EMB EP46 | Empty Nest, Full Hearts with Maggie, Jack, & Ali Scott

Everything Made Beautiful with Shannon Scott

We're back! I brought all three of my kids onto the podcast for an unplanned family conversation about the whirlwind of changes hitting the Scott family all at once. Maggie's thriving in Orlando at Disney World, Jack just moved to Chattanooga for new opportunities, and Ali surprised us all by getting accepted to a ministry internship in Norwich, England after feeling God's call during a school trip.

With all three kids officially launched, Jeff and I made the decision to sell our Franklin house and pursue financial freedom for the first time in our marriage. I'll be honest... having the house on the market feels invasive, and my kids definitely called me out for my magic eraser obsessions during showings.

We dive into the realities of adulting (spoiler: everything is expensive), how faith becomes your own when you leave home, and why people don't grieve change itself but rather what they're losing. The Scott family will be scattered across the globe now, but we trust God with wherever He's leading us next. This episode is raw, real, and full of the chaos you'd expect from an organic family conversation - including dog interruptions and sibling roasting.

Chapters

00:00 | Introduction to Change

03:35 | Navigating Life Transitions

05:45 | Allie's Move to England

08:51 | Jack's Journey to Chattanooga

11:05 | Maggie's Experience of Adulthood

14:01 | Challenges of Independence

16:50 | Embracing New Opportunities

18:30 | Reflections on Family Dynamics

29:17 | Finding Personal Space and Adjusting to Change

31:34 | The Decision to Sell the Family Home

33:23 | Navigating the Emotional Toll of Selling

37:02 | Reflections on Family Dynamics and Memories

40:31 | Embracing Change and New Beginnings

50:49 | Personal Growth and Faith Journeys

56:30 | Trusting God Through Transitions