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The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom

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218. When a Prodigal Comes Home: Encouragement for Moms of Wayward Adult Children with Judy Douglass
30/04/2026 | 38 mins.
Watching an adult child walk away from faith can be one of the most painful experiences a mother faces. In this episode, author and podcast host Judy Douglas shares the story of her prodigal child’s return and the hope she discovered while waiting on God. If you are praying for a wandering child, this conversation will encourage you not to give up.
HELPFUL LINKS:
Prayer for Prodigals Website here
Prayers for Prodigals Facebook Page 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
217. When Your Adult Child Rejects God: 6 Ways to Love Them Like the Father Does
23/04/2026 | 15 mins.
What do you do when your adult child no longer believes in God and is captured by the world? In this episode, we look at the father in the parable of the prodigal son and uncover six powerful ways to love your wayward adult child with grace, trust, and hope. If you’re a Christian mom struggling with fear, guilt, or frustration, this conversation will encourage you to release control, guard your heart, and trust God with your child’s story.
HELPFUL LINKS:
Christian Parenting's Moms, Dads & Grads Guide 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
216. When Your Child’s Rebellion Is Really Grief: Blended Families with Pastor Inés Franklin
16/04/2026 | 24 mins.
Pastor Inés Franklin joins Pamela to talk about the hidden grief many children carry when families change because of divorce, remarriage, or other transitions. They discuss how unresolved loss can look like rebellion, why spiritual pressure often backfires, and how parents can disciple their children through empathy instead of control.
HELPFUL LINKS:
Ines' Website here
Ines' book, Blended and Blessed 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
215. When Your Adult Child Walks Away: Overcoming Shame as a Christian Mom
09/04/2026 | 13 mins.
When your adult child walks away from the faith, heartbreak is only part of the story. Shame often follows close behind. In this episode, Pamela shares six biblical perspective shifts to help Christian moms release guilt, trust God with their wandering child, and rest securely in their identity in Christ. If you’re carrying shame about a prodigal son or daughter, this episode will help you breathe again.

HELPFUL LINKS:
Christian Parenting Moms, Dads & Grads Gift Guide 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
214. How to Love Your Empty Nest Mornings with Author Jennifer Dukes Lee
02/04/2026 | 32 mins.
What if learning to love your morning could change the way you experience the empty nest? Pamela talks with Jennifer Dukes Lee about her book How to Love Your Morning and how empty nest moms can create grace-filled morning rhythms, renew their mindset, and experience God’s mercy at the start of each day.
HELPFUL LINKS:
Get Jennifer's Book, How to Love Your Morning 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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About The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom

Welcome to The Midlife Momma Podcast, the go-to resource for empty nest moms ready to embrace the next chapter of life with confidence and purpose! Join me, Pamela Henkelman, a certified Empty Nest Coach and proud momma of five, as we navigate this transformative journey together.Each week, we dive into essential topics that matter most to midlife moms, including:Setting and maintaining boundariesRediscovering your life’s purposeMastering effective communication with adult childrenStrengthening your marriage in the empty nest seasonLeaning on faith to guide your journey Follow The Midlife Momma Podcast now to join a community of like-minded moms and start your journey toward confidence, connection, and fulfillment in this exciting new chapter of motherhood.The Midlife Momma podcast is part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. Find more information at www.ChristianParenting.org

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