Single Moms From Surviving to Thriving with Gail Showalter

When life falls apart, God often begins His greatest work. In this encouraging episode of Well & Grace, Regina sits down with Gail Showalter—author, speaker, educator, and founder of Single Moms Empowered. Gail shares her deeply personal journey through divorce, raising three young children as a single mother, and discovering God's faithfulness in seasons she never would have chosen. What began as heartbreak became a lifelong calling. Today, Gail helps single mothers pursue education, build stable futures, and discover their God-given worth through practical support and biblical encouragement. Whether you're a single parent, know someone who is, or simply need hope that God is still writing your story, this conversation reminds us that no season is wasted in God's hands. In This Episode Gail's unexpected journey into single motherhood Finding hope after divorce Why education became central to her ministry The birth of Single Moms Empowered The power of intentional prayer Raising children in today's social media culture Why churches need to better support single parents Healthy boundaries after trauma Learning to listen instead of trying to fix people Rest, solitude, and hearing God's voice Encouragement for women who feel broken beyond repair Key Takeaways ✨ God often builds our greatest ministry from our deepest wounds. ✨ Prayer isn't meant to be our emergency response—it's our daily lifeline. ✨ Sometimes the greatest ministry isn't solving someone's problems—it's listening. ✨ Healthy boundaries are biblical. ✨ Children learn more from watching us than listening to us. ✨ God cares deeply about women who feel overlooked or forgotten. ✨ No difficult season lasts forever. ✨ God can redeem every chapter of your story. Memorable Quotes "Trust your heart and trust the Lord. He will make a life for you that you can't even imagine." "This is a season. It will not be forever." "God speaks in the silence." "Prayer changes things within you, around you, and through you." "Listen before you try to fix." Scripture Mentioned Philippians 4:8 "Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure... think about such things." A beautiful reminder from Gail that our thoughts shape our hearts and ultimately our lives. Other biblical themes discussed include: The women at the empty tomb Jesus withdrawing to lonely places to pray The importance of guarding your heart The value and dignity God gives every woman About Gail Showalter Gail Showalter is an author, speaker, educator, and founder of Single Moms Empowered, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping single mothers achieve financial stability through education, childcare assistance, mentoring, and encouragement. Having walked the difficult road of single motherhood herself, Gail now devotes her life to helping women discover hope, purpose, and God's faithfulness during life's hardest seasons. Resources Website https://gailshowalter.com Organization Single Moms Empowered Book Living, Learning, Loving: Insights and Encouragement on the Path of Motherhood Available through Barnes & Noble and Amazon. Favorite Moment Gail's reminder that she prayed every night beside her bed asking God to simply "get me through today" until He unexpectedly opened the door to a career teaching visually impaired students. It's a beautiful testimony that God often answers prayers in ways we never anticipated. Reflection Maybe today you're in a season you never planned. Divorce. Single parenting. Financial stress. Loneliness. Exhaustion. Gail's story reminds us that our current chapter isn't the conclusion. God is still writing. Sometimes His greatest miracles begin after the life we planned falls apart. Keep praying. Keep trusting. Keep taking the next faithful step. Connect with Gail 🌐 Website: https://gailshowalter.com