Episode 156

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13th May 2025

Callings Don't Leave When Your Kids Do

Principles that forge a meaningful life during the “empty nest” years are the same ones needed in other seasons. Ruthie Gray, “juggler of generations,” shares how the application changes, but not the foundational truths. The author of Empty Nest Awakening: Weaving the Threads of Your Passions into Purpose discusses some of these key principles in the second part of our conversation.

She shares about:·      

  • how to find support from people who understand where you are;
  • being strategic about your “yes” and “no;”
  • the power of journaling
  • making plans and holding them with open hands in prayer;

Ruthie encourages moms to view their God-given desires and interests not as selfish indulgences but ways to serve. “If God is calling you to something, he’s calling you to someone.”

As a Gen X mom, 15-year caregiver, and self-proclaimed juggler of generations, Ruthie believes her God-given purpose is to impart peace, joy, and wisdom to moms managing the demands of multiple age groups. Ruthie is the host of the Sandwich Season Sanity podcast and the Next Steps Retreat for Empty Nest Entrepreneurs. Her blog for moms offers help that has no expiration date!

Visit Ruthie's website at: https://www.ruthiegray.com/

Order her book for yourself or a bundle and start a conversation with other moms who want to live every season of life well.


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Stephanie knows from experience good intentions aren't enough to be spiritually strong, emotionally healthy, and relationally smart--or to raise kids who are. She shares powerful Scriptural principles and science-backed insights into human behavior to equip people to grow good intentions into godly impact.

Stephanie's authenticity creates immediate connection with audiences both virtual and on the stage, while gracious authority provides clarity and confidence for listeners. Her leadership experience includes being a certified Primal Question coach, Christian school founding board member and teacher, homeschool cooperative founder, and Teen Theater Director.

Stephanie is a wife, mother of five grown sons, mother-in-law of four, and Nana to a growing tribe of awesome grandkids. She is committed to Psalm 17:17-18, proclaiming God's power to generations through wisdom forged in real life.