Summary

In today’s episode of Starting Over | Life 2.0 With God, we’re getting real about something many people struggle with but don’t always talk about—loneliness after a breakup or divorce.

Tom opens up about his own experience with the silence that follows a relationship ending, how it hit harder than expected, and what helped him move through it.

This episode isn’t just about the pain—it’s about healing, rebuilding your identity, and finding God in the quiet moments. Whether you're in that space right now or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers hope, encouragement, and practical ways to keep going.

What You’ll Learn

• Why loneliness can feel so heavy after a relationship ends

• How to stop replaying the past and start moving forward

• Ways to build new connections and community

• The difference between being alone and being in solitude

• How to let God meet you in the quiet when life feels empty

Why You Should Listen

If you’re feeling like your world just fell apart—or even if it happened a while ago and you're still struggling—this episode is for you. You’ll hear honest talk about what it’s like to start over, why it’s okay to grieve what could’ve been, and how faith can help you rebuild from the inside out. It’s a reminder that you’re not the only one feeling this way, and that healing is possible—one step at a time.

Why This Episode Matters

After a breakup or divorce, it’s easy to feel like you’re the only one going through it. But you’re not. This episode helps break that isolation by offering stories, scripture, and encouragement from someone who’s been there. If you’re in a season of starting over, this is a gentle nudge to keep going, trust God, and believe that something better is still ahead—even if you can’t see it yet.

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.

Do you want to know God and receive Jesus as Savior? His death paid the price for your sins. Put your trust in Him with a simple prayer of faith HERE.

Embracing Uncertainty: Trusting God When the Future Is Foggy

Summary

In this episode of Starting Over: Life 2.0 With God, we dive into the uncomfortable but inevitable topic of uncertainty. Whether you're navigating a life transition, facing a difficult decision, or just wondering what your next step should be, this conversation will speak to the heart of the struggle.

Tom and guest Paul Barard explore how uncertainty isn't just a pause—it can be a place of preparation. From biblical insights to personal stories, this episode encourages you to trade fear for faith, lean into discernment, and trust that God is guiding you even when you can't see the full path ahead.

What You’ll Learn

• Why uncertainty often reveals our core beliefs and identity struggles

• How taking a small step forward can lead to clarity

• What it looks like to practice active discernment and obedience

• How to balance wisdom and faith during indecision

• The power of surrendering control and trusting God one step at a time

Why You Should Listen

If you’re facing a season where clarity seems out of reach and the pressure to make the “right” decision feels overwhelming, this episode offers practical encouragement and biblical perspective. You’ll be reminded that you’re not alone—and that God isn’t distant during the unknown. He’s right beside you, holding your hand as you step forward.

Why This Episode Matters

In a world filled with options, decisions, and distractions, it’s easy to become paralyzed by indecision. This episode reminds us that uncertainty doesn’t have to be feared—it can be embraced as a sacred space where God does some of His best work.

By sharing stories, scriptures, and faith-filled insight, this conversation invites listeners to trust God not just with the destination, but with every uncertain step along the way.

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.

Do you want to know God and receive Jesus as Savior? His death paid the price for your sins. Put your trust in Him with a simple prayer of faith HERE.

Summary:

In this episode of Starting Over: Life 2.0 with God, we take an honest look at what it means to practice patience in seasons of transition. Whether you're stepping out of a major life crisis, navigating uncertainty, or waiting for God to open the next door, the in-between can feel confusing and discouraging.

Joined by my friend Paul Berard, we talk about the emotional and spiritual toll that waiting can take, why delays aren't denials, and how God often does His most refining work in these quiet, unseen moments. This episode is about shifting your mindset from frustration to faith and finding strength in the slow.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to recognize that waiting on God is not the same as doing nothing

• Why God’s timing often doesn’t match our sense of urgency

• The connection between emotional frustration and spiritual immaturity

• How past seasons of waiting can prepare you for present growth

• Biblical insights and stories that show how patience leads to purpose

Why You Should Listen:

If you’re in a season where nothing seems to be happening fast enough—or at all—this episode will bring clarity and peace. Paul and I share personal stories and scripture-based insights that will help you see that your waiting has meaning. Whether you're waiting for healing, a breakthrough, or direction, this conversation will encourage you to keep trusting and keep moving forward.

Why This Episode Matters:

Patience is one of the most overlooked and undervalued acts of faith. Yet, it is often in our slowest, most uncertain seasons that God does His deepest work in us. When we learn to surrender our timelines and trust His, we begin to see the true beauty in the process.

This episode reminds listeners that the wait is not a waste—and that God is always preparing something greater, even when we can't see it yet.

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.

Do you want to know God and receive Jesus as Savior? His death paid the price for your sins. Put your trust in Him with a simple prayer of faith HERE.