Faith Lived Out ~ God’s Wisdom for Marriage & Becoming a Submissive Wife
190 ~ Empty Nest Marriage: Reigniting the Connection
Empty nest marriage can feel like stepping into a season you thought you were ready for and then realizing you are not quite sure who the two of you are to each other anymore. If that is where you are, this episode is for you. In this episode, I am talking to two wives at the same time. The one whose house has recently grown quiet and who is wondering how to find her way back to her husband. And the one whose house is still full, who needs to hear what is waiting for her if she does not tend to her marriage now. Because the truth about the empty nest season is this: the quiet does not create the distance. It only reveals it. And what it reveals is actually a mercy, because what is hidden cannot be healed. We are going to talk honestly about what the quiet reveals, what must happen before reconnection can begin, how to begin building genuine connection with your husband again, and why love is not a feeling you wait for. It is a choice you make. If your marriage has quietly drifted over the years of raising your family, there is hope here. If your home is still noisy and you want to anticipate the empty nest season with joy, here is how you do it. Let's get started. ➡️ KEY TAKEAWAYS The quiet in an empty nest marriage does not create distance — it reveals what was already there. That revelation is a mercy, not a punishment. Real reconnection cannot begin until the buried hurts from the busy years are honestly addressed before God and before your husband. Forgiveness is not a feeling you wait for. It is a choice you make, grounded in the same grace Christ extended to both of you. Rebuilding connection with your husband begins in his world, not yours: his interests, his day, his hopes for this new chapter. The marriage you will have in the quiet season is the marriage you are building today. Wives still in the full-house season need to hear this now. ➡️ SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Song of Solomon 2:15 Ephesians 4:32 Proverbs 17:27 Proverbs 31:26 Colossians 1:9-11 Ephesians 3:14-21 Galatians 6:9 Jeremiah 29:11 Newly Updated Submissive Wife Study Guide ~ Download this beautifully refreshed version, solid biblical teaching, now with added features designed to guide you on your journey to becoming a better wife. Get your FREE copy today! Mentoring Calls ~ Have a struggle or concern and need someone to talk to? Book a call to receive clear biblical advice from someone who has been there. Thank You for listening!♥️ Love the Podcast? Please leave a review. Your support helps us to reach more wives and help more marriages with the truth of God's Word. 30 Day Communication Reset ~ Transform the communication in your marriage with this simple daily action plan. Likeminded Wives Gathering A safe place for every wife who wants the marriage God designed for her and it's absolutely free! Meet with us on Zoom every 2nd & 4th Tuesday. Learn More! Resources for Christian Wives Join sisters like you ~ Faith Lived Out Community on FB Contact me: nanci@faithlivedout.com Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
