Empty Nexters
by Shelly Renae
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57: Course Correcting
57: Course Correcting
About this podcast
The kids are grown and the nest is empty — now what? Join us as we have real conversations on how to find purpose, fulfillment, and joy in your next season of life. What's your next?
Episodes
The newest 20 of 58 episodes
- 57: Course Correcting · 14 minWhat if "recalculating" isn't a sign you've failed, but an invitation from God to change direction? Discover how abiding with Jesus helps us recognize when it's time to slow…
- 56: Uncomfortable Abiding · 17 minIs God is calling you out of your comfort zone and into your next? Discover how to take the next step—not by becoming fearless, but by staying connected to Jesus while you do it…
- 55: The Courage to Connect · 1 h 11 minGenerations were never meant to compete—they were meant to connect. In this episode, we'll discover how wisdom, humility, and relationship can bridge the gap between generations…
- 54: Courage to Take the Next Step · 45 minAt 69, Kathy took a leap and started her own skincare business. Her story proves: you don't have to know it all to take the first step. Have questions, comments or suggestions…
- 53: Courage in the Unknown · 34 minWhen life changes and the future feels uncertain, courage means trusting God even when you can't see what's ahead. In this devotional, discover how to release the past, step out…
- 52: What 60 Has Taught Me · 14 minAt 60, Shelly reflects on six lessons that have taught her to live with gratitude—for where she's been, who she's becoming, the ordinary moments, and the exciting reminder that…
- 51: The Courage to Heal · 21 minGod is at work, even when you can't yet see it. This episode is a reminder that healing is rarely instant, but every faithful step brings you closer to the person He is shaping…
- 50: The BE Attitudes · 15 minIn Matthew 5, Jesus reminds us that God's blessings are often found in life's transitions. For Empty Nexters, these Beatitudes reveal how seasons of change, loss, and new…
- 49: The Courage to Wait · 31 minIn the silence of unanswered prayers, Hannah teaches us that courage isn't found in getting what we want quickly—it's found in faithfully seeking God while we wait. Her story…
- 48: The Seven Letters of Courage · 14 minA heartfelt devotional reminding women that every new season requires courage—and that God's purpose for their life is far from over. Through the acronym COURAGE, Shelly…
- 47: Courageous Influence · 23 minInfluence isn't about followers, platforms, or being seen. It's about the direction we're leading people toward. In every season—especially as Empty Nexters—God still calls us to…
- 46: Courage to Surrender · 41 minLife doesn't always unfold the way we planned. Ruth's story reminds us that while we can't always choose our circumstances, we can choose our response. Through grief…
- 45: Mirror, Mirror · 19 minIf the mirror has been doing more talking than it should… this one's for you. We're unpacking identity, self-worth, and how to stop letting culture define you—and start living…
- 44: Alignment · 18 minA practical, faith-filled devotional using the image of a misaligned car to reveal how spiritual misalignment in our mind, body, and soul creates struggle—and how realignment…
- 43: For Such a Time as This · 43 minA heartfelt devotional exploring the story of Esther, highlighting how obedience, prayer, commitment, and courage prepare us to step into our God-given purpose—reminding us that…
- 42: Pep Talk · 15 minHuddle up, Team Jesus. This isn't a lecture — it's a locker room pep talk. In this episode, we're reminded to take every thought captive (Second Epistle to the Corinthians 10:5)…
- 41: Courage Over Shame · 38 minA powerful call for women to drop the cloak of shame and step boldly into their "Empty Next" season with courage, faith, and freedom—living from heaven's identity instead of…
- 40: Courage to Believe Again · 14 minLooking back at Sarah's story, this episode reminds us that delay is not denial, and nothing is too hard for the Lord. Have questions, comments or suggestions for future episode…
- 39: No More Whining · 41 minIn this episode, Jane shares how she learned how to exchange complaints for declarations. Jane invites empty nexters to discover the power of your voice, the authority of God's…
- 38: Do It Afraid · 40 minIn this episode, Crystal shares her inspiring journey of surrender, identity, and God's unshakable faithfulness. Through fear, comparison, grief, and generational healing…
