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Old Ladies Know Stuff with Rhonda Stoppe & FriendsDo it Scared! with Guest Susan MaciasDo it Scared! says my friend, Susan Macias. Host of the Amazing podcast:We're Not Done Yet.How do you know what God wants you to do next? Listen to this short but insightful conversation between Rhonda Stoppe & Susan Macias that took place at the Spark Media Conference 2024.It was so fun to meet Susan in real life at the Spark Media Conference. She and I share the same desire to be God's vessel of influence in this season of our lives, because, Old Ladies Know Stuff and We're Not Done Yet!...
2024-06-0407 min
WELCOME HEART: Living a Legacy LifeEp 182 A Legacy of Following Jesus at Any Age or Stage with Susan MaciasSusan Macias says as long as we have breath to breathe, Jesus still has a work for me to do. I love that and most likely I have fewer breaths to breathe than most of you. And it's still true. Don't you love it too? We never run out of purpose, and that purpose is to partner alongside of God Himself to do Kingdom work. Thanks for the reminder, Susan!
As a mother of 7 and an empty nester, Susan knew what it meant to have a full parenting life (homeschooler, too) and then "all of a sudden"...
2023-04-2427 min
We're Not Done YetI Am Wonderfully Made: My Identity in ChristI am so aware of my failings. When I concentrate on those I identify with all that is wrong with me.But when I wear the identity that I am wonderfully made, I can see every part of me, even my flaws and shortcomings, as places where Jesus has designed to fulfill His will.
2023-01-0906 min
We're Not Done YetI Am Alive: My Identity in ChristIn Jesus I am the most fully alive I can possibly be. I am not burdened with searching for the meaning of life. I not bound by sickness or physical ailments. I'm alive in my spirit beyond anything my flesh could ever experience.
2023-01-0805 min
We're Not Done YetI Am Crucified: My Identity With ChristDoes it sound like good news to wear the truth that I am crucified with Christ? Well it is! It means I'm no longer bound by the temporary or fleeting passions or addictions of the world. My goals are eternal and my gaze is toward eternity. What freedom!
2023-01-0705 min
We're Not Done YetI Am Forgiven: My Identity in ChristI am forgiven! Jesus provides that and I need to put that on every day. No more shame. No more hiding. No more lying about my past or waiting in fear that someone will find out. Why? Because I'm forgiven! Doesn't that sound good?
2023-01-0605 min
We're Not Done YetI Am Saved: My Identity In ChristBeing saved starts the minute we place our trust in Jesus. But sometimes we act like it is just something that just gets into heaven. Eventually. Someday.But to wear our salvation means we can walk every day in the forgiveness Jesus gives us. What a heavy weight that removes.
2023-01-0505 min
We're Not Done YetI Am Chosen: My Identity in ChristWhen I bent my knee to Jesus I immediately became His chosen child. No longer do I need to prove my worth. No longer do I need to feel outside or unpicked.Put on the identity of chosen and feel the shackles of trying to get others to pick you fall away!
2023-01-0405 min
We're Not Done YetI Am A Sinner: My Identity in ChristThis might not sound like good news, but remembering this part of our identity is so important. Even as I stand in Jesus, washed by His blood, I am still a sinner, so how could this be good news? Listen to find out!
2023-01-0305 min
We're Not Done YetI Am Created: My Identity in ChristRealizing and agreeing with the fact that I am created by the Lord exactly as He desires me to be. I am created and I can rest in the way I am made. What difference would that make for you to put that identity on?Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2023-01-0205 min
We're Not Done YetWho Am I? My identity In ChristFinding out the answer to the question, "Who am I?" will establish our identity. Will I find it from what I accomplish? Or will I find it in all the rich gifts of Jesus?Come with me as we begin a 31 day journey through my book, Putting Jesus On. This is day 1.
2023-01-0105 min
We're Not Done Yet8 Ways to Fight for Your MarriageAfter 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 our lifetime covenant. Come learn 8 ways to fight for your marriage and why it matters. This episode holds 8 actionable ways to...
2022-12-2833 min
We're Not Done Yet3 Reasons Homemaking Matters In The Empty NestEven 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!I want my home to be a beacon in the storm. A warm hug and a hot cup of coffee. A safety net. The one solid...
2022-12-2020 min
We're Not Done Yet5 Ideas to Help You Parent Your Adult KidsWhen 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. Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2022-12-1425 min
We're Not Done YetWhen Things Are Hard and I Don't Know What To DoThe 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 links to this whole podcast series, check out the following links:301: Do I Have...
2022-12-0617 min
We're Not Done Yet4 Solutions When I'm Disappointed With LifeThe 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 this whole podcast series, check out the following links:301: Do I Have an Empty Nest Calling?302: Am I Too Old f...
2022-11-3021 min
We're Not Done YetThe Best Way to Not Be Angry and BitterAnger 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 Have an Empty Nest Calling?302: Am I Too Old for God’s Calling?303: Do You WANT To Be Healed?304: Who Else Wan...
2022-11-2116 min
We're Not Done YetWho Else Wants to Overcome Being Tired and Sad?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?304: Who Else Wants To Overcome Being Tired and Sad?305: The Best Way To Not Be An...
2022-11-1518 min
We're Not Done YetDo You WANT to Be Healed?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 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 He...
2022-11-0811 min
We're Not Done YetAm I Too Old For God's Calling?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 following links:301: Do I Have an Empty Nest Calling?302: Am I Too Old for God’s Calling?303: Do You WANT To...
2022-11-0214 min
We're Not Done YetDo I Have An Empty Nest Calling?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!Podcast Series:For links to this whole podcast series, check out the following links:301...
2022-10-2614 min
We're Not Done Yet77. Hospitality and Mentorship! Interview with Sue DonaldsonSue 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.Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2022-07-2638 min
The Collaboration ConversationSusan Macias: Writer, Speaker, Podcaster | The Collaboration ConversationSusan Macias writes and speaks to train up an army of women in the second half of life to serve the Kingdom, confidently follow Jesus, and fight offensively in prayer for their families. Her award-winning book UNCEASING: A Parent’s Guide to Conquer Worry and Pray With Power is available on Amazon. She is also the host of the inspirational podcast, We're Not Done Yet.
2022-07-2234 min
We're Not Done Yet76. Managing Aging Parents With Your Siblings. Interview with Leslie McLeodHow 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.Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2022-06-2930 min
The Girl Defined ShowIncredible Wisdom on Marriage & Motherhood with Susan MaciasSend us a textEp. 080 - Get ready for some mind-blowing wisdom on marriage and motherhood. We're hearing from Susan Macias on today's episode. She is a wife of thirty-seven years, mother of seven, and grandmother to ten. Her passion is to help you understand God's amazing design for marriage and motherhood. You asked your most pressing questions and she gave amazing answers. This is Titus 2 in action. You don't want to miss this session between Kristen Clark and Susan Macias. Follow Susan on InstagramConnect with Susan Macias and check...
2022-06-061h 01
We're Not Done Yet75. Finding New Purpose In The Empty NestLeslie 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, artist, and co-owner of a tech company with her husband of 36 years. She ministers to women who are experiencing relationship challenges as...
2022-05-1829 min
We're Not Done Yet74. Blooming In The Empty Nest. Interview with Carol FeilThe 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? How can we trust the Lord to help us bloom and thrive whatever our situation?Find out more about Finding Home on the...
2022-04-2741 min
We're Not Done Yet73. Trusting God With Your Hard Story. With Lyneta SmithAs 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?Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2022-04-1335 min
We're Not Done Yet72. How To Be A Person of Influence. Interview with Lori MorrisonLori 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. Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2022-03-3037 min
We're Not Done Yet71. Living Your More In The Empty Nest. Interview with Vona JohnsonWe 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 listen!Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2022-03-1632 min
We're Not Done Yet70. Walk Out Your Gifts In The Empty Nest. Interview with Diane LeJeuneIn 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!Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2022-03-0335 min
We're Not Done Yet69. How and Why To Tell Your Hard Story. Interview with Brenda McDearmonWhat 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 figure out how to live adventurously from the empty nest? Then take a listen!Find out more about Finding Home...
2022-02-1624 min
We're Not Done Yet68. Pray For Your Adult Kids: How, Why, and When. Interview with Tina SmithWhy 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.Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2022-02-0229 min
We're Not Done Yet67. Serving God Through Healing and Prayer. Interview with Tina SmithHow 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 open to follow wherever He led? Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2022-01-1932 min
We're Not Done Yet66. Serving God Without the Overwhelm. Interview with Erin HarriganWhen 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 loves tacos, guac and all things 80's!As the the author of Pursuing Success God’s Way: A Practical Guide to Hustle with Heart, and the host of T...
2022-01-0542 min
We're Not Done Yet65. 2022 and 7 Solutions for Fear of the New Year2022 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/65Books I mention:PUTTING JESUS ON: My Identity Journal, by Susan MaciasTriumphing Over Sinful Fear, by John Flavel(These are affiliate links)
2021-12-3016 min
We're Not Done Yet64. When Cancer Comes to the Empty Nest. Interview with Kristine BrownKristine 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, "Cinched." Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2021-12-0730 min
We're Not Done Yet63. Get Moving In The Empty Nest. Interview with Ruthie GrayHas 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.Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2021-12-0131 min
We're Not Done Yet62. When The Empty Nest Is Not Empty. Interview with Cathy LawdanskiWhat happens when all the kids move out, you get your house just like you want it, and then God wants you to open yourself back up to kids and grandkids? Many people face that challenge and blessing. Cathy Lawdanski share great wisdom on how to move from the struggle to finding the blessing. And she has continued to grow and minister in the process. Don't let challenges keep you from serving Jesus with all your heart in these years!Cathy's website: My Side of 50Cathy's podcast: My Side of 50Find out more...
2021-11-1736 min
We're Not Done Yet61. Where Is God Calling Me? Interview with Misty PhillipMisty Phillip’s testimony will encourage you to follow Jesus and obey His promptings even if you need to do it scared! We never know what the Lord will do with each step of obedience we take. God calls each of us to serve and love Him, and Misty’s life exemplifies walking through every door the Lord opens and letting Him take care of the consequences.Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2021-11-0936 min
We're Not Done Yet60. Living Without Regret. Interview with Rhonda StoppeRhonda Stoppe downloads tons of valuable empty nest wisdom for us, like: “Once you wrap your head around that you have all of this time and that God can do through you things that you didn’t do earlier on, then you are coming to the place where you are just, “Okay, Lord. I don’t know what You want to do through me, but I am available.”Rhonda Stoppe is the best selling author of 6 books and popular speaker, for more than 30 years, and she helps women build no regrets lives. Her messages weave Christian comedy and transp...
2021-11-0237 min
We're Not Done Yet59. Food and Exercise in the Empty Nest. Interview with Amy ConnellPart 2 of Amy Connell! The empty nest years make our health decisions more important than ever. How else will we stay strong and healthy to do all the Lord calls us to do? This episode is loaded chock full of wisdom and practical help to assist us make good choices and wise decisions about our health in the empty nest. Amy's deep knowledge will give you actionable steps you can implement today in the areas of food and exercise.Amy Connell is an NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, and imperfect eater. She founded Graced Health i...
2021-10-2634 min
We're Not Done Yet58. Hearing God for the Next Step. Interview with Amy ConnellAmy Connell teaches women to take care of their body so they can do what they are called to do. In this first part of a two part interview, Amy shares how she got still and quiet to hear from the Lord when He called her to start her ministry to women called Graced Health. Today's conversation looks at the process God used to get her to the place where she is now podcasting and about to publish her first book this November. You will be inspired and encouraged to listen to God's macro and micro callings and how...
2021-10-2033 min
We're Not Done Yet57. The Redemption and Value of Our Small, Normal StoriesGreat women in the Bible aren't usually the ones who become queens. They live normal lives, but chose when the opportunity presents itself to live for Jesus, proclaim the Lord, and make a difference to those around them. In the last three episodes we've looked at three women who used their normal lives to live big for the Lord. What can we learn from them to do the same ourselves?Our problems and failures are places of redemption and more importantly proclamation!Here are the principles we can learn:1. Your a...
2021-10-1315 min
We're Not Done Yet56. Great Women in the Bible: Living With No ExcusesActs 16 hold the story of one of the Bible's great women. Lydia had multiple excuses for why life was hard and she had too many struggles to make the massive decision to follow the call of Jesus. But that is why she is a great woman! What is holding you back from serving the Lord and responding to Him with your whole heart?Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2021-10-0714 min
We're Not Done Yet55. Great Women in the Bible: Why We're Never DoneThe prophetess Anna live as an old widow, proclaiming the word of the Lord in the Temple - a job she'd done for decades. I wonder if she felt insignificant or if she doubted if her work even mattered. But she was only one of two people who recognized Jesus as the Messiah as a baby. That's what we are NEVER done. Our long obedience and long faithfulness matter. Besides, we never know when Jesus will show up, and if He does, don't you want to recognize Him?Find out more about Finding Home on...
2021-09-2912 min
We're Not Done Yet54. Great Women In The Bible: The Value of Long ObedienceThis is the first in a three part series on “Great Women In The Bible.” These may be different women than you are used to seeing in the "great women" category. They are the quiet and unknown ones. Do they need to be well known to be great or do great things for the Lord?I think we underestimate the power of the quiet, faithful life.We will look at how the Lord reveals Himself and His character by how His truth works itself out in real people’s lives. Real women who wouldn’...
2021-09-2213 min
We're Not Done Yet53. The Woman In The MirrorWe can be our own worst critics. How do we keep faith and hope when disappointment and regret cloud our hearts? And our enemy can use accusation, blame, and guilt to hobble us. In this special, first anniversary edition of the podcast, I do a short dramatic presentation of the battle that can rage in our mind. It is only the Sword of the Word that will slay our stinking thinking and enable us to press on with the Lord.For the complete transcript of the podcast, go to my website at: www.susankmacias.com/podcast/53
2021-09-0811 min
We're Not Done Yet52. Five Prayers For Your Kid's or Grandkid's TeacherWe might be praying for our kids or grandkids with the new school year. But what about their teachers? A teacher can have an extraordinary impact. Because of the influence educators have on your student, praying for him or her may be the most powerful thing you can do. This episode has five, powerful prayers taken straight from Scripture to pray over the teachers.Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2021-09-0115 min
We're Not Done Yet51. Why Pray For Our Adult Children? Interview with Rachel BrittonDo our prayers for our adult kids even matter? Will praying for them help our relationship with them? Rachel Britton not only feels an urgency to pray for her own children, but wants to help other women feel equipped to pray. As she says, "I think we've all realized in this past year that life is short and fragile. Prayer is the best legacy we can leave our children." Rachel Britton: website: rachelbritton.comFacebook: Rachel Britton, Prayer Zone WorkoutBook: Tough To LoveOnline Magazine: Radiant Also, check out t...
2021-08-2628 min
We're Not Done Yet50. Prayer For AfghanistanThe horror of what is happening in Afghanistan play across our TVs and new feeds, but what can we do? Pray! This episode give five scripture to pray from and then we pray together for the people living in the Taliban's wake.Scripture to pray:Psalm 91:2-5, 9-11 2 Kings 6:15-18Psalm 27:1-3Psalm 3:3-8Romans 8:35-37Here's a link to an article that has more scripture to pray:https://www.crossway.org/articles/10-key-bible-verses-on-persecution/Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2021-08-1815 min
We're Not Done Yet49. Repurposing The Empty Nest. Interview With Michelle RayburnWhen we’re walking with Jesus- everything in our lives and marriages can be repurposed and redeemed! Today’s guest, Michelle Rayburn, shares that message along with many other empty nest nuggets of wisdom. And listen to the end of the podcast to find out about the book she is giving away to one of my lucky listeners! Michelle Rayburn is an author and podcaster who emphasizes how life’s difficulties can turn out to be opportunities to learn and grow. Quotes and take-aways:On the empty nest: I had been preparing for that...
2021-08-1136 min
We're Not Done Yet48. Writing Your Story From the Empty Nest. Interview with Judy WattersYour story holds great value for your kids and grandkids. Do you want to tell your story but the job seems too daunting to begin? Then I have the perfect guest for you today. Judy Watters teaches how to write memoir, so you can share with the generations to come how Jesus has worked in your life. Come listen and then write your story!Judy's Facebook PageJudy's YouTube ChannelFavorite quotes from the interview:God really did prepare me every step of the way.You can’t teach someone something without yo...
2021-08-0427 min
We're Not Done Yet47. Using Your Skills In The Empty Nest. Interview with Christa HutchinsEvery skill, job, and training we experience in our early years, can be used for Kingdom work in our empty nest years! Christa Hutchins assists Christian creatives move from idea to action by teaching them project management skills she's employed in her corporate job. How could God use your skills to grow His Kingdom? Christa has a free quiz you can take to see what kind of stuck you are in your creative process. You can access that quiz here:What Kind of Stuck Am I?Where you can find Christa:Christa's WebsiteJust One S...
2021-07-2830 min
We're Not Done Yet46. How To Conquer Fear In The Empty NestWhat is God calling you to do in the empty nest? Does it scare you? Fear keeps us from moving into God's call in our life. In Numbers 13 when the Israelites reach the promised land, 10 of those men looked at what was scary in light of what they could do. Two of those men looked at odds stacked against them in light of what God could do.For most of my life, I didn’t identify these kinds of fears, and the host of others I haven’t named, as giants. But then I realized, if I...
2021-07-2114 min
We're Not Done Yet45. Why Homemaking Matters In The Empty Nest. Interview with Allison WeeksAllison Weeks has spent her years as a wife and a mother cultivating her skills as a homemaker. Now, in her empty nest years, she is spreading the encouragement and wisdom from fellow veteran homemakers and sharing it with the world in her podcast. Allison is a great example of what it means to treat homemaking like the art it deserves to be.Links from our discussion:Art of Home PodcastMy conversation with Allison: Flexible HomemakingAllison's recommended books:Eve in ExileFind out more about Finding Home on the Finding...
2021-07-1227 min
We're Not Done Yet44. How To Upsize My ImpactDownsizing for the month of June 2021. This series has paralleled my life. Today we ask the question: why downsize? My most important reason: I’m downsizing my stuff to upsize my impact. We must get rid of the stuff that keeps us from fully following the Lord.Today I want to share two scriptures with you that paint this picture for me.Colossians 3:7-10, 12-16Hebrews 12:12-13 Downsize our stuff will free up our minds and energy to serve Jesus in new ways. I can either manage my stuff or make an eternal imp...
2021-06-3013 min
We're Not Done Yet43. How To Shop My Closet With JesusClothes can be such a big item to manage. Glad you're here today as we discuss how to shop our closet and downsize our clothes. How do we filter through all we own and only keep what we love? And why does it even matter? This episode addresses both the how and the why.Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2021-06-2315 min
We're Not Done Yet42. 5 Prayers To Help Me DownsizeJesus helps me downsize! How about you? Today let’s talk 5 prayers to help the downsizing happen! Our attitude and relationship with stuff is spiritual. But it helps me to downsize when I bring Jesus into the conversation.Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2021-06-1612 minWe're Not Done Yet41. 5 Questions To Help Downsize the Empty NestHow do we decide what stuff to get rid of and what to keep? Today I’ll share 5 questions to help you downsize your empty nest. These questions allow you to step back from emotional attachments to things and gain a new perspective. And, I have an amazing free gift: a magic pass to make the whole process a snap!Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2021-06-0812 min
We're Not Done Yet40. Why My Empty Nest Needs Less StuffA lifetime with kids can mean an overflowing "empty" nest. Why is it important to clean out the stuff and clutter? I share 5 reason why it matters. Come take a listen and let me know what you think!Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2021-06-0212 min
We're Not Done Yet39. Surviving the Empty Nest When God Doesn't Keep His PromisesWe don't usually talk about God not keeping His promises, particularly with our Christian friends. But it feels that way sometimes, doesn't it? The good news is the Bible addresses this. Don't you love how the Word isn't afraid to talk about the hard stuff? Let's not be afraid to talk about hard stuff either. If you feel like God hasn't kept His promises to you, take a listen!Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2021-05-2613 minWe're Not Done Yet38. 5 Scripture When You Don't Know What To Do How do we make decisions when the way forward is unclear? Sometimes, too many good things crowd our calendar and we need to make our best yes. More often, many difficulties clog our lives and it’s hard to figure out the best priority. Many options and numerous needs bring confusion. What path should we take? Which way should we turn? Thankfully the Lord brings clarity. How? Take a listen to these 5 Scriptures!Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2021-05-1913 minWe're Not Done Yet37. When Jesus Leads You In the Opposite DirectionFollowing God is often counter-intuitive. He leads us in the opposite direction from where we think we want to go. How do we stay in Jesus, abide in Him, and follow Him no matter what? Let's look at how God has led His people in the past and find out how to follow Him in the future.Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2021-05-1212 minWe're Not Done Yet36. How To Abide in Jesus When I'm On The MoveHow do we engage in new adventure and new callings AND remain with our feet firmly planted in Jesus? It might take a mindset shift, but it is vital for us to be fruitful and active in our empty nest years.Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2021-05-0511 minWe're Not Done Yet35. How to Live Your Passion From the Empty NestDo you have a passion you’ve put on the back burner while tending to your family for all these years? That’s not a bad thing, but what if NOW is the time to tap into your passion to be fruitful for the Lord? Let's talk about practical steps to use your passion to be fruitful for the Lord in this season of life.Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2021-04-2812 minWe're Not Done Yet34. How To Be Full of Fruit in Life's Second HalfAs most plants get old they don’t produce as much fruit or as high quality. People can be the same. How do we not only remain fruitful, but have the years in our second half of life increase in effectiveness? Will we be ready for the opportunities of the empty nest? What will keep up from effectively serving Jesus in these important years?Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2021-04-2113 minWe're Not Done Yet33. Quiet Time PlansWant to have a quiet time but aren't sure where to get started? Here are lots of ideas of different plans to use for your quiet time. The Bible is full of fascinating history, instructions for living, encouragement for difficult times, and books of the life of Jesus. What is your favorite book to read? Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2021-04-0817 minWe're Not Done Yet32. The Hows of a Successful Quiet TimeMost Christians agree that quiet times are a good thing. But how do we move from knowing we should do it and actually, consistently spending daily time in the Bible? This episode addresses the problems and readjusts the mindset. Want to have a successful quiet time? Take a listen!Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2021-04-0114 minWe're Not Done Yet31. How Do I Find Time For A Quiet Time?Just because we are older, it doesn't mean it is any easier now to spend time in God's Word. Busyness and demands make it just as difficult now. But the Bible is mandatory in order for us to maintain a vital spiritual life our whole lives! Want some ideas to figure out how to make it happen? Come listen! Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2021-03-1914 minWe're Not Done Yet30. Is Having A Quiet Time Still Important?Back in the 80's and 90's all the cool Christians had Quiet Times. But now we're older. We've learned more and heard too many sermons to count. Do we still need a Quiet Time? I have five benefits - and who doesn't like benefits? Come listen and tell me why you think a Quiet Time is or is not important!Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2021-03-1013 minWe're Not Done Yet29. The Struggle of the Empty NestSome parts of the empty nest can be a struggle. How do we find a new direction? What do we do with the loneliness of the empty nest? How do we stay the course so we follow Jesus through these years? We don’t want the struggles we encounter to keep us from following Jesus until the end?Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2021-03-0312 minWe're Not Done Yet28. The Opportunity of the Empty NestWhat new places of opportunity are available in our empty nests? I think that now is the time to follow the dreams Jesus planted in our hearts long ago. What is the Lord calling you to? What dusty dreams are wanting to be fulfilled? What opportunities does your empty nest afford you?Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2021-02-2513 minWe're Not Done Yet27. The Responsibility of the Empty NestHave you ever wondered what Jesus expects from you in your empty nest? I think He's given each of us precious gifts to share with others. But, why is it so hard to move past fear and discouragement to use them? What do you think your responsibilities are in this second half of life?Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2021-02-1013 minWe're Not Done Yet26. Redefining the EMPTY NestThe word "empty" in the term "empty-nest" sounds so vacant and meaningless. No wonder women in this stage struggle with their next steps. But these stage of our nests holds great meaning and opportunity. What would happen if you redefined the empty nest? Take a listen and find out!Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2021-02-0213 minWe're Not Done Yet25. 5 Prayers For Adult KidsNo matter their age, our kids need our prayers. But what do we pray for exactly? Do you need help with praying for your kids? Then come take a listen and find our about a free resource to help you pray with power.Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2021-01-2710 minWe're Not Done Yet24. The Secret Sauce of Powerful PrayerHow do we deal with defeat and discouragement? What is the one ingredient that transforms our prayers and our hearts? It really is possible! Today's episode dives deep into how the worrying, discouraged Mom can pray powerfully and get her joy back.Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2021-01-2011 minWe're Not Done Yet23. How To Pray For The ImpossibleWhat do you do when faced with a situation you know you should pray about, but it seems too impossible? Even for Jesus! Here are six practical and scriptural steps to take to pray confidently and effectively for those impossible problems in our life.Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2021-01-1317 minWe're Not Done Yet22. Called To PrayWhat is your second half calling? Even if you don't know yet, I can guarantee there is one thing you are absolutely called to do. As women who love Jesus and love our families we must figure out how to effectively and consistently pray. How can you move from thinking about prayer to actually praying?Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2021-01-0613 minWe're Not Done Yet21. What if 2021 Isn't Better Than 2020?I think everyone is ready for 2020 to end. But we shouldn’t assume 2021 will be better. Can we trust God with this new year if it turns out worse than the last one? How can we be women who hope and trust in Him?Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2020-12-3011 minWe're Not Done Yet20. When None of the Kids Come Home For ChristmasAs our kids grow up, move away, get jobs, and get married, our holidays will change. We will all experience holidays without any kids home. What do we do then? Here's some ideas of how to have a joyful holiday even when it feels lonely. How do you spend a "childless" holiday?Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2020-12-2108 minWe're Not Done Yet19. How To Pray When The Kids Come HomeRelationships with adult kids can be complicated. Preparing our hearts makes all the difference for a peaceful and enjoyable holiday. Looking for ideas of just what to pray? Take a listen!Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2020-12-2111 minWe're Not Done Yet18. Practical Ideas For When The Adult Kids Come HomeToday, we're get down and dirty with practicality. A big family equals big mess. Lots of people means lots of work. This episode contains practical ideas to help the holiday run smoother. What is your best holiday idea?Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2020-12-2109 minWe're Not Done Yet17. Adult Kids Coming Home: How Can I Have An Attitude Like Jesus?Christmas is coming. It’s a treat when our adult kids come home. But it’s not like when they were young and we were the cruise directors. Here's a reality we must face: we might not have the holiday we want. My attitude when my adult kids come home greatly effects our holiday. How can I help make our Christmas be the best it can be?Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2020-12-2108 minWe're Not Done Yet16. What If God's Call Hurts?What happens if God's call scares our socks off? In this 3rd part of a three part series, we will take a deep dive into the realities of following the Lord. Because it can be difficult and painful and heartbreaking AND His call. What will you do when Jesus calls you to something hard?Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2020-12-1613 minWe're Not Done Yet15. Accepting An Impossible CallIn Luke 1, Elizabeth receives an impossible calling to bear a child in old age after YEARS of barrenness. God may call us to something impossible too. How will we respond? Let's learn from Elizabeth how to react with faith.Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2020-12-0917 minWe're Not Done Yet14. Answering God's Call When I'm Not EnoughElizabeth finds herself, in the second-half of life, after a lifetime of barrenness, being called to trust the Lord in a whole new way. In this Part 1, in a three part series on Elizabeth, we're gong to get honest and ask the question, what do we do when God calls us to something there's no way we can accomplish? For everyone who ever feels they're "not enough" -this episode is for you!Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2020-12-0214 min
We're Not Done Yet13. Thanking God For Covid?If we're supposed to thank Jesus for and in everything, could that possibly include Covid? Because that just feels wrong. But something transformative happens as we praise the Lord when we can't think of a single good thing to thank Him for. Want to know how that works? Take a listen and let me know what you think!Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2020-11-1713 min
We're Not Done Yet12. How Do I KNOW What I'm Called to Do?We're all commanded (and therefor called) to present our bodies as a living sacrifice in Romans 12. But what does that look like, and how do we do it? Come find some answers to the question, what is God calling you to do?Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2020-11-1015 min
We're Not Done Yet11. It's Time To Start SeeingJesus asks His disciples a hard question: Do you not YET see and understand? I think for those of us who’ve walked with Jesus a long time but still struggle with faith and believing and hoping, He might ask us the same thing. But it's time for us to finally, really SEE! Want to know how? Take a listen!Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2020-11-0310 min
We're Not Done Yet10. I Need Spiritual GlassesAs I've aged, my physical eyesight has deteriorated. And I find I also struggle with my spiritual eyesight. This episode explains the problems that lead to worsening spiritual eyesight and also gives the prescription for improved vision. Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2020-10-2813 min
We're Not Done Yet9. Spiritually HangryI know when I'm hangry: I'm cranky, tired, and emotional. What about when I'm spiritually hangry? Come find the symptoms and the cure. Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2020-10-2110 min
We're Not Done Yet8. What To Do When I'm Just Too TiredSometimes I'm just so tired I'd rather complain than pray. But the good news is that there's a plan for our inner woman to be renewed and it's not by what we do. It ALL happens through Jesus! Come get super encouraged.Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2020-10-1410 min
We're Not Done Yet7. How To Lift Our Drooping HandsThe older we get, the tireder and tireder we become. If we let weariness and discouragement rule us, we will give in and accomplish what God calls us to. The Bible uses the analogy "droopy hands" to describe this status. This podcast includes the secret for where we get more strength from. Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2020-10-0712 min
We're Not Done Yet6. We Need Strong KneesGetting older means aches, pains, and body parts not working like they used to. There's a great spiritual analogy here, and we find it in Hebrews 12 where we are told to strengthen our weak knees. If we want to run our race for Jesus with endurance, we need to lighten our load and deal with our hurting parts.Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2020-09-3012 min
We're Not Done Yet5. The Cure For BitternessHow can we answer God's call in the second half of our life if we're mad at Him for how the first half turned out? We need a cure for the bitterness, anger, and jealousy that easily trip us up, particularly in our empty nest season. This episode lines out the cure found in Psalm 73.Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2020-09-2311 min
We're Not Done Yet4. We're Not Too Old!How old is too old? The answer from society might differ widely from the Biblical one. Because there isn't a "too old" in the Bible. Today we look at Joshua and discuss how even if we feel old and advanced in years, there might remain "much land to possess." Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2020-09-1610 min
We're Not Done Yet3. Can We Be Disqualified From God's Use?Episode 3. Do past sins, mistakes, or failures make you feel disqualified to serve God now? Well, according to scripture, nothing could be further from the truth. Today we'll examine David's life to see how God uses us DESPITE our worst moments.Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2020-09-0811 min
We're Not Done Yet2. Why It Is Never Too LateEpisode 2. Is it ever too late to get started serving God? In this episode we'll explore a parable that debunks the idea of "too late." In fact, what we do now, in the little time we have left, is just as valuable as if we started earlier, and there's lots of Scriptures to back that up. Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2020-09-0814 min
We're Not Done Yet1. Why Aren't We Done Yet?I believe the enemy wants us to feel defeated and useless. But the Lord calls us to build His Kingdom every day. As empty nest moms, how can we answer God's call now, even after our failures and mistakes? In this foundational episode, I will tell the story of "We're Not Done Yet" and why I think it's so important.Find out more about Finding Home on the Finding Home Landing Page
2020-08-2510 min