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May 22, 2026

Even Though, We Will with Matthew Efird

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, Matthew Efird shares his journey through unimaginable grief after losing his son Noah to trisomy 13. Discover how faith, community, and personal resilience can guide parents through sorrow towards hope and healing.Main Topics: The emotional journey of diagnosing and mourning a child with trisomy 13The role of faith and Scripture in navigatin...
Aug. 22, 2025

The Crazy Man at the End of the Road

Send us a text Keywords grief, healing, fatherhood, faith, family, mental health, emotional struggle, support, resilience, personal story Summary In this episode of Father's Refuge, James Moffitt shares a deeply personal story about his family's journey through grief and healing after his daughter Jessica was diagnosed with a brain tumor. He reflects on the emotional turmoil, the struggle to maintain faith, and the challenges of being a father during such a difficult time. Through his nar...
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 journe...