Finding Joy in the Empty Nest Discover Purpose and Passion in the Next Phase of Life Join best-selling author and President of Home Word, Jim Burns, and Charlotte as they talk about JOY! 

Sometimes, in the empty nesting years, you need to look for joy to find it, as well as purpose and passion. 

Jim and Charlotte will discuss some treasures from his latest book: Finding Joy in the Empty Nest, Discover Purpose and Passion in the Next Phase of Life. Whether you've been looking forward to it, or dreading it, the experience of coming home to the empty nest brings with it a well of emotions, realizations and one gigantic, all-consuming thought: Now what? As an empty nester, the options before you are practically limitless -a fact that can be as exciting as it is terrifying. In his new book, Jim Burns combines his personal experiences with extensive research, interviews with other empty nesters and his professional work as a family educator to help you navigate your new life as an empty nester and find JOY in the opportunities for life-change before you. 

In this conversation, Jim and Charlotte will encourage you to lean in to the source of all joy, Jesus Christ. 

They will encourage you to pursue a few fresh starts, to get to know and re-invent yourself and life and thrive beyond this new stage.                                  Jim offers practical advice and timeless principles, including how to: 

* change the relationship you once had with your children - for the better, 

* face big issues (like aging parents, finances and kids returning home) with confidence, 

* rekindle your fire and purpose to live with passion day by day. 

Charlotte and Jim agree...these next years offer countless blessings and wonderful opportunities for you to seize and offer joy.                                          Thanks for listening and sharing time with us! Scriptures about JOY: James 1:2 - "When troubles come, of any kind, consider it an opportunity for great joy." Gal. 5:22 - "But the Holy Spirit produces joy." Phil. 4:4 - "Always be full of joy in the Lord..." Psalms 126:5 - "Those who plant in tears will harvest shouts of joy!" Romans 15:13 - "I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in Him. 

Then, you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit." To reach Jim Burns: HomeWord | Helping Families Succeed

HomeWord seeks to advance the work of God in the world by educating, equipping, and encouraging parents and churches to build God-honoring families from generation to generation. 

HomeWord is non-profit, donor supported ministry. If you would like to partner with HomeWord in our effort to help more parents and families you can

make a donation. 

Your investment will allow us to expand this ministry and is deeply appreciated. To reach Charlotte: Charlotte Guest

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Parenting Aging Parents

Kim & Mike Barnes are former, award-winning TV journalists. 

They created Parenting Aging Parents for those of us who are: stepping in more to help our parents as they get older. Whether you’re providing hands-on caregiving, helping manage doctor’s appointments, finances, or anything in between, it can be challenging and confusing. It’s easy to feel like you’re the only one going through this. Charlotte, Kim and Mike want adult children and other caregivers to know they’re not alone.

Listen in as Charlotte visits with Kim and Mike about common topics those parenting aging parents share in common:

* Practical questions everyone 40+ needs to have with their parents

* How to have uncomfortable conversations with aging parents

* 5 tips to prepare caregivers for the challenges ahead

* How to protect your parents from scams

* Elderly dating – what you need to know may shock you

* & more

There’s so much to know. Learn about the resources they’ve gathered and join their supportive community in the free private Facebook group.

Kim and Mike, through Parenting Aging Parents, desire to be the bridge to help others make the connections they need.

To Reach Kim and Mike:·  

Email: [email protected]·  

Website: https://parentingagingparents.com/Find them on:· 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/parentingagingparents·  

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMvOBPk9VRiHiGDLpvocHJQ

For more about Charlotte: For more about Charlotte: Charlotte GuestFor Charlotte’s YouVersion Bible Plan about Amazing Grace and Loving Aging Adults, visit here: https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/26626

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“May the God of hope fill you with joy & peace.”Rom. 15:13

The Struggle is Real, But So Is God.

Struggles are real. Thankfully, so is God.

Misty Philip knows this, wrote about it, a study that is an award-winning #1 Amazon new release bible study, and shares more on this podcast.

Misty is a dreamer and a doer passionate about helping spark your soul message. She encourages people to use their story to give God glory.

She is the host of the By His Grace Podcast ranked in the top 1.5 percent of all podcasts.

She’s a Sought-after inspirational speaker and the author of the award-winning #1 Amazon New Release Bible Study, The Struggle is Real: But so is God, and the Spark Podcast Planner.

Scripture promises that we will have tribulation. It also promises us that we can have hope in the very midst of what brings us down.

Through a massive career upheaval, loss of loved ones, family health crises, her own two broken arms at the same time and a closed door on her calling, Misty has brought her desperation to the Lord over and over.

Her story and strength will inspire you and so will her book.

The Struggle Is Real, But So Is God is a 6-week journey through the Bible that will:

·  * Equip you with empowering wisdom.

·  * Help you grow spiritually by claiming God’s promises as your own.

* Teach you how to declare scripture over yourself to strengthen your inner being.

·  * Show you how to conquer challenges by activating God’s Word in your life.

* Experience just how real God is and know that He is right there with you in the middle of it all.

The Founder of Spark Media, Misty equips Christian Communicators and podcasters through virtual and live events, podcast network, magazine, and a thriving membership community.

Listen in as Charlotte and Misty encourage you about clinging to God in the midst of struggles.

Scriptures shared today:

“We are in this struggle together. You have seen my struggle in the past and you know I am still in the midst of it.”

Phil. 1:30

“This is why we work hard and continue to struggle, for our hope is in the living God, who is the Savior of all people and particularly of all believers.”

1 Tim. 4:10

Sometimes you just can’t be an active participant in a struggle or struggling physically. That’s why I love this scripture” “The Lord himself will fight for you. You need only to be still.”

Ex. 14:14

For more about Misty: Book - By His Grace (mistyphillip.com)

To order her book: click here

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Launch Stragegies and Leaving a Legacy

With Marci Seither

Listen in as Charlotte and Marci Seither talk about some helpful stragegies for launching children

from the nest. The emptying nest and the empty nest have differences. Marci shares valuable insight

about a few things that caught her off guard when her own children began to move away.

Stress within the nest is a natural process for growing strong. Marci’s suggestions for coping are helpful.

She encourages us to begin to prepare early so the transition to an empty nest doesn’t feel so abrupt.

This time of life can be a wonderful time to stretch your own wings as your children fly. Marci’s also an

advocate of leaving a legacy that matters to those you love during the launching years.

Marci’s an author, speaker, wife, mom to six and loves inspiring others. She loves cooking and makes

marshmellows from scratch. You can find her books on Amazon at the links below.

To reach Charlotte: https://charlotteguest.com/

For more about Marci: About | Marci Seither

Links to her books:

Empty Nest: Strategies To Help Your Kids Take Flight

Lakeside Retreat: Life-Giving Devotions from a Restful Shore 

Charlotte Guest

Podcaster & Writer

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“May the God of hope fill you with joy & peace.”

Rom. 15:13

Avoiding Divorce Court & Aging with Humor 

Join Charlotte and Shel Harrington, the divorce attorney who does not like divorce. Shel is a family lawyer who truly tries to help her clients avoid divorce.

Both adultery and domestic abuse are serious issues that can destroy marriages but neither is the most common reason for divorce. Small behaviors add up to big marital damage. Shel says, once identified, they can be avoided.

She also encourages listeners to “Pray, Play and Stay.” Loving, honoring and enjoying yourspouse is biblical. 

Sometimes, we forget to “enjoy”. Shel shares intentional ways to have fun with your spouse.

She also offers newlyweds tips for avoiding mistakes and disasters. If you have to go through with divorce, Shel shares tips to get you through itas well as strategies for helping you and others (including children).

Then, in the second half of this podcast…we are gonna laugh! Fat Bottom Women Get Fierce is Shel’s hilarious and fun Facebook group.Q. 

Do you know what a “Dryjoe” is?A. It’s when you forget to add the water to your coffee pot and brew a cup of air.Sometimes, we are forgetful in our encore years and slow down in more ways than one.Shel’s book about “quinbloits” will have you in stitches. (We’ll tell you what these are when you tune in.)

To reach Shel Harrington: Front Page - Shel Harrington

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My Husband Is Retiring…What Next?

Join Charlotte and Jim Burns, President of HomeWord and best-selling author and speaker

as they discuss how couples can look at retirement as a rite of passage, something to be celebrated and not feared.

Many find the retirement season difficult in the empty nesting years.

Couples now must adjust to a new routine as well as doing life with adult children.

Retirement is a time to reconnect, reinvent and reboot your life, marriage and your future.

It’s NOT a time to stay in a rut or park yourself in a recliner.

Listen in and learn how to prevent a “gray divorce” - a common occurrence in couples over the age of 50.

Jim also shares wonderful insight from two of his books:

Have Serious Fun and 12 Other Principles to Make Your Life Count.

&

Finding Joy in the Empty Nest: Discover Purpose and Passion in the Next Phase of Life

The “what next?” years can be full of your best years yet!

To reach Jim at HomeWord:

Contact Us | HomeWord

To reach Charlotte:

Charlotte Guest

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Podcaster & Writer

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“May the God of hope fill you with joy & peace.”

Rom. 15:13

Affair Repair – How God Used the Other Woman

How God Used the Other Woman by Tina Konkin is an incredible book

that shares how Tina and her husband Ron saved their marriage after his

affair and fought to make it better than before.

When Tina Konkin, renowned marriage expert and speaker finds out

her husband Ron, a speaker and marriage expert in his own right,

is having an affair with her close friend, God transforms this disaster

into one of His promises that what was intended for evil He would turn to good.

After a spouse has been unfaithful, salvaging the relationship may seem

inconceivable. Marital infidelity sparks pain and chaos that is difficult to

navigate. But there IS hope for recovery and redemption.

Join Charlotte and author Tina Konkin on this podcast. Tina shares her story,

and how God transformed the brokenness of an affair into a redeemed marriage.

You can find grace and strength to forgive too. There IS joy on the other side and you

can emerge from this crisis and seek restoration together.

Listen in and learn three powerful healing principles that encourage rebuilding

your marriage in a lasting way. Not only can your marriage survive; it can thrive!

Tina’s courage and perseverance blesses so many. Her true story of faith, love and

in light of overwhelming odds is inspiring.

To reach Tina: Contact | Tina Konkin

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Rom. 15:13

Stepping Out of Brokenness Into Purpose

with Lisa Bain

Join Charlotte and Lisa Bain, from Lisa Bain Ministries. as they talk about fact that breakthroughs can come from being broken.

Lisa Bain is an author and speaker who shares about illness, loss and her journey through broken relationships.

She is the founder of Lisa Bain Ministries, a non-profit organization that provides encouragement, support,

and practical tools for those in broken places. Lisa writes regularly on her blog and hosts Treasure Talks,

a vlog featuring interviews with heroes who are making a difference in the community.

Charlotte and Lisa discuss stepping out of our boxes of fear and doubt and stepping into the amazing treasures God has waiting for us.

They believe you can emerge from hardships to find purpose and freedom.

Lisa was born in Nashville, Tennessee, and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She graduated from Oral Roberts University with a degree in Social Work.

She shares with honesty and authenticity. When her mother was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer and Lisa was diagnosed with a debilitating

autoimmune disease in the same week. She was determined to find joy in the midst of her difficult circumstances.

Lisa has written three books, Joy in the Journey: Finding Laughter and Miracles in Very Dark Places, Life Outside the Box,

and It’s Better Out Here, Stepping out of Brokenness into Purpose.

Lisa and Charlotte are passionate about animal therapy. Both volunteer with their therapy dogs to help spread love and light to those who are hurting.

Lisa especially enjoys visiting with her dogs at cancer treatment centers, hospitals, senior living facilities and hospice care centers.

Charlotte serves at a few places in Tulsa including The Little Light House and the Salvation Army.

Both Charlotte and Lisa are members of The Alliance of Therapy Dogs.

Therapy Dog | Therapy Dog Organizations (therapydogs.com)

You are never to broken to experience the breakthrough that can change the course of your life.

Tune in today and be encouraged.

For more about Lisa: About Lisa – Lisa Bain

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Rom. 15:13

Are You Struggling With A Difficult Mother-Daughter Relationship?

Join Charlotte as she visits with Dr. Helen McIntosh and Daughter Blythe Daniel,

authors of Mended – Restoring the Hearts of Mothers and Daughters.

(This wonderful book is endorsed by Lysa TerKeust, Stasi Eldredge and other best-selling authors.)

Relationships between mothers and daughters can be messy and hurtful.

In their book, Helen and Blythe share how they’ve built, guarded and renewed

a relationship centered around respecting and listening first…then talking.

In this podcast, Charlotte, Helen and Blythe will walk you through the steps to restoring

what’s between you and include conversation starters that are welcoming. They also share

how to experience freedom when you aren’t able to mend or reconcile.

Listen in and learn how to:

*Choose the relationship above your difference of opinion

*Focus on not changing or controlling the other person

*Recognize and remove behaviors that have carried over from generations

* Confront hurts today – not digging through the mess of yesterday

* Cope when reconciliation is not possible

* Experience healing when your mother or daughter is no longer in your life and more.

For more information about Mended – Restoring the Hearts of Mothers & Daughters

& to buy the book:

Mended - Restoring the Hearts of Mothers and Daughters (ourmendedhearts.com)

To reach Charlotte:

Charlotte Guest

“Help…I need my husband to lead us.”

With George Stahnke from Focus on the Family.

If you find yourself saying or even thinking this,

this podcast is for you.

Empty nesting can be hard on both women and men.

As some men question their purpose at this stage in life,

they often turn inward and shut down emotionally. Others

dive into work or a hobby instead of putting energy into leading

a much smaller nest and loving others well.

Join Charlotte and George Stahnke from Focus on the Family as

they have an authentic conversation about this common occurrence

in these encore years.

George offers an insightful male perspective and some

meaningful tips about how to encourage your husband

to love and lead you well.

It’s also equally important for us to love well.

You are not alone and help is here.

Tune in and be blessed.

To reach George at Focus on the Family:

[email protected]

For countless resources from Focus on the Family:

Home - Focus on the Family

To reach Charlotte:

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