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April 10, 2026

The Unspoken Grief of Fathers: Lessons from Kenny Stoddart

Send us Fan Mail Kenny Stoddart shares his deeply personal journey through the loss of his child, the impact on his marriage, and how he found hope and purpose through faith and helping others. This episode offers valuable insights for anyone navigating grief, especially fathers, and emphasizes the importance of community, faith, and resilience. keywords grief, loss of a child, fatherhood, mental health, faith, healing, marriage, support systems, personal growth, resilience Losing a chi...
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Feb. 27, 2026

The Weight We Don’t Talk About: Grief, Men, and the Journey to Healing with Victoria Volk

Send a text keywords grief, healing, end of life doula, emotional intelligence, men's mental health, grief recovery, unresolved grief, emotional honesty, family dynamics, support for fathers summary In this episode of the Father's Refuge Podcast, host James Moffitt speaks with grief recovery specialist Victoria Volk about the complexities of grief, particularly as it relates to men and fathers. Victoria shares her personal journey with grief and how it led her to become an end o...
Guest: Victoria Volk
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Dec. 12, 2025

From Aneurysm to Caregiver : A Journey of Purpose

Send us a text Keywords fatherhood, grief, recovery, mental health, resilience, caregiving, success, emotional processing, personal growth, life lessons Summary In this episode of Father's Refuge, host James Moffitt speaks with Andrew Davey, a musician and mental health counselor, about his journey through a life-altering brain aneurysm, the challenges of caregiving for his mother with ALS, and the lessons learned about grief, resilience, and redefining success. Andrew shares his experience...
Guest: Andrew Davie
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Dec. 5, 2025

Strength in Swag, Refuge in Faith

Send us a text In this conversation, James Moffitt shares his personal journey through grief and loss, emphasizing the temporary nature of pain and the importance of finding hope. He discusses the emotional struggles that accompany loss and the choices individuals face in how to respond to their grief. Moffitt encourages listeners to seek the light at the end of the tunnel, suggesting that faith can play a crucial role in healing. Takeaways The pain of grief is temporary and will pass. Sharin...
Aug. 14, 2025

Jessica Ann: A Story of Courage, Faith, and Love

Send us a text This is the 3rd article I wrote in a series after Jessica Ann's passing. Grief Changes Everything Losing a child to cancer is a grief no parent should walk through alone. The Father's Refuge Podcast is a safe place for fathers and parents to share, heal, and find hope in the midst of heartbreak. If you are a father and you would like to share your grief journey with others reach out to me at FathersRefuge@proton.me
Aug. 12, 2025

A Reflection in Time

Send us a text A Reflection in Time written by James Moffitt in May/June of 2000. This article captures my thoughts as a father as I walk through the 14 months of treatment Jessica received at MUSC Children's hospital in Charleston SC. Losing a child to cancer is a grief no parent should walk through alone. The Father's Refuge Podcast is a safe place for fathers and parents to share, heal, and find hope in the midst of heartbreak. If you are a father and you would like to share your grief jou...