• 213. Seven Ways Your Intimacy with God Deepens as You Grow Older
    Mar 26 2026

    Does your relationship with God feel different in midlife? In this episode, Pamela shares 7 ways intimacy with God deepens as you grow older, especially in the empty nest season. If you’ve moved from striving to surrender, from performance to peace, this conversation will affirm the beautiful maturity happening in your faith.

    HELPFUL LINKS:

    Christian Parenting's Easter Bundle here

    Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief here

    Apply for Coaching with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here

    Take the free 2-minute Quiz here

    Review + Rate podcast here

    Follow Pamela on Instagram here

    Follow Pamela on Facebook here

    Pamela's website with free resources here

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    14 mins
  • 212. How to Find Peace When Life Changes with Author Autumn Schoeck
    Mar 19 2026

    Author Autumn Schoeck joins Pamela to discuss what it means to find peace in Christ during empty-nest transitions. If you’ve been feeling unsteady in this season, this conversation will help you anchor your identity, peace, and sense of belonging in Him.


    HELPFUL LINKS:

    Autumn's book, This Feels Like Home: Inspiration for Finding Peace here

    Autumn's website here

    Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief here

    Apply for Coaching with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here

    Take the free 2-minute Quiz here

    Review + Rate podcast here

    Follow Pamela on Instagram here

    Follow Pamela on Facebook here

    Pamela's website with free resources here

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    25 mins
  • 211. A Simple Prayer Framework for Empty Nest Moms Who Are Tired of Worrying
    Mar 12 2026

    Worry doesn’t disappear when our kids grow up; it just changes shape. In this episode, Pamela shares a simple, grace-filled prayer framework from Philippians 4:6 to help empty nest moms move from worry to peace. If you’re tired of carrying anxiety, guilt, and unanswered questions, this gentle conversation will remind you that God isn’t asking you to try harder. He’s inviting you closer.

    HELPFUL LINKS:

    Christian Parenting's Easter Bundle here

    Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief here

    Apply for Coaching with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here

    Take the free 2-minute Quiz here

    Review + Rate podcast here

    Follow Pamela on Instagram here

    Follow Pamela on Facebook here

    Pamela's website with free resources here

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    15 mins
  • 210. Good Daughtering in the Empty Nest: Caring for Aging Parents and Loving Adult Children Well with Dr Allison Alford
    Mar 5 2026

    In this episode, Pamela talks with Dr. Allison Alford about her book Good Daughtering and the emotional tension many empty nest moms feel in midlife. As we care for aging parents and learn new ways to relate to our adult children, guilt and pressure can quietly take over. This gentle conversation explores how to redefine what it means to be a “good daughter,” set healthy boundaries, and walk through this season with grace instead of obligation.

    HELPFUL LINKS:

    Buy Good Daughtering here

    Dr Alford's website here

    Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief here

    Apply for Coaching with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here

    Take the free 2-minute Quiz here

    Review + Rate podcast here

    Follow Pamela on Instagram here

    Follow Pamela on Facebook here

    Pamela's website with free resources here

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    29 mins
  • 209. Why Communication Breaks Down in the Empty Nest and How to Fix It with Counselors Chris & Jamie Bailey
    Feb 26 2026

    When the kids leave home, many couples discover they don’t know how to talk anymore. Christian marriage counselors Chris and Jamie Bailey share practical, faith-filled insights on improving communication in empty-nest marriages, so couples can move from roommates to meaningful connection.

    HELPFUL LINKS:

    Chris & Jamie's website here

    Free Guide: Marriage Awareness Worksheet here

    Free Connection Call with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here

    Take the free 2-minute Quiz here

    Review + Rate podcast here

    Follow Pamela on Instagram here

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    Pamela's website with free resources here

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    36 mins
  • 208. When Your Empty Nest Marriage Feels Like Roommates: 6 Ways to Reconnect
    Feb 19 2026

    Does your empty nest marriage feel more like roommates than partners? In this episode, we talk about why connection often fades after the kids leave home and share six practical, grace-filled steps to help you reconnect emotionally, physically, and spiritually with your husband. It’s not too late to grow close again.

    HELPFUL LINKS:

    Christian Parenting's Morning Minute here

    Free Guide: Marriage Awareness Worksheet here

    Free Connection Call with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here

    Take the free 2-minute Quiz here

    Review + Rate podcast here

    Follow Pamela on Instagram here

    Follow Pamela on Facebook here

    Pamela's website with free resources here

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    15 mins
  • 207. Praying Together in the Empty Nest: Rebuilding Spiritual Intimacy as a Couple with Bob and Pamela Henkelman
    Feb 12 2026

    When the house gets quieter, many couples realize they’ve drifted spiritually. In this special episode, I sit down with my husband, Bob, a pastor and fellow empty nester, to talk honestly about praying together as a couple. We share why praying together matters, why it can feel awkward, and simple ways to begin rebuilding spiritual intimacy in the empty nest.

    HELPFUL LINKS:

    Free Guide: Marriage Awareness Worksheet here

    Apply for Coaching with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here

    Take the free 2-minute Quiz here

    Review + Rate podcast here

    Follow Pamela on Instagram here

    Follow Pamela on Facebook here

    Pamela's website with free resources here

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    25 mins
  • 206. Six Ways to Strengthen Your Empty Nest Marriage When You Feel Like You’re Growing Apart
    Feb 5 2026

    When the kids leave home, many women are surprised by an ache they didn’t expect; distance in their marriage. The house is quieter, the roles have changed, and the connection with your husband can feel strained or fragile. In this episode, Pamela shares 6 grace-filled ways to strengthen your empty nest marriage when you feel like you’re growing apart. Through faith-based wisdom, Scripture, and gentle reflection, you’ll learn how awareness, prayer, and intentional love can help rebuild connection and restore hope.

    HELPFUL LINKS:

    Christian Parenting's Morning Minute here

    Free Guide: The Marriage Awareness Worksheet here

    Apply for Coaching with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here

    Take the free 2-minute Quiz here

    Review + Rate podcast here

    Follow Pamela on Instagram here

    Follow Pamela on Facebook here

    Pamela's website with free resources here

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    16 mins