We're Not Done Yet

After you have been married for decades,  your marriage can feel tired. And marriage can hold long term hurts. But if we are going to have empty nest marriages that thrive, we're going to have to work on it. We need to get healed. We must forgive. We must lay down disappointments in our spouse or how our marriage looks. And we must lean into the hard of God’s calling for us to be faithful to...

Even when the kids move out, we still have a holy responsibility to maintain and cultivate a safe place for them to return to. Even in the Empty Nest homemaking matters. I would like to shout from the rooftop that in these days where families are dissolving and genders are being redefined and living as a Believer in that world grows more difficult every day, that homemaking matters more than ever!...

When our kids become adults, it's a whole new ball game. How can we develop the most inviting and respectful relationship possible with our adult kids? I don't have all the answers, but the 5 ideas in this podcast will help you on the road to healthy and loving relationships.  Experience a captivating journey through 1st century Galilee, praised by readers as "a spiritual experience embe...

The empty nest can look drastically different than we had hoped it would. When a lifetime of heartbreaks pile up on top of our weary bodies and spirits, it can be easy to want to give up. But God is a God of redemption and who bring life from death. Find out the two words that have transformed my sorrow to joy and have enabled me to continue following Jesus in every crazy turn. Podcast Series: For...

The empty nest holds its own set of disappointments, especially when we feel like God let us down and things didn't turn out like we thought they would.  How do we combat the sorrow that accompanies feeling disappointed? This episode holds four solutions which will free you to run with Jesus and no longer be angry at Him. Find the freedom and joy you long for! Podcast Series: For links to thi...

Anger paralyzes our heart and bitterness poisons our soul. Hanging on to past hurts can keep us from effectively living our life for Jesus now. That doesn't mean you need to just forget them. You might need counseling for help doing the hard work of forgiving, but it is worth it to live free.  Podcast Series: For links to this whole podcast series, check out the following links: 301: Do I Hav...

The empty nest years can bring some real grief. And after a long life of service and care of our family, we may very well feel worn out! But I don't want to live tired and sad anymore. How about you? Podcast Series: For links to this whole podcast series, check out the following links: 301: Do I Have an Empty Nest Calling? 302: Am I Too Old for God’s Calling? 303: Do You WANT To Be Healed? 30...

The longer we live, the more opportunities we encounter for hurt and damage to occur through relationships, difficulties, and disappointments. If we aren't careful, these painful places can paralyze us. Do you want to be healed? That is what Jesus asked the man at the pool. And He asks the same. Do you want to be healed? Podcast Series: For links to this whole podcast series, check out the fo...

Do we ever age out of being called by the Lord? I've battled through the fear and doubt the feeling "too old" and "too late" can bring. I share hope and encouragement here for you to walk boldly in your calling whether you are 20 or you are 80. Are you brave enough to  obey what Jesus calls you to do? Podcast Series: For links to this whole podcast series, check out the fo...

Want to have an honest and open conversation about the empty nest? Then grab some coffee and take a listen. Life is challenging in the empty nest years, and as Believers in Jesus we can struggle with what we are called to do now. This episode discusses the struggles and the conflicting emotions, but also how we can take them to Jesus and how He will lead us. Take a listen and tell a friend! Podcas...

Sue Donaldson takes two of the most intimidating actions that we know we SHOULD do, and makes them totally doable. Sue shares great reasons why we should open our homes to hospitality and then give practical steps for how. In the same way she will help you see how you can and should become a mentor to the younger women around you. Experience a captivating journey through 1st century Galilee, prais...

How will you and your siblings manage the complexities of aging parents? Leslie McLeod brings so much wisdom as she give concrete and clear advice of how to manage this minefield. You won't want to miss this, because this episode is packed with useful recommendations that will save you and your siblings grief. Experience a captivating journey through 1st century Galilee, praised by readers as...

Leslie McLeod has found the empty nest to be a place of renewed faith, jo in marriage, and a sense of calling from the Lord. What dreams have sat in your heart through the years? Maybe it is time to see what the Lord wants to do with them! Come listen and get inspired! Leslie McLeod: A mother of two adult children, Leslie is enjoying her season of greatest connection and creativity as a writer, ar...

The empty nest holds many challenges. How do we maintain healthy relationships with our own adult children? In conversations with them, how can we listen better? How do we know when to speak and when not to? Carol Feil has some great advice. In this honest conversation we also delve deep into all we can learn from the garden. What can we learn about the differences between death and dorminancy? Ho...

As she confronted the difficult parts of her past, the Lord challenged Lyneta Smith with the question, "Will you trust Me with your story?" Lyneta bravely said yes and therefore not only experienced her own healing but has helped other women with their own scarred past. What part of your hard story do you want to keep hidden? What would happen if you trusted Jesus to heal you and use it?...

Lori Morrison changed course in the empty nest, becoming a PI, a Private Investigator. Now she helps families find justice. She is also interested in helping other women become a PI, a Person of Influence. What has God placed on your heart? What new place is He calling you? He wants you to be an influence for Him.  Experience a captivating journey through 1st century Galilee, praised by readers as...

We all want to live a fulfilling and meaningful life. But what do we do when we get to these years, look back, and find what we counted on making us feel good never seems to measure up?  What do we do with the burdens we find ourselves carrying? And an even better question - what would happen if we lived out our faith in all areas of our life?  Vona Johnson answers these questions and more. Take a...

In what way are you gifted? How are you created where you can serve the Lord in these empty nest years? Diane LeJeune offers great advice and encouragement on how you can overcome fear and procrastination so that you can answer God's call in the second half of life! Experience a captivating journey through 1st century Galilee, praised by readers as "a spiritual experience embedded in pure dra...

What if God intends for the hard thing you have gone through (or are still in the middle of) to bless and encourage someone else? Brenda McDearmon discusses what it took to be brave enough to write and self-publish the lessons she learned in a difficult season. She also share why living with a sense of adventure in these empty nest years is so important. Want to tell your story? Or do you want to...

Why keep praying if you don't see results? If your kids have walked away from the Lord, is it too late to pray? How do I know what to pray? The answer to these questions and so much more are found in this fantastic interview with Tina Smith. Not only will you find encouragement, but real actionable steps to take. Part 1 of Tina's interview is found in Episode 67 . Experience a captivatin...

How can God turn an open, festering wound into a message to help other women heal? By walking in the healing and forgiveness that Jesus gives, Tina Smith has been enabled to share and help others heal from their own abortion experiences. She also has obeyed as the Lord has opened doors for her to podcast, write, speak and influence during her empty nest years. What could God do with us if we were...

When the Lord calls us to new ventures in the empty nest we can easily get overwhelmed with all the details and jobs and ideas. Erin Harrigan discusses how to follow the Lord instead of hustling and wearing ourselves out. And just wait until you hear Erin's description of imposter syndrome! It will change everything. Erin Harrigan is a Christian wife, empty nest mom, and avid traveler who lov...

2022 is here. Will it be better than 2021 or 2020? Or will it be worse? When fear of the future overwhelms our souls, there is really only one solution. It is remembering what the Lord has already done. This episode reveals 7 specific truths to remember to combat fear and walk in victory no matter what 2022 holds. For complete show notes go over to my website: https://www.susankmacias.com/podcast/...

Kristine Brown had plans for when the children left. Plans to write and use her time in ways she'd never had the opportunity to before. But through an arduous cancer journey,  the Lord allowed Kristine to learn new lessons on trusting Him, even when all the plans go in a direction you would never choose. Kristine compiled these lessons and overlays them with the life of Rahad in her book, &qu...

Has God placed an idea in your heart? A message or idea or creation that just won't leave your mind? But you might not be sure how to take the first step or how to navigate the waters of taking your thoughts into the social media world of today. Today's guest, Ruthie Gray of Authentic Online Marketing will share encouragement, tips, and tricks to help you get started. Experience a captiv...