33: The 6 Phases To Starting Over: #5 How To Move Forward
If you’ve been walking through pain, confusion, and the hard work of healing, you’ve likely reached a new crossroad—one that whispers, “It’s time to move forward.” But what does that even mean when you’re still tired, unsure, and carrying scars from the past? In this episode, Tom breaks down what forward movement really looks like after devastation. Not a leap. Not a sprint. Just one small, intentional step at a time.This episode is part of the Starting Over | Life 2.0 With God series and falls within Phase 5: Move of the six-part framework (Pray, Worship, Heal, Hope, Move, Trust). Tom explores how to create new routines, guard your healing, rebuild with purpose, and trust God to show you the next step—even when the path feels shaky. If you're wondering how to step into life again, this is your episode.What You’ll HearWhy moving forward doesn’t have to be dramatic—just deliberateHow to set realistic goals that match your current emotional and spiritual seasonWhat it means to live with uncertainty and still walk in faithHow to guard your healing with boundaries and the right communityEncouragement for letting go of guilt and trusting God for your next right stepWhy You Should ListenYou’ll walk away from this episode with practical tools and spiritual encouragement to keep going—especially when it feels like you’re still wobbling. Whether you’re starting over after divorce, grief, betrayal, or burnout, this conversation gives you real steps to take and reminds you: you’re not rebuilding alone.Why This Episode MattersToo many people stay stuck after healing begins because they’re afraid to move. This episode helps you take that next brave step, reminding you that forward motion doesn’t require perfection—it just requires willingness. You’ll hear Scripture, book quotes, and wisdom from Tom’s personal journey that will meet you right where you are and push you gently into what’s next.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.Like the Podcast? Go deeper with the book on Amazon- HEREBe on the weekly encouraging email list: https://subscribepage.io/QoLunBDo 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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32: The 6 Phases To Starting Over: #4 How To Have Hope Again
Episode Summary:When life has knocked the wind out of you—through divorce, loss, addiction, or just long seasons of pain—hope can feel like a distant memory. But there comes a moment, even after the heartbreak and confusion, when something begins to shift. The fog lifts just enough to see a glimmer of light—and that’s when hope returns.In this episode, Tom Clairmont and Paul Berard talk about what it means to truly hope again—not the wishful thinking kind, but the grounded, biblical, soul-deep kind of hope that fuels your future. If you’ve been wondering whether joy is still possible, this is for you.What You’ll Hear:The difference between biblical hope and wishful thinkingHow Tom’s story of rock-bottom became a doorway to renewed faithWhy it’s okay for fear and hope to exist at the same timeHow to pray when you don’t know what to hope forWhy speaking hope out loud reinforces your trust in GodWhy You Should Listen:If you’ve ever been stuck in a place where the future felt blank or discouraging, this conversation offers encouragement and practical guidance. Tom and Paul share real stories of what it means to move from despair to believing again—one step at a time. You’ll learn how hope is more than a feeling—it’s a faith-fueled decision.Why This Episode Matters:In a world where it's easy to give up and expect the worst, learning how to hold on to hope is one of the most courageous things you can do. This episode reminds you that your story isn’t finished, God hasn’t forgotten you, and the next chapter might just be better than you imagined.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.Like the Podcast? Go deeper with the book on Amazon- HEREBe on the weekly encouraging email list: https://subscribepage.io/QoLunBDo 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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31: The 6 Phases To Starting Over: #3 Healing (Part 2)
Episode SummaryIn part two of this healing conversation, Tom Clairmont and Paul Berard share what it really means to walk out the healing process with God’s presence. Healing isn’t an event—it’s a daily journey of forgiveness, prayer, community, and trust.Together they explore how salvation through Christ changes everything, why peace and wholeness come only from God, and how practical steps combined with faith move us toward true restoration.What You’ll HearWhy healing is a journey, not a one-time eventThe difference between temporary willpower and lasting peace in ChristHow forgiveness releases bitterness and accelerates healingThe role of prayer, Scripture, and community in daily restorationStories and Scriptures (Philippians 4:4–9) that reveal God’s path to peaceWhy You Should ListenIf you’ve tried self-help strategies and still feel stuck, this episode shows how healing with God isn’t about quick fixes but about daily steps of faith, forgiveness, and renewal.Why This Episode MattersWe all face wounds that time alone cannot heal. With Jesus as Savior and guide, we can rise above the past, live with peace in the present, and trust God with the future.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.Like the Podcast? Go deeper with the book on Amazon- HEREBe on the weekly encouraging email list: https://subscribepage.io/QoLunBDo 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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30: The 6 Phases To Starting Over: #3 Healing (Part 1)
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 ListenIf 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 MattersWe 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.Like the Podcast? Go deeper with the book on Amazon- HEREDo 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 Phases 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.Like the Podcast? Go deeper with the book on Amazon- HEREDo 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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