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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.
Episodes
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70. What Blocks Our Intimacy with God? With Stasi Eldredge
Listen in and learn about The Ladder of Love by best-selling author Stasi Eldredge. Co-founder of Wild at Heart, a ministry devoted to helping people discover the heart of God, recover their own hearts in God’s love, and learn to live in God’s Kingdom, Stasi’s book is a blessing and presents a...
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69. Retirement Truths What the Bible Says Compared to Popular Narratives With Roland Heersink
Join Charlotte and guest author Roland Heersink as they talk about how retirement is a turning point that exposes what truly shapes our faith, purpose, and priorities. Many Christians enter the retirement season expecting rest and freedom, only to face unexpected questions about identity…
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68. Aging Gratefully & Surrendering our Joy Stealers with Heather Creekmore and Doris Swift
Listen in as Charlotte welcomes guests Heather Creekmore and Doris Swift. Heather and Doris are authors, speakers, podcast hosts and more. And they are aging gratefully with us! Heather wrote Aging Gratefully, Compared to Who? and The Comparison Free Life. Doris wrote Surrender the Joy Stealers....
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67. Seven Strategies for Building Your Grandparenting Skills Portfolio with Drs. Michelle Watson Canfield and Ken Canfield
Seven Strategies for Building Your Grandparenting Skills Portfolio with Drs. Michelle Watson Canfield and Ken Canfield As grandparents, we have a unique opportunity to positively shape our grandchildren's lives. By recognizing our challenges and embracing our callings, we can nurture our family…
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66. Live a Life Divinely Designed with Julie Miles
Your life has been divinely designed by your Creator - a unique and beautiful blueprint. Yet, sometimes, we lose sight of our calling. In this conversation, Charlotte and Julie talk about the impact of a transformative journey of self-discovery. Designed specifically for women seeking clarity in...
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65. A Heart for Eternity With Janet and Dan Hellige (The Legacy Coalition)
A Heart for Eternity With Janet and Dan Hellige The Legacy Coalition Listen in as Charlotte, Janet and Dan talk about what it means for us as empty nesters to have a heart for eternity and to pass that yearning on to our children and grandchildren. Dan is the new CEO of The Legacy Coalition, a...
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64. Let’s be Unoffendable with Author Brant Hansen
Let’s be Unoffendable With Author Brant Hansen Do you find yourself getting offended easily with adult children, parents and in your empty nest relationships? Less anger and more gratitude makes for a full and joy-filled life. Being offendable is a choice. Yet it doesn’t feel that way sometimes....
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63. Make Sense of Your Story with Adam Young
Make Sense of Your Story with Adam Young The personal story of your life matters. So does living a whole and healed life. Your past experiences have shaped your brain in countless ways. Your present-day life looks and feels the way it does because of your past. Yet, you can explore your past,...
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62. Empty Nesting – Surrendered and Seen With Mary DeMuth
Empty Nesting – Surrendered and Seen With Mary DeMuth As we empty nest, it’s often hard to live a surrendered life and to feel seen. Author, artist, agent, podcaster, speaker, shepherd, and encourager Mary DeMuth sheds some light on these commonalities of those living in the encore season of…
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61. Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti With Pam and Bill Farrel
While a man tends to deal with one problem or purpose at a time (moving from waffle square to waffle square), a woman's thoughts generally flow together (like spaghetti noodles). Once you discover how your spouse processes feelings and thoughts, you're on your way to a happy and healthy...
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60. Grief – What TO Say & What NOT To Say To Someone Who Is Grieving
Grief – What TO Say & What NOT To Say To Someone Who Is Grieving It’s so hard to find just the right words to someone who is grieving. Listen in and learn from three empty nesters who have loved deeply, lost recently, and are living with hope since the passing of their loved ones. This heartfelt...
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59. Healing Life’s Deepest Hurts With Kimberly Haar, LPC, LMFT
Healing Life’s Deepest Hurts Reclaiming Your Life After Grief, Loss & Trauma With Kimberly Haar, LPC, LMFT The wounds of grief, loss, and trauma may look different for each person, but the questions we ask and the pain we feel is very much the same. Yet hope and healing are possible. Podcast…
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58. The After Party of the Empty Nest With Kate Battistelli
Join Charlotte and Kate Battistelli, speaker, author, podcaster, and mother to Christian singer Francesca Battistelli as they discuss the second act of the empty nest. Listen in and learn from Kate who’s also a grandmother to seven grandchildren. She’s also been a young actress in New York City…
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57. Everything You Need Know About Midlife With Dr. Mikala Albertson
Everything You Need Know About Midlife With Dr. Mikala Albertson (This is for women but…husbands listen in so you can best understand your girl.) Ladies, this podcast is for you if: You are overwhelmed by midlife changes and are feeling a bit lost. You desire to navigate perimenopause and mood...
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56. Is Your Marriage Empty? You can move from frustrated to fascinated. With Jill and Mark Savage
Are you feeling empty in your empty nest marriage? Have you experienced a slow fade regarding your feelings for each other? Would you like to move from being frustrated with your spouse to being fascinated? Jill and Mark Savage can help with that. If you are missing your wedding day connection…
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55. A Special Holiday Message: Tracing His Promise Unveiling the Presence of Jesus Throughout the Bible with Donna Amidon
A Special Holiday Message: Tracing His Promise Unveiling the Presence of Jesus Throughout the Bible With Donna Amidon Join Charlotte and Donna as they discuss how Jesus is not confined to the Gospels alone but weaves His presence throughout the entire Bible, even in the most unexpected corners of...
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54. How to Love My Spouse When I Don’t Like Them with Janis Sharpe M.S., LMFT
Unfortunately, life stressors can cause us to lose our ability to like each other in a marriage. Empty nesters often become more like roommates than a thriving, connected couple. Often, both have gotten out of the habit of appreciating each other and spending meaningful time together. Join...
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53. Being Real > Being Perfect with Justin Davis
It’s time for Christians to let go of pretending and enjoy a freeing, authentic relationship with Jesus and others. Are you tired of trying to be someone you’re not? Many of us spend a lot of energy—especially at church—trying to hide the fact that we’re struggling. We can’t share our problems…
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52. Mothers, Daughters & the Empty Nest
Mothers, Daughters & the Empty Nest What We Need From Each Other & What We Need to Offer With Dr. Helen McIntosh and Charlotte’s Daughters, Kate and Cambri As empty nesting moms, we find ourselves in unique spaces and places. Many of us are doing life with our own parents and our adult daughters....
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51. It’s Time for a New Life! Harness Hope, Joy and Believe in YOU! With Pamela Jean
It’s Time for a New Life Harness Hope, Joy and Believe in YOU! With Pamela Jean Founder & CEO You really can have a new life in the empty nest! Now is the time to create the life you’ve dreamed of and the life you deserve. Sometimes, we get stuck. We listen to voices that bring us down, our own...
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50. Longing for More? with Kelly Needham
Longing for More? With Kelly Needham, author, and podcaster What if the more we crave is not something we achieve but is something we receive? Are you longing for more? Do you ponder your purpose? Listen in as Charlotte talks with author Kelly Needham about how we need to not be purposefooled. We...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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46. Aging Faithfully with Alice Fryling
Aging Faithfully with Alice Fryling Would you like to grow even as you age? Even in the empty nest you can have the courage to receive God’s love in new ways. Join Charlotte and best-selling author and spiritual director, Alice Fryling as they discuss aging faithfully. Aging is a holy invitation…
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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...
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44. What are Adult Kids Looking for from Fathers? with Grant and Connor (My Son & Son-in-Law)
Listen in as my son and son-in-law share what they desire to receive for from their fathers. At the time of this recording, my son is 27 and my son-in-law is 30. Both are new fathers. I asked them to reflect about what fatherhood means to them. They share from the heart about what their fathers...
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43. Empty Nesting and Fatherhood (Jim Burns & Gordy Guest)
Empty Nesting and Fatherhood Especially for fathers, this podcast is for you. Now that your children have grown and flown, are you wondering “What’s next regarding my role as a father? Good news! Your role as a father isn’t over, it’s evolving. Join Charlotte, her husband Gordy, and Jim Burns…
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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…
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41 Bestselling Author Laurie Beth Jones - Hearing His Voice Above the Noise
Episode #41 (Guest: Laurie Beth Jones) How Do We Stay on His Path & Hear His Voice? Join International best-selling author, speaker, coach and trainer, Laurie Beth Jones, and Charlotte on this episode. They discuss how to be mission-minded and hear God’s voice on the path the Lord has for each of...
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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...
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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…
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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....
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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...
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36. Empty Nesting and Wellness with Jana Love
Personal trainer and health coach, Jana Love offers inspiration and insight regarding our health and wellness during the empty nest years. Charlotte & Jana discuss what is unique about self-care during this phase of life. More about Jana: - Certified Whole Food Plant-Based Health Coach - Married…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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.…
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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…
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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...
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28: Empty Nest Launch Strategies and Leaving a Legacy - Marci Seither
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...
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27. Avoiding Divorce Court & Aging with Humor - with Shel Harrington
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…
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26. My Husband is Retiring - What Next? - with Jim Burns from HomeWord
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...
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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...
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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.…
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23. Are You Struggling with a Difficult Mother/Daughter Relationship? - with Dr. Helen McIntosh and Blythe Daniel
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...
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22. Help! I Need My Husband to Lead Us in the Empty Nest - with George Stahnke - Focus on the Family
“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...
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21. Mothers-in-Law vs. Daughters-in-Law - Let There Be Peace - with Janice Mathers
Mothers-in-Law vs Daughters-in-Law – Let There Be Peace The conflict between a mother-in-law and her daughter-in-law has existed throughout all of history. Now, thousands of years later, after Rebekah’s story from the Bible, many continue to complain about in-laws, often even hoping they won't…
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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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