Ep. 5: Finding Your Identity After a Major Life Change

Starting Over | Life 2.0 With God

Episode Summary: Finding Your Identity After a Major Life Change

In this insightful episode of Starting Over: Life 2.0 with God, Tom addresses the difficult yet essential journey of rediscovering your identity after experiencing a significant life change. Whether it's divorce, the loss of a loved one, retirement, or an empty nest, major transitions often leave us questioning, "Who am I now?"

Tom openly shares his personal struggles with redefining himself after losing roles that once shaped his identity. He emphasizes the importance of separating your identity from past roles and embracing a new sense of self through faith and intentional growth.

Joined by guest Paul Berard, they discuss how identity can be deeply intertwined with roles and titles, and how societal pressures—especially through social media—can distort self-perception. Paul shares how navigating personal loss and redefining his identity involved embracing his faith, stepping out of comfort zones, and rejecting false identities projected online. Together, they encourage listeners to lean into God's guidance and find lasting identity beyond temporary life roles.

Key Topics Covered:

• The emotional challenge of redefining yourself after major life changes
• Separating identity from past roles, titles, and societal expectations
• Embracing a new sense of self through faith and self-discovery
• The impact of social media on personal identity and the need for authenticity
• Biblical guidance for finding identity in Christ (Colossians 3:3, Isaiah 43:19)
• Practical steps for moving forward with purpose and confidence

Why You Should Listen: If you're struggling to rediscover who you are after a major life transition, this episode offers genuine encouragement and practical wisdom. Tom and Paul share personal stories and faith-based insights to help you let go of limiting roles and embrace your God-given identity. You'll gain helpful strategies for moving forward with clarity, trusting that God is guiding you toward a meaningful and fulfilling new chapter.

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.

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