Podcast Episodes

195. When the Holidays Don’t Look the Same: Finding Peace with Your Adult Children

Hey Momma, are your holiday expectations stealing your joy? In this episode, we’ll talk about how to let go of what “should be” and embrace what is. …

9 months, 1 week ago

194 Untangled Advent: Finding Hope & Rest in the Empty Nest with Author Megan Nilsen

Hey Momma, do the holidays feel different now that the kids are grown? In this heartfelt Advent conversation, Pamela Henkelman and guest Megan Nilson…

9 months, 2 weeks ago

193. When Grown Kids Can’t Come Home: Finding Peace and Joy in New Traditions

What happens when not everyone can make it home for the holidays? For many empty nest moms, this new reality brings a wave of disappointment, but it …

9 months, 3 weeks ago

192. Staying Close When Your Grown Kids Live Far Away with Joanne McHugh

Hey Momma, what happens when your grown kids spread their wings, and their new home is in a different time zone? The distance can leave a tender ache…

9 months, 4 weeks ago

191. Overwhelmed by Your Adult Kids' Struggles? Soul-Care Practices for Moms

Are you feeling weighed down by the struggles of your adult kids? In this episode, Pamela shares six soul-care practices to help Christian moms move …

10 months ago

190. Overcoming Worst-Case Scenario Thinking About Your Adult Child with Coach Jennifer Collins

Do you ever find yourself spiraling into worst-case scenarios about your adult child? In this episode, Pamela sits down with Master Coach Jennifer Co…

10 months, 1 week ago

189. Transitional Grief in the Empty Nest: How Christian Moms Can Cope with God’s Grace

Launching a child can leave even the strongest momma feeling undone. In this episode, we unpack transitional grief, what it is, how to recognize it, …

10 months, 2 weeks ago

188. Empty Nest Blessed: Finding Faith & Joy in the Empty Nest with Author Suzy Mighell

Author and creator of Empty Nest Blessed, Suzy Mighell, joins me for an uplifting conversation about finding faith and joy in the empty nest. Suzy sh…

10 months, 3 weeks ago

187. When Your Adult Child Doubts God: Why Listening Matters More Than Fixing

What do you do when your adult child says, “I’m not sure I believe in God anymore”?

In this episode, we explore how Christian moms can respond with …

11 months ago

186. Boundaries with Adult Children: Phrases and Behaviors That Backfire

If you’ve ever struggled to set boundaries with your adult child, you’re not alone. Healthy boundaries with adult children aren’t about control; they…

11 months, 1 week ago