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.

Summary:

In this episode of Starting Over Life 2.0 with God, Tom sits down with Kari Schwear, founder of GrayTonic, to unpack the often-overlooked space between social drinking and alcoholism—what she calls “gray area drinking.”

Kari shares her personal journey of breaking free from that gray zone, how her faith reignited in the process, and why it’s crucial to get honest with ourselves if we want true transformation. Together, they explore how to start over without alcohol, how to build a support system rooted in truth, and how God meets us in the middle of our mess with clarity, purpose, and healing.

What You’ll Learn:

• What gray area drinking is and how it affects far more people than we realize
• How honesty and self-awareness are key to lasting transformation
• Why addressing the deeper “gray areas” of life—marriage, faith, health, purpose—is critical
• How community, boundaries, and prayer help support a sober and faith-filled life
• Practical tools like Kari's SABER method and the “Engines and Anchors” exercise

Why You Should Listen:

If you’ve struggled with drinking—or know someone who has—but don’t quite relate to the label “alcoholic,” this episode is for you. Kerry shares how God used her gray area drinking as a catalyst for purpose and calling. You’ll learn how to reframe the role of alcohol in your life, how to rebuild your identity, and how faith, honesty, and community can become your lifelines when starting over. It’s a powerful conversation full of grace, truth, and hope for real change.

Episode Matters:

Many people wrestle silently in the space between social drinking and dependence, unsure of where they stand or how to move forward. This episode brings light to that hidden struggle and equips listeners with faith-based insights and tools to break free.

More than just giving something up, Kerry’s story is about discovering what you’re truly meant for—and letting God reshape your life from the inside out.

Kari Schwear Contact Info:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karischwear/

Website: https://www.graytonic.com/

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

Rejection is something we all experience, and it’s never easy. Whether it’s a job loss, a failed relationship, or a missed opportunity, rejection can leave us feeling stuck and questioning our worth.

But what if rejection isn’t an end—what if it’s God’s way of redirecting us toward something better? In this episode, we’ll explore how to handle rejection with faith, how to see it as divine redirection, and how to trust that God’s plan is always better than our own.

Through biblical examples, personal stories, and powerful insights, we’ll uncover why every closed door can be a step toward a greater purpose.

What You’ll Learn

✅ Why rejection isn’t personal—it’s preparation for something better.

✅ How God’s “no” often leads to a better “yes” in His perfect timing.

✅ Biblical stories of people who faced rejection and later saw God’s greater purpose.

✅ How to shift your mindset from disappointment to divine appointment.

✅ Practical ways to trust God’s plan when rejection stings.

Why You Should Listen

• You’ve experienced rejection and struggle with feeling like you’re not enough.

• You’re questioning God’s plan after a door has closed in your life.

• You want to understand how to turn rejection into a stepping stone for something greater.

• You need encouragement to trust God’s timing and direction, even when it doesn’t make sense.

• You’re looking for biblical wisdom on how God uses rejection to position us for His purpose.

Why This Episode Matters

Rejection doesn’t define you—God’s plan does. The job that passed you by? God has something better. The person who left? God is making room for someone greater. The opportunity that fell through? It wasn’t meant for you—and that’s a good thing.

One day, you’ll look back and thank God for every “no” that led to a better “yes.”

Key Bible Verses & Quotes:

John 10:10 (NIV): "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." – The enemy wants rejection to destroy us, but God wants to use it to redirect us.

Acts 16:6-10 (NIV): "Paul and his companions traveled throughout the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been kept by the Holy Spirit from preaching the word in the province of Asia." – Sometimes God’s “no” is a setup for a greater assignment.

Genesis 50:20 (NIV): "You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives." – Joseph’s rejection led to his purpose.

Quote from No Limits by John Maxwell: "The greatest limitations you will ever face will be the ones you place on yourself." – Don’t let rejection become a self-imposed limitation.

Quote from 'It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way' by Lysa TerKeurst: "God isn’t ever going to forsake you, but He will go to great lengths to remake you." – God uses rejection to transform us, not abandon us.

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 Life 2.0 with God, Tom is joined by his good friend Paul Berard to talk about one of the hardest parts of starting over: learning how to trust again. After betrayal, broken relationships, or disappointing situations, trusting others—and even trusting yourself—can feel impossible. But with God's help, healing is possible.

Whether you've been hurt by a friend, family member, spouse, or employer, this conversation offers biblical guidance and practical steps to help you rebuild trust the right way—slowly, intentionally, and with wisdom.

What You’ll Learn:

✔️ How to rebuild self-trust after betrayal and regain confidence in your decisions.

✔️ How to open your heart to trusting people again without making the same mistakes.

✔️ Why taking it slow in new relationships helps build lasting, healthy trust.

✔️ Biblical examples of restoration from Peter and David’s stories.

✔️ The importance of trusting God first as the foundation for trusting others.

Why You Should Listen:

If you’ve ever been hurt by someone you trusted or felt like you couldn’t rely on your own judgment, this episode will give you encouragement to move forward.

Tom and Paul share real-life insights about recovering from betrayal, setting boundaries, and taking small steps to rebuild trust with God, yourself, and others. It’s not about forgetting the past—it’s about learning from it and allowing God to guide you into something new.

Why This Episode Matters:

We all face moments when trust is broken, and rebuilding it takes time and grace. But you don’t have to stay stuck in hurt. This episode reminds you that God is the ultimate restorer. As you learn to trust Him again, He’ll heal your heart and lead you toward healthier, stronger relationships.

Whether you’re starting over after a setback or simply struggling to open up again, this episode offers the encouragement you need to keep going.

Remember: You’ve got this—and God’s got you.

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: Why God Removes Things From Your Life

Have you ever wondered why certain things, relationships, or opportunities seem to slip away—especially when you thought they were meant to be? It can feel frustrating, confusing, and even painful. But what if God’s removals are actually His redirections?

In this episode, we’ll explore how God’s plan is greater than ours, and how what feels like a setback may actually be a setup for something better. We’ll look at biblical examples, like Paul’s transformation, Joseph’s trials, and Lazarus’s resurrection, to see how God removes things not to harm us, but to prepare us for something greater.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ Why God removes things from our lives—and how it’s for our ultimate good.

✔️ How to recognize when a loss is actually redirection, not rejection.

✔️ Biblical examples of how God used loss to bring transformation.

✔️ How to let go of what God is removing so you can step into His greater plan.

✔️ Encouragement to trust God’s timing—even when it feels delayed.

Why You Should Listen:

⭐ You’ve lost something significant—a job, relationship, or dream—and you’re wondering why.

⭐ You feel stuck in uncertainty and need encouragement to trust God’s bigger plan.

⭐ You struggle to let go of things that God may be removing from your life.

⭐ You need reassurance that God is leading you to something better, even in difficult seasons.

If you’ve ever felt lost after something was taken away, this episode will remind you that God’s ways are higher than ours. He is always working behind the scenes for your good—even when 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.

Episode Summary: Breaking Free from the Past

We all have things in our past that try to hold us back—mistakes, failures, painful relationships, or even words spoken over us. It can feel like carrying around a heavy suitcase that we just can’t seem to put down. But here’s the truth: Your past doesn’t define you.

In this episode, we’ll talk about how to let go of what’s behind you so you can step into the future God has for you. If you’re struggling with regret, bitterness, or feeling stuck because of past wounds, this conversation will give you biblical encouragement and practical steps to move forward in freedom.

✔️ How to stop letting the past define your present and future – and embrace your identity in Christ.

✔️ Why forgiveness is key to freedom – and how to release bitterness, even when it’s difficult.

✔️ How to set boundaries with toxic relationships – so you can protect your peace and keep growing.

✔️ Biblical truths about breaking free – including 2 Corinthians 5:17, Matthew 6:14-15, and Philippians 3:13-14.

⭐ You feel stuck in past mistakes, regrets, or wounds and want to know how to move forward.

⭐ You struggle with forgiving yourself or others and need encouragement to release the weight of the past.

⭐ You need help setting boundaries with people who continue to drag you down.

⭐ You’re ready to step into the freedom God has for you and stop replaying the past.

Breaking free from the past isn’t easy, but it’s possible. God wants you to walk in freedom, and this episode will give you the tools to take that first step.

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.