EPISODE DURATION: 19:07 minutes

Hey there Lovely Lady,

If you’ve felt restless, uncertain, or like your old roles don’t fit the same way anymore — you’re not alone. In this episode, I reframe midlife as a season of calling, and shares simple, faith-friendly steps to help you discern what God might be inviting you into next.

Midlife isn’t proof you’re behind — it might be God’s invitation to a new chapter.

Learn 3 quiet “clues” and 3 micro-actions you can do today to start finding clarity.

What we'll cover in today's episode...

• Why midlife “restlessness” can be spiritual signal, not failure

• 3 quiet clues God often uses to guide calling (especially after 40)

• A simple 4-step discernment process that doesn’t require perfection

• 3 micro-actions you can do today (5–10 minutes)

Timestamped Episode Outline...

• 00:00 Hook: Midlife crisis or calling?

• 00:40 Who this is for

• 01:40 Why midlife feels confusing (and why it’s normal)

• 04:40 3 quiet clues God uses

• 07:30 Pause + ask yourself this

• 09:40 Di’s story moment (from today’s blog post)

• 11:10 4 steps to discern calling without overwhelm

• 14:10 Try this today (micro-actions)

• 15:40 Book mention: Finding Your Passion After 50

• 17:10 Blog + Circle links

DISCERNMENT THAT DOESN’T REQUIRE PERFECTION (4 steps)

Let’s make this simple. Here are four steps to start discerning your calling — without performative faith.

Step 1: Pray a “willingness prayer”

Not a fancy one. Just honest.

Something like:
“God, I’m willing. I’m listening. Show me my next step — not the whole staircase.”

Step 2: Look for the next right step, not the final destination

Calling usually unfolds like headlights on a dark road.
You don’t see the whole trip. You see the next few metres.

So ask:
“What’s one small step I can take in the next 7 days?”

Not “change my whole life.”
Just one step.

Step 3: Get confirmation through wise people (and peace)

You don’t need twenty opinions from the internet.

But you do want:

• prayer,

• wise counsel,

• and that steady sense of peace that doesn’t rely on hype.

Step 4: Test it in real life

Calling isn’t only a feeling. It’s something you try.

Do the small version:

• volunteer once

• run one workshop

• write one page

• have one coffee with a mentor

• start the simple routine

Testing isn’t failure. Testing is wisdom.

OPTIONS TO DO TODAY...

Option A: The 5-minute calling page

Write these three lines and finish them quickly:

• “God, I feel…”

• “I keep thinking about…”

• “If I was brave, I would…”

Option B: The “fruit check”

Ask:

“What produces good fruit when I do it?”

Peace. Joy. Service. Strength. Clarity. Hope.
Calling often leaves fruit.

Option C: The one-person nudge

Message one safe person and say:

“Can I ask you something? What do you think I’m naturally good at — and where do you see me come alive?”

Then just listen. No arguing.

WYRLORA Resources Mentioned in this Episode...

• More WYRLORA Way Podcast Episodes...

• The WYRLORA Blog Post - Finding Your Calling as a Christian Woman After 40

• The BOOK - Finding Your Passion After 50

• The WYRLORA Circle (our FREE and private Online Community Group)

• The WYRLORA Academy - Free resources, Mini-Courses, Ebooks and more...

Today's Reflection Prompt...

Where have you felt that quiet nudge lately — and what’s one small step you could take in the next 7 days to test it?

One Last Gentle Little Nudge from Di...

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My Short Disclaimer

This episode is general information and encouragement—not pastoral, medical, legal, financial, or professional advice. Please consult a qualified professional for your personal situation.