Empty Nest Guests

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Empty Nest Guests

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.

  1. NOV 21

    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 the Old Testament.    Isn’t it special…He does this in our own lives too doesn’t He?      While the stories of Jesus in the New Testament may feel like familiar friends, the ancient tales of the Old Testament can seem daunting and distant. But fear not, there is a treasure trove waiting to be discovered--a promise that echoes from the beginning of time to the humble cradle in Bethlehem. Donna’s book, Tracing His Promise, unveils a transformative journey through key stories, unraveling the intricate tapestry of God's redemptive plan.  Amidon loves to share rich theology, heartwarming anecdotes, and practical wisdom.  Do you desire to deepen your faith?  Do you want to see the interconnectedness of Scripture?  Do you hope to draw closer to the heart of God’s story? Do you desire to have renewed peace and hope for today?  This podcast is for you! Listen in and learn how you can discover your “yes” to each of these questions.  You’ll also learn more about how to foster meaningful family traditions, ensuring that the story of Jesus is passed down from generation to generation…a precious heirloom of faith.  To reach Charlotte:  To reach Donna:  https://www.donnaamidon.org/

    32 min

  2. OCT 24

    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 Charlotte and Janis Sharpe. M.S., LMFT as they have an authentic conversation about how to love your spouse when you don’t like them. Whether you are going through a rough patch or are in a valley, this podcast is for you. Listen in as Charlotte and Janis talk about: How can I begin to start liking my spouse again? How can I regain focus of how to love my spouse well? How can I look for the truths that are positive in our relationship? What do I do if I feel unappreciated, unseen or unheard? How can I cope with the false beliefs that cloud my thoughts? How can I stay on guard regarding the lies the enemy sends my way? It’s not what we say but how we say things that matter and make a difference Help for those in abuse, addiction, lack of safety, infidelity, or betrayal How to not play the blame game and break bad habits Also, insert your name in this beloved scripture as it will help reframe your thoughts and soften your heart to love your spouse and other well:   ____________ is patient. ____________ is kind. ____________ does not envy. ____________ does not boast. ____________ is not proud. ____________ does not dishonor others. ____________ is not self-seeking.  ____________ is not easily angered. ____________ keeps no record of wrongs. ____________ does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. ____________ always, protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.   1 Corinth. 13:4 – 7   Thanks for listening. Your time is valuable and so are you! To reach Charlotte: https://charlotteguest.com To reach Janis: https://brentandjanissharpe.com

    44 min

  3. SEP 20

    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, our sadness, our hurts and hangups and our sense of distance from God. In Being Real > Being Perfect, Justin Davis reminds us that God doesn’t heal what we don’t admit is broken. As he vulnerably shares his own story of redemption, Justin helps us understand:  ·        Why being real with ourselves, God, and others leads to peace and hope ·        How faking perfection robs us of the transformative power of grace ·        What the Bible says about insecurity and identity ·        Step-by-step ways to overcome our fear of being vulnerable  If you’re tired of trying to prove yourself, if you’re tired of wondering where the real “you” went, if you’re tired of knowing information but not experiencing transformation—discover the vibrant spiritual life you long for as you embrace the truth that being real is greater than you can imagine.   To reach Charlotte: Charlotte Guest  To reach Justin: RefineUs Ministries

    49 min

  4. JUN 3

    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. Some of us have more time on our hands and some have less. As we pour out and love our families, we also must manage our own expectations and emotions. Listen in as Helen and Charlotte talk about: How healthy is our nest? And our relationships?   How can we moms offer more than we expect to receive?   How do we not set ourselves up for disappointment?   How can we release our expectations, yet share our hopes?   What do our girls need from us?   Leaning in and looking to Jesus to lead our days is the answer to most of life’s issue. Yet sometimes it is hard to surrender and let Him do so. How can we better do this? Seeing our daughters with the eyes of Christ certainly helps us understand their lives and needs. Charlotte likes to ask her girls, “How can I best love and support you these days? How can I be praying for you?   What else can we do as moms to love our adult daughters as we empty nest?   Thanks for joining us in this meaningful conversation,   To reach Helen: Our Mended Hearts with Blythe Daniel & Dr. Helen McIntosh   To reach Charlotte: https://charlotteguest.com

    41 min

  5. MAY 3

    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 voices, voices from others and voices from our past. These negative thoughts set us back. Now is the time to go forward, to love yourself as the Lord does and harness positive thoughts and a hope-filled life.   Pamela Jean spends her life empowering women to believe in themselves, to lean into the Lord and to His promises.   It’s time to love yourself with the depth and intensity that the Lord does and to live fully and freely. Listen in…you’ll be inspired to start today to take the steps to have the balanced life you desire.   To reach Pamela: WELCOME - Pamela Jean A New Life   To hear Pamela’s podcast: PODCAST - Pamela Jean A New Life   To hear Charlotte on Pamela’s podcast: A New Life Podcast with Pamela Jean on Apple Podcasts

    39 min

  6. MAR 5

    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 hear that we were made for more. Yet our modern understanding of what it means to live a meaningful life can feel like a burden, not a dream. Kelly Needham explains the problem isn’t that we long for something more. The problem is what we believe “something more” is. We spend our lives chasing the verbs when we were meant to live for the Noun.   Kelly offers insights into: why our hearts long for a sense of purpose what the Bible says about true world-changers how to seek true greatness while embracing the ordinary how resting can accomplish more than producing & more As we recognize the source of our hunger for the extraordinary, we can more forward in freedom rather than feeling stuck in guilt or disappointment. We can discover how to build a purpose-filled reality without being purposefooled.   Let’s embrace the joy today that we always assumed was somewhere down the road.   Thanks for tuning in! Your time is valuable, and we appreciate your sharing it with us.   To reach Kelly: Jimmy and Kelly   To reach Charlotte: https://charlotteguest.com

    45 min

  7. FEB 28

    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

    47 min

  8. JAN 30

    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 ofthe strong family bonds that seemed to spring from the rich soil of theregion.His book, Once Upon a Time When We Were Colored was released in 1996 as amajor motion picture, starring Phylicia Rashad. Taulbert has written severalbooks, all of which can be found on his website:https://www.cliftontaulbert.com/In his inspiring handbook, Clifton lays out eight principles he learned fromhis elders:*A Nurturing Attitude*Dependability* Responsibility*Friendship*Brotherhood*High Expectations*Courage*HopeThese eight habits can be utilized today as we empty nesters, and those ofall ages, aspire to strengthen our relationships, our families and ourcommunities.Listen in how some front porch wisdom from Taulbert's elders can bless ustoday.To view the video of this recording visit https://youtu.be/TC71C2IrP5oTo reach Charlotte: https://charlotteguest.comThank you again and have a blessed day!Charlotte

    43 min
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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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  • Creator
    Charlotte Guest
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    55
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Charlotte Guest
  • Show Website
    Empty Nest Guests

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