166. Healing the Rift: Restoring the Relationship with Son/Daughter-In-Law with Counselor, Kathy Cunningham
May 1 • 26:22
166. Healing the Rift: Restoring the Relationship with Son/Daughter-In-Law with Counselor, Kathy Cunningham
Episode:

166. Healing the Rift: Restoring the Relationship with Son/Daughter-In-Law with Counselor, Kathy Cunningham

May 1, 2025 • 26:22 • Pamela Henkelman

When the relationship with your son or daughter-in-law is strained, it can feel like everything is fractured: your connection with your child, your role as a mom, even access to your grandkids.

 Counselor Kathy Cunningham joins me for a powerful conversation about healing those deep relational wounds. She shares practical wisdom, biblical insight, and the very first step a mom should take when peace feels impossible.

HELPFUL LINKS: 

Free Guide: What I Wish I Knew Sooner About Parenting Adult Children here

Kathy's Course: Uncovered Grace here Discount Code: Grace10

Free Guide: 10 Things Not to Say to Your Adult Child here

Free Connection Call with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here

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Midlife Momma

With Pamela Henkelman
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 boundaries Rediscovering your life’s purpose Mastering effective communication with adult children Strengthening your marriage in the empty nest season Leaning 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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Jun 26 • 30:43
174. How Hearing God Helps You Trust Him with Your Grown Kids with Marnie Hammar

If youve ever struggled to let go and trust God with your grown child, this episode is for you.

Im joined by Marnie Hammar, host of the Hear Him Louder podcast, as we talk about how hearing Gods voice brings peace, calms fear, and helps us surrender control in this new season of motherhood.

HELPFUL LINKS: 

Free Guide: Four Steps for Creating Quiet by Marnie Hammar here

Free Guide: 10 Things Not to Say to Your Adult Child here

Free Connection Call with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here

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Jun 19 • 13:16
173. Six Hidden Consequences of Not Letting Go of Your Adult Children

What really happens when we dont let go of our adult kids? 

In this episode, I share six surprising consequences of holding on too tightly and how it affects your peace, your faith, and your relationship with your grown children. Youll leave encouraged, equipped, and ready to trust God more in this season.

HELPFUL LINKS: 

Free Guide: 10 Things Not to Say to Your Adult Child here

Free Connection Call with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here

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Jun 12 • 31:55
172. From Control to Surrender: Cultivating a Devotional Life with Rose Jordan

Your connection with God is what helps you move from control to surrender.

 Lets move beyond quiet time and find grace in the moment. Join me for an impactful discussion with Rose Jordan as we explore learning to connect with God in your everyday life, allowing you to let go of control and surrender every anxious moment to Him.

HELPFUL LINKS: 

Penny Jar Prayers here

Beneath the Fig Tree podcast here

Rose's YouTube here

Free Guide: 10 Things Not to Say to Your Adult Child here

Free Connection Call with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here

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Review + Rate podcast here

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Pamela's website with free resources here

Jun 5 • 14:08
171. Letting Go of Control: Trusting God with Your Adult Children

We hate to admit it, but many moms struggle with control. 

If you've found yourself lying awake at night, replaying their choices, wondering if you should have said more, done more, or prayed harder, this conversation is for you. Were talking about how to release control and trust God with your adult children.

HELPFUL LINKS: 

Marriage Simplified Guide here

Free Guide: 10 Things Not to Say to Your Adult Child here

Free Connection Call with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here

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May 29 • 26:35
170. Brave in the Empty Nest: Trusting God with Author Laura Smith

Feeling unsure, afraid, or stuck in the empty nest? 

Author Laura Smith shares how biblical bravery can help you face midlife with faith, purpose, and courage. Youll be encouraged to trust God and take your next brave stepright where you are.

HELPFUL LINKS: 

Free Chapter Brave Woman, Mighty God here

Free Guide: 10 Things Not to Say to Your Adult Child here

Free Connection Call with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here

Take the free 2-minute Quiz here

Review + Rate podcast here

Follow Pamela on Instagram here

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Pamela's website with free resources here

About the Host

Pamela Henkelman

Pamela Henkelman is a certified Empty Nest Coach, speaker, writer, and host of the Midlife Momma Podcast. With her bright smile and enthusiastic personality, she is passionate about encouraging women, particularly the often-forgotten group of moms with adult children. Pamela helps Christian moms launch their kids to college and enjoy their empty nest.

As a mom of five grown kids and three grandchildren, Pamela has first-hand experience with the challenges and joys of navigating the empty nest phase of life. She and her husband of 38 years are living their best empty nest life and loving every minute of it.

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