30: The 6 Steps To Starting Over: #3 Healing (Part 1)
Healing Without God – Why It Doesn’t WorkEpisode Summary In this first part of a two-part series on healing, Tom Clairmont and Paul Berard tackle the question of why so many people try to recover from life’s deepest wounds without God—and why it never truly works. From workaholism and relationships to substances and distractions, they explore how temporary fixes can numb the pain but never restore the heart. With Scripture, personal stories, and practical insights, this conversation reveals how surrendering our brokenness to God is the only path to lasting healing.What You’ll HearWhy self-medicating through work, relationships, or substances only manages symptomsThe five areas of life most impacted by emotional injuryHow God can use doctors, counselors, and medicine—but why they’re not enough on their ownThe difference between surviving without God and living with HimKey Scriptures (Jeremiah 30:17; Psalm 30:2) that point to God’s plan for restorationWhy You Should Listen If you’ve tried to heal on your own and ended up frustrated or empty, this episode will show you why true healing starts with God’s presence, not our efforts.Why This Episode Matters We all carry scars—emotional, physical, spiritual, or relational. But healing without God is only temporary. This episode reminds us that real restoration begins when we let the Great Healer into our lives.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 into your life for healing and salvation? Put your trust in Him with a simple prayer of faith HERE.
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29: The 6 Steps To Starting Over: #2 Worship (Part 2)
Can Worship Really Help?In this follow-up to Part 1, Tom and Paul Berard dive deeper into the concept of worship—not as a Sunday morning event, but as a daily way of life. As the world feels more unstable, and the culture around us keeps shifting, worship becomes less of a performance and more of a lifeline.This episode explores what it looks like to worship God in everyday moments, how to maintain spiritual rhythm during times of uncertainty, and why true worship is about surrendering your identity, your stress, and your expectations. Whether you're stuck in a rut or rebuilding after a life upheaval, this conversation will show you how worship can ground you and guide you.What You’ll HearWhy worship is about who you are, not where you areHow politics, chaos, and culture wars distract us from God's presenceThe difference between a Sunday-only faith and a daily walk with GodHow to build a sustainable worship routine during a “Life 2.0” seasonThe biblical power of worship as warfareExamples of worship bringing real-life breakthroughs (Jericho, Paul in prison)Why surrender is a key part of true worshipEncouragement to create a worship “anthem” that speaks to your seasonHow worship anchors your identity as a child of GodDaily habits that restore peace and prepare you for your next chapterWhy You Should ListenIf your life feels unsteady and your spiritual walk has hit a dry patch, this episode offers a clear path back to God’s presence. You don’t need perfect circumstances to worship—you just need a heart willing to connect. Tom and Paul show how daily worship can help you push back against chaos and re-center your soul in truth, peace, and strength.Why This Episode MattersThis is more than a talk about church music. It’s about how to live with faith in real time, especially when you're rebuilding from a major life shift. Worship is presented here as a mindset, a rhythm, and a lifestyle that invites healing, clarity, and divine presence—right when you need it most.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 into your life for healing and salvation? Put your trust in Him with a simple prayer of faith HERE.
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28: The 6 Steps To Starting Over: #2 Worship (Part 1)
Can Worship Really Help?Episode SummaryWhen 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 HearWhy worship is a vital part of Phase 2 in the Starting Over | Life 2.0 journeyHow to reframe worship as an act of healing, not just a ritualPersonal stories of worship in times of loss and uncertaintyThe power of posture and music in emotional and spiritual breakthroughWhy God honors raw, honest, unfiltered worship over polished perfectionWhy You Should ListenIf 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 MattersThis 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.Do you want to know God and receive Jesus as Savior into your life for healing and salvation? Put your trust in Him with a simple prayer of faith HERE.
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27: The 6 Steps To Starting Over: #1 Prayer (Part 2)
Can Prayer Really Help?In this follow-up episode, Tom and Paul dive deeper into the real meaning of prayer during life’s transitional seasons. Going beyond the basics of how or when to pray, they explore what it means to develop a sincere, intimate relationship with God through prayer.Whether you're navigating change, feeling spiritually dry, or seeking to grow closer to God, this episode offers grounded, relatable encouragement to help you move beyond a surface-level prayer life. From using the Psalms as a model to interceding for others and realigning your desires with God’s promises, this conversation will inspire you to embrace prayer as both a relationship and a rhythm.What You’ll Hear:How to develop a daily rhythm of prayer that goes beyond crisis modeWhy praying for others shifts your heart and invites healingHow to use God’s promises and scripture as the foundation of your prayersThe difference between boundaries and walls in your spiritual lifeHow brokenness and humility lead to deeper intimacy with GodWhy You Should Listen:If you've ever wondered why your prayers feel stuck, shallow, or repetitive, this episode will help you reset your perspective and rediscover the power of relational prayer. It’s not about fancy words or long hours—it’s about real connection with God, honesty, and growth.Why This Episode Matters:This episode reframes prayer as a lifestyle of alignment with God’s heart, especially during transitions. It’s a practical and biblical guide for how to grow spiritually through tough seasons by deepening your daily walk with God.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 into your life for healing and salvation? Put your trust in Him with a simple prayer of faith HERE.
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26: The 6 Steps To Starting Over: #1 Prayer (Part 1)
Can Prayer Really Help?In this episode of Starting Over | Life 2.0 with God, we dig into the very first step of healing after a major life change: prayer. If you've ever felt like you're stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of where to go next, prayer isn’t just a last resort—it’s the beginning of rebuilding from the inside out.I’m joined again by Paul Berard, and we talk candidly about what prayer really is (and isn’t), how to move past spiritual roadblocks, and how prayer isn’t about saying the right words—it’s about opening your heart to God. This episode sets the stage for the six-phase framework from my book Starting Over, and today, we explore how prayer becomes the foundation for real, lasting transformation.What You’ll Hear:Why prayer is the first internal step in starting overThe difference between a formulaic prayer and an honest conversation with GodWhat to do when the answer to your prayer is “wait” (and why that’s the hardest one)How posture and consistency in prayer help deepen your faith walkThe connection between prayer, emotional healing, and practical next steps in lifeWhy You Should Listen:If you’re in the thick of uncertainty—whether from a loss, failure, or big transition—this episode will remind you that you don’t have to walk through it alone. We unpack what prayer looks like when life has knocked you down, and how you can use it as a starting point to rebuild your life with purpose. Even if you feel spiritually distant or unsure how to begin, this conversation will help you take that first step in a very real and honest way.Why This Episode Matters:We all need a reset button sometimes, and prayer is often where clarity and comfort begin. This episode strips away the complications, traditions, and pressure we sometimes put on prayer and invites listeners into a space of real connection with God.Whether you’re new to faith or returning after a hard season, this is a foundational conversation that will guide you into phase one of starting over—with God at the center.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 into your life for healing and salvation? Put your trust in Him with a simple prayer of faith HERE.
The Podcast for those that have had their world turned upside down.Life has a way of throwing us curveballs—divorce, job loss, unexpected heartbreak, or even just the nagging feeling that we’re stuck. If you’ve ever found yourself asking, “What’s next for me?” or “How do I rebuild when everything feels like it’s fallen apart?”—this podcast is for you.Life 2.0 With God is a space where we tackle those tough, raw, and real questions head-on. Drawing from personal experiences, biblical truths, and practical wisdom, I’ll walk with you through the challenges of starting over and creating a fresh start filled with hope and purpose.This isn’t about having all the answers or sugarcoating the struggles—it’s about being honest with where we are and leaning on God to guide us forward. You’ll hear relatable stories, powerful lessons, and even conversations with people who’ve faced their own “starting over” moments and found the courage to rebuild.Whether you’re picking up the pieces of a broken relationship, navigating a career setback, or simply trying to figure out who you are in this next season of life, Life 2.0 With God is here to remind you that you’re not alone. Together, we’ll embrace the beauty of second chances and discover what it means to live a life full of hope, faith, and purpose.If this Podcast encouraged you, take the next step by visiting www.newlifewithgodpodcast.com. There, you’ll find additional resources, stories, 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.
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