Rude Awakening Over 50: God Is Waking You UP

Episode 02: Rude Awakening Over 50: God Is Waking You UpLouder ticking, restless shifts—are you sensing a divine awakening?In this powerful episode of Upward Spirit Soulstice, Barbara Bedford explores seven signs that God may be waking you up to a deeper purpose during the sacred second half of life. From unexpected disruptions and changing priorities to renewed dreams and heightened discernment, discover how these spiritual shifts may be God's invitation to higher calling.Drawing from Scripture, personal experience as a hospice nurse and minister, and the wisdom gained through life's seasons.If you've been sensing that God is calling you into something more, this conversation will help you understand what you're experiencing and embrace this season with faith, clarity, and courage.✨ Download your FREE guide:"7 Signs God Is Transforming You Over 50"https://upwardspiritsoulstice.myflodesk.com/transformationIn This Episode:• Understanding the Holy Disruption and why life changes • Recognizing the shift from success to significance• Discovering the purpose of solitude and stillness• Developing a deeper hunger for truth and authentic connection• Finding peace in the midst of uncertainty and transition• Reawakening dreams and desires you may have set aside• Understanding discernment as a gift that often emerges through hardship and healingChapters:00:00 – The louder ticking: recognizing the sacred wake-up call00:36 – The Holy Disruption: when life shifts become divine preparation01:44 – From success to significance: redefining what truly matters02:53 – The gift of solitude and spiritual preparation03:40 – The Broken Vessel: when God lets the light shine through04:54 – Developing a hunger for truth and authenticity06:31 – Finding peace in seasons of uncertainty07:22 – The resurrection of buried dreams08:04 – Heightened discernment and the wisdom gained through heartbreak09:03 – Understanding that pain can become a pathway to clarity10:28 – Embracing your highest calling with faith and courage10:44 – Reflection, encouragement, and your next step RESOURCES✨ Free Guide:7 Signs God Is Transforming You Over 50https://upwardspiritsoulstice.myflodesk.com/transformation📘 Life On Fire: Change Your Mind, Change Your Lifehttps://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B079KZY36Y🎙️ YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@upwardspiritsoulsticeBarbara Bedford is an author, hospice nurse, minister, and spiritual guide devoted to helping women over 50 embrace spiritual awakening with faith, healing, clarity, and divine purpose. Through compassionate guidance and practical spiritual insight, she encourages women to step confidently into the sacred second half of life.Join Upward Spirit Soulstice each week for inspiration, spiritual encouragement, and practical wisdom as you deepen your relationship with God and discover the purpose waiting within this season.Change Your Mind. Change Your Life.With love and light,Barbara BedfordUpward Spirit SoulsticeDISCLAIMER:The teachings and guidance shared in this podcast are based on personal experience, spiritual understanding, and faith-based principles. Individual experiences and spiritual journeys may vary.