Episode 156

full
Published on:

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.


Visit Stephanie Presents for resources, to book speaking engagements, and get the weekly newsletter, Hi(Impact)!

Click here to order your copy of The Great Brain Remodel of Adolescence or purchase from Amazon

#spirituallystrong

#emotionallyhealthy

#relationships

#lifeskey3

#smartrelationships

#parenting

#raisinggodlykids

#raisingadults

#bible

#faith

#truth

#biblestudy

#christianfaith

#christianwomen

#christianity

#caregiving

#sandwichgeneration

#momblog

All Episodes Previous Episode

Listen for free

Show artwork for Life's Key 3

About the Podcast

Life's Key 3
Building spiritually strong, emotionally healthy, and relationally smart generations
Each person has an immeasurable, eternal, and irreplaceable impact! To realize and use this capacity for the highest good is dependent on being spiritually strong, emotionally healthy, and relationally smart. Through teaching and guest interviews, listeners are empowered with timeless truths from Scripture and modern insights from the science of human dynamics. Parents gain practical help and significant encouragement in raising kids ready for adulthood! Come curious. Go galvanized, ready to engage fully in God's grand story!
https://www.stephaniepresents.com/

About your host

Profile picture for Stephanie Smith

Stephanie Smith

Stephanie Smith's heart for teaching began with the chickens and cows on her childhood farm. ​Today’s audiences don't moo or squawk but instead appreciate Stephanie’s applying Biblical truths and human insights to real issues with artfulness, authority, and authenticity. Experiencing deep relational and emotional pain starting at birth, Stephanie is now on a mission to build spiritually strong, emotionally healthy, and relationally smart women and families.
Stephanie’s passion for education motivated helping launch and teaching at a homeschool cooperative and later a Christian school. She’s mom to five grown sons, mother-in-law to four heart daughters, and Nana to seven grands. Believing every person has an impact that is immeasurable, eternal, and irreplaceable, Stephanie invites and equips others to engage fully in God's grand story!