Author Jill Savage talks frankly about the challenges she's faced in the empty nest, including finding out that her son is gay. Jill and her husband thought their teenage son was struggling and sought counseling for him. They assumed any confusion was resolved when he married his college sweetheart, until the marriage failed. While they disagree with his current lifestyle, they continue to love him. Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at https://shop.familylife.com/. The Weekend to Remember® https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/ Check out all that's available on ..read more

How's your marriage since the kids left home? Kids often serve as a buffer, but once the kids are gone, marital gaps become more apparent. Jill Savage knows that a couple's failure to connect can easily lead to isolation. Savage shares some valleys she and her husband faced as empty nesters and tells what's kept them together. Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at https://shop.familylife.com/. The Weekend to Remember® https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/ Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network.  https://www.familylife.com/familyli ..read more

Author Jill Savage talks about the freedom, and the challenges, of the empty nest. Savage remembers preparing for the time when her kids would leave home and being surprised at how hard it really was to adjust to a quiet house. Hear some sound advice from a mom who's been there. Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at https://shop.familylife.com/. The Weekend to Remember® https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/ Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network.  https://www.familylife.com/familylife-podcast-network/ Have the FamilyLife Today® po ..read more