What happens when your kids start growing up and the house gets a little quieter? In this episode, Mel and Pam sit down with Lakresha Fergeson to talk honestly about navigating the transition to an empty nest as a single mom. Lakresha shares what it was like to anticipate this new season, what she wanted to do with her newfound time, and how she discovered what interests and pursuits were worth investing in. They talk about the unexpected things she tried, how her priorities and passions evolved over time, and what she has learned about herself now that her children are no longer at home. Whether you’re excited about an empty nest, nervous about it, or wondering what life will look like when your kids leave, this conversation offers encouragement to see the empty nest not as an ending, but as an opportunity to embrace a new chapter.

What happens when your kids start growing up and the house gets a little quieter? In this episode, Mel and Pam sit down with Lakresha Fergeson to talk honestly about navigating the transition to an empty nest as a single mom. Lakresha shares what it was like to anticipate this new season, what she wanted to do with her newfound time, and how she discovered what interests and pursuits were worth investing in. They talk about the unexpected things she tried, how her priorities and passions evolved over time, and what she has learned about herself now that her children are no longer at home. Whether you’re excited about an empty nest, nervous about it, or wondering what life will look like when your kids leave, this conversation offers encouragement to see the empty nest not as an ending, but as an opportunity to embrace a new chapter.

Finding Yourself in the Next Chapter // Lakresha Fergeson

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Kids and Money

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Can Your Heart Come Out and Play?

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Living By God's Vision

Build on your child's strengths, or accept their weaknesses to be all God intends them to be.

Build on your child's strengths, or accept their weaknesses to be all God intends them to be.

Planting Seeds of Independence in Your Special Needs Child

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Learn practical strategies to develop effective discipline for all ages.

The Big “D” Word: Discipline

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Depression can zap your energy and steal your joy. Discover spiritual truths and practical tips to deal with the devastating effects of depression.

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Answers to how to set limits, guard your time, and protect your heart.

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Walk the pathway to complete freedom from rejection, hurt and fear.

Walk the pathway to complete freedom from rejection, hurt and fear.

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