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 Apon, founder of Perspective Ministries, and guests who bring hope and understanding because they have been there. The good news is that with God as Father you are never alone!
Raising Fatherless Kids
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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 Apon, founder of Perspective Ministries, and guests who bring hope and understanding because they have been there. The good news is that with God as Father you are never alone!
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June 17, 2026
220. Helping Children Process the Absence of Dad with Hope
<p>As Father’s Day approaches, this episode offers encouragement for mothers raising children without an earthly dad. It speaks to the tension children often feel between the absence of dad and the presence of God as Father. Moms are reminded that acknowledging grief is important, but so is gently redirecting children toward the truth of God’s faithful presence.</p><p>Through practical encouragement, personal stories, and biblical hope, this conversation offers guidance for helping children process loss honestly while learning to trust the God who promises to be “a Father to the fatherless.” It also shares practical ways to create intentional conversations with children, help them recognize God’s care, replace lies with truth, and model faith in the middle of suffering.</p><p>Whether this season feels especially tender or you are simply looking for ways to guide your children with hope, this episode is a reminder that your children are not without a Father.</p><p>Takeaways:</p><p>Acknowledging the absence without dismissing the pain</p><p>Redirecting children to the truth of God’s presence</p><p>Creating intentional conversations</p><p>Helping children recognize God’s care in everyday life</p><p>Replacing lies with identity and truth</p><p>Modeling trust in God through your own grief</p><p><br></p><p>Resources Mentioned:</p><p>Absent Dad, Present Father </p><p><br></p><p>Connect with<a href="https://perspectiveministries.org?utm_source=chatgpt.com"> <u>Perspective Ministries</u></a> for encouragement, resources, and support for widows, single mothers, and fatherless children.</p><p><br></p>
June 10, 2026
219. When it Feels that Joy is Lost
<p>In this tender episode, the difficult phrase “I have lost my joy” is explored with compassion and biblical hope. There are seasons where something feels different, heavier, and emotionally distant. Grief, exhaustion, disappointment, loneliness, overwhelming circumstances, spiritual battles, and even physical struggles can leave someone feeling as though joy has disappeared completely.</p><p>This episode gently reminds listeners that while the feeling of joy may fade, the true source of joy has not been lost. Scripture speaks of joy as something deeper than happiness or emotion. It is the steady confidence that God is present and at work, even in suffering.</p><p>For the woman who feels weary, numb, discouraged, or overwhelmed, this conversation offers honest encouragement without minimizing the reality of pain. God is not asking His children to pretend everything is fine. He meets them in the valley, walks with them through it, and remains faithful in every season.</p><p>Even here, God has not abandoned you.</p><p>Key Takeaways</p><p>Joy is deeper than happiness or changing emotions</p><p>God meets us honestly in seasons of heaviness</p><p>Trials, grief, exhaustion, and discouragement can affect how joy feels</p><p>The source of true joy is found in God’s presence</p><p>Scriptures Referenced:</p><p>James 1, Hebrews 12:2, Psalm 51:12, Nehemiah 8:10</p><p>Connect with Perspective Ministries</p><p>If this episode encouraged you, connect with Perspective Ministries for resources and encouragement for widows, single mothers, and fatherless children.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
June 3, 2026
218. The Language of Lament for Hurting Hearts
<p>On this episode of Raising Fatherless Kids, Lori welcomes Mark Vroegop, president of<a href="https://www.thegospelcoalition.org?utm_source=chatgpt.com"> <u>The Gospel Coalition</u></a> and author of Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy, and Waiting Isn’t a Waste. Together, they have a meaningful conversation about grief, suffering, and the biblical practice of lament.</p><p>After walking through the heartbreaking loss of a stillborn daughter, Mark began to study what Scripture teaches about crying out to God in pain while continuing to trust Him. In this episode, he explains what lament is, why it matters for grieving mothers and fatherless children, and how the Psalms give us language for sorrow, questions, and hope.</p><p>If you are navigating grief, unanswered questions, or helping your children process loss, this conversation will remind you that God welcomes your tears, hears your prayers, and can be trusted even in the middle of deep pain.</p><p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></p><p>Understanding Lament: A prayer in pain that leads to trust</p><p>Teaching children to bring their grief to God</p><p>Trusting God when life does not make sense</p><p>Finding hope in the middle of sorrow</p><p><strong>Resources Mentioned</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Clouds-Deep-Mercy-Discovering/dp/1433561484/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3KE9RITC5GED9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.AnEE9TG2WqzDjDaOneFMKNytnyiyzG5AejRbaxYvoMv9IWyWVLKHjO9U52vbZA0gz6VkJHZzk5ctLp1E0Hfv_9QgoNWouyV_FAV03vsgwV7m07guE6JLcZzU2y6ylQx1-lQ-6G_ZnJy1fslFTsSvG-z5hzs4NTojEAn0MZFf03mb86a1p9BzY8vd-jWIxwx9YEaODi1pn-IEmOuEzEm2wXKlMS3D1ql2Bp5gOSHoIAI.zlDCu8clB_S7J44v773LOKDv9f0gmo-iyATu0tsYq18&dib_tag=se&keywords=dark+clouds+deep+mercy&qid=1778186210&sprefix=dark+clouds+deep+mercy%2Caps%2C183&sr=8-3"><u>Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy</u></a> by Mark Vroegop</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Clouds-Mercy-Devotional-Journal/dp/1433583089/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3KE9RITC5GED9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.AnEE9TG2WqzDjDaOneFMKNytnyiyzG5AejRbaxYvoMv9IWyWVLKHjO9U52vbZA0gz6VkJHZzk5ctLp1E0Hfv_9QgoNWouyV_FAV03vsgwV7m07guE6JLcZzU2y6ylQx1-lQ-6G_ZnJy1fslFTsSvG-z5hzs4NTojEAn0MZFf03mb86a1p9BzY8vd-jWIxwx9YEaODi1pn-IEmOuEzEm2wXKlMS3D1ql2Bp5gOSHoIAI.zlDCu8clB_S7J44v773LOKDv9f0gmo-iyATu0tsYq18&dib_tag=se&keywords=dark+clouds+deep+mercy&qid=1778186210&sprefix=dark+clouds+deep+mercy%2Caps%2C183&sr=8-4"><u>Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy Devotional Journal</u></a> by Mark Vroegop</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Waiting-Isnt-Waste-Surprising-Uncertainties/dp/1433590972/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2B6YLDXGF78ZF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.8xQkxaJywEq1XUumqviccOoG3iWw9ojMj-B52HN72tGcMdtSYoorxXgu2dDM3D93.IVs6vuIlYDJlhVKqUo88f2tb9riwMO51C8OnIFkecgs&dib_tag=se&keywords=waiting+isn%27t+a+waste&qid=1778186301&sprefix=waiting+isnt+a+waste%2Caps%2C149&sr=8-1"><u>Waiting Isn’t a Waste</u></a> by Mark Vroegop</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Moon-Always-Round-Jonathan-Gibson/dp/1645070271/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2H2WJ730DRP36&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.9aF9m6rdLDxmz9xmkc4SxxNprSZuR0creiz_kN3J3suqsb6RpJJXr1xgzDs3KsfDnb4A_W1SNFB-8oZ5OEGT2rxkauoqXdPftN59UvIvWbfxB5614qgGG-CxU5RfxMQjO1vZ3k_gSeqSHcXxCyl1CZBOH9TckQP4ru97-q47WvyTyWuoUPBPuhnN8EMzkJW0beApN5a3jUWThh-blebXjZPOljOpL9gPCG1eqbwIDhY._6yMECsF7o63f3_fbBKlMnrKo3fnBjVqGva9tRG1sAo&dib_tag=se&keywords=The+moon+is+always+round&qid=1778186345&sprefix=the+moon+is+always+round%2Caps%2C152&sr=8-1"><u>The Moon Is Always Round</u></a> by Jonathan Gibson</p><p><strong>Scripture Referenced:</strong></p><p>Psalm 13, Psalm 55, Psalm 77, Lamentations chapter 3</p><p><strong>Connect</strong></p><p>To connect with Perspective Ministries and learn more about resources for widows, single mothers, and fatherless children, visit<a href="https://perspectiveministries.org?utm_source=chatgpt.com"> <u>Perspective Ministries</u></a>.</p><p><br></p>
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