Doing Different with Kimmie Ep. 33 Meet Debby Smith author of "Open Nest" a Bible Study for Empty Nesters Finding Their Identity in Christ

 Dr. Debby Sharpe Smith thought she was prepared for the empty nest, but when it arrived, it brought emotions she didn't expect. Through honest conversations, deep spiritual formation work, and leading groups of empty-nest women each year, she discovered she wasn't alone.

Her journey led her to write OPEN NEST, a Bible study designed to help women explore identity, faith, and community in midlife. Her heart is to remind women that their identity is rooted in Christ, NOT in roles that shift with seasons. Debby is Texas-born, but a traveler at heart, having lived in New Jersey, London, Mombasa, and Kiev. On the theory that everyone has a superpower, hers might be making order out of chaos. She will pick beaches over mountains, tulips over daisies, musicals over concerts, dark over milk (chocolate), Tex-Mex over Thai, sunsets over sunrises, and walking with a friend over any other form of exercise. Debby has three adult children and one daughter-in-law and lives in Dallas, TX, with her husband. You can contact her at www.open-nest.com Debby's book can be purchased through Amazon. Book Giveaway: Be the first one to like and share this episode, comment on what touched you about it, and subscribe to my podcast. Then send me your address, and I will mail the book out to you. My Email: btelskcmb.kb@gmail.com My Website: www.doing-different.com FB Groups: Doing Different with Kimmie Voices That Inspire: Authors & Podcasters Who Encourage & Transform Lives The Empty Nester: Parenting Adult Children With Grace Tea News for Tea Lovers My Moringa Daughter's of the King Kim's Herbal Garden A Different Kitchen with Kimmie FB PAGES: Kimmie's Shared Shelf Kim's Herbal Garden Teas and Home Remedies Kim's Creations and Crafts IG: Doing Different with Kimmie 60

Doing Different with Kimmie Ep. 34 with Health and Beauty Coach Amy Fetcinko