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Father's Refuge
The Father’s Refuge Podcast is a faith‑centered space for fathers navigating grief, loss, trauma, and emotional healing. After losing my daughter Jessica to cancer, I discovered how little grief support for fathers existed — and how many men were grieving in silence.
Each episode explores men’s mental health, Christian grief, mourning, bereavement, and the emotional journey of rebuilding life after loss. Through honest conversations, personal stories, and faith‑rooted encouragement, this…
Episodes
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When Faith Meets Heartbreak—with Carlos Figueroa
I would love to hear from you. Click the link now Fathers, grief, and the heart of the Father with Carlos Figueroa James Moffitt talks with Carlos Figueroa, a…
Father's RefugeThe Man I Became: Fatherhood, Loss, and Rebuilding After Trauma- Lorenza Cola
I would love to hear from you. Click the link now James Moffitt speaks with Lorenzo about a life shaped by communist Albania, childhood hardship, fatherhood…
Father's RefugeBeat Up by God: Matthew Jenkins on cancer, chronic pain, divorce, and finding faith in suffering
I would love to hear from you. Click the link now Beat Up by God: Matthew Jenkins on cancer, chronic pain, divorce, and finding faith in suffering Matthew…
Father's RefugeWhen Grief Becomes Leadership : Jonathan Pitts on Stewarding Loss
I would love to hear from you. Click the link now Jonathan Pitts on grief, faith, and leading your family through loss James Moffitt talks with pastor…
Father's Refuge- Making Room for Hope in Hard Seasons—with The Baking Pastor
I would love to hear from you. Click the link now The Baking Pastor on grief, presence, and soul care In this episode of Father’s Refuge, host James Moffitt…
Father's RefugeGrief and Gratitude - The Father Who Chose Both with Mark Stackpole
I would love to hear from you. Click the link now Mark Stackpole on grieving his daughter Corinne, gratitude, and showing up for fathers in pain This…
Father's RefugeFaith, Trauma, and the Will to Rebuild with Jay Setchell
I would love to hear from you. Click the link now The Strength Within You: Jay Setchell on Faith, Survival, and Refusing to Quit James Moffitt speaks with Jay…
Father's RefugeGrief Lessons Men Rarely Hear Until Life Falls Apart
I would love to hear from you. Click the link now In this episode, Jay Jacobson shares insights from his 45-year career as a funeral director, exploring grief…
Father's RefugeFatherhood and Spiritual Leadership: Leading Imperfectly with James Moffitt
I would love to hear from you. Click the link now Spiritual Leadership for Real Fathers James Moffitt addresses a struggle many fathers quietly carry: how to…
Father's RefugeFrom Suicidal Teen to Man of Faith: The Story of Tom Snow
I would love to hear from you. Click the link now What does it mean to be saved, only to face a different kind of suffering? Tom Snow joins the show to share…
Father's RefugeThe Father's Identity Crisis: Who am I When Life Falls Apart by James Moffitt
I would love to hear from you. Click the link now The Father's Identity Crisis: Who Am I When Life Falls Apart? James Moffitt explores what happens to a man’s…
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The Silent Weight Men Carry: Naming What's Been Buried
I would love to hear from you. Click the link now The Things We Bury: Emotional Literacy for Men James Moffitt opens this solo episode of Father's Refuge…
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Educating Men Through Prostate Cancer, Recovery, and Faith with Michael Bovarnick
I would love to hear from you. Click the link now Educating Men Through Prostate Cancer, Recovery, and Faith James Moffitt talks with Michael Bovarnick, an…
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Keep Those Feet Moving: A Resilient Journey Through Grief and Fatherhood with AJ Coleman
I would love to hear from you. Click the link now This heartfelt episode features AJ Coleman, a resilience mentor, who shares his deeply personal story of…
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The Quiet Place Where God Finds Us — Facing Suffering Without Losing Faith with David Libby
I would love to hear from you. Click the link now In this heartfelt episode of Father’s Refuge, David Libby shares his profound journey through suffering…
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Aaron Story told by Gayle Keech
I would love to hear from you. Click the link now Today on Father’s Refuge, we welcome someone whose story is woven into my own in ways only grief and faith…
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Healing and Hope Through Loss with Amy Lou Jenkins
I would love to hear from you. Click the link now Keywords: grief, loss, fatherhood, men's mental health, healing, trauma, faith, hope, recovery, grief…
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Even Though, We Will with Matthew Elfrid
I would love to hear from you. Click the link now Finding Hope and Faith After Child Loss: An Interview with Matthew EfirdIn this heartfelt conversation…
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The Unspoken Grief of Fathers: Lessons from Kenny Stoddart
I would love to hear from you. Click the link now Kenny Stoddart shares his deeply personal journey through the loss of his child, the impact on his marriage…
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Grief, Growth, and the Father’s Journey — with Coach Rev
I would love to hear from you. Click the link now summary In this heartfelt interview, grief and resilience coach Lee Atherton shares her journey into…
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Healing Through Financial Wisdom: David Nassief on Preparing Your Family for the Unexpected
I would love to hear from you. Click the link now In this episode, David Nassif shares his transformative story of losing his job at age 63, facing financial…
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From Grief to Growth: The Lost to Living Framework with Mel Schlesinger
I would love to hear from you. Click the link now summary In this heartfelt interview, Mel Schlesinger shares his journey through grief after losing his wife…
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The Weight We Don’t Talk About: Grief, Men, and the Journey to Healing with Victoria Volk
I would love to hear from you. Click the link now keywords grief, healing, end of life doula, emotional intelligence, men's mental health, grief recovery…
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Spiritual Bankruptcy to Breakthrough: Justin Shaw’s Story of Renewal”
I would love to hear from you. Click the link now Show Notes Keywords spirituality, healing, addiction, grief, emotional intelligence, comedy, self-discovery…
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From Aneurysm to Caregiver : A Journey of Purpose
I would love to hear from you. Click the link now Keywords fatherhood, grief, recovery, mental health, resilience, caregiving, success, emotional processing…
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Strength in Swag, Refuge in Faith
I would love to hear from you. Click the link now Keywords: grief support, fathers grieving, Christian grief, loss and healing, men’s mental health, grief…
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Dr Brad Miller with Cancer and Comedy Podcast
I would love to hear from you. Click the link now Keywords renewal, faith, grief, defining moments, commitment, God, life lessons, spirituality grief support…
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The 6th Stage of Grief no one talks about - Anxiety
I would love to hear from you. Click the link now Keywords: grief support, fathers grieving, Christian grief, loss and healing, men’s mental health In this…
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Writing as a Way to Heal with John Dedakis
I would love to hear from you. Click the link now Keywords: grief support, fathers grieving, Christian grief, loss and healing, men’s mental health In this…
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The Grief Journey (Heartbreak, Healing & Humor) with Steve Gamlin
I would love to hear from you. Click the link now Keywords: grief support, fathers grieving, Christian grief, loss and healing, men’s mental health In this…
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Navigating Grief: A Journey with Dr. Gregg Korbon
I would love to hear from you. Click the link now Title: Navigating Grief: A Journey with Dr. Gregg Korbon Episode Description: Join host James Moffitt on the…
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The Courage to Be Seen: emotional honesty and healing through Faith
I would love to hear from you. Click the link now In this episode of Father's Refuge, host James Moffitt and guest Mike Van Pelt explore the complexities of…
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From Tragedy to Triumph: How to Rebuild Your Life After Loss
I would love to hear from you. Click the link now In this episode of Father's Refuge, host James Moffitt speaks with Weston Brandon, a motivational speaker and…
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Celebration of Life - Jeremy Moffitt
I would love to hear from you. Click the link now In this episode I share my memories of Jeremy who passed away at the end of January 2025. I shared my regret…
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Navigating the Waters of Grief
I would love to hear from you. Click the link now In this episode of Father's Refuge Podcast, host James Moffitt shares the poignant story of his daughter…
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The Crazy Man at the End of the Road
I would love to hear from you. Click the link now Want to be a guest on Father's Refuge Podcast? https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/fathersrefuge Keywords…
Father's RefugeJessica Ann: A Story of Courage, Faith, and Love
I would love to hear from you. Click the link now This is the 3rd article I wrote in a series after Jessica Ann's passing…
Father's RefugeWalking in Grief Year One
I would love to hear from you. Click the link now Walking in Grief Year One was written after the passing of Jessica Ann Moffitt. If this episode resonates…
Father's RefugeA Reflection in Time
I would love to hear from you. Click the link now A Reflection in Time written by James Moffitt in May/June of 2000. This article captures my thoughts as a…
Father's RefugeIntroduction to Fathers Refuge Podcast
I would love to hear from you. Click the link now spotlighting Fathers Refuge and Jessica's Battle with Childhood Cancer Support the show Facebook Page…