondered… “Why didn’t that conversation go the way I thought it would?” “Why does my child shut down when I’m trying to help?” “Am I doing this right?” This episode will meet you right where you are. Because sometimes…your child doesn’t need you to fix it. They just need you to feel it with them. 📞 Need prayer or support? Our 24-hour prayer line is always open: 855-822-PRAY Support the show It's a Single Mom Thing, Not the Single Thing That Stops You!
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- IAS6 · E9April 20 · 18 min
When Sin Wins
Send Sherry a Text Message It didn’t start loud. It started as a thought… one you didn’t even think needed to be challenged. A voice that sounded familiar. Comforting. Reasonable. And before you realized it… you weren’t just hearing it. You were agreeing with it. This isn’t just a story. It’s a glimpse into how something subtle… can quietly take hold. Maybe it’s not your exact situation… …but you might recognize the voice. Because this isn’t just one story. This is a we thing. If something felt a little too familiar, don’t keep it hidden. Share it with someone you trust. Need prayer? Call anytime: 855-822-PRAY #ShepherdsVillage #ShepherdsVillageUniversity #ItsASingleMomThing Support the show It's a Single Mom Thing, Not the Single Thing That Stops You!
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- IAS6 · E8April 13 · 26 min
I Gave Up on ‘Good Days’—Here’s Why
Send Sherry a Text Message What if the reason your days feel so heavy… isn’t everything you have to do—but everything you expect them to be? In this episode of It’s a Single Mom Thing, Sherry shares a powerful mindset shift that is changing the way she lives, shows up, and experiences everyday life. Instead of chasing the idea of a “good day,” she’s choosing something different—and it’s lighter, more intentional, and way more freeing. If you’re a single mom feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or constantly disappointed when life doesn’t go as planned, this episode will challenge you to rethink how you approach your day—and give you practical tools to shift it. You’ll learn: Why expectations can quietly weigh you down How to start your day with intention instead of pressure A simple but powerful question that can transform your mindset How to show up differently in stressful moments, conversations, and even dating A practical exercise to help you see it, feel it, and speak it How to model and teach this mindset to your kids so they can build emotional resilience early This isn’t about having a perfect day. It’s about choosing your experience—no matter what the day brings. ✨ Whether you’re navigating co-parenting, work stress, parenting challenges, or just trying to keep it all together—this episode will help you release the pressure and step into your day with purpose, peace, and confidence. 💬 I want to hear from you! If you try this “experience shift,” hit the “Text Sherry” link above the podcast description and share what changed for you. Your story might be featured in a future episode! Support the show It's a Single Mom Thing, Not the Single Thing That Stops You!
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- IAS6 · E8March 30 · 26 min
Becoming Her: Living From ‘I AM’ Instead of ‘I Was.’
Send Sherry a Text Message You are not who you were… But a lot of us are still living like we are. “I was hurt…” “I was left…” “I was the one who didn’t get it right…” 👉 Maybe not in pigtails anymore… but still carrying it around in a ponytail. But God didn’t say “I WAS.” 👉 He said I AM. And if He lives in you… you don’t have to keep living from your past. 👉 I AM rebuilt… I AM. 👉 I AM chosen… I AM. 👉 I AM free… I AM. 🎧 Listen now at shepherdsvillage.com/podcast or on your favorite streaming platform 📞 Need prayer? 855-822-PRAY #ShepherdsVillage #ShepherdsVillageUniversity #ItsASingleMomThing Support the show It's a Single Mom Thing, Not the Single Thing That Stops You!
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- IAS6 · E7March 30 · 16 min
How Do I Move If I Feel Stuck?
Send Sherry a Text Message Feeling stuck? Same spot, same thoughts, no movement? Yeah… we’re not staying there. In this episode, we’re talking about how to move—even when it’s scary, unclear, and far from perfect. Because stuck isn’t your story… it’s just where you’ve been sitting too long. Support the show It's a Single Mom Thing, Not the Single Thing That Stops You!
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- IAS6 · E7March 16 · 12 min
One Promise at a Time
Send Sherry a Text Message Spring break can turn a single mom’s routine upside down—more snacks, less structure, and a whole lot of chaos. In this Power-Up Pep Talk, Sherry shares encouragement from Luke 1:45, reminding moms that sometimes faith doesn’t mean having every answer—it simply means holding onto one promise from God. Together, we reflect on Mary’s faith while she was still carrying the promise of Jesus and how that same kind of trust can carry us through our own uncertain seasons. With Easter approaching and the days getting longer, this short devotional offers practical encouragement, a simple “Promise Post” activity you can do with your kids during spring break, and a reminder that God finishes what He starts. If you need a little fuel for your week, this pep talk is for you. Support the show It's a Single Mom Thing, Not the Single Thing That Stops You!
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- IAS6 · E6March 2 · 26 min
What's Your Non-Negotiable
Send Sherry a Text Message At some point, every woman has to decide what’s non-negotiable — not out of pride, but out of wisdom. In this episode of It’s a Single Mom Thing, we’re talking about the lines that protect your faith, your healing, your relationships, your children, and your future. Because if you don’t define what’s foundational in your life, life will define it for you. We’ll unpack how we negotiate with ourselves, why silence can cost more than truth, and how your boundaries today shape the adults you’re raising tomorrow. This isn’t about building walls. It’s about building standards. So the question is simple: What’s your non-negotiable? Support the show It's a Single Mom Thing, Not the Single Thing That Stops You!
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- IAS6 · E5February 23 · 19 min
Move, Mountain!
Send Sherry a Text Message 🎙️ Move, Mountain | Faith, Authority & Mustard Seed Belief for Christian Single Moms What did Jesus really mean when He said, “If anyone says to this mountain, ‘Move,’ it will move” (Mark 11:22–24)? In this powerful episode of It’s a Single Mom Thing, we unpack the biblical context behind mountain-moving faith and what it means for Christian single moms navigating fear, finances, co-parenting, and rebuilding after divorce. This isn’t about manifestation or hype. It’s about identity, spiritual authority, and mustard seed faith (Matthew 17:20). If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or quietly believing small stories about yourself, this episode will challenge you to stop negotiating with your mountain and start speaking to it. You don’t need giant faith. You need alignment with God. And when you begin speaking truth over your past, present, and future… something shifts. Move, mountain. Need prayer or support? Call our 24-hour prayer line at 855-822-PRAY or visit shepherdsvillage.com for resources and community. Support the show It's a Single Mom Thing, Not the Single Thing That Stops You!
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