EPISODE 57
When One Season Ends: Finding Hope in the Next with Adriane Stuebs
Episode 57: When One Season Ends: Finding Hope in the Next
Adriane shares a personal solo episode about becoming an empty nester after dropping her youngest son off at college. She reflects on the quiet of an empty house, the emotions that come with closing one season of motherhood, and the invitation to discover who God is calling her to become next.In this episode, she explores the mix of grief and joy in letting children go, the challenge of redefining identity beyond daily caregiving, and the comfort of trusting Christ through a changing season of life.
Key Topics:
● Adriane describes the first silence in her home after years of constant activity and how strange, peaceful, and meaningful it feels.
● She talks about dropping her youngest son off at college and celebrating the milestones of all five children as they move into new stages of life.
● She reflects on how quickly motherhood changes from diapers, practices, and lunches to blank calendar spaces and quiet mornings.
● Adriane names one of the hardest questions in this season: “Who am I now?” after the main parenting years begin to close.
● She encourages listeners to see solitude as a gift rather than a punishment and warns against filling every quiet moment with noise, scrolling, or more work.
● She shares possible new interests for this next chapter, including gardening, reading, volunteering, cooking, photography, painting, travel, and maybe pickleball.
● She emphasizes that motherhood changes form rather than ending, and that prayer, encouragement, and spiritual support continue even when children move out.
● Adriane reminds listeners that purpose does not disappear when children leave home, and that service can expand into mentoring, church involvement, neighbor care, and encouragement for others.
● She anchors the episode in Scripture, focusing on God’s presence, new mercies, contentment, and joy in Christ.
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Who’s in this Episode?
Adriane Stuebs – Higher Hope Podcast Host, Owner and Broker of Shine Realty
Notable quotes include:
- “Solitude is not a punishment.”
- “Being alone isn’t the same as being lonely.”
- “Our purpose was never found only in raising children.” The Sound of My Heart – Emily Bannister
Show Notes by Chloe Peiffer
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More Episodes from the Higher Hope Podcast:
SEASON 1
Episode 1 – Meet the Host & Heart behind Higher Hope Podcast
Episode 2 – The Courage to be Different with Farah Stuebs
Episode 3 – Purposeful Grieving: Finding Hope Through Loss with Dr. Stacy Jensen
Episode 4 – Fixing Engines, Mending Hearts with Cindy Stillman
Episode 5 – When God Redirects Our Plans with Chloe Peiffer
Episode 6 – Healthy Living & Hormones with Amanda Haar
Episode 7 – Faith that Doesn’t Fade: My Dad’s Legacy through Disability with Adriane Stuebs
Episode 8 – Unfulfilled, Yet Fully Known with Alana Enger
Episode 9 – Faith in a Foreign Land with Elise Meier
Episode 10 – Faith, Lipstick, & Loving People with Nicki Hill
Episode 11 – Faith, Family, & Big Leaps with Stacy Schweighardt
Episode 12 – Marriage, Creativity, & Motherhood with Renee Peiffer
Episode 13 – Making it Work: Motherhood, Career, & Homeschooling with Val Breit
Episode 14 – Words that Strengthen the Soul with Linda Buxa
Episode 15 – Light in the Midst of Loss with Jill Nelson
Episode 16 – When Faith Becomes Your Lifeline with Jessica Mlsna
Episode 17 – Growing Dreams with Maureen Lawrenz
Episode 18 – Morning Routines, Faith, & Motivation with Farah & Adriane Stuebs
Episode 19 – Decluttered and Defined by Grace with Maria Ewings
Episode 20 – God Knows Your Name with Adriane Stuebs
Episode 21 – When God Writes the Story: Finding Joy After Pain with Stephanie Jaramillo
Episode 22 – When Hustle Becomes an Idol with Adriane Stuebs
Episode 23 – The Addiction No One Talks About with Kristy Wegner
Episode 24 – Winter is Coming…Is Your Home Ready? with Adriane Stuebs
Episode 25 – Level Up Your Wealth: Stacy Schweighardt on Real Estate Investing
Episode 26 – 6 Things Every First-Time Homebuyer Needs to Know
Episode 27 – Season 1 Finale: The Mic-Drop Moments of the Year with Chloe Peiffer
Episode 28 – The Heart of Christmas – A Biblical Reflection with Adriane Stuebs
SEASON 2
Episode 29 – When New Year’s Resolutions Fail, Grace Remains with Adriane Stuebs
Episode 30 – Fertility, Faith, & Hormones with Amanda Haar
Episode 31 – Confidently Navigating Perimenopause with Amanda Haar
Episode 32 – Fitness, Faith, and Finding Your People with Katie Ryan
Episode 33 – Downsizing and Making Room for What Matters Most with Adriane Stuebs
Episode 34 – Falling (back) in Love with Reading with Missy McKenna
Episode 35 – Styling Jefferson with Christina Pickett
Episode 36 – Planting Purpose with Kim Kornstedt
Episode 37 – Behind the Bling with Heidi Black
Episode 38 – Trusting What’s Next as a Global Missionary with Sarah Shoenfeld
Episode 39 – Healing in Marriage After Betrayal with Matthew and Joanna Raabsmith
Episode 40 – The Family Hustle with Farah Stuebs and Katie Ryan
Episode 41 – Faithful in the Kitchen with Adriane Stuebs
Episode 42 – A Mom’s Journey of Faith & Business with Alex Heideman
Episode 43 – Faith through Chronic Pain and Pregnancy with Whitney Beilke
Episode 44 – Confessions of a Realtor with Ginger Ramsey
Episode 45 – Home is Who You’re With featuring Olivia Heckman
Episode 46 – Your Financial Game Plan with Tia Tidd
Episode 47 – Bringing People Together with MahJong featuring Farah Stuebs
Episode 48 – The Art of Gathering: Connection Over Perfection with Adriane Stuebs
Episode 49 – Never Too Young to be Used by God with Ruby Quandt
Episode 50 – Celebrating Our 50th Episode (and 1 Year) with the Team Behind the Scenes of Higher Hope
Episode 51 – Is Your Body Stuck in Survival Mode with Amanda Haar
Episode 52 – She Bought Her First Home at 19 with Farah Stuebs
Episode 53 – The Heart Behind the Badge with Jessica Johnson
Episode 54 – The Magic of Storytime with Carrie Ammerman
Episode 55 – So You Want to Build a House…Now What? with Adriane Stuebs
Episode 56 – What Teachers Wish Parents Knew with Mary Rathje
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