Content Warning: SA Survivor

Nancy’s early years were marked by a “Sunday-only” faith and deep wounds from abuse that shaped her path into adulthood. In this moving episode, she and Pam unpack the pain of hidden trauma, the shame that keeps us silent, and the journey toward healing.

Through honest conversation, Nancy describes how meeting Jesus, joining a supportive community, and confronting her past gradually brought freedom and restoration. Her story shines a light on the hard work of forgiveness and the hope available to every survivor.

If you or someone you love needs encouragement to begin the healing process, Nancy’s experience is a testament to God’s power to restore broken lives and hearts.

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🌹 Connect with Nancy

Website

• https://www.nancymanassero.com/

Facebook

• https://www.facebook.com/nancymanasseroauthor

Instagram

• https://www.instagram.com/nancyannmanassero/

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Heartmending: God Can Heal Your Heartbreak From Sexual Abuse

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Forgiveness Sets You Free: Overcoming Obstacles to Forgiveness: A Guided Journal

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🌹 Connect with Pam, the Mom Next Door

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• https://www.tendingfields.net/

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Ever wonder how to cover your children in prayer when life feels overwhelming?

Join us in this conversation about practical, powerful tools to pray for your family! Maureen Miller is a wife, mom and grandma who has a beautiful way of breaking down each piece of the armor of God to equip you as you pray for your children and grandchildren. You will be encouraged to stand firm in faith and pray intentionally—even when life gets busy.

You’ll leave fired up and ready to embrace your role as a praying mom!

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🌹 Connect with Maureen

Website

• https://www.maureenmillerauthor.com/

Facebook

• https://www.facebook.com/maureen.miller.393

Make sure to get Maureen’s books! (Contains affiliate links)

Life In the Estrogen Free Zone

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Gideon’s Book

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🌹 Connect with Pam, the Mom Next Door

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• https://www.tendingfields.net/

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• https://www.facebook.com/TendingFields

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• https://www.instagram.com/tendingfields/

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• https://donorbox.org/tending-fields

Overwhelmed by raising four children, born within 18 month—including triplets—Laurie Devernoe found herself anxious, exhausted, and longing to get motherhood “right.” In her broken moments, she turned to God and discovered the beauty of faith in the everyday chaos

On this episode of The Mom Next Door: Stories of Faith, Laurie shares real stories of mom life, hope when you feel alone, and practical ways to build your family’s faith—no perfection required. Be encouraged by Laurie’s journey and discover how God meets us right where we are, offering strength for each day

If you’ve ever wondered if you’re enough as a mom, this conversation will remind you: You are the mom God chose for your family!

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🌹 Connect with Laurie

Website

• https://lauriedevernoe.com/

Facebook

• https://www.facebook.com/coffeehouseparenting

Instagram

• https://www.instagram.com/coffeehouseparenting/

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Coffee House Parenting

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Seeing Through the Darkness

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🌹 Connect with Pam, the Mom Next Door

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• https://www.tendingfields.net/

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Adri stood at the crossroads of passion and purpose. Trained as an educator and ministry leader, she poured herself into her work, believing she could do it all. However.... When the constant juggling between career and motherhood left her feeling stretched thin and missing precious moments with her children, God called her to pause and pivot.

In surrender, Adri discovered that home was not a place of lesser calling, but a sacred ministry. Through laundry loads, kitchen tables, and daily lessons, she learned that discipling her children was a work with eternal value.

Today, Adri shares her journey of letting go, learning to be fully present, and finding contentment right where God has her. Her story is a gentle reminder that even in the ordinary rhythms of motherhood, God is shaping hearts—our children’s and our own.

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🌹 Connect with Adri

Website

• http://GarlandstoGrace.com

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• https://www.facebook.com/garlandstograce

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• https://www.instagram.com/garlandstograce/

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• https://www.tendingfields.net/

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Sometimes it pours! Going back to school, a cancer diagnosis, and the pain of estrangement from a child. In the middle of chaos, exhaustion, and unanswered prayers, God’s grace met Michelle.

At her lowest points, Michelle was led to release emotional burdens and trust Jesus with what she couldn’t fix. Now, she is sharing her story to encourage mothers walking through heartbreak and uncertainty, reminding us all that God’s comfort is ever-present, even when life can’t be wrapped up in a tidy bow.

Today’s show is filled with real hope, raw faith, and the assurance that, no matter what storms may come, you are never alone.

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🌹 Connect with Michelle

Website

• https://www.michellethooft.com/

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Instagram

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TikTok

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Linktree

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A River Runs Through Us: What Remains After Life Breaks Open

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🌹 Connect with Pam, the Mom Next Door

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In this episode of "The Mom Next Door: Stories of Faith," guest Rhonda Stoppe reflects on the lessons she's learned from studying the mothers of the Bible. She challenges the myth that a mother's success is determined by her children's choices, and shares practical insight on handling mom guilt, comparison, and prodigal children. Highlighting fearless, flawed, and faithful biblical moms—including Rahab, Esther, Rebecca, Naomi, and unnamed women—Rhonda encourages listeners to focus on daily faithfulness, embrace mentorship, and trust God's work beyond what they can see. Her stories and biblical wisdom offer hope that ordinary, imperfect mothers can make an extraordinary impact.

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🌹 Connect with Rhonda

Website

• http://NoRegretswoman.com

Podcast (Old Ladies Know Stuff)

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Moms of the Bible: Life-Changing Lessons from the Fearless, Flawed, and Faithful

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🌹 Connect with Pam, the Mom Next Door

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Andrea always dreamed of motherhood, but reality brought unexpected challenges and self-doubt. Struggling with frustration, she turned to faith, counseling, and community to find hope and healing. Now, she shares her story to encourage moms feeling overwhelmed, reminding them that it’s okay to ask for help, care for themselves, and trust God in every season.

Her journey offers practical wisdom for finding spiritual nourishment, building supportive connections, and letting go of perfection. Andrea’s message reassures every mom: you are not alone, and God is faithfully walking with you through every stage of motherhood.

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Make sure to get Andrea’s book! (Contains affiliate link)

Two-Minute Time Outs for New Moms: 100 Devotions for Weary and Wonderful Days

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🌹 Connect with Pam, the Mom Next Door

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• https://www.tendingfields.net/

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Whether you’re navigating career pivots, family challenges, or major life changes, we hope this testimony encourages you to trust in the journey and lean into faith and community.

3 Key Takeaways:

— Unexpected setbacks can open new doors. The Phillips’ financial crisis led them to create a hospitality business that has become a source of blessing for their family and many guests.

— Community matters. Daniela and her family were deeply supported by people they had never met, through prayer and staying with them, which helped sustain their business through hard times.

— Faith anchors us through uncertainty. Even after a traumatic car accident and recovery, the Phillips saw God’s goodness at every turn—even when the outcomes weren’t what they expected.

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🌹 Connect with Daniela

Website

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Instagram

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Facebook

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🌹 Connect with Pam, the Mom Next Door

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Instagram:

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