ABOUT THIS EPISODE
How do you parent your kids through a story they didn’t choose?
In this honest and hope-filled conversation, Vaneetha Risner shares her journey of raising two adolescent daughters as a single mom after divorce. She opens up about the pressure to “hold everything together,” the tension of co-parenting with different values, and the deep questions kids ask about God in the middle of pain.
This episode offers practical wisdom and biblical encouragement for all moms, reminding us that while we can’t control our children’s stories, we can faithfully shepherd their hearts—and trust God to restore what has been lost. Here is some of what we cover:
- The balance between sharing too much vs. hiding your emotions
- Navigating co-parenting with different rules and values
- The importance of community when you feel alone
- You don’t have to have all the answers—sometimes “I don’t know” is enough
Parenting is a long game—trust God with the outcome
Connect with Vaneetha Risner:
- Website: Vaneetha Risner
- Facebook: Vaneetha Rendall Risner
- Instagram: Vaneetha Risner (@vaneetharisner)
Links Mentioned:
- This Was Never the Plan: Walking with God Through the Heartache of Divorce: By Vaneetha Rendall Risner
- Walking Through Fire: A Memoir of Loss and Redemption: By Vaneetha Risner
- The Scars That Have Shaped Me: How God Meets Us in Suffering: By Vaneetha Risner
Related Episodes:
- How to Never Miss Out :: Vaneetha Risner [Ep 402] RWYB Series wk 1
- Walking Thru Divorce :: Lara Williams [Ep 324]
- How God Personally Pursues and Redeems :: Jenn Jett [Ep 193]
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