Father's Refuge

About Father's Refuge

The Father’s Refuge Podcast is a faith‑centered space for fathers navigating grief, loss, trauma, and emotional healing. After losing my daughter Jessica to cancer, I discovered how little grief support for fathers existed — and how many men were grieving in silence. Each episode explores men’s mental health, Christian grief, mourning, bereavement, and the emotional journey of rebuilding life after loss. Through honest conversations, personal stories, and faith‑rooted encouragement, this podcast offers hope to fathers who feel unseen in their grief. Topics we explore: grief support for fathers, men grieving, Christian grief, loss and healing, bereavement, trauma recovery, fatherhood and grief, emotional healing, hope after loss, spiritual healing, navigating grief as a dad

Publisher

James Moffitt

Category

health & fitness · religion & spirituality · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Aug 2025

Latest episode

9 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

35 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Oct 2026

   Grief and Gratitude - The Father Who Chose Both with Mark Stackpole

   I would love to hear from you. Click the link now Mark Stackpole on grieving his daughter Corinne, gratitude, and showing up for fathers in pain This conversation is a deeply personal reflection on fatherhood, grief, and the long aftermath of losing a child. James Moffitt speaks with Mark Stackpole, who shares the story of his daughter Corinne, how his family has changed, and why gratitude, presence, and kindness have become central to his life.We discuss what it means to keep going after dev...

2. 

   2 Oct 2026

   Faith, Trauma, and the Will to Rebuild with Jay Setchell

   I would love to hear from you. Click the link now The Strength Within You: Jay Setchell on Faith, Survival, and Refusing to Quit James Moffitt speaks with Jay Setchell, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran whose life was reshaped by a near-fatal car accident and a long series of injuries, surgeries, and recoveries. Jay shares how farm life, military service, prayer, and relentless discipline helped him rebuild again and again.This conversation matters because it is not just a survival story. Jay offer...

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   25 Sept 2026

   Grief Lessons Men Rarely Hear Until Life Falls Apart

   I would love to hear from you. Click the link now In this episode, Jay Jacobson shares insights from his 45-year career as a funeral director, exploring grief, leadership, and the importance of presence and compassion in times of crisis. Discover how personal experiences with loss shape leadership and the vital role of support systems for men and families facing grief. keywords grief, leadership, funeral director, loss, family, mental health, men, legacy, emotional resilience, ...

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5.0 / 5

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