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Empty Nest Guests

Empty Nest Guests

By Charlotte Guest

Welcome to your encore years! They can be your best years yet. Join Charlotte and listen and learn from encouraging guests who are helping others navigate the empty nest phase of life. Charlotte interviews guests (best-selling authors, speakers and leaders) who are blessing people mentally, physically & spiritually Charlotte's mission and hope, through this podcast and her life, is to encourage others that they have great purpose here and now. Click here https://charlotteguest.com/about/ for more about Charlotte and to reach her regarding this podcast.
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2. Empty Nest Transitions, Unmet Expectations and Helpful Resources with Laura Dennis

Empty Nest GuestsOct 03, 2020

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50. Longing for More? with Kelly Needham
Mar 05, 202444:55
49. A Look at Loneliness With Sydney Black MS, LPC

49. A Look at Loneliness With Sydney Black MS, LPC

A Look at Loneliness

 With Sydney Black MS, LPC

 

Have you ever been lonely? I have.

It surprised me.

Yet, I learned a lot from being lonely.

 

Listen in if you are lonely, have ever been lonely or know someone who is.

Jesus experienced the feeling of loneliness too. He knows just how to help.

 

In this episode, we talk about loneliness and: 

  • Isolation and the types of loneliness
  • Not wanting to burden others
  • How we can listen to untrue voices in our head
  • What it’s like to feel disconnected
  • Longing for companionship
  • The physical and mental effects of loneliness
  • Causes of loneliness
  • Situational loneliness and chronic loneliness
  • The signs of loneliness


Listeners, loneliness, being alone and solitude are not the same things. You need to know the difference as well as recognize the signs of loneliness, in either yourself or those you love.


SEEK HELP IMMEDIATELY by calling 988 if you feel suicidal. 911 also is helpful in an emergency.

  • Involve God, involve others and seek help.

 

“Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted. Relieve the troubles of my heart and free me from my anguish…Guard my life and rescue me…for I take refuge in You.” Psalm 25: 16, 17 & 20.

 

“…for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you or forsake you.” Deut. 31:6

 

“If God is for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31

 

“And surely I am with you always, even to the very end of the age.” Matth. 28:20.

 

Thanks for tuning in. I always value your time and have you in my prayers. Remember listeners, YOU matter. You are worthy. You are valuable and You are LOVED so much by the One who made you. Don’t delay if you are experiencing loneliness…reach out…lean in and look up to Your heavenly father. Engage in the support you need and know that, like it is promised in Deut. 31:6, God IS with you. He will go WITH you, and He will NEVER leave you.

 

To reach Sydney Black, MS, LPC, for an in-person or virtual appointment, call: 918-499-0300.

 

To reach Charlotte: chargordy@cox.net

Feb 28, 202447:28
48. Eight Habits of the Heart and Empty Nesting with Clifton Taulbert

48. Eight Habits of the Heart and Empty Nesting with Clifton Taulbert

Pulitzer Prize nominee and acclaimed author and speaker, Clifton Taulbert,
joins Charlotte as they discuss his book:
Eight Habits of the Heart.
Born in the Mississippi Delta, Clifton reaped rewards for his observances of
the strong family bonds that seemed to spring from the rich soil of the
region.
His book, Once Upon a Time When We Were Colored was released in 1996 as a
major motion picture, starring Phylicia Rashad. Taulbert has written several
books, all of which can be found on his website:
https://www.cliftontaulbert.com/
In his inspiring handbook, Clifton lays out eight principles he learned from
his elders:
*A Nurturing Attitude
*Dependability
* Responsibility
*Friendship
*Brotherhood
*High Expectations
*Courage
*Hope
These eight habits can be utilized today as we empty nesters, and those of
all ages, aspire to strengthen our relationships, our families and our
communities.
Listen in how some front porch wisdom from Taulbert's elders can bless us
today.
To view the video of this recording visit https://youtu.be/TC71C2IrP5o
To reach Charlotte: https://charlotteguest.com
Thank you again and have a blessed day!
Charlotte

Jan 30, 202443:21
47. Let’s Be a Blessing This Holiday Season

47. Let’s Be a Blessing This Holiday Season

Family & friends, as we celebrate the holidays let’s be a gift to others.


Let’s be peace and offer hope. 


Let’s let cars in during traffic and be kind to cashiers.


Little things are big things. 


Let’s be a safe place for people. 


Let’s reconcile and reconnect. 


May we remember the Reason for the season and prepare our hearts for the coming year. 


Thanks for tuning in.

You are a blessing in my life.

Dec 13, 202311:21
46. Aging Faithfully with Alice Fryling
Nov 08, 202345:03
45. Are We Really Friends? - Rev. Dr. Patricia McLeod

45. Are We Really Friends? - Rev. Dr. Patricia McLeod

Are We Really Friends? The Road to Godly Friendships

With Rev. Dr. Patricia McLeod


Empty Nesters, most of the time, our friendships are a blessing. Sometimes, though, they are hard.

 

Listen in as Charlotte and the Rev. Dr. Patricia McLeod talk about friendships. God has a wonderful design for friendships. Satan does his best to destroy them.

 

This conversation covers these truths as well as:

  • How do we place false expectations on friends and have unrealistic presuppositions?
  • How do we have godly, wholesome, and authentic friendships?
  • What is God’s design for friendship?
  • How can we be the friend to others we’d like to have?

 

It’s time to be liberated from the bondage of erroneous beliefs about friendship and the false expectations we impose on our friends.

 

Let’s be the friend we want to have.

 

Our best friend is Jesus. He’s always with us. His friends let Him down, He looked up and turned to His Father. We can too! Let’s lean in, look up and learn from Him.

 

Dr. McLeod is a Pastor at the International Gathering at Beth Rapha in New York. She serves as Director of Christian Education and Vice President of Beth Rapha Christian College & Theological Seminary, Inc. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia State University and her Master’s in Educational Supervision & Administration from Bowling Green State University. She also has her Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Christian Education Administration from Beth Rapha Christian College & Theological Seminary.

Dr. Patricia is happily married to General Davis McLeod and is the proud stepmother of two. They have been blessed with six lovely grandchildren and a host of godchildren.

 

To reach Dr. McLeod: pmcleod1958@gmail.com

To order her book: click here  

Dr. McLeod offers discussion chapters at the end of each chapter for further study and discussion.

To reach Charlotte: https://charlotteguest.com

Oct 16, 202349:60
44. What Are Adult Kids are Looking for From Fathers? with Grant and Connor (My Son & Son-in-Law)
Oct 09, 202324:11
43. Empty Nesting and Fatherhood (Jim Burns & Gordy Guest)
Oct 02, 202351:03
42. Parents of Estranged Adult Children (Aimee Palmer)

42. Parents of Estranged Adult Children (Aimee Palmer)

Episode #42

Parents of Estranged Adult Children

With Aimee Palmer

 

Estranged from her daughter, on and off for five years, Aimee Palmer has walked a long, confusing, hard, and hurtful road.

 

So have countless other parents whose children have walked away from a relationship with them.

All too often, a rejected parent or parents often don't know what they did wrong to warrant this type of treatment.

 

Many times, that same child has walked away from faith, everyone in the family and from connectivity with those who love them most.

 

When an adult child rejects or abandons a parent, common feelings arise like:

  • Anger
  • Despair
  • Failure
  • Guilt
  • Isolation
  • Shame
  • And More

 

Aimee founded the international support group PEAC – Parents of Estranged Adult Children to bring hurting parents together.

 

On her website: Parents Of Estranged Adult Children Support Group (peacinternational.org)https://peacinternational.org, you’ll find helpful resources and links for online meetings where you can surround yourself with others who are estranged from their children.

 

If you are experiencing alienation, a strain in your relationship with your adult child or are completely estranged from them, this podcast is for you.

Listen in as Aimee shares helpful tips to survive and thrive as you are experiencing estrangement.

 
In community there is courage, strength, and hope.  As Aimee shares, “When we share common pain and goals...there is healing.”

 

It is our hope and prayer that you will find healing and help here and that, soon, you will be reconnected with your adult child.

Thanks for listening. You are in our prayers.

 

Charlotte and Aimee

 

To reach Aimee:  https://peacinternational.org & aimee@peacinternational.org

To reach Charlotte: https://charlotteguest.com & chargordy@cox.net

Jul 24, 202338:46
41 Bestselling Author Laurie Beth Jones - Hearing His Voice Above the Noise
May 22, 202341:52
40. What Makes a Grandparent Grand? Guests: Ann and Bill Parkinson - the Legacy Coalition

40. What Makes a Grandparent Grand? Guests: Ann and Bill Parkinson - the Legacy Coalition

What Makes a Grandparent Grand?

With Ann and Bill Parkinson

The Legacy Coalition – Christian Grandparenting Ministry

 

Whether you are a seasoned grandparent or soon to be one, this podcast is for you.

Filled with wisdom, encouragement and insight, Ann and Bill share how to invest in the lives of grandchildren.

The Legacy Coalition raises the importance of grandparenting through training, discussion, seminars, webinars,

conferences, podcasts, ministry partners and through a wealth of resources.

 

They are all about elevating grandparents, reminding them that they have been called to disciple their grandchildren.

The Legacy Coalition desires that grandparents reap the rewards of their ministry to their grandchildren.

Their staff of veteran ministry leaders is deeply devoted to helping you pass on your faith so multiple generations of your family follow Christ.

 

Charlotte, Ann, and Bill discuss important principles for grandparents. You’ll love hearing about:

  1. “Watch 1”
  2. “Teach 2”
  3. “Think 4” and
  4. “Bless all”

 

Listeners, there IS a war going on for families and grandparents can and should serve on the front lines.

The mission to preserve families and leave a legacy is paramount and, through grandparenting, much is possible.

 

“…be careful and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them fade from your heart as long as you live.

Teach them to your children and to their children after them.”  - Deut. 4:9

 

To learn more about the Legacy Coalition – Christian Grandparenting Ministry:

Legacy Coalition - Christian Grandparenting Ministry

 

To reach Charlotte: https://charlotteguest.com

Apr 24, 202341:19
39. How to Handle Mother-Daughter Relationship Struggles - Dr. Helen McIntosh & Blythe Daniel

39. How to Handle Mother-Daughter Relationship Struggles - Dr. Helen McIntosh & Blythe Daniel

As we get closer to Mother’s Day, this podcast is super insightful.   

 

Tune in to hear:

 

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 go to: www.ourmendedhearts.com


To reach Charlotte:       https://charlotteguest.com

 

Also, listeners, this dynamic duo also has written a wonderful gift book: I Love You Mom!

It’s a wonderful gift for mom for Mother’s Day or any day.

 

This special book contains more thoughts than a greeting card and is beautifully illustrated.

The sentiments in I Love You Mom! will help you recall the ways you love your mom.

The forward of the book allows you to leave a personalized message for mom.

 

In the back of the book, there is room for her thoughts.

 

Pick up your copy today on Amazon,

at Tyndale House Publishers and other stores.

Apr 13, 202353:37
38. Loss, Grief and Living Your Gospel

38. Loss, Grief and Living Your Gospel

Episode #38

Loss, Grief and Living Your Gospel

Losing my cousin Michael has left such a void in my life and in that of our family.

Michael was a blessing and his life was a bright light in this world.

In this short episode, I share some thoughts about loss, grief and how that affects our lives.

Hopefully, with every loss we experience, we are reminded that our lives matter and how we live does too.

Thankfully, I served at a hospice facility with my therapy dog, Fitz shortly after losing Michael.

I picked up some helpful Care Notes booklets about how to care for yourself and others while grieving.

(You can find these books here.) These booklets helped me tremendously and sure will in the future as well.

I hope my words from what I learned will bless you.

Also, in preparing my thoughts about Michael’s life, I reflected on some dear words I heard at my friend’s

brother’s Celebration of Life. He reminded us that our lives are a gospel and asked What does the gospel of you say?

Tune in to this episode to hear more.

Your life and your time are blessings to me.

Loss and grief are so hard. Thankfully, we have a Comforter and a Creator. Jesus understands and so desires to walk through sorrows with us.

Another of His names is Son of Suffering. May He bless you if you are grieving today.

Thanks for listening.

Charlotte

To reach Charlotte:

https://charlotteguest.com

To see more Care Notes on other topics:

CareNotes Inspirational Booklets | Carenotes

To read some YouVersion Bible plans, written by Charlotte:

Charlotte Guest | YouVersion Search | The Bible App

Feb 17, 202319:27
37. Mothers, Adult Sons & Empty Nesting - George Stahnke from Focus on the Family

37. Mothers, Adult Sons & Empty Nesting - George Stahnke from Focus on the Family

Episode #37 Mothers, Adult Sons & Empty Nesting

(Guest: George Stahnke from Focus on the Family)

As a son grows into a young man, he needs his mother’s love and, now, more than ever, her respect.

This respect needs to be unconditional.

We need to understand our son’s:

  • masculine drives.
  • their desire to achieve, provide and protect.
  • and his need for friendship with us.

Listen in as Charlotte and George Stahnke from Focus on the Family discuss some key points from Dr. Emerson

Eggerichs’ new book entitled: Mother and Son – The Respect Effect.

Your son does want to connect with you, but on his own terms. “Men do not fear transparency,” says Eggerichs, “they

fear shame, disapproval or a lecture. They fear disrespect.”

Charlotte and George dive in to unveil helpful understandings of your son and his need for your respect to establish

deeper levels of trust in your relationship.

Listen in to hear how to do life “shoulder to shoulder” with your son and more.

Other topics discussed include:

  • What to do when your son does not deserve respect.
  • What to say during times of conflict.
  • How to handle when your son is angry with you.
  • How to honor their family unit.
  • How our need to ask our son’s advice is important.
  • Listen more than you talk.
  • Let your son see that you have your own life.
  • Affirm him and his dreams.

As we mothers believe in our sons and the person God made them to be, we can get through difficult seasons and enjoy

the blessings found in good times together.

Special thanks to George for his time and his own wise insight.

Remember… “the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinth. 13:13.

To reach George Stahnke:

george@renewalcs.org

For countless resources from Focus on the Family:

https://www.focusonthefamily.com/

To reach Charlotte:

https://charlotteguest.com/

Nov 10, 202245:00
36. Empty Nesting and Wellness with Jana Love
Nov 09, 202234:40
35. Let’s Rebuke & Pray: A special message for those dealing with illness

35. Let’s Rebuke & Pray: A special message for those dealing with illness

Let’s Pray AND Rebuke

When times are tough, most of us know about the power of prayer.

But…

What about when times are REALLY tough?

- What do you do with a health diagnosis that is unexpected?

- How about when you feel oppressed, stressed and sense something bigger is at play?

You know what? It probably is. Spiritual warfare is swirling about us all every day.

In this video, Charlotte discusses the importance of rebuking illness and dis-ease.

Recently diagnosed with RA and a strange tick-borne illness call Alpha-Gal, Charlotte

has really suffered lately with inflammation, immobility and has needed a season of rest.

Sickness is a hard part of life BUT, as believers, we do not have to accept a diagnosis lightly.

There is power in prayer and much to learn about what rebuking is.

Mark 4:36-40 talks about Jesus rebuking the wind and said “Peace, be still…”

The wind ceased and there was a great calm.

Luke 4:38 & 39 shares how Jesus rebuked a fever “and it left…”

Friends, we, too, can rebuke in Jesus’ name because, as believers we have Him living inside of us.

Listen in how you can pray and harness the awesome power of rebuking.

To reach Charlotte about this topic go to:

https://charlotteguest.com

Thanks for tuning in.

YOU will be in my prayers, especially if you are dealing with illness.

Please share your prayer request here and I promise to pray for you.

(Hey, I’d appreciate yours too! RA is tough! )

Charlotte Guest

Podcaster & Writer

CharlotteGuest.com | chargordy@cox.net

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

Rom. 15:13

Sep 27, 202213:27
34. Resting and Writing

34. Resting and Writing

Let’s Stay Encouraged in These Encore Years

& Please Stay In Touch

Thank you listeners for joining Charlotte on her podcasting journey!

In this episode, Charlotte recaps the key messages shared on her past 33 episodes.

She has been so blessed with incredible guests who have shared wisdom and insight for living our best lives now.

Charlotte is excited as she will be on a hiatus for a bit and plans to concentrate on some writing.

(Please keep her in your prayers as she writes.)

She’ll be working on a book that summarizes the podcasts thus far and offers encouragement for the encore years.

She also loves children’s books and will work on those as well.

Charlotte hopes you’ll enjoy this podcast that offers key tips from past episodes and suggests you re-listen to past episodes too!

Here’s a note from Charlotte:

“Thank you, thank you listeners for sharing your valuable time with me on Empty Nest Guests.

We’ve had some great shows together and I have loved every minute and learned so much from my incredible guests.

As I spend writing time outside of the recording studio, please reach out to me at https://charlotteguest.com for encore year topic suggestions.

You all stay in my prayers and I thank you for your wonderful support of me, my guests and the podcast.

Stay healthy and hopeful and keep shinin’! These can be your best years yet!”

With love,

Charlotte

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Sep 20, 202216:49
33. Empty Nest Adult Caregiving - Getting Beyond Burnout with Carole Jeanne Runnels

33. Empty Nest Adult Caregiving - Getting Beyond Burnout with Carole Jeanne Runnels

Getting Beyond Burnout

When You Are Barely Hanging On As a Caregiver

Adult caregivers, you can avoid burnout as you care for your loved one.

It’s sure not easy and, often, we forget to care for ourselves in the process.

“Honor your father and mother,” in Exodus 20:12 is a commandment with a promise.

The Lord shares that if we honor our parents, our days may be long in the land He gives us.

Being a caregiver of your own parents or an aging adult is both a labor of love and a responsibility. The task comes with many stressors that affect your mental and emotional health, your ability to relax, sleep well and overall quality of life. Often, your own finances are affected as is your work/life balance and time with your immediate family, perhaps your own children.

Join Charlotte and Carole Jeanne Runnels, R.N. as they talk about caring for yourself in the process of caregiving while ensuring your loved one receives the best possible care.

Carole Jeanne is a committed Christ-follower, a dear friend of Charlotte’s, and lovingly cared for her mother, father, aunt and uncle for 12 years into their end-stages of life. Her nursing career of 38 years included serving as an oncology nurse, an educational programs coordinator and as a school nurse.

Caregiving is hard. Yet it is priceless time to help your loved ones finish out their lives well. Keeping your spiritual tank full, involving Christian community and finding small things that bring you joy are helpful as is taking the scenic route and remembering the fullness of your aging adult’s life. Carole Jeanne suggests sharing the freedom that comes from the ability to discuss everything and to serve as your loved ones advocate. Tapping in to community resources and offering yourself a bit of grace will help you “do the next right thing” as you care for your loved one. Tune in to hear more from this insightful conversation.

These scriptures helped Carole Jeanne and they can help you:

“The Joy of the Lord is my strength,” Nehemiah 8:10

“I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.” Phil. 4:13.

A suggested book for help is Cruising Through Caregiving by Jennifer FitzPatrick, MSW, LCSW-C, CSP.

You can purchase it here: Amazon.com : cruising through caregiving.

To reach Charlotte: https://charlotteguest.com

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Jul 18, 202242:15
32 - Empty Nesting and Your Fierce Calling - with Doris Swift

32 - Empty Nesting and Your Fierce Calling - with Doris Swift

You Have a Fierce Calling Yes! 


Even in the encore years you have a call on your life. God has great purposes for you. 

Your life has meaning and, each day, He has a mission for you. Why do we forget that as empty nesters? 

Listen in as Charlotte and Doris Swift, host of the Fierce Calling podcast, talk about: 

· What having a “call” on your life means (and one that is “fierce”) 

· Why some empty nesters have lost a calling 

· How we need to surround ourselves with “dream defenders” 

· Why we need to NOT compare our calling with others (and what Jesus says about that) 


Before being called into something, we are called to some One. Jesus calls us to Him to carry out the very missions He created us to do. 

Doris is a devoted follower of Jesus. She is passionate about discipleship and encouraging others to walk deeper in biblical truth and in their calling. 

As a leader and lay counselor, Doris is blessed to assist people in discovering God’s solutions to their needs. 

She loves unveiling how they can use their gifts to impact the world for the furtherance of the Kingdom of God. Her Fierce Calling Podcast will encourage, equip, and engage you to walk deeper in God’s word, bloom in your fierce calling, and use your gifts to impact the world for Christ. 

Learning through community is an amazing thing and our voices matter. 

We all have a sphere of influence. God places us where we are for a reason. 

In ministry for over 30 years, Doris is blessed to be on staff at her church and serves as a Christian lay counselor. She is an author, speaker, and podcast host who loves encouraging people to flourish in their calling and purpose. 

Charlotte and Doris agree that God has plans for each one of us. God knows us personally and He is calling us to know Him more. He is also calling us to tell others about Him so they can know Him more. 

It’s exciting to see those plans come to life in the encore years! We’d love to share some time with you. 

Scriptures for our podcast: * Eph. 3: 16 - 19 “I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith.

And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.” * Romans 8:16 “For His Spirit joins with our spirit to affirm that we are God’s children.” 

* 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.” 

* John 15:5 “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me and I in them will produce much fruit. For apart from me, you can do nothing.” To reach Doris: FIERCE CALLING PODCAST WITH DORIS SWIFT part of the Spark Network and Fierce Calling Ministries

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May 12, 202245:32
31. Finding Joy in the Empty Nest with Jim Burns from HomeWord

31. Finding Joy in the Empty Nest with Jim Burns from HomeWord

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

Empty Nest Guests is on the Spark Network which can be found on the Edifi app. Edifi offers thousands of Christian podcasts; download that awesome app today. Visit Charlotte's Etsy shop

purchase art cards that help fund Empty Nest Guests. Thank you for listening! Your time is valuable. Thanks for spending it with Empty Nest Guests. Charlotte Guest Podcaster & Writer

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May 12, 202236:12
30. Parenting Aging Parents - Kim and Mike Barnes

30. Parenting Aging Parents - Kim and Mike Barnes

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: info@parentingagingparents.com·  

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

Apr 16, 202242:18
29. The Struggle is Real but So Is God - with Misty Phillip

29. The Struggle is Real but So Is God - with Misty Phillip

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

For more about Charlotte: Charlotte Guest

Apr 06, 202237:10
28: Empty Nest Launch Strategies and Leaving a Legacy - Marci Seither
Feb 04, 202240:58
27. Avoiding Divorce Court & Aging with Humor - with Shel Harrington
Dec 31, 202151:12
26. My Husband is Retiring - What Next? - with Jim Burns from HomeWord
Dec 16, 202141:56
25. Affair Repair - How God Used The Other Woman - with Tina Konkin

25. Affair Repair - How God Used The Other Woman - with Tina Konkin

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

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

Dec 02, 202153:54
24. Stepping Out of Brokenness and Into Purpose with Lisa Bain

24. Stepping Out of Brokenness and Into Purpose with Lisa Bain

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

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

Charlotte Guest

Podcaster & Writer

CharlotteGuest.com | chargordy@cox.net

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

Rom. 15:13

Nov 16, 202147:02
23. Are You Struggling with a Difficult Mother/Daughter Relationship? - with Dr. Helen McIntosh and Blythe Daniel

23. Are You Struggling with a Difficult Mother/Daughter Relationship? - with Dr. Helen McIntosh and Blythe Daniel

Oct 30, 202151:07
22. Help! I Need My Husband to Lead Us in the Empty Nest - with George Stahnke - Focus on the Family
Oct 15, 202148:08
21. Mothers-in-Law vs. Daughters-in-Law - Let There Be Peace - with Janice Mathers
Sep 30, 202142:08
20. A Widow's Journey - When the Nest is Really Empty - with 9/11 Widow - Jennifer Sands
Sep 15, 202145:20
19. Doing Life with Your Adult Children - with Jim Burns from HomeWord
Jun 15, 202149:36
18. Empty Nesting in Adversity with Shannon Wilburn
Jun 02, 202154:27
17. Is it Alzheimer's, Dementia or Memory Loss with Erin Powell from the Alzheimer's Association
May 15, 202144:36
16. Sleep, Wellness & Balanced Empty Nesting with Jane Wenning from 4 Pillars Health
May 02, 202147:28
15. Empty Nesting and Friendship with Michelle Van Loon, Melissa Phenice & Shae Hedrick
Apr 15, 202101:00:58
14. Parenting a Prodigal in the Empty Nest and Hope for the Journey with Joannie DeBrito from Focus on the Family
Mar 15, 202146:38
13. Depression, Weariness, Apathy and more in the Empty Nest with Michelle Van Loon
Mar 01, 202147:28
12. Parenting Emerging Adults: Boundaries, Limits & Parenting Prodigals in the Empty Nest with Joannie DeBrito from Focus on the Family
Feb 16, 202101:01:12
11. Letting Go and Holding On in the Empty Nest with Jill Savage
Jan 30, 202142:08
10. Writing a Legacy Letter with Blake Brewer
Dec 22, 202044:16
9. Fighting Spiritual Warfare in the Empty Nest with Stasi Eldredge from Wild at Heart Ministries
Dec 16, 202041:36
8. Rediscover Inner Strength and Resources with Julie Miles

8. Rediscover Inner Strength and Resources with Julie Miles

Nov 17, 202033:04
7. The Blessing of Having and Accountability Partner with Linda Pulver
Nov 17, 202032:48
6. Your Life has Meaning, Mission and Ministry with Shirley Staires
Nov 17, 202034:48
5. Our Changing Parental Roles with counselor Sydney Black
Nov 17, 202033:04
4. How Men and Women Process the Empty Nest with counselors Brent & Janis Sharpe
Nov 17, 202001:04:10
2. Empty Nest Transitions, Unmet Expectations and Helpful Resources with Laura Dennis
Oct 03, 202029:20
1. A Time for Rediscovery, Reinventing, New Roles and more with counselor Sydney Black
Oct 03, 202034:08
Welcome To The Empty Nest Podcast
Oct 03, 202029:20