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Do you ever feel you’re not enough? Not qualified enough, not confident enough, not spiritual enough for what God has laid on your heart? So many Christian women over 50 carry wisdom, compassion and quiet strength, yet somewhere along the way they’ve been made to feel they have nothing left to offer. In this episode of Faith Over 50, Jen Carter gets honest about where that feeling comes from, why it lingers, and what God might have to say about it. With an ancient story that’s more relevant than ever, and a very ordinary cup of tea that turned into something unexpected, this is an encouraging conversation for any woman who has wondered whether it’s too late for her calling. If you’ve ever felt overlooked, underused or simply unsure, pour yourself a cuppa and listen in.

Have you ever forgiven someone, only to find yourself replaying what happened months later? After 45 years as a Christian woman, I thought I had forgiveness sorted. Then a simple question showed me I was still carrying hurts I hadn’t really let go at all. In this episode, I share the surprisingly simple practice that helped me finally let go of the anger and the hurt. It took around 20 minutes, and those thoughts have not returned. If you’re a Christian over 50 struggling to forgive, stuck in rumination, or wondering how to let go of past hurt and bitterness, this is for you.

If you’re a Christian woman over 50, 60 or 70, this episode is for you. We all love Hebrews 12 and the picture of running our race with perseverance — fixing our eyes on Jesus and imagining the joy of finally crossing the finish line. But what does finishing well actually look like? And what happens when we don’t? In this episode, Jennifer Carter reflects on a rarely discussed Bible story that speaks powerfully to women in the second half of life — especially those who have walked faithfully with God for many years and now find themselves feeling tired, overlooked, or unsure of their place. It’s a powerful reminder that the final stretch of our race still matters deeply. If you’ve ever wondered whether your best chapters are behind you, or whether God still has something for you in this season, this gentle but challenging episode is a reminder that God is not finished with your story yet.

Have you ever wondered if your small acts of faithfulness even matter? If you've ever quietly wondered whether God sees what you're doing—or if it makes any difference at all—this episode is for you. Today I'm sharing a story you've probably never heard. It involves a young farmer, a vegetable truck, and a teenage boy who wasn't interested in church ... that shows the power of one person's quiet faithfulness - when we place everything in God's hands. And it might just change how you see your own story. If you're a Christian woman in your 50s, 60s, 70s or beyond—if the kids have gone, your role has shifted, and sometimes you feel invisible—this is for you. If you've been wondering whether God's forgotten about you or whether what you do even matters anymore—press play. He hasn't forgotten. And neither has He finished with your story yet. Connect with Jennifer: Facebook: facebook.com/JenniferCarterWriter YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCT30iL1KBhCwy1OoTDaCVSg

Have you ever wondered whether your quiet faithfulness really matters? The small, unseen things you do. The ordinary acts of obedience. Your faithfulness behind the scenes - do you sometimes find yourself asking, am I really making a difference? In this episode, I share a little-known story that might help answer that question. It’s not about someone history usually celebrates — but it offers a powerful reminder of how much can hinge on obedience that feels ordinary at the time. This episode is especially for Christian women over 50 who have spent years serving, caring, showing up, and staying faithful in quiet ways. If you’ve ever wondered whether God sees your faithfulness, or questioned whether the small things you do are part of a bigger purpose, this reflection is for you. Because, sometimes the moments that change everything don’t look important at all — as you'll see from this surprising story.

What do you do when you follow God’s prompting and it seems to lead absolutely nowhere? In this episode, I reflect on a moment of obedience that felt pointless at the time — a decision that cost time, energy, and even money — and how it took years before I understood what God was really doing. This is a gentle, honest conversation for Christian women over 50 who have tried to be faithful but are quietly wondering whether it was worth it. If you’ve ever trusted God, stepped out, and then questioned everything when it didn’t unfold the way you expected, this episode is for you. We explore what it means to trust God when His purposes don’t make sense, how the Holy Spirit often works beneath the surface, and why some callings and promptings lie dormant for far longer than we’d like. You may recognise your own story in this one — especially if you’re in a season where you can’t yet see how the pieces fit together. If you ever find yourself asking, “God, what was the point of that?” — this episode might help you see things differently.

Have you ever looked at your life and wondered if the best part is already over? When the children are grown, life gets quieter, and the roles that once defined you fall away, it’s easy to believe your moment has passed. That God might be finished with you — even if you’d never say it out loud. But what if the best years aren't behind you, but ahead? In this episode, we'll explore why God so often does His deepest work after women think it’s over. Because God is not finished with your story - yet.

Have you ever believed you're just not the creative type? That creativity is for other people — the artistic ones, the talented ones, the ones who always knew what they were doing? I believed that lie for decades. I was the maths girl, the spreadsheet person, the logical one. My sister was the artist. Creativity wasn't for me. Until one Sunday sermon changed everything. In this episode, I'm sharing how I went from a 12% needlework score and a lifetime of believing I wasn't creative — to writing books, making videos, narrating audiobooks, and building a creative business that's earned over $250,000.

Quiet time never quite worked for me. And I tried — reading plans, the apps… But instead of feeling close to God, I mostly just felt guilty. When everybody else talked about their quiet time, I felt like a second-rate Christian. This was something I always struggled with. Then I did something I wasn't expecting to work at all. And it changed everything. If you're a Christian woman over 50 or 60 and quiet time feels rushed, forced, or a bit dead — this might be the simplest reset you didn't know you needed.

You've been a Christian for a while now. You love Jesus. But somehow you feel that there must be… more. For years, I could sense the Holy Spirit stirring something in me. He felt so close — but somehow just out of reach. I didn't talk to anyone about it. I just kept praying quietly, wondering if what I was sensing was real. And then one night, in a tiny school hall with a group of Americans I didn't even know… everything changed. Today I'm sharing my story — the baptism of the Holy Spirit, praying in tongues for the first time, and why that night transformed everything about how I walk with God. If you're a Christian woman over 50 or 60 who loves Jesus but quietly wonders whether there's something more — you're not alone. I know exactly how that feels.

In this powerful episode of Rooted & Resilient, we continue our series on the Invisible Women of the Bible and meet Hannah—a woman who knew the ache of unfulfilled longing, the heaviness of delayed hope, and the courage it takes to surrender your deepest desires to God. But Through Hannah’s pain, persistent prayer, and ultimate surrender, we’ll uncover timeless truths about: What to do when it feels like life is passing you by The power of pouring out raw, honest emotion before God Why letting go isn’t failure—it’s faith How your heartbreak might be the seed of something bigger than you imagine If you’re in a season of starting over, rebuilding your identity, or seeking purpose in midlife, this episode will offer more than just encouragement—it will remind you that God sees you, He hears you, and He honors your faithfulness, even when the waiting feels unbearable. Your pain is not the end of your story. Like Hannah, your faith may just change everything—not only for you, and for generations to come.

In episode 4 of our series, Invisible Women of the Bible, we meet the Widow of Zarephath—a woman at the end of her resources, facing hunger, heartbreak, and hopelessness. But what happens when faith meets fear? Are you in a season where it feels like you’re running on empty? Maybe your finances are tight, your energy is low, or your faith is hanging by a thread. Maybe you're navigating life after divorce, living solo in your empty nest, or quietly wondering if God still sees you—or has a purpose for you in this next chapter. In today’s episode, we explore how God met an unnamed widow in her moment of greatest need—and what her story means for you and me as Christian women navigating change, loss, and new beginnings. Join me, Jennifer Carter, as we dive into this powerful Bible story from 1 Kings 17.

Are you feeling stuck, uncertain, or wondering what’s next in this season of life? Whether you’re navigating an empty nest, a marriage breakdown, divorce, or simply searching for renewed purpose, you’re not alone. Maybe you’ve walked through grief, loss, or disappointment. Maybe you feel invisible—you’ve spent years putting others first and now feel unsure of where you fit. Perhaps you feel like it’s too late, or like your past or your age disqualifies you from anything meaningful. Maybe you’ve been serving everyone else for years, and you’re quietly wondering if God still has a purpose for you? In this episode of Rooted & Resilient, we continue our series on the Invisible Women of the Bible and uncover practical wisdom from the Bible as we explore the story of Hagar - a woman who carried pain, rejection, and loneliness, until God met her in the wilderness and called her by name. Join me, Jennifer Carter, as we have an honest conversation about what it looks like to move forward when you feel lost, unseen, or unsure of your next step. We’ll talk about walking through desert seasons, where it feels like no one sees your tears.  Together, we’ll uncover practical wisdom from the Bible and have honest conversations about feeling overlooked, moving past mistakes, feeling unqualified, letting go of what holds us back, finding joy again, and learning to believe that God can still use us—even when the future feels uncertain. Your story isn’t over, and God isn’t done with you yet. If you’re ready to step into this next chapter with real faith, renewed courage, and confidence, you’re in the right place. So grab a cuppa, hit follow or subscribe, and let’s walk this journey together—because your story isn’t over yet!

Are you feeling stuck, uncertain, or wondering what’s next in this season of life? Whether you’re navigating an empty nest, a marriage breakdown, divorce, or simply searching for renewed purpose, you’re not alone. Maybe you’ve walked through grief, loss, or disappointment. Maybe you’ve spent years putting others first and now feel unsure of where you fit or what your future holds. Maybe you feel like it’s too late, or like your past disqualifies you from anything meaningful. In this episode of Rooted & Resilient, we continue our series on the Invisible Women of the Bible and uncover practical wisdom from Bible women as we explore the story of Ruth and Naomi—two women who faced unimaginable loss, uncertainty, and yet found purpose, peace, and redemption in the middle of it all. Join me, Jennifer Carter, as we have an honest conversation about what it looks like to move forward when you feel lost, unseen, or unsure of your next step. We’ll talk about trusting God when life doesn’t go as planned, noticing His hand in the “coincidences,” and holding onto hope when you can’t see what He’s doing yet. Maybe you’ve been serving everyone else for years, and you’re quietly wondering if God still has a purpose for you? Together, we’ll uncover practical wisdom from the Bible and have honest conversations about feeling overlooked, moving past mistakes, feeling unqualified, letting go of what holds us back, finding joy again, and learning to believe that God can still use us—even when the future feels uncertain. Your story isn’t over, and God isn’t done with you yet. If you’re ready to step into this next chapter with real faith, renewed courage, and confidence, you’re in the right place. So grab a cuppa, hit follow or subscribe, and let’s walk this journey together—because your story isn’t over yet!

Are you feeling stuck, uncertain, or wondering what’s next in this season of life? Whether you’re navigating an empty nest, a marriage breakdown, divorce, or simply searching for renewed purpose, you’re not alone. Maybe you’ve spent years putting others first, and now you’re not even sure who you are anymore. Maybe you feel like it’s too late, or like your past disqualifies you from anything meaningful. In this episode of Rooted & Resilient, we're starting our series on the Invisible Women of the Bible - and uncover practical wisdom from the Bible and explore how the women of the Bible faced life's unexpected challenges with courage and trust in God. Join me, Jennifer Carter, as we have an honest conversation about what it looks like to move forward when you feel lost, unseen, or unsure of your next step. Maybe you’re feeling like you’ve lost a sense of who you are. Maybe you’ve been serving everyone else for years, you're unsure of who you are anymore, and you’re quietly wondering if God still has a purpose for you? Together, we’ll uncover practical wisdom from the Bible, and have honest conversations about feeling overlooked, moving past mistakes, feeling unqualified, letting go of what holds us back, finding joy again, and learning to believe that God can still use us—even when the future feels uncertain. Your story isn’t over, and God isn’t done with you yet. If you’re ready to step into this next chapter with real faith, renewed courage and confidence, you’re in the right place. So grab a cuppa, hit follow or subscribe, and let’s walk this journey together—because your story isn’t over yet!