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Father's Refuge

Father's Refuge

Father’s Refuge is a safe and compassionate space for fathers who have experienced the loss of a family member and are walking through the long, difficult journey of grief.
Host James Moffitt shares his personal story of losing his daughter, Jessica Ann, to childhood cancer in 2001, and his son, Jeremy, in 2025. Through honest conversations, faith, and reflection, James offers encouragement to fathers who are suffering in silence — reminding them that they are not alone.
Each episode of Father’s Refuge explores real stories of loss, resilience, and hope. It’s a place to find comfort, community, and the courage to keep moving forward with your family and faith intact.
Because even in grief, there is refuge.

Recent Episodes

Oct. 24, 2025

The 6th Stage of Grief no one talks about - Anxiety

Send us a text In this episode of Father's Refuge, host James Moffitt delves into the often unspoken connection between anxiety and grief, particularly for fathers. He discusses the sixth stage of grief, as identified by Claire Bidwell-Smith, which is anxiety. Through personal anecdotes and reflect…
Oct. 17, 2025

Writing as a Way to Heal with John Dedakis

Send us a text In this episode of Father's Refuge, host James Moffitt speaks with author and journalist John DeDakis about the profound impact of grief on fathers. They explore John's personal journey through the loss of his son, the therapeutic power of writing, and the importance of grief counsel…
Oct. 3, 2025

The Grief Journey (Heartbreak, Healing & Humor) with Steve Gamlin

Send us a text In this episode of Father's Refuge, host James Moffitt speaks with Steve Gamlin about his journey through grief after losing his wife, Tina. They discuss the complexities of grief, the importance of vulnerability, and the need for support during difficult times. Steve shares his pers…
Sept. 25, 2025

Navigating Grief: A Journey with Dr. Gregg Korbon

Send us a text Title: Navigating Grief: A Journey with Dr. Gregg Korbon Episode Description: Join host James Moffitt on the Father's Refuge Podcast as he welcomes Dr. Gregg Korbon, a retired anesthesiologist and father who shares his profound journey through grief after the loss of his son, Brian. …
Sept. 19, 2025

The Courage to Be Seen: emotional honesty and healing through Faith

Send us a text In this episode of Father's Refuge, host James Moffitt and guest Mike Van Pelt explore the complexities of authentic manhood, particularly in the context of grief and loss. They discuss the importance of vulnerability, the journey of self-discovery, and the necessity of community sup…
Sept. 12, 2025

From Tragedy to Triumph: How to Rebuild Your Life After Loss

Send us a text In this episode of Father's Refuge, host James Moffitt speaks with Weston Brandon, a motivational speaker and remarried widower, about his journey through grief after losing his first wife shortly after the birth of their son. Weston shares his experiences of navigating loss, the cha…

Recent Blog Posts

Oct. 10, 2025

Writing as a way to heal by author John Dedakis

I interviewed John Dedakis last night on the episode " Writing as a way to heal".  John lost his son to a heroin overdose recently so he is no stranger to grief. In this episode we spoke about taxic masculinity and the causes of emotional repre…

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Sept. 30, 2025

New Instagram Channel

I created a new Instagram Channel for Father's Refuge Podcast at https://www.instagram.com/fathersrefuge1/   Be sure to subscribe for future updates and magic clips.   

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Sept. 16, 2025

Interview with Steve Gamlin today

On October 3rd at 8 am the episode with Steve Gamlin will release at 8 am.  In this episode of Father's Refuge, host James Moffitt speaks with Steve Gamlin about his journey through grief after losing his wife, Tina. They discuss the complexit…

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About the Host

James Moffitt