Jill Savage's Journey: Embracing the Empty Nest with Hope
Episode Overview
Embrace the empty nest phase with hope and purpose. Strengthen your marriage by letting go of control. Trust your adult children to handle their own lives. Faith can guide you through marital struggles. Finding new purpose post-parenting is essential.
God whispered back to my heart, 'I don't know if you've noticed lately, but sometimes you aren't either.'
Jill Savage, author of 'Empty Nest, Full Life', joins the Anchored by the Sword podcast to share her journey through the challenging empty nest phase. She discusses how to embrace this transition with hope and purpose, rather than fear. Jill and her husband, Mark, who have been married for 41 years, now serve as full-time marriage coaches. They guide couples through healing and reconnection, drawing from their own experiences of overcoming significant marital struggles.
Jill opens up about a particularly tough period in their marriage, including Mark's burnout and subsequent affair. Through faith and hard work, they rebuilt their relationship, becoming what Jill calls 'Mark and Jill 2.0'. This episode is packed with wisdom on strengthening marriages and finding new purpose after the kids leave home. Jill also talks about the importance of letting go of control and trusting your adult children to handle their own lives.
Her insights are not just for empty nesters but for anyone looking to navigate significant life transitions with grace. If you're facing a similar season or know someone who is, this episode offers valuable advice and encouragement.