Greatest Fear Becomes Reality

Fear is something many single and widowed moms quietly carry, especially after loss or trauma. In this episode, Laurie Apon shares personal insight and biblical truth to address the lie that fear causes painful outcomes. Through Scripture, testimony, and encouragement, this conversation reminds listeners that God is sovereign, fear does not override His will, and nothing in your story has taken Him by surprise. You will be encouraged to release shame, confront fear with truth, and trust God’s presence and grace even when what you feared has come to pass.

Key Takeaways

• Fear does not create reality or override God’s sovereignty.

• When feared outcomes happen, they are not your fault and are not evidence of failure or lack of faith.

• Scripture clarifies that God allows trials, but fear itself is a tool the enemy uses to add shame.

• God may use fear as preparation, not permission, and He remains present through every season.

• Forgiveness is essential for healing and freedom, even when the pain is ongoing and complex.

Scripture Referenced

• Job 3:25

• Proverbs 29:25

• Ecclesiastes 11:4

• Psalm 56:3

• 2 Timothy 1:7

• John 21:20–22

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To learn more about encouragement and biblical resources for widows and families raising fatherless children, visit Perspective Ministries. You can listen to past podcast episodes, find hope-filled teaching, and connect with Christ-centered support through Hope Gatherings. Follow Perspective Ministries on social media for continued encouragement and updates.

Spiritual warfare is a daily reality for every believer, especially for moms raising children with an absent dad. This episode helps you understand who the enemy is, recognize his tactics, and stand firm in biblical truth. You will be encouraged to rely on God’s strength, guard your thoughts, and remain connected to a Christ-centered community as you walk this journey.

Key Takeaways

• Be aware of the enemy’s schemes and do not give him unnecessary influence or a foothold.

• Know and speak God’s Word to combat lies, fear, discouragement, and doubt.

• Guard against isolation and stay connected to Christ-centered community.

• • Choose forgiveness, humility, and peace as spiritual acts of obedience.

  Other Resources Mentioned

• • Fervent by Priscilla Shirer

  • Hope Gatherings for widows (link referenced in the episode)

    Connect with Perspective Ministries
    To learn more about resources for widows and families raising fatherless children, visit Perspective Ministries. You can listen to past podcast episodes, find encouragement, and connect with Christ-centered support through Hope Gatherings. You can also follow Perspective Ministries on social media for ongoing encouragement and updates.

  
  

In this heartfelt conversation, Lori talks with David Welch, a husband of 42 years, father of four, and grandfather of nine, who shares his powerful story of growing up without a dad. At just eight years old, David lost his father unexpectedly and was raised by a single mother who carried the weight of providing, nurturing, and grieving alone. His journey beautifully testifies to how God pursued him, guided his steps, and became the Father he never had.

David’s story, featured in Absent Dad, Present Father, offers hope to single moms raising sons and daughters without an earthly dad. His experiences remind us that God is present in the pain, faithful through the years, and intentional in bringing godly mentors at just the right time.

Key Takeaways

1. God is faithful, even in the absence of a father From early childhood through adulthood, David experienced God’s steady presence, even before he came to faith. Looking back, he sees how the Lord redirected his path countless times and gently drew him toward salvation.

2. The role of a faithful mother matters David’s mother worked tirelessly and carried immense responsibility alone. Though he didn’t fully appreciate her sacrifices as a boy, he now sees the courage and strength it took for her to raise him with love and moral grounding.

3. Mentorship comes in God’s timing For years, David lacked a male role model—but God provided one later through his father-in-law, a gentle pastor who modeled what it means to be a husband and father. Moms, this is a reminder: God knows the right mentors for your children and will bring them at just the right time.

4. For moms with rebellious or wandering children David’s encouragement to mothers: Do not lose hope. Even when your son or daughter seems far from God, He is still working. The same God who pursued David is pursuing your child. Keep praying, keep pointing them to Jesus, and trust Him to write their story.

Encouragement for the Listener

If you’re walking this journey alone, take heart. You are not forgotten. God sees your faithfulness, and one day your children will see it too. Your story, and theirs, is still being written by a loving Father who is faithful through every season.

Resources Mentioned

• Book: Absent Dad, Present Father: Testimonies of God’s Faithfulness to Fatherless Children

• David Welch’s Blog: The Scarred Oak Redemption | David Welch | Substack

https//davidwelch.substack.com

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