Letting go is the name of the game in midlife. We’re invited to open our hands, releasing what was and receiving what is. Whether it’s a role we once held, a relationship that’s shifted, a long-held dream, or even our health, midlife invites deep transformation through loss and renewal.
In this episode, Krista Gilbert and Alex Kuykendall explore the sacred art of letting go through the lens of Scripture and grounded psychological insight. They discuss the necessity of grieving what’s been lost while making space for new beginnings. Ultimately, letting go isn’t a passive act - it’s an intentional, faith-filled practice that opens the door to freedom, peace, and deeper trust in God’s unfolding story.
If you find yourself in a surrendering season, this episode is for you!
TAKEAWAYS:
- It's essential to discern when to end something and when to persevere.
- Letting go is a gradual process, much like building a muscle.
- Midlife brings significant changes that require us to let go.
- Grief is a natural response to change and loss.
- Surrendering to God's will is a key aspect of faith.
- Self-regulation is essential in navigating life's transitions.
- Letting go can be painful, as it often involves loss of identity.
- Ending well is important for personal growth and closure.
- Recognizing expectations can help in the letting go process.
- Scripture provides numerous examples of letting go and trusting God.
FEW THINGS MENTIONED
Episode 469- Who Am I if?
QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE
- Is there an area where you need to surrender?
- Thinking of Ecclesiastes 3, what season is changing for you right now?
- Can you form a statement much like in Ecclesiastes 3 that says there is a season for one thing and a season for another in your life, be specific in how your seasons are changing.
- What is God inviting you into as you discern your next steps?
- When have you been blessed by letting go?
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Jessica Kastner isn't afraid to talk about divorce. Though it's not part of what she anticipated as part of her story, it is and she wants to give women, especially Christian women, the space and place to talk about it. What does it feel like? How do we understand it in terms of faith? How can we move forward in health for ourselves and our children?
Midlife is often a time when divorce enters the picture. The changes and stressors that happen can accentuate hurtful patterns. This episode is meant to be a reminder that God meets us in all circumstances. Whether divorce is part of your story or you have friends walking that road, this conversation provides a framework for forging a path toward healing.
FIND MORE ABOUT JESSICA KASTNER
Jessica Kastner/Blog – Website and Facebook
Jessica Kastner Podcast- Free Failing
Jessica Kastner Book- Hiding from My Kids in the Prayer Closet
FEW THINGS MENTIONED
Alex's Book- Seeking Out Goodness
QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE
- How has divorce impacted you?
- What insights did you gain from this conversation and how will it impact your relationships?
- How can you be a good friend to someone else that's been impacted by divorce
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Most resources around adoption focus on early childhood—when questions are simple and development is more predictable. But what happens when our kids become teens and young adults, and the questions grow deeper?
In this episode, we sit down with Sherri Crandall, children’s book author and VP of Global Ministries and Leadership Experience for The MomCo, Sherri opens up about her family’s path to adoption and the evolving conversations she’s having now with her daughter, Lexi, as she steps into adulthood.
Together we explore:
- Why it’s important to invite young adults to lead conversations about identity, heritage, and belonging
- How to honor each child’s unique story, rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all narrative
- Practical ways to help adopted young people connect to their cultural roots
If you’re a parent, family member, or anyone who loves an adopted child, this episode is especially for you. Join us as we dive into what it really means to walk alongside someone through adoption during the teen and young adult years.
FIND MORE ABOUT SHERRI CRANDALL
Sherri Crandall's – Website and Instagram
Sherri Crandall's Book- Lexi the Butterfly
QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE
- If you are not adopted, consider for a moment what it would be like to enter adulthood with no connections to your birth family, what questions would you picture rising up in you?
- If you are an adoptive parent, how can you let your child or young-adult lead the conversation around adoption?
- How can you honor your child's heritage and birth family in both your traditions and conversations?
- What message do you want to make sure they know from you?
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