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The same past you’ve been calling a record of regret might actually be a record of God’s provision. In this episode, we'll share how to look back at your life, not to relive regret, but to recognize God’s hand and grace through every season, even the hard ones. If you’ve ever wondered how to live intentionally when you’re still carrying mistakes, wasted years, or things you wish you’d done differently, this episode picks up right where last week’s left off. Rooted in Psalm 77:11-12, we'll walk through how the same memory can tell two different stories depending on the lens you use, how nothing is wasted in God’s hands, even your own choices, and how seeing God’s faithfulness in your past actually fuels the courage to move forward today. You’ll also hear the story of Joseph, who was honest about what was done to him, and still saw God’s hand working through it for good. Grab a notebook and pen, and join us. Connect with us: Download the free 7-day devotional, Be Still and while you're there join our Life After 50 Facebook Community at https://stan.store/lifeafter50podcast.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VictoriaLT-o8vShow Notes  In this episode Why looking back at your past isn’t the same as living in itHow the same memory can tell a story of regret, or a story of God’s provisionThe difference between what was done to you, and what you chose, and how grace meets bothJoseph’s story: honest about wrong, still trusting God’s hand (Genesis 50:20)Why seeing God’s faithfulness in your past makes it easier to live intentionally todayA simple reflection exercise to revisit one season you’ve always called a regretScripture referenced Psalm 77:11-12 (NIV)1 Samuel 7:12 (Ebenezer)Genesis 50:20 (Joseph)Romans 8:28Philippians 1:6This week’s reflection questions Where might God have actually been present in this season, even if I didn’t see it then?What did this season build in me that I wouldn’t have otherwise?How does seeing it differently change how I move forward today?If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who may need to hear this message, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps other women find this podcast too.  Read the companion blog post for this episode: Seeing God in Your Past: From Regret to Remembrance – Life After 50

Make the most of every opportunity: living intentionally in the second half of life. Ever looked at your life and thought, “Where did the time go?” In this episode, Victoria shares 3 ways to live intentionally in the second half of life and stop waiting for the “perfect time” to pursue what God has placed on your heart. If you’re over 50 and realizing you don’t want to spend the next 10, 20, or 30 years going through the motions, this one’s for you. Rooted in Ephesians 5:15-17, stop waiting for certainty God never promised, get intentional about where you invest your time and energy, and refuse to disqualify yourself because of your age. You’ll also hear the story of Caleb, who at eighty-five asked God for the mountain, not a quiet retirement, plus a simple 3-question exercise to find your next step this week. Grab a notebook and pen, and join us. Free resources: Download the free 7-day devotional, Be Still and join Facebook Community at https://stan.store/lifeafter50podcastApple Podcast: https://apple.co/4j5yznAYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VictoriaLT-o8vShow Notes: In this episode Why getting older doesn’t mean your most meaningful days are behind youHow to stop waiting for the “perfect time” and start living intentionally todayA simple test for deciding where to invest your time and energyWhy your age doesn’t disqualify you from what God wants to do nextCaleb’s story: asking for the mountain at eighty-five (Joshua 14)A 3-question exercise to find your one next stepScripture referenced Ephesians 5:15-17 (NLT)Lamentations 3:22-23Joel 2:25Joshua 14 (Caleb)Psalm 92:14This week’s reflection questions What opportunity is in front of me right now?What do I need to stop doing?What is one step I can take this week?If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who may need to hear this message, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps other women find this podcast too.

Have you spent decades building a career only to feel God nudging you toward something more — something deeper — something that feels less like a job and more like a calling? In this episode of Life After 50, we are talking about one of the most significant shifts a woman can make after 50 — moving from a career that defined her to a calling that was always inside her. Your career was never your final destination. It was preparation. Join us today as we uncover three powerful ways to advance out of your career season and into the new season God has been preparing for you all along — designed specifically for Christian women over 50 who are ready to move forward with purpose, clarity and faith. In this episode we cover: Why your career was never your calling — and how to tell the differenceHow to recognize when God is transitioning you from one to the otherWhat the Bible says about advancing into new seasons of purposeThree practical steps to move forward from career into calling right nowHow to stop waiting for permission and start advancing into what God has nextScriptures referenced: Jeremiah 29:11Proverbs 16:3 NLTIsaiah 43:18-19 NLTPhilippians 3:13-14Psalm 37:23 NLTEphesians 2:10 NLTThis week's action steps: Write down the difference between what your career required of you and what truly lights you up — that gap is where your calling livesCommit one specific next step to God today using Proverbs 16:3 — write it down and pray over it by nameTake one action this week toward your calling — not your career — one intentional step forwardConnect with us:Grab your free 7-day devotional, Faith Over 50, at stan.store/lifeafter50podcast — and join us in the Life After 50 Facebook Community while you're there. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts and leave a review: https://apple.co/4j5yznAYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VictoriaLT-o8v Keywords naturally included: from career to calling, advancing after 50, Christian women over 50, new season after 50, God's calling after 50, moving forward in faith, purpose after career, life after 50, God's direction for women over 50, career transition faith, advancing into purpose.

Feeling overwhelmed in a hard season and not sure what to do next? In this episode, I share how to find God's peace in the middle of the storm, and 3 practical steps to keep moving forward while you trust Him. Peace isn't waiting for you on the other side of the storm. It's available today. I open up about a financial bind that left me living with relatives for months, not knowing how long it would last, and how God gave me direction one step at a time until I was able to move on. You'll walk away with three simple steps, plus reflection questions for each one: take one small step, hold onto one verse, and hand God what you can't control. Grab a notebook and pen and join us. Free resources: Download the free 7-day devotional, Faith Over 50: stan.store/thewordwomanpodcast  Show Notes:In this episode Why peace is available now, not just after the storm passesMy story of a financial bind, and how God met me in the silence and made a way outStep 1: Keep moving. Take the next small step.Step 2: Stay in His Word. Fix your mind on one verse.Step 3: Trust Him along the way. Hand God the "not mine" column.Scripture referenced Philippians 4:7 ([translation])Psalm 62:5 (TPT)Psalm 37:23Mark 4:35-41Isaiah 26:3Psalm 119:105Psalm 46:5 ([translation])Proverbs 3:5-6This week's reflection questions What is the one small step I've been putting off?What verse can I hold onto this week?What am I carrying that I need to hand back to God?Connect with us Life After 50 Community on Facebook: stan.store/thewordwomanpodcast Free 7-day devotional, Faith Over 50: stan.store/thewordwomanpodcast Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/4j5yznA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VictoriaLT-o8vEmail Contact: [email protected]  If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who needs to hear it, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps the message reach more women.

A song, a photo, an old memory — and suddenly you're aching for a version of life that's already gone. In this episode, we ask a question that might sting a little: are you mourning who you used to be? We look at Lot's wife, who looked back and paid for it, and the Israelites, who longed for Egypt but forgot the chains that came with it. If you've ever caught yourself wishing you could go back, this episode will help you see why pressing forward — not backward — is where God's best for you is waiting. In this episode: ●      Why looking back can divide your heart from what God's doing now ●      The danger of romanticizing a past God already delivered you from ●      What Philippians 3:14 teaches about pressing toward what's ahead ●      How to set your eyes on the hills instead of the past Scripture referenced: Philippians 3:14, Luke 17:32 (Remember Lot's wife), Numbers 14 (Israel longing for Egypt), Matthew 19:26 Facebook: Life After 50 Community | FacebookApple Podcast: https://apple.co/4xZezaY YouTube: www.youtube.com/@VictoriaLT-o8vMy Products: stan.store/thewordwomanpodcast Contact Information: [email protected]

Are you procrastinating, or are you moving forward with what God has for you? Last week we talked about how God is preparing to introduce you to the world — and the question was simple: are you ready? This week, we go a layer deeper. It's easy to slip back into old habits, and it takes real effort to keep moving forward. We stop. We start. We hesitate. In this episode, we unpack what procrastination, hesitation, and self-sabotage really look like — and why they're not always intentional. Sometimes they show up unconsciously, in the little things we do without noticing. Other times, they're rooted in fear or self-doubt. We ask the harder question underneath it all: is your hesitation really about doubting God and the work He's doing in your life? While Scripture doesn't use the word "procrastination," it has plenty to say about diligence and taking prompt action. We look to Proverbs 6:6-8 and Proverbs 13:4 for a picture of quiet, faithful diligence — moving without needing to be pushed — plus 2 Timothy 1:7 on facing fear, and Galatians 6:9 on not giving up before the harvest. If you're a Christian woman over 50 who feels caught between starting and stalling, this episode is for you. Walk away with practical, faith-rooted steps to recognize self-sabotage, trust God's timing, and take the next diligent step forward. In this episode: ●      Why hesitation is rarely just about the task — it's often about trust ●      What self-sabotage really looks like in midlife and beyond ●      What Proverbs 6:6-8 and Proverbs 13:4 teach us about diligence without being told ●      Practical steps to move from stalling to steady, faithful action Scripture referenced: Proverbs 6:6-8, Proverbs 13:4, 2 Timothy 1:7, Galatians 6:9 My Products: stan.store/thewordwomanpodcastFacebook: Life After 50 Community | FacebookYouTube: www.youtube.com/@VictoriaLT-o8v

What Is God Doing in Your Waiting Season? Have you ever wondered what God is actually doing in your life right now? At eyesight, it looks like nothing — but behind the scenes, there's a lot going on. In this episode, we talk about what it really means when life feels like it's on pause: God isn't absent, He's preparing you. If you're a Christian woman over 50 navigating a season of change and asking "God, what's next for me?" — this episode is for you. This episode also introduces the podcast's new name: Life After 50 (formerly Christian Women Over 50 in Transition). Same faith, same heart, same community — just a new name on the door. In This Episode Why it looks like "nothing is happening" in your waiting season — and what's actually going on behind the scenesThe connection between your obedience and what God releases in your lifeWhy delayed obedience can cost you blessings you were meant to walk intoWhat it means to commit your plans to God and let Him establish themWhy the waiting isn't wasted — it's shaping your character for what's nextTimestamps 0:00 — Hook: What is God really doing right now?0:15 — Welcome, podcast name announcement, and community info1:00 — The thesis: God is preparing you for something bigger4:30 — Your next step may require obedience7:15 — Why the waiting isn't wasted8:30 — Closing blessingScriptures Referenced 1 Corinthians 2:9 — Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man, the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.Proverbs 16:3 — Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.Philippians 1:6 — He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Christ Jesus.Ephesians 3:20 — Now all glory to God, who is able, through His mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.Links & Resources Free 7-Day Devotional, Faith Over 50: Link: stan.store/thewordwomanpodcastJoin the Life After 50 Facebook CommunityConnect: Email: [email protected] Life After 50 (formerly Christian Women Over 50 in Transition) — A Christian podcast for women discovering God's direction in a new season.

Have you ever found yourself saying, “God, I don't know what to do next”? Maybe the life you thought you would have after 50 doesn't look anything like the life you're living now. You may be dealing with a major transition, loss, financial uncertainty, loneliness, retirement, relationship changes, or simply wondering where God is leading you in this new season. And when everything feels uncertain, trusting God can be difficult. In this episode, we're having an honest conversation about how to trust God when you don't know what to do next. Because trusting God doesn't mean you have all the answers. It doesn't mean you're never afraid or confused. Sometimes trusting God simply means saying, “Lord, I don't understand what You're doing, but I'm going to trust You with my next step.” We'll talk about how to stop feeling like you have to figure out your entire future and instead learn to seek God for the next step He wants you to take. If you're in a season where you're asking, “God, what's next for me?”, this episode is for you. In This Episode, We Talk About: Why it's difficult to trust God when your life feels uncertainWhy being confused doesn't mean you've lost your faithHow to be honest with God about your fears and disappointmentsThe difference between what you feel and what you know about GodWhy you don't need to know God's entire plan before taking your next stepHow to surrender the things you cannot controlWhat to do when you're praying but God seems silentHow to seek God's direction when you're entering a new season after 50Why your current circumstances don't mean God is finished with youHow to focus on your next step instead of worrying about your entire futureA Question to Think About Instead of asking: “God, what is going to happen to me?” Try asking: “God, what is my next step?” You may not have answers for the next year, the next five years, or even the next few months. But God can give you enough direction for today. Scriptures Mentioned Proverbs 3:5–6“Trust in the Lord with all your heart…” Psalm 32:8“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go…” Isaiah 41:10“Fear thou not; for I am with thee…” Isaiah 40:31“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength…” Psalm 34:18“The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart…” Your Next Step Take a few quiet minutes today and ask God: “Lord, what is my next step?” Don't ask Him to show you everything. Don't worry about figuring out your entire future. Just ask Him to show you what He wants you to do next. Then listen. And when you recognize the next step, trust Him enough to take it. A Prayer for This Season Father, I don't know what my future looks like, and honestly, sometimes that scares me. There are things happening in my life that I don't understand. There are things I wish You would change, and there are answers I've been waiting for. But today, I choose to trust You. Help me stop trying to figure everything out on my own. Give me wisdom to know what I should do next and the courage to take that step. When I feel afraid, remind me that You are with me. When I feel lost, remind me that You can direct my path. When I feel like it's too late for me, remind me that You are not finished with my story. I give You my fears, my questions, my future, and my next step. In Jesus' name, Amen. If This Episode Spoke to You If you're in a season where you're trying to figure out what God wants you to do next, you're not alone. Share this episode with another woman over 50 who may be asking the same question: “God, what's next for me?” And remember: You don't have to know the whole plan. You just need to trust God with the next step. SEO Keywords Primary keyword: How to trust God when you don't know what to do nextSecondary keywords: How to trust GodTrusting God in difficult timesTrust God when life is uncertainHow to hear God's directionFinding God's directionWhat to do next in lifeTrusting God after 50Christian women over 50Finding purpose after 50God's plan for my lifeHow to know God's willTrusting God when life doesn't make senseStarting over after 50Finding direction in a new seasonMy Products: stan.store/thewordwomanpodcast Contact Information: [email protected]

Have you ever sat with the question, "What is my purpose?" — and felt like you were the only one still trying to figure it out? You're not. In this episode, we take a look at purpose from a biblical standpoint: what it means to truly know God, to love and glorify Him in everything we do, and to serve others through the gifts and talents He's already placed inside us. Through a story about faith in action — one that started with a widow and a willing heart — we explore how obedience opens the door to blessing, how our perspective shapes whether service feels like a burden or a joy, and how purpose was never meant to be complicated. It's found right where you already are. If you're a woman over 50 wondering what's next for this season of your life, this episode is for you. My Products: stan.store/thewordwomanpodcast My contact Information: [email protected] finding your purpose after 50, biblical purpose, God's calling for women, purpose in midlife, faith over 50, women's Christian podcast, second half of life, serving others through faith, hospitality starts at home, midlife over 50, obedience and blessing, walking in faith, Deuteronomy 6:5, 1 Corinthians 10:31

If you've hit this new season of life and you're tired of feeling stuck — like you keep trying to get it right and keep coming up short — this one's for you. I'm getting real about a struggle I've carried most of my Christian life, what the Bible actually says about it, and the moment I realized I'd been carrying pressure that was never mine to carry. This is about discovering God's direction, one honest step at a time. My Products: stan.store/thewordwomanpodcast Contact Information: [email protected]

Have you ever felt completely alone, even standing in a room full of people? That's often what happens when life shifts without warning — a job ends, a marriage changes through loss, or the friends who used to be your people quietly aren't around anymore. In this episode, we talk honestly about the identity shift that follows unforeseen change: the grief of losing a role that once defined you, the loneliness that comes with it, and the process of becoming someone new. Rooted in scripture, we walk through God's promises for the in-between seasons — His nearness to the brokenhearted, His unchanging presence through change, and His plans for a hopeful future — and talk about what it really looks like to grieve well, keep moving forward, and find contentment in whatever role you're in now. In this episode: Why loneliness in a crowd is about connection depth, not head countThree real examples of an identity shift — job loss, loss of a spouse, and losing friendsHow to grieve an old role while building the strength to step into a new oneScriptures for the exact moment your footing disappearsWhy becoming someone new doesn't mean erasing who you wereScriptures referenced: Deuteronomy 31:6, Psalm 34:18, Hebrews 13:8, Isaiah 41:10, Isaiah 43:18–19, Psalm 147:3, Lamentations 3:22–23, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Philippians 3:13–14, Jeremiah 29:11, Philippians 4:11–13, Psalm 56:8 If this episode speaks to you, share it with someone walking through a shift of their own today. Helping Christian women over 50 confidently follow God's direction after life has changed. My Products: stan.store/thewordwomanpodcast Contact Information: [email protected]

Have you ever prayed for God to show you what to do next, only to hesitate when He answered? You're not alone. Many Christian women over 50 sincerely desire to follow God's will yet struggle to take the next step when obedience feels uncertain, uncomfortable, or even frightening. In this episode we'll explore why following God can feel difficult, how fear and delayed obedience can keep us spiritually stuck, and why Jesus invites us to exchange our heavy burdens for His peace. We'll compare Matthew 7:14 and Matthew 11:28–30 to discover how the narrow road of obedience and the easy yoke of Christ work together. You'll learn that God's direction isn't meant to burden you—it is meant to lead you into greater freedom, purpose, and peace. If you've been asking God for clarity about your next season but feel afraid to move forward, this episode will encourage you to trust His voice and take your next faithful step. In This Episode You'll Learn Why the narrow road leads to life and lasting peace.The difference between obedience and trying to earn God's approval.How fear, doubt, and delay can become subtle forms of resistance.Why Jesus' yoke is easy even when obedience feels difficult.Practical ways to move from spiritual hesitation to faithful action.How trusting God's direction brings peace in every season of life.Key Scriptures Matthew 7:14Matthew 11:28–30Proverbs 3:5–6John 14:15Luke 9:23James 1:22Philippians 2:13Isaiah 48:17–18Reflection Questions Has God already shown me my next step?What fear is keeping me from obeying?Am I waiting for another sign when God has already spoken?What burden am I carrying that Jesus is asking me to surrender?What one act of obedience can I take this week?This Week's Challenge Spend time in prayer and ask God: "Lord, have You already shown me what You want me to do?" If He brings something to mind, take one practical step of obedience this week. Don't wait until you feel completely ready. Trust that God often reveals the next step after we faithfully take the one already in front of us. My Products: stan.store/thewordwomanpodcastContact Information: [email protected]

Have you been telling yourself: Once I get through this grief. Once I figure out my finances. Once I know who I am again — then I'll be ready to help someone else? In this episode we go to one of the most powerful and unexpected passages in all of scripture for women in transition: John 13:1–5. The night before the crucifixion. The night Judas was about to betray Him and Peter was about to deny Him. The worst night of Jesus' life. And what did He do? He got up, took off His outer garment, wrapped a towel around His waist, and washed His disciples' feet. All of them. Including Judas. This episode is a direct confrontation of the lie that says you have nothing to give right now. It is also one of the most freeing truths in scripture: You don't have to be whole to serve. You have to know whose you are. We walk through three movements in the passage — the moment Jesus knew who He was, the moment He laid aside His outer garment, and the moment He washed every pair of feet in that room. And we apply each one directly to the woman who is grieving, waiting, confused, or lonely — and wondering if God can still use her. This episode is for you if: •       You want to help other women but feel like you're too broken to give right now •       You've been using your pain as a reason to stay on the sidelines •       You've lost your identity and wonder if your best days of purpose are behind you •       You carry grief, resentment, loneliness, or fear that feels bigger than your calling •       You need permission to pick up the towel — today, exactly as you are My Products: stan.store/thewordwomanpodcastContact information: [email protected]

Are you searching for God’s will for your life but feel completely stuck? You’re not alone. One of the most common struggles in the Christian faith is knowing how to hear from God when you’re facing a major decision — and not knowing which way to turn. In this episode, we walk through 8 powerful Bible verses about guidance and dive deep into what Scripture says about Christian decision making, spiritual discernment, and how to trust God’s direction even when the path isn’t clear. Whether you’re navigating a career change, a relationship crossroads, a ministry decision, or simply a season of confusion — God has a word for you. These aren’t just feel-good scriptures. These are promises. And today we’re going to unpack every single one so you can walk away with the biblical wisdom and the faith to take your next step.  In this episode, you will: ❖  Learn how to ask God for wisdom and actually expect to receive it — and why most people miss this step (James 1:5) ❖  Discover what trusting God with your whole heart really looks like in the middle of a hard decision (Proverbs 3:5-6) ❖  Receive God’s personal promise to counsel and guide you through life — straight from Scripture (Psalm 32:8) ❖  Understand why God’s guidance comes one step at a time — and why that’s actually a gift (Psalm 119:105) ❖  Find out how to hear God’s voice directing you when life feels noisy and overwhelming (Isaiah 30:21) ❖  Find peace knowing that God directs your steps even when your plans fall apart (Proverbs 16:9) ❖  Understand why God is not the author of confusion — and what to do when chaos surrounds your decision (1 Corinthians 14:33) ❖  Learn how renewing your mind is the foundation for discerning God’s will for your life (Romans 12:2)  Scriptures Referenced (NIV unless noted): • James 1:5 • Proverbs 3:5-6 • Psalm 32:8 • Psalm 119:105 • Isaiah 30:21 • Proverbs 16:9 • 1 Corinthians 14:33 • Romans 12:2 My Products: stan.store/thewordwomanpodcastContact Information: [email protected] Keywords & Topics: God’s will for my life, how to hear from God, Bible verses about guidance, Christian decision making, trusting God’s direction, divine guidance, discerning God’s will, biblical wisdom, hearing God’s voice, spiritual discernment, faith and decision making, waiting on God, God’s plan for my life, how to find direction from God, renewing your mind

Are you busy doing all the right things but still feeling stuck? In this episode, we explore what it means to move in alignment with God instead of striving in your own strength. Learn how obedience, surrender, and trusting God's timing can bring peace, clarity, and direction during life's transitions. If you're a Christian woman over 50 seeking purpose and God's guidance for your next season, this episode will encourage you to walk confidently where He leads. My Products: stan.store/thewordwomanpodcastContact Information: [email protected]