Episode 22 | Late-Life Callings and Divine Permission: Jo-Anne Berthelsen on Creating with God

In this insightful episode, Jo-Anne Berthelsen, a prolific Christian writer and author of 11 books, shares her powerful journey of answering God’s call later in life. Although she dreamed of writing as a child, it wasn’t until her late 50s, while journaling by the Mediterranean Sea, that she sensed God clearly say it was time to “go home and start writing.” That moment of divine permission launched a 20-year writing career spanning seven novels and four non-fiction books rooted in faith-based writing and centred on God’s love and grace.Jo-Anne reflects on the spiritual discipline of creating with God, learning to silence self-doubt and the “enemy’s voice” by focusing instead on obedience and God’s delight in her work. She speaks candidly about writing with purpose, staying faithful to her message despite criticism about the strong Christian themes in her books.She also highlights the vital role of community for Christian authors - from the encouragement of Omega Writers to the dedicated prayer team that has supported her through decades of writing and public speaking.Her story is a beautiful reminder that it is never too late to step into your calling and become the person God created you to be.www.jo-anneberthelsen.comwww.joanneberthelsen.wordpress.comwww.facebook.com/joanne.berthelsen