Episode Summary

When life flips upside down—through divorce, grief, or any major life change—worship is often the last thing on your mind. But in today’s conversation, Tom and guest Paul Berard explore why worship might just need to be your first response.

Recorded from Tom’s new home base in Portugal, this episode is filled with personal stories, hard truths, and biblical reminders about how to lift our eyes upward—even when life feels like it's falling apart. They discuss what worship looks like in the trenches, how to find God in the silence, and why masculinity should never be a barrier to expressing real, emotional faith.

What You’ll Hear

• Why worship is a vital part of Phase 2 in the Starting Over | Life 2.0 journey
• How to reframe worship as an act of healing, not just a ritual
• Personal stories of worship in times of loss and uncertainty
• The power of posture and music in emotional and spiritual breakthrough
• Why God honors raw, honest, unfiltered worship over polished perfection

Why You Should Listen

If you’re in a season where life feels unpredictable, and the idea of worship seems far off—or even impossible—this episode will meet you right where you are. Tom and Paul don’t offer clichés; they share real stories and honest insight about how worship has carried them through the hardest seasons of life. You’ll walk away reminded that worship isn’t about having the right words or the perfect setting. It’s about showing up—with all your pain, questions, and hope—and letting God meet you there.

Why This Episode Matters

This episode sets the foundation for understanding worship as a spiritual lifeline during a rebuild. It’s part of Phase 2 in Tom’s six-phase framework for starting over—a key step that often gets overlooked when people focus only on fixing external circumstances. Worship invites God into the healing process, helping listeners not just survive but truly rebuild from the inside out.

If today’s episode encouraged you, take the next step by visiting www.newlifewithgodpodcast.com. There, you’ll find additional resources and tools to help you navigate life’s challenges and rebuild with faith and purpose.

Share this episode with someone who may need a reminder that they’re not alone. Let’s inspire hope and show that with God’s grace, even the most broken seasons can lead to a beautiful new beginning.

If you'd like a copy of Tom's book "Starting Over: Life 2.0 With God', visit www.thestartingoverbook.com.

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