Is Your Church a Safe Place for Single Moms?

Help Her Be Brave Podcast

By understanding their needs, taking practical steps to support them, and fostering a culture of love and inclusion, you can make a lasting impact—one mom at a time.

When a single mom walks into your church, will she feel loved—or judged?

In this powerful episode of the Help Her Be Brave podcast, Amy Ford dives deep into how the Church can better love and support single moms, creating a truly safe and welcoming environment for women facing unexpected pregnancies.

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What You'll Learn in This Episode

Why many single moms don’t feel seen or safe in church.
Practical ways the Church—and individual believers—can offer help.
Inspiring real-life stories of churches and communities making a difference.
How small acts of kindness can lead to life-changing spiritual and practical support.
Steps you can take to start or grow a ministry that meets single moms’ unique needs.

Whether you’re a pastor, small group leader, or simply someone wanting to make a difference, this episode will inspire you to take actionable steps to make your church a safe place where single moms can find hope, healing, and community.

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Featured Stories

A church that consistently shipped diapers to a mom even after she moved across the state.
A young girl selling cupcakes to help a single mom buy a car.
Leaders and volunteers meeting everyday practical needs—groceries, childcare, financial mentoring.
Women find the courage to walk into church and surrender their hearts to God after experiencing radical hospitality.

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Resources Mentioned

Start an Embrace Grace group at your church: embracegrace.com/start-a-group
Get your free Life Support guide: helpherbebrave.com
Become a monthly partner: embracegrace.com/give-monthly

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Why This Episode Matters

Single moms face unique challenges and often feel invisible in the Church. By understanding their needs, taking practical steps to support them, and fostering a culture of love and inclusion, you can make a lasting impact—one mom at a time.

Join Amy Ford as she shares real stories, practical tips, and a heart for the Church to become a safe, welcoming place for all.

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Madison

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Mom with Unexpected Pregnancy

Madison showed up to her first Embrace Grace group session but was unable to walk into the classroom due to overwhelming anxiety about her unplanned pregnancy. One of the leaders sat outside the group to pray and encourage her. This is her on the last day of Embrace Grace. She is ready to step into motherhood with God leading the way.

Mary

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Embrace Grace Leader

He has used my story to open the door to hope and healing for several of our girls and leaders.

Makenzie

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Embrace Grace Leader

It's truly beautiful to see these moms, who initially came in worried, confused, or scared, grow into capable, strong women, accepting and loving the baby God has put in their lives.

Jayden

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Single Mom

One thing Embrace Life has helped me see is that God always provides. Putting my trust in Him has opened so many doors of opportunity for me.

Alina

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Single Mom

It's such a supportive environment. We've created true friendship with each other.

Bailey

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Single Mom

My baby was unplanned by me but planned by God. He knew my child would save my life and restore my family.

Brooke

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Single Mom

Embrace Life truly helped me grow in my faith and stay connected and grounded in God.

Suzanna

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Embrace Grace Leader

God is doing miracles through Embrace Grace. Seeing God work in me and through my life every semester reminds me of how much I've overcome. This experience has been so rewarding, and I'm grateful for making me more than just a teen pregnancy statistic–He is using me!

Linda

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Embrace Grace Leader

I've had so many beautiful moments serving our brave moms. When I allow God to work through me, the Holy Spirit lets me see each mom through His lens, and it's really changing me.

Lindsay

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Embrace Life Leader

When I became an Embrace Grace leader, I knew nothing about how to lead a group. But once I started, I never wanted to stop. I'm leading my third group now, and even though life is busy, I really cherish Tuesday nights with my brave girls!

Robin

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Embrace Grace Leader

I'm currently leading my seventh Embrace Group, and God reveals something new to me every semester! It doesn't matter how many times I go through the curriculum; there's always a revelation God gives me that pertains to my life season.

Joy

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Mom with Unexpected Pregnancy

I'm so thankful to Embrace Grace for loving young single moms and caring for them the way God does.

Deshante

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Mom with Unexpected Pregnancy

Everyone I've met has been such a blessing in my life. Embrace Grace was everything I needed and more!

Desiree

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Mom with Unexpected Pregnancy

Embrace Grace showed up for me and my children. I cannot imagine where I would be if I didn't have this amazing support network.

Shanese

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Mom with Unexpected Pregnancy

When God said, "I'll take care of you," He already had Embrace Grace in mind. He worked out everything for my good.

Destany

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Mom with Unexpected Pregnancy

I want my daughter to grow up in a household where you can always feel God's love. I plan to join the church and attend as often as possible, even after the semester ends.

Maddie

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Mom with Unexpected Pregnancy

What I love most about Embrace Grace is that they didn't just care about my baby; they cared about me.

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Embrace Grace, Inc. of 700 W Bedford Euless Rd, Suite G, Hurst, TX 76053, a non-profit charitable corporation organized under the Texas Business Organizations Code with exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Federal Tax ID number (EIN) is 45-5202711. Email contact: info@embracegrace.com