#26 Are You in a Season of Surrender or Preparation? Discerning Hidden Seasons in Midlife

By The Book is a Christian podcast for women in midlife navigating calling, faith, purpose, and God-led work in their second season. Hosted by Johanne Hewlett. Not every quiet season means something is ending, and not every slowdown means something is wrong.In this episode, Johanne Hewlett explores how to discern whether God is inviting surrender or preparation when progress feels hidden.We talk about naming seasons, recognising internal formation, and why Scripture consistently shows God working beneath the surface before visible change.If you feel stuck between letting go and waiting, this conversation offers clarity without pressure.Topics:• Hidden seasons in Christian life• Surrender vs preparation discernment• Waiting on God without fear• Internal growth vs external progress• Naming midlife transitions with wisdomUntil next time —go gently, go boldly, and go By The Book. 🎁 FREE RESOURCE FOR CHRISTIAN WOMEN BUILDING A BUSINESS Download your FREE Daily Business Check-In (Bible-led planning tool) HERE: https://www.johewlettauthor.com/free-check-in📘 ORDER THE BOOK By The Book: How to Build a Bible-Led Business ⁠Audiobook⁠ https://payhip.com/b/C2ojG⁠Paperback⁠ https://payhip.com/b/bM1xW Also available on Amazon (Kindle and Paperback). Search By The Book Johanne Hewlett.📚 COURSES FOR WOMEN IN THEIR SECOND SEASON The Full Flagship Course ⁠HERE⁠ https://payhip.com/b/G0j83 5 Core Essentials Bundle ⁠HERE⁠ https://payhip.com/b/wFxqO 🌐 CONNECT Website → ⁠⁠https://www.johewlettauthor.com #midlifewomen #womenover40 #womenover50 #womenover60 #christianwomen #christianbusiness #bibleledbusiness #godledbusiness #midlifereinvention #callingandpurpose #secondseasonwoman #midlifereinvention #purposeover40 #callingandcareer #hearinggod #christiandiscernment #midlifefaith #christianwomen #spiritualgrowth #mum #mom