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Jul 24
33m 35s

Empty Nester Wisdom with Wendy Blight (g...

Courtney DeFeo and Christian Parenting
About this episode

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 Prayer



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