Rooted and Resilient : Faith After 50 (or 60!): Navigating Challenging Seasons, Starting Over After Empty Nest, Life After Divorce, Finding Purpose for Christian Women

Faith for Christian Women Over 50 (or 60!): Starting Over and Finding Purpose After Empty Nest or Divorce : Podcast Trailer

Hello! If you’ve ever felt stuck, uncertain, or wondered how do I move forward from here?—you’re not alone. 
Rooted & Resilient is the podcast for Christian women over 50 (or 60!)who want to apply practical biblical wisdom to life's challenges and step into a life of freedom, joy, and purpose.
I’m Jen, and I know what it’s like to live through challenging times, face change, loss, or seasons of waiting. 
But, as a woman who’s been there, I also know that God can use each and every season of our lives for His purposes and our good. 
We’ll explore how the Bible speaks to the struggles we as women face today—helping you move from fear to faith and from feeling stuck to walking boldly into God’s calling on your life.
Your best years are not behind you, they're ahead of you. So take a deep breath, grab a cuppa, and let’s dive into today’s episode—because God isn’t done with your story yet!

Feeling Forgotten in Church? God Still Has a Place for You

Are you a Christian woman age 50 or over who's feeling overlooked or uncertain about your place in God’s plan?
If so, you’re not alone. 
In this podcast trailer, I share why I'm passionate about empowering women in their 50s, 60s, and beyond to embrace their purpose in the church and beyond.
Over this podcast season, we'll explore the stories of biblical women you rarely hear about and, together, we’ll rediscover God’s purpose for every stage of life.
From navigating empty nest syndrome to finding new purpose after divorce or loss, I believe that God isn’t finished with you yet. You still have so much to offer!
Whether you're in your 50s, 60s, or beyond, it’s time to stop feeling invisible and start stepping into all that God has prepared for you!
The podcast will launch on Tuesday 9th September.
Subscribe now and join me on this journey of rediscovering your purpose, empowering women in the church, and embracing the incredible plans God still has for you.

Why Your Church Never Talks About These Bible Women (But Should!)

Are you feeling stuck, uncertain, or wondering what’s next in this season of life? Whether you’re navigating an empty nest, a marriage breakdown, divorce, or simply searching for renewed purpose, you’re not alone. Maybe you’ve spent years putting others first, and now you’re not even sure who you are anymore. Maybe you feel like it’s too late, or like your past disqualifies you from anything meaningful.
In this episode of Rooted & Resilient, we're starting our series on the Invisible Women of the Bible - and uncover practical wisdom from the Bible and explore how the women of the Bible faced life's unexpected challenges with courage and trust in God.
Join me, Jennifer Carter, as we have an honest conversation about what it looks like to move forward when you feel lost, unseen, or unsure of your next step. Maybe you’re feeling like you’ve lost a sense of who you are. Maybe you’ve been serving everyone else for years, you're unsure of who you are anymore, and you’re quietly wondering if God still has a purpose for you?
Together, we’ll uncover practical wisdom from the Bible, and have honest conversations about feeling overlooked, moving past mistakes, feeling unqualified, letting go of what holds us back, finding joy again, and learning to believe that God can still use us—even when the future feels uncertain.
Your story isn’t over, and God isn’t done with you yet. If you’re ready to step into this next chapter with real faith, renewed courage and confidence, you’re in the right place.
So grab a cuppa, hit follow or subscribe, and let’s walk this journey together—because your story isn’t over yet!

Trusting God in Uncertainty: Finding Peace When Life Doesn't Go as Planned - Ruth and Naomi's story

Are you feeling stuck, uncertain, or wondering what’s next in this season of life? Whether you’re navigating an empty nest, a marriage breakdown, divorce, or simply searching for renewed purpose, you’re not alone.
Maybe you’ve walked through grief, loss, or disappointment. Maybe you’ve spent years putting others first and now feel unsure of where you fit or what your future holds. Maybe you feel like it’s too late, or like your past disqualifies you from anything meaningful.
In this episode of Rooted & Resilient, we continue our series on the Invisible Women of the Bible and uncover practical wisdom from Bible women as we explore the story of Ruth and Naomi—two women who faced unimaginable loss, uncertainty, and yet found purpose, peace, and redemption in the middle of it all.
Join me, Jennifer Carter, as we have an honest conversation about what it looks like to move forward when you feel lost, unseen, or unsure of your next step.
We’ll talk about trusting God when life doesn’t go as planned, noticing His hand in the “coincidences,” and holding onto hope when you can’t see what He’s doing yet. Maybe you’ve been serving everyone else for years, and you’re quietly wondering if God still has a purpose for you?
Together, we’ll uncover practical wisdom from the Bible and have honest conversations about feeling overlooked, moving past mistakes, feeling unqualified, letting go of what holds us back, finding joy again, and learning to believe that God can still use us—even when the future feels uncertain.
Your story isn’t over, and God isn’t done with you yet. If you’re ready to step into this next chapter with real faith, renewed courage, and confidence, you’re in the right place.
So grab a cuppa, hit follow or subscribe, and let’s walk this journey together—because your story isn’t over yet!

God Sees You And Your Story Is Not Over Yet

Are you feeling stuck, uncertain, or wondering what’s next in this season of life? Whether you’re navigating an empty nest, a marriage breakdown, divorce, or simply searching for renewed purpose, you’re not alone.
Maybe you’ve walked through grief, loss, or disappointment. Maybe you feel invisible—you’ve spent years putting others first and now feel unsure of where you fit.
Perhaps you feel like it’s too late, or like your past or your age disqualifies you from anything meaningful. Maybe you’ve been serving everyone else for years, and you’re quietly wondering if God still has a purpose for you?
In this episode of Rooted & Resilient, we continue our series on the Invisible Women of the Bible and uncover practical wisdom from the Bible as we explore the story of Hagar - a woman who carried pain, rejection, and loneliness, until God met her in the wilderness and called her by name.
Join me, Jennifer Carter, as we have an honest conversation about what it looks like to move forward when you feel lost, unseen, or unsure of your next step. We’ll talk about walking through desert seasons, where it feels like no one sees your tears. 
Together, we’ll uncover practical wisdom from the Bible and have honest conversations about feeling overlooked, moving past mistakes, feeling unqualified, letting go of what holds us back, finding joy again, and learning to believe that God can still use us—even when the future feels uncertain.
Your story isn’t over, and God isn’t done with you yet. If you’re ready to step into this next chapter with real faith, renewed courage, and confidence, you’re in the right place.
So grab a cuppa, hit follow or subscribe, and let’s walk this journey together—because your story isn’t over yet!

What the Women of the Bible Can Teach Us About Starting Over at Any Age

At every season of life, we get opportunities to start over - but what can the women of the Bible teach us as we move forward?
Whether you’re navigating an empty nest, divorce, retirement, or just asking “What now, Lord?” — this episode is for you.
In this introduction to season 1 of the Rooted & Resilient podcast, host Jennifer Carter invites older Christian women into the stories of often-overlooked women in the Bible — women like Ruth, Hagar, Martha, and Hannah — who faced real struggles, identity shifts, and uncertain futures... and yet were seen, loved, and used by God.
Through their stories, we’ll explore what it looks like to start over with courage, faith, and (yes) a bit of gumption — no matter your age or stage of life.

When God Provides in Unexpected Ways

In episode 4 of our series, Invisible Women of the Bible, we meet the Widow of Zarephath—a woman at the end of her resources, facing hunger, heartbreak, and hopelessness. But what happens when faith meets fear?
Are you in a season where it feels like you’re running on empty? Maybe your finances are tight, your energy is low, or your faith is hanging by a thread.
Maybe you're navigating life after divorce, living solo in your empty nest, or quietly wondering if God still sees you—or has a purpose for you in this next chapter.
In today’s episode, we explore how God met an unnamed widow in her moment of greatest need—and what her story means for you and me as Christian women navigating change, loss, and new beginnings.
Join me, Jennifer Carter, as we dive into this powerful Bible story from 1 Kings 17. 

When God Turns Our Pain into Purpose - Hannah's Story

In this powerful episode of Rooted & Resilient, we continue our series on the Invisible Women of the Bible and meet Hannah—a woman who knew the ache of unfulfilled longing, the heaviness of delayed hope, and the courage it takes to surrender your deepest desires to God.
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Through Hannah’s pain, persistent prayer, and ultimate surrender, we’ll uncover timeless truths about:
What to do when it feels like life is passing you by
The power of pouring out raw, honest emotion before God
Why letting go isn’t failure—it’s faith
How your heartbreak might be the seed of something bigger than you imagine
If you’re in a season of starting over, rebuilding your identity, or seeking purpose in midlife, this episode will offer more than just encouragement—it will remind you that God sees you, He hears you, and He honors your faithfulness, even when the waiting feels unbearable.
Your pain is not the end of your story. Like Hannah, your faith may just change everything—not only for you, and for generations to come.

When You're Tired of Holding It All Together - Martha's Story

We’ve all heard the story—Martha in the kitchen, Mary at Jesus’ feet. One was doing the right thing, one was too busy and was in the wrong … but what if there’s more to this story than we’ve been taught?
In this episode of Rooted & Resilient, we’re continuing our series on the Invisible Women of the Bible and diving into Martha’s world—one full of expectations, distractions, and a quiet ache to be seen.
If you’re a Christian woman over 50, navigating empty nest, divorce recovery, or simply wondering where you fit now that life looks different—this conversation is for you.
This isn’t just biblical commentary. It’s real-life Biblical encouragement for women who’ve lived through some stuff—grief, change, loneliness, and seasons that didn’t go as planned.
What does Martha's story really say to women feeling unappreciated, burned out, or quietly wondering if their faithfulness behind the scenes even matters?
If you’ve been the one holding the family together, carrying responsibilities no one sees, or questioning whether God still has a purpose for you—this episode will speak to your heart.
Because this isn’t a message about doing less—or about doing more. It's about what Jesus sees in you. 
So take a deep breath, pour yourself a cuppa, and join me as we explore Martha’s story—maybe in a way you’ve never heard before.
Because friend, you are not invisible, you are not alone, and God isn’t finished with your story yet.

Has God Has Already Said Yes? : Deborah and Jael's Story

Have you ever felt like you’re waiting for someone to notice you? To give you permission? To say, “Yes, you’re the one for this”?
In this powerful episode of Rooted & Resilient, we continue our series on the Invisible Women of the Bible and meet Deborah and Jael—two courageous women of the Bible who didn’t wait for approval to step into what God had already called them to. Their story speaks directly to Christian women over 50 who are navigating divorce, empty nest, life after loss, or simply wondering, Is it too late for God to use me?
Spoiler: It’s not.
If you’ve ever:
Wondered if your best contributions are behind you
Felt overlooked or underestimated in church, family, or life
Longed to lead, but hesitated because no one officially invited you
Then friend, this message is for you.
We’ll walk through the bold leadership of Deborah, a prophetess and judge, and the surprising strength of Jael, a woman who took action when the moment called for it. You’ll hear how they both said yes to God’s call—without apology, without credentials, and without permission from anyone but God Himself.
This is encouragement for the woman who:
Feels called, but isn’t sure she qualifies
Has gifts that have gone unused for far too long
Is ready to believe that God’s not finished with her story
If you're in your 50s, 60s or beyond and wondering what’s next, I want you to know: your wisdom, your scars, and your faithfulness are not disqualifications—they're your anointing.
So grab your cuppa, and come sit with me as we talk about courage, calling, and what happens when we lead without waiting for permission—because when God has already said yes, that's all the approval you need.