Listen "Empty Nester Wisdom with Wendy Blight (giving yourself grace, tackling anxiety and learning to read God’s word)"
Episode Synopsis
Wendy Blight is a passionate woman of God that has written numerous Bible studies and books to equip us as believers. She is on staff at Proverbs 31 and has encouraged and equipped countless moms through her career. This episode will feel like a warm embrace that only God can give. Wendy has a unique gift of bringing grace, authentic support and deep encouragement wherever she goes. We need that as moms because we can be so hard on ourselves. This episode will leave you feeling really seen and really encouraged - no matter how it’s going at your house. I loved how we ended with God’s word and how to make time for it. She offers grace yet again by recognizing the various seasons of motherhoods. If you have littles, getting a shower can feel daunting. So listen in as she shares some tips on staying close to God in every season of motherhood.Enjoy!Courtney(00:00) Introduction and Family Background(02:58) Wendy's Journey with Proverbs 31 Ministries(05:51) Navigating the Empty Nest Phase(08:32) The Importance of Communication and Apologies(11:33) Maintaining Relationships with Adult Children(14:16) Understanding Different Beliefs in Parenting(17:13) Lessons from Motherhood and Prayer(20:03) Reading the Bible in Different Seasons(22:47) Addressing Anxiety and Mental Health(25:42) Encouragement for Moms Facing Challenges(28:26) Closing Thoughts and PrayerConnect with Pardon The Mess:Christian ParentingPardon The Mess Courtney DeFeoA GREAT CLOUD OF WITNESSES PRAYER JOURNALResources from today’s show:Connect with Wendy BlightRest for your soul by Wendy BlightProverbs 31 MinistriesFirst 5Pardon The Mess is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.orgOur Sponsors:* Check out Everyday Dose and use my code MESS for a great deal: https://everydaydose.comPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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