Delight In Every Step

Episode Summary In this inspiring conversation, Lara sits down with Jennifer Hallman, who shares how a season of caregiving, loss, and uncertainty led her into unexpected creativity and purpose. What began as simple handwritten cards of encouragement during a friend’s cancer journey grew into a children’s book, a creative ministry, and a calling to help others rediscover who God created them to be. Jennifer’s story is a powerful reminder that even in life’s hardest moments, God is still writing something beautiful—one step at a time.   Key Takeaways You don’t have to have the full plan—just take the next step God puts in front of you God often uses hard seasons to reveal new purpose Creativity can be a form of healing and ministry Small acts of encouragement (like a handwritten note) can have a lasting impact Many of us lose sight of who we are—and part of the journey is rediscovering how God uniquely created us The lies we believe about ourselves often hold us back more than anything else It’s never too late to step into something new  Hosted by Lara Allen, Delight in Every Step exists to inspire women to keep moving and growing in their 50s and beyond. Each episode features a woman who has done something new in this purposeful time of life.  For You If today’s conversation stirred something in you—maybe a dream you’ve set aside or a quiet nudge you’ve been ignoring—you’re not alone. You don’t have to figure it all out at once. Just take one small step. 👉 Find practical resources and support in your 50s and beyond at:www.FlourishwithLara.com   Connect with Jennifer Jennifer Hallman is an artist, author, and encourager who creates meaningful connections through handwritten cards, storytelling, and creative expression. Check out her beautiful children’s book How Mae Got Moxie! https://www.moxymae.com/ Instagram: @maethebook   Closing Comment below and tell us what you have done, are doing, or want to do in your 50s and beyond. Let’s continue to encourage one another to Delight in Every Step.

Episode SummaryIn this powerful conversation, Lynn Pascale shares how a devastating pancreatic cancer diagnosis in her late 40s became a turning point that reshaped her entire life. At a time when her children were still young, she faced a 1–5% chance of survival and walked through intense surgery, treatment, and emotional and spiritual wrestling. In the middle of fear and exhaustion, she experienced a deep sense of God’s presence and promise over her life. What followed was not a return to “normal,” but a complete redirection of purpose. Lynn moved from traditional nursing into roles that integrated faith and care, including parish nursing and hospice work, where she became a bridge between physical healing and spiritual compassion. Her story reveals how suffering, though painful, became the very place where her calling was clarified. Today, Lynn reflects on a life marked by divine appointments, prayer, and everyday obedience. She encourages listeners to remain open to God’s leading, trust His timing, and recognize that purpose doesn’t end in midlife or beyond—it often deepens. Her journey is a reminder that even the hardest seasons can become a platform for impact and ministry. Hosted by Lara Allen, Delight in Every Step exists to inspire women to keep moving and growing in their 50s and beyond. Each episode features a woman who has done something new in this purposeful time of life.   For You Are you wondering if God can use your life experiences and move you into something new, no matter your age? I would be delighted to help you identify your next step!👉 Find practical resources and support in your 50s and beyond at:www.FlourishwithLara.com   Closing Comment below and tell us what you have done, are doing, or want to do in your 50s and beyond. Let’s continue to encourage one another to Delight in Every Step.

Episode SummaryIn this meaningful conversation, Lara sits down with Ashley Stockard, who shares how a quiet nudge from God in her 50s led to creating a mentoring ministry impacting women across generations. Through seasons of surrender and learning to release control, Ashley began to see God’s fingerprints on her life and embrace how He uniquely created her. Lara and Ashley give practical guidance in listening to God’s voice and learning to follow Him, including identifying a “word of the year” and spending daily time with Him. This episode is a reminder that you don’t need the full plan. When you listen, take the next step, and show up as who God created you to be, He can do more than you imagine. Hosted by Lara Allen, Delight in Every Step exists to inspire women to keep moving and growing in their 50s and beyond. Each episode features a woman who has done something new in this purposeful time of life.   For YouDo you have a dream in your heart, but don’t know what to do next? Or maybe you’re sensing that God has a purpose for you in this season that you can’t quite put your finger on. I would be delighted to help you identify your next step! 👉 Find practical resources and support in your 50s and beyond at:www.FlourishwithLara.com 👉 For more information on Six Types of Working Genius:    Connect with Ashley Stockard🌐 www.guidedbygrace.netAshley is passionate about helping women of all ages build meaningful, Christ-centered relationships through mentoring and community. If you are in the Birmingham, Alabama area and are interested serving as a mentor or shepherd, click on the “Get Involved” button on the website!   Closing Comment below and tell us what you have done, are doing, or want to do in your 50s and beyond. Let’s continue to encourage one another to Delight in Every Step.

Episode Summary In this inspiring episode, Lara Allen sits down with entrepreneur and mentor Kay Snipes, whose journey spans decades of business ownership, creativity, ministry, loss, reinvention, and faithful obedience. From owning a hometown pharmacy with her husband in their 20s to launching tea rooms, gift shops, cooking schools, and creative businesses across multiple states, Kay shares how God continually led her into new seasons and unexpected opportunities. Kay recounts the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, including building thriving businesses featured in Southern Living, teaching women across the country how to launch tea rooms of their own, and later walking through devastating loss after hurricanes and the death of her husband. Through it all, she discovered that purpose does not end with age, career changes, or even failure. God was using every season to shape her identity, deepen her faith, and prepare her for what was next. This conversation is a powerful reminder that work can be ministry, transitions can become invitations to growth, and it is never too late to begin again. Whether you are in a season of rebuilding, dreaming, or wondering what comes next, Kay’s story will encourage you to trust God with your next step. Hosted by Lara Allen, Delight in Every Step exists to inspire women to keep moving and growing in their 50s and beyond. Each episode features a woman who has done something new in this purposeful time of life.   For You Kay’s story proves that you’re never too old to do something new. Is there a nudge you’ve been sensing? Even if you don’t have the whole vision, you have a next step. I’d be delighted to help you identify it! 👉 Find practical resources and support in your 50s and beyond at:www.FlourishwithLara.com   Connect with Kay Snipes Visit Kay’s beautiful store online or in person! www.topiaries.shop  https://www.facebook.com/topiariesofamericus 209 N Jackson Street, Americus, GA  31709   Closing Comment below and tell us what you have done, are doing, or want to do in your 50s and beyond. Let’s continue to encourage one another to Delight in Every Step.

Episode Summary In this encouraging conversation, Lara sits down with Sheila Hofmann, whose life reflects decades of faithful obedience to God. From accepting Christ at a young age to walking closely with Him for over 60 years, Sheila shares how her love for God’s Word has shaped every season. Now in her 70s, she continues to live with purpose, reminding us that as long as we have breath, God is not finished with us. At age 65, Sheila sensed God calling her to teach middle school girls Scripture. Though it didn’t make sense at first, her simple yes led to growing small groups, new curriculum, and a ministry impacting the next generation. Her story is a powerful reminder that we don’t need the full plan—just a willingness to take the next step. Hosted by Lara Allen, Delight in Every Step exists to inspire women to keep moving and growing in their 50s and beyond. Each episode features a woman who has done something new in this purposeful time of life.     For You What might God be calling you to do? Are you feeling like it might be too late? There is a next step for you, and I’d be delighted to help you identify it! 👉 Find practical resources and support in your 50s and beyond at: www.flourishwithlara.com   Connect with Sheila Hofmann 🌐 [Coming soon – ministry and curriculum information] 📱 [Updates available through future show notes and links] Follow Sheila’s journey as she prepares to expand her curriculum Beautiful and Champion to equip families, churches, and communities worldwide.   Closing Comment below and tell us what you have done, are doing, or want to do in your 50s and beyond. Let’s continue to encourage one another to Delight in Every Step.

Season 1, Episode 1 A Story Session on obedience, unexpected change, and taking the next step before you can see the whole path Episode Summary What do you do when life feels full, successful, and settled—but you can’t shake the sense that something new is ahead? In this Story Session, Lara sits down with Tracy True Dismukes, who shares what it looked like to follow an unexpected nudge in her late 50s. After 27 years in retail and designer consignment, Tracy felt drawn toward real estate long before it made practical sense. Looking back, she can now see that what once felt inconvenient was actually preparation for what was coming next. This conversation is for the woman who feels something stirring but doesn’t yet have the full picture. Tracy’s story is a reminder: you don’t have to understand everything before you take one faithful step. In This Story Session What it feels like to sense a nudge when you weren’t looking for change Why obedience often comes before clarity How God positions you ahead of what you don’t yet see The surprising way past experience, relationships, and reputation carry into a new season Why your age does not disqualify you from starting something new Memorable Lines “If God prompted me to go this direction, I have to be obedient.” “Your age doesn’t matter.” “He provides bigger than you would ever expect.” “You don’t need the whole plan—just take one step.” A Few Takeaways One of the most powerful parts of Tracy’s story is that she didn’t pivot because she was unhappy. She pivoted because she sensed a nudge she couldn’t ignore. Later, when COVID disrupted her long-time business, she realized she had already been guided into something new before she knew why. She also names something many women feel in transition: the discomfort of becoming a beginner again. Even with decades of experience, success, and credibility, stepping into a new space can feel vulnerable. But her story shows that what you built in one season is rarely wasted in the next. For the Woman Listening Is there a nudge you’ve been trying to explain away? Maybe you don’t need the whole plan yet. Maybe you just need the courage for the next step. Connect with Tracy Want to learn more or connect with Tracy True Dismukes? Visit: [Insert website]

Episode Summary In this meaningful conversation, Lara sits down with Melody Lovvorn to talk about the deep soul work of healing, restoration, and rediscovering who God created women to be. Melody shares how years of working with weary women, combined with her own life experiences, led her to write her new book, Grit and Grace: Restoring the Feminine Soul. Through coaching, mentoring, and trauma-informed care, she helps women who feel exhausted from striving, performing, and losing themselves in the demands of life. Melody talks about the beauty of slowing down, embracing the ministry of presence, and learning to rest internally even in busy seasons of life. From becoming a grandmother to launching a new season of writing and theological study, she reflects on how God continues to guide her through transition and purpose. Together, Lara and Melody discuss identity shifts, healing from painful experiences, and the importance of creating space to hear God clearly. This episode is an encouraging reminder that women are not meant to live in constant exhaustion and performance. Freedom, peace, and restoration are available by embracing who God says we are and allowing Him to lead our next steps. Hosted by Lara Allen, Delight in Every Step exists to inspire women to keep moving and growing in their 50s and beyond. Each episode features a woman who has done something new in this purposeful time of life.   For You Maybe there’s a book inside of you too! What life experiences and lessons might God want you to share with others? You don’t have to have it all figured out. I can help you identify your next step…and then the next! 👉 Find practical resources and support in your 50s and beyond at: www.flourishwithlara.com   Connect with Melody Lovvorn Do you feel weary from the pressure of doing it all? Do you yearn for a more gentle pace? Melody Lovvorn is a coach, mentor, and author who helps women move from striving and exhaustion toward healing, wholeness, and rest through soul care and restoration work. 🌐 https://www.melodylovvorn.com/📱 https://www.facebook.com/melodylovvorn📱https://www.instagram.com/melodylovvorn Purchase her brand new book Grit & Grace: Restoring the Feminine Soul: Purchase Book Here   Closing Comment below and tell us what you have done, are doing, or want to do in your 50s and beyond. Let’s continue to encourage one another to Delight in Every Step.