The wall didn’t fall on day one, and yours might not either. In this episode, we look at the story of Jericho and what it teaches us about staying faithful while we wait for breakthrough.

If you’ve been taking the next step, trusting the process, and still wondering why nothing has changed yet, this episode is for you. Before Jericho’s walls ever came down, God’s people had to walk around the city once a day for six days, with nothing visibly happening. We'll unpack three truths from that story: some walls don’t fall on day one, obedience isn’t wasted even when it looks repetitive, and breakthrough comes after faithfulness, not instead of it. This episode continues the series started in Episode 46 (living intentionally) and Episode 47 (seeing God’s faithfulness in your past). Grab a notebook and pen and join us.

Free resources:

• Download the free 7-day devotional, Be Still: https://stan.store/lifeafter50podcast and join the Life After 50 Facebook Community while you're there.

Show Notes:

In this episode

• Why the wall didn’t fall on day one, and what that means for your own waiting season
• How obedience isn’t wasted, even when it feels repetitive and unseen
• Why breakthrough comes after faithfulness, not instead of it
• A reflection exercise to name the “wall” you’re circling right now

Scripture referenced

• Joshua 6:20 (NIV)
• Joshua 6:3
• Galatians 6:9
• Hebrews 11:30

This week’s reflection questions

1. What does “walking” look like for me in this season?
2. Am I tempted to stop walking just because the wall hasn’t fallen yet?
3. What would it look like to keep walking one more day?

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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.

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• 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-o8v

Show Notes

In this episode

• Why looking back at your past isn’t the same as living in it
• How the same memory can tell a story of regret, or a story of God’s provision
• The difference between what was done to you, and what you chose, and how grace meets both
• Joseph’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 today
• A simple reflection exercise to revisit one season you’ve always called a regret

Scripture referenced

• Psalm 77:11-12 (NIV)
• 1 Samuel 7:12 (Ebenezer)
• Genesis 50:20 (Joseph)
• Romans 8:28
• Philippians 1:6

This week’s reflection questions

1. Where might God have actually been present in this season, even if I didn’t see it then?
2. What did this season build in me that I wouldn’t have otherwise?
3. How does seeing it differently change how I move forward today?

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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.

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• Download the free 7-day devotional, Be Still and join Facebook Community at https://stan.store/lifeafter50podcast
• Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/4j5yznA
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VictoriaLT-o8v

Show Notes:

In this episode

• Why getting older doesn’t mean your most meaningful days are behind you
• How to stop waiting for the “perfect time” and start living intentionally today
• A simple test for deciding where to invest your time and energy
• Why your age doesn’t disqualify you from what God wants to do next
• Caleb’s story: asking for the mountain at eighty-five (Joshua 14)
• A 3-question exercise to find your one next step

Scripture referenced

• Ephesians 5:15-17 (NLT)
• Lamentations 3:22-23
• Joel 2:25
• Joshua 14 (Caleb)
• Psalm 92:14

This week’s reflection questions

1. What opportunity is in front of me right now?
2. What do I need to stop doing?
3. What is one step I can take this week?

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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 difference
• How to recognize when God is transitioning you from one to the other
• What the Bible says about advancing into new seasons of purpose
• Three practical steps to move forward from career into calling right now
• How to stop waiting for permission and start advancing into what God has next

Scriptures referenced:

• Jeremiah 29:11
• Proverbs 16:3 NLT
• Isaiah 43:18-19 NLT
• Philippians 3:13-14
• Psalm 37:23 NLT
• Ephesians 2:10 NLT

This week's action steps:

1. Write down the difference between what your career required of you and what truly lights you up — that gap is where your calling lives
2. Commit one specific next step to God today using Proverbs 16:3 — write it down and pray over it by name
3. Take one action this week toward your calling — not your career — one intentional step forward

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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 passes
• My story of a financial bind, and how God met me in the silence and made a way out
• Step 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 37:23
• Mark 4:35-41
• Isaiah 26:3
• Psalm 119:105
• Psalm 46:5 ([translation])
• Proverbs 3:5-6

This week's reflection questions

1. What is the one small step I've been putting off?
2. What verse can I hold onto this week?
3. 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-o8v
• Email Contact: thewordwomanpodcast@gmail.com

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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

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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

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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 scenes
• The connection between your obedience and what God releases in your life
• Why delayed obedience can cost you blessings you were meant to walk into
• What it means to commit your plans to God and let Him establish them
• Why the waiting isn't wasted — it's shaping your character for what's next

Timestamps

• 0:00 — Hook: What is God really doing right now?
• 0:15 — Welcome, podcast name announcement, and community info
• 1:00 — The thesis: God is preparing you for something bigger
• 4:30 — Your next step may require obedience
• 7:15 — Why the waiting isn't wasted
• 8:30 — Closing blessing

Scriptures 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/thewordwomanpodcast
• Join the Life After 50 Facebook Community

Connect:

Email: thewordwomanpodcast@gmail.com

Life After 50 (formerly Christian Women Over 50 in Transition) — A Christian podcast for women discovering God's direction in a new season.