Single Mom Smiling | Arming Warriors in the Battle for Marriage & Family

Kerri Bishop - Author, Speaker, Coach & Catholic Single Mom of 5 Boys!
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Are you a busy single mom struggling with overwhelm, exhaustion, and self-doubt? Are you ready to discover hope that doesn’t come from a half-eaten chocolate bar found between couch cushions, another glass of wine in a sippy cup, or swiping through online dating sites? Then the Single Mom Smiling podcast is for you! Kerri Bishop is an author, speaker, and coach who now brings her energy and enthusiasm to podcasting. She is also a single mom of FIVE boys whose husband, on Mother’s Day, suddenly announced he was leaving. He moved out one week later. Kerri was 5 months pregnant with their 5th little boy at the time. Kerri now gratefully helps other women build lives of hope and positivity. Together, we will dive into unanswered questions, issues of self-worth, and next steps so you can become the woman and mom you are meant to be all while navigating this God-given adventure called life!

  1. 10h ago

    169 - What if You Are Wrong About Yourself?

    What If You Are Wrong About Yourself? What if some of the things you've believed about yourself for years simply aren't true? In this episode of Fiercely Formed, Kerri Bishop explores growth mindset, Catholic metanoia, and what it means to allow Christ to transform the way we see ourselves and our lives. You are not finished yet. God Bless... Kerri   Let's Keep in Touch... Share Your Story here - https://www.singlemomsmiling.com/contact/ Join the Fiercely Formed movement to start your week off courageous, strong, and firmly rooted in love -  https://www.singlemomsmiling.com/subscribe-page/  Let's connect on Facebook and Instagram. Leave a 5 Star Written Review! Use the 3 dots and choose, "Go to Show," scroll down to "Write a Review" and leave your personal 5 star review! You can also always email me at Kerri@SingleMomSmiling.com. I'd love to hear from you!

  2. Sep 8

    168 - What Does it Mean to Stand Firm as a Catholic Woman?

    Have you ever given in to something and later regretted it? If so, you are not alone! In a world that is increasingly hostile to marriage, family, faith, and freedom, it is difficult and vital to stand up for God's plans, and that seldom begins in the heat of big battles.  It begins with little things we do ourselves when no one else is watching.  Join me as we launch Fiercely Formed, training women to answer the call of 1 Corinthians 16:  be on guard, stand firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong, and do all things in love. God Bless... Kerri   Let's Keep in Touch... Share Your Story here - https://www.singlemomsmiling.com/contact/ Join the Fiercely Formed movement to start your week off courageous, strong, and firmly rooted in love - https://www.singlemomsmiling.com/subscribe-page/  We can also connect on Facebook and Instagram. Leave a 5 Star Written Review! Use the 3 dots and choose, "Go to Show," scroll down to "Write a Review" and leave your personal 5 star review! You can also always email me at Kerri@SingleMomSmiling.com. I'd love to hear from you!

  3. Sep 1

    167 - A New Chapter Begins for Single Mom Smiling

    My husband suddenly walked out on me on Mother's Day 2009. I had been a stay at home mom. I had no job, an expired teaching license. I followed a checklist in my faith. I was also 5 months pregnant with our fifth little boy when my husband suddenly left. Broken-hearted and faced with an unwanted divorce, I was forced into an unjust court system and through the Catholic annulment system before I knew how to stand firm for myself, my family, my freedom, or my faith. Now, 17 years later, I move onto the next chapter of Single Mom Smiling. In today's episode, I reflect on where I started and stories that touched my heart and helped shape my soul. Next week, I am open a new page in this single parenting journey, one not confined solely to single parenting either. I've come to realize over these many years that our battle truly is not against man. It is not of flesh and blood but against darkness and powers of this world. When we are thrust into unwanted confrontations with evil, Our Lord is asking us to follow Him, stand firm in whose we are, and become Fiercely Formed. This is the final episode of Single Mom Smiling. Next week, we begin the Fiercely Formed podcast where each week we will study one way women can fight our battles, not in anger, fear, or bitterness but with courage, strength, love, and yes, joy in the face of adversity. Follow the links below and sign up for Fiercely Formed's encouragement, Scripture, and community. This faith-filled women's movement has begins now.   Let's Do This!!! God Bless... Kerri   Let's Keep in Touch... Share Your Story with me here - https://www.singlemomsmiling.com/contact/ Join the Fiercely Formed movement to kick your week off strong, courageous, and firmly rooted in what is good - https://www.singlemomsmiling.com/subscribe-page/  We can connect on Facebook and Instagram. Leave a 5 Star Written Review! Use the 3 dots and "Go to Show," scroll down, click, "Write a Review" and leave your personal 5 star review! You can also always email me at Kerri@SingleMomSmiling.com. I'd love to hear from you!

  4. Aug 25

    166 - Your Summer Report Card: Grace, Gaps, & Goodness

    This summer flew by! Maybe you had a list of things you wanted to get done. Maybe you were looking forward to some downtime, peace, or family vacation, but time got away from you and you feel like you missed your chance. Whether your ex changed children's schedules, life got complicated, or time simply slipped away faster than you hoped, there are reasons to be thankful for this summer and hope for change in the fall too! Join me in today's episode to reflect on summer goals and hidden wins and start a new plan for the Fall.  God Bless... Kerri More Goodness for Your Story: Newsletter Sign Up & Free eBook:  10 Questions Every Woman Must Ask - Stay up to date with changes coming to Single Mom Smiling this fall and stop doubting yourself by asking the wrong questions. Gain confidence by asking the right ones. Download your free ebook and move forward in faith here.   Follow me on Facebook and Instagram.   Leave a 5 Star Written Review! Use the 3 dots and "Go to Show," scroll down, click, "Write a Review" and leave your personal 5 star review! If you have something less than stellar to share, email me. I love to learn and want to serve you better! :) Kerri@SingleMomSmiling.com    Would you like a guide who's been through the fire to walk you through your flames? Get on my Coaching Calendar today - https://calendly.com/kerri-bishop

  5. Aug 18

    165 - Feeling Alone in the Battle? Hope from Mary's Assumption

    If you feel alone after suffering a break up, you're not the only one. It happens to all of us in the beginning. Even after years, it can sneak up on us in unexpected moments after we think we have healed. The scars of rejections, abandonment, infidelity, betrayal, and abuse can cause us to isolate. What we think will protect us makes us feel incredibly lonely instead, but there is hope! Jesus raised Mary to Heaven in her glorious Assumption. She now sits at the head of the battlefield as our general. She sees more clearly than we can while we are still in the fray. She shows how to win our battles and proves we are not alone!  God Bless... Kerri More Goodness for Your Story: Newsletter Sign Up and Free eBook:  10 Questions Every Woman Must Ask - Stop doubting yourself by asking the wrong questions. Gain confidence by asking the right ones. Download your free ebook and move forward in faith here.   Follow me on Facebook and Instagram.   Leave a 5 Star Written Review! Use the 3 dots and "Go to Show," scroll down, click, "Write a Review" and leave your personal 5 star review! If you have something less than stellar to share, email me. I love to learn and want to serve you better! :) Kerri@SingleMomSmiling.com    Would you like a guide who's been through the fire to walk you through your flames? Get on my Coaching Calendar today - https://calendly.com/kerri-bishop

  6. Aug 11

    164 - Blindsided by Divorce? Why God Doesn't Harvest the Weeds Among the Wheat

    Hearts break in divorce. When you are blindsided by the breakup or when your husband suddenly abandons you and the family, the pain is unimaginable. Many women cry out to God for help. They wonder why the Lord doesn't step in and fix things right away. In today's episode, we look at Sunday's Gospel from Matthew 13 and the harvesting of the weed among the wheat. This passage offers understanding and peace to those who wish their exes would be disciplined quickly and harshly. This episode was originally scheduled for July 12th and got set aside. I'm posting it for today in preparation for the changes coming to Single Mom Smiling. Stick with me as we head into The Next Chapter! :)  God Bless... Kerri In This Episode: Sunday Mass Readings can be found here.   God Bless... Kerri   More Goodness for Your Story: Free eBook:  10 Questions Every Woman Must Ask - Stop doubting yourself by asking the wrong questions. Gain confidence by asking the right ones. Download your free ebook and move forward in faith here.   Follow me on Facebook and Instagram.   Leave a 5 Star Written Review! Use the 3 dots and "Go to Show," scroll down, click, "Write a Review" and leave your personal 5 star review! If you have something less than stellar to share, email me. I love to learn and want to serve you better! :) Kerri@SingleMomSmiling.com    Would you like a guide who's been through the fire to walk you through your flames? Get on my Coaching Calendar today - https://calendly.com/kerri-bishop

  7. Aug 4

    163 - Exes & Children - Neither Is Your Biggest Enemy

    So often we think the other person is the problem. We fight the same battles over and over again and wonder why. Whether we are talking about our exes, estranged children, or someone else entirely, the other person is not our biggest problem. We face an unseen, spiritual enemy who wants us to focus on darkness. To win the battle, stop fighting the person in front of you and start doing these 5 things instead.  If this episode encourages you, please leave a review and share it with a friend. Then, go to the show notes and sign up for the weekly newsletter to receive encouragement, insight, and exclusive insider opportunities. God Bless... Kerri   More Goodness for Your Story: Free eBook:  10 Questions Every Woman Must Ask - Stop doubting yourself by asking the wrong questions. Gain confidence by asking the right ones. Download your free ebook and move forward in faith here.   Follow me on Facebook and Instagram.   Leave a 5 Star Written Review! Use the 3 dots and "Go to Show," scroll down, click, "Write a Review" and leave your personal 5 star review! If you have something less than stellar to share, email me. I love to learn and want to serve you better! :) Kerri@SingleMomSmiling.com    Would you like a guide who's been through the fire to walk you through your flames? Get on my Coaching Calendar today - https://calendly.com/kerri-bishop

  8. Jul 28

    162 - Feeling Alone After a Breakup? Shift Your Thinking

    Summer can be a lot of fun, but too much alone time over the summer can lead to negative thinking and even depression. For single parents, kids going with their other parents for extended visitation and exciting vacations can be particularly difficult to deal with. In today's episode, women's strength leader, Kerri Bishop, helps you understand what is happening spiritually in these moments. She shows you how to eliminate lies the enemy uses to hold you down and helps you see your alone time is not abandonment but invitation. If this episode encourages you, please leave a review and share it with a friend. Then, go to the show notes and sign up for the weekly newsletter to receive encouragement, insight, and exclusive insider opportunities. God Bless... Kerri   More Goodness for Your Story: Free eBook:  10 Questions Every Woman Must Ask - Stop doubting yourself by asking the wrong questions. Gain confidence by asking the right ones. Download your free ebook and move forward in faith here.   Follow me on Facebook or Instagram.   Leave a 5 Star Written Review! Use the 3 dots and "Go to Show," scroll down, click, "Write a Review" and leave your personal 5 star review! If you have something less than stellar to share, email me. I love to learn and want to serve you better! :) Kerri@SingleMomSmiling.com    Would you like a guide who's been through the fire to walk you through your flames? Get on my Coaching Calendar today - https://calendly.com/kerri-bishop

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Are you a busy single mom struggling with overwhelm, exhaustion, and self-doubt? Are you ready to discover hope that doesn’t come from a half-eaten chocolate bar found between couch cushions, another glass of wine in a sippy cup, or swiping through online dating sites? Then the Single Mom Smiling podcast is for you! Kerri Bishop is an author, speaker, and coach who now brings her energy and enthusiasm to podcasting. She is also a single mom of FIVE boys whose husband, on Mother’s Day, suddenly announced he was leaving. He moved out one week later. Kerri was 5 months pregnant with their 5th little boy at the time. Kerri now gratefully helps other women build lives of hope and positivity. Together, we will dive into unanswered questions, issues of self-worth, and next steps so you can become the woman and mom you are meant to be all while navigating this God-given adventure called life!

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