Starting Over : Life 2.0 With God

Tom Clairmont
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The Podcast for those that have had their world turned upside down. Life has a way of throwing us curveballs—divorce, job loss, unexpected heartbreak, or even just the nagging feeling that we’re stuck. If you’ve ever found yourself asking, “What’s next for me?” or “How do I rebuild when everything feels like it’s fallen apart?”—this podcast is for you. Life 2.0 With God is a space where we tackle those tough, raw, and real questions head-on. Drawing from personal experiences, biblical truths, and practical wisdom, I’ll walk with you through the challenges of starting over and creating a fresh start filled with hope and purpose. This isn’t about having all the answers or sugarcoating the struggles—it’s about being honest with where we are and leaning on God to guide us forward. You’ll hear relatable stories, powerful lessons, and even conversations with people who’ve faced their own “starting over” moments and found the courage to rebuild. Whether you’re picking up the pieces of a broken relationship, navigating a career setback, or simply trying to figure out who you are in this next season of life, Life 2.0 With God is here to remind you that you’re not alone. Together, we’ll embrace the beauty of second chances and discover what it means to live a life full of hope, faith, and purpose. If this Podcast encouraged you, take the next step by visiting www.newlifewithgodpodcast.com. There, you’ll find additional resources, stories, and tools to help you navigate life’s challenges and rebuild with faith and purpose. Share this episode with someone who may need a reminder that they’re not alone. Let’s inspire hope and show that with God’s grace, even the most broken seasons can lead to a beautiful new beginning. If you'd like a copy of Tom's book "Starting Over: Life 2.0 With God', visit www.thestartingoverbook.com. Do you want to know God and receive Jesus as Savior? His death paid the price for your sins. Put your trust in Him with a simple prayer of faith HERE.

  1. 42. What To Do When You Don't Recognize Yourself

    5H AGO

    42. What To Do When You Don't Recognize Yourself

    Episode Summary Have you ever looked at your life and thought, I don’t even recognize myself anymore? Sometimes that feeling comes after a painful season. Divorce, loss, betrayal, or a major life disruption can leave you feeling like the person you used to be no longer exists. But sometimes the opposite happens. You grow. You heal. You gain clarity and courage you didn’t have before. You start setting boundaries and making decisions differently than you used to. And suddenly the person you see in the mirror feels unfamiliar. In this episode of Starting Over | Life 2.0 With God, Tom Clairmont and Paul Berard explore what it means when life changes you so much that your identity begins to feel uncertain. They talk honestly about how identity can shift through both hardship and healing, why many people define themselves by roles instead of values, and how God can use life’s transitions to reshape who we become. Rather than seeing change as something to fear, this conversation encourages listeners to see identity transformation as part of God’s work in their lives. When our identity is anchored to circumstances, it often feels unstable. But when it is anchored to God, it becomes something steady and lasting. If you’re in a season where you feel unfamiliar to yourself, this episode will remind you that change doesn’t always mean something has gone wrong. Sometimes it means God is forming a stronger, wiser, and more grounded version of you. What You’ll Hear • Why major life transitions can leave people feeling like they no longer recognize themselves • How healing and growth can also create identity shifts • The difference between defining yourself by roles versus defining yourself by values • Why crisis and change often lead to deeper self-discovery • How small daily steps can lead to major personal transformation • Why stepping outside your comfort zone is necessary for growth • How anchoring your identity in God brings stability during seasons of change Why You Should Listen Many people feel lost during seasons of transition because they no longer recognize the person they have become. This episode offers encouragement and perspective for anyone walking through personal change, reminding listeners that identity shifts can be part of God’s process of renewal and growth. Why This Episode Matters Life’s difficult seasons can leave people questioning who they are and where they are headed. But those same seasons can also be the beginning of something new. By understanding how identity evolves through hardship, healing, and faith, listeners can learn to embrace change rather than fear it, trusting that God is still shaping their story. Like the Podcast? Go deeper with the book on Amazon- HERE Share this episode with someone who may need a reminder that they’re not alone. Let’s inspire hope and show that with God’s grace, even the most broken seasons can lead to a beautiful new beginning. Be on the weekly encouraging email list: https://subscribepage.io/QoLunB Do you want to know God and receive Jesus as Savior into your life for healing and salvation? Put your trust in Him with a simple prayer of faith HERE.

    32 min
  2. 41: What If I’m Still Angry at God?

    MAR 8

    41: What If I’m Still Angry at God?

    Feel like walking away from God? Don't think you can take it anymore? Episode Summary Anger toward God is one of the most uncomfortable emotions believers carry, and often one of the least talked about. In this episode, Tom Clairmont opens an honest conversation about what happens when faith feels strained, prayers feel heavy, and something between you and God just feels off. Rather than avoiding the tension, this episode invites listeners to face it directly. Through real-life experiences, Scripture, and a candid discussion with guest Paul Berard, Tom explores how anger toward God often grows out of loss, betrayal, false expectations, or long seasons of unanswered questions. This is not an episode about fixing faith quickly. It’s about staying in the relationship, even when trust feels shaky, and discovering that honesty, not silence, is often where healing begins. What You’ll Hear Why anger at God often shows up quietly, not through rebellion, but through withdrawalHow Scripture makes room for frustration, disappointment, and hard questions without shameThe role of false expectations in spiritual anger and disillusionmentWhy being angry with God does not mean you’ve lost your faithHow submission and honesty often come before clarity or understandingThe difference between walking away from God and wrestling with HimWhy staying in the conversation can be an act of faithHow God remains present even when emotions are raw and unresolvedWhy You Should Listen If you’ve ever felt confused, disappointed, or quietly resentful toward God and didn’t know what to do with those feelings, this episode creates a safe place to listen without pressure or judgment. It reminds you that faith doesn’t require pretending, and that God is not threatened by your honesty. Why This Episode Matters Many believers walk away emotionally long before they ever walk away spiritually. This episode matters because it addresses that in-between space where faith feels fragile but not gone. It offers permission to be real with God and reassurance that anger does not disqualify you from His love. Staying honest may be the very thing that leads you back to trust, one step at a time. Like the Podcast? Go deeper with the book on Amazon- HERE Share this episode with someone who may need a reminder that they’re not alone. Let’s inspire hope and show that with God’s grace, even the most broken seasons can lead to a beautiful new beginning. Be on the weekly encouraging email list: https://subscribepage.io/QoLunB Do you want to know God and receive Jesus as Savior into your life for healing and salvation? Put your trust in Him with a simple prayer of faith HERE.

    29 min
  3. 40: When Your Faith Is Hanging By A Thread

    MAR 1

    40: When Your Faith Is Hanging By A Thread

    Episode Summary There are seasons when faith doesn’t feel strong, confident, or steady. It feels thin. Worn. Barely hanging on. In this episode, Tom Clairmont and Paul Berard speak directly to listeners who still believe in God but feel exhausted, confused, or spiritually worn down. Drawing from personal experience and an honest conversation with Paul Berard, Tom reminds us that faith isn’t always loud or certain. Sometimes it’s quiet. Sometimes it’s messy. And sometimes it’s simply choosing not to give up. This episode creates space for honest doubt, spiritual burnout, unanswered questions, and the kind of faith that survives not because it feels powerful, but because it refuses to walk away. What You’ll Hear Why faith often feels weakest when it matters mostHow silence from God doesn’t mean absence or punishmentThe difference between doubt and giving upWhy exhaustion is not the same as unbeliefHow false expectations can quietly damage faithThe role of prayer, Scripture, worship, and community during spiritual burnoutWhy “not giving up” is sometimes the most faithful act of allWhy You Should Listen If you’re tired of pretending your faith is fine when it isn’t, this episode is for you. It’s for anyone walking through grief, disappointment, betrayal, or long seasons of unanswered prayer. You’ll hear reassurance that you’re not broken, behind, or failing spiritually. You’re human, and God can handle your honesty. Why This Episode Matters Many people silently walk away from faith not because they stop believing, but because they feel ashamed of their questions. This episode pushes back against that shame. It reframes fragile faith as real faith, reminds listeners that God meets us in the ashes, and offers hope for anyone who feels like they’re barely holding on. Even when faith feels thin, grace is still strong. Like the Podcast? Go deeper with the book on Amazon- HERE Share this episode with someone who may need a reminder that they’re not alone. Let’s inspire hope and show that with God’s grace, even the most broken seasons can lead to a beautiful new beginning. Be on the weekly encouraging email list: https://subscribepage.io/QoLunB Do you want to know God and receive Jesus as Savior into your life for healing and salvation? Put your trust in Him with a simple prayer of faith HERE.

    24 min
  4. 39: What Used To Work Doesn't Anymore

    FEB 22

    39: What Used To Work Doesn't Anymore

    Episode Summary Have you ever reached a point where you’re doing everything you know to do, but nothing seems to move forward anymore? You’re trying harder, being responsible, doing what worked before—and it’s just not working. In this episode, Tom Clairmont and Paul Berard talks honestly about that unsettling place where effort no longer produces results. Drawing from his own experience of starting over after divorce, career disruption, and financial loss, Tom reframes this moment not as failure, but as a sign that the season has changed. Sometimes what carried you faithfully through one chapter simply isn’t designed for the next one. What You’ll Hear Why stalled progress doesn’t mean something is wrong with youHow life transitions often require a new approach, not more effortWhy forcing the old way can actually keep you stuckThe difference between pushing harder and moving forward wiselyHow God often uses pauses to prepare us for what’s nextWhy letting go of what worked before can feel scary—but freeingHow to recognize when it’s time to change how you move forwardWhy You Should Listen If you’re frustrated, tired, or quietly asking yourself why life feels stuck right now, this episode will speak directly to where you are. It’s for anyone navigating job loss, relationship changes, financial stress, or a season where faith feels uncertain. You’ll be reminded that you’re not broken, behind, or failing—you may simply be standing at a turning point. Why This Episode Matters So many people blame themselves when progress slows, when in reality, God may be inviting them to move differently. This episode helps you release the pressure to keep forcing what no longer fits and instead listen for what God might be preparing next. It offers clarity, reassurance, and hope for anyone learning how to move forward when the old way stops working. Like the Podcast? Go deeper with the book on Amazon- HERE Share this episode with someone who may need a reminder that they’re not alone. Let’s inspire hope and show that with God’s grace, even the most broken seasons can lead to a beautiful new beginning. Be on the weekly encouraging email list: https://subscribepage.io/QoLunB Do you want to know God and receive Jesus as Savior into your life for healing and salvation? Put your trust in Him with a simple prayer of faith HERE.

    25 min
  5. 38: Trusting God When Nothing Make Sense

    FEB 15

    38: Trusting God When Nothing Make Sense

    Trusting God is easy when life is working. It gets much harder when pain lingers, prayers go unanswered, and nothing seems to move forward. In this episode, Tom Clairmont speaks honestly to the quiet questions many people carry during seasons of loss, disappointment, and confusion. Drawing from personal experience and Scripture, Tom creates space for real faith—faith that does not deny pain, rush healing, or demand tidy explanations. This conversation is not about fixing suffering, but about learning how to stay connected to God when life doesn’t make sense. What You’ll Hear Why the question “Can I trust God?” usually surfaces during pain, not comfortHow Scripture acknowledges suffering without minimizing itWhy pain feels wrong at a deep level and why that mattersWhat God’s sovereignty really means when life feels unfairWhy unanswered prayers do not mean God has abandoned youHow Jesus entering suffering changes how we view our own painWhat it looks like to trust God when understanding runs outHow disappointment reveals hidden expectationsWhy hardship often produces depth that comfort never canThe hope that places real limits on suffering Why You Should Listen If you’ve ever felt worn down, confused, or quietly disappointed with God, this episode is for you. Tom doesn’t offer clichés or forced optimism. Instead, he offers honesty, Scripture, and reassurance that doubt does not disqualify you from faith. This is a conversation for people who want to trust God but are struggling to understand what He’s doing. Why This Episode Matters Many people walk away from faith not because they stop believing, but because they feel they are not allowed to question. This episode pushes back against that idea. It reminds listeners that God is not offended by honesty, that pain is real but not permanent, and that faith often grows deeper—not weaker—when life stops making sense. Like the Podcast? Go deeper with the book on Amazon- HERE Share this episode with someone who may need a reminder that they’re not alone. Let’s inspire hope and show that with God’s grace, even the most broken seasons can lead to a beautiful new beginning. Be on the weekly encouraging email list: https://subscribepage.io/QoLunB Do you want to know God and receive Jesus as Savior into your life for healing and salvation? Put your trust in Him with a simple prayer of faith HERE.

    23 min
  6. 37: Forgiving When You Still Feel Hurt

    FEB 7

    37: Forgiving When You Still Feel Hurt

    Like the Podcast? Go deeper with the book on Amazon- HERE Episode Summary Forgiveness often sounds right in theory but feels impossible in real life—especially when the pain runs deep. In this episode, Tom Clairmont speaks honestly about the internal struggle that comes when forgiveness feels unfair, premature, or emotionally out of reach. This conversation is not about pretending the hurt didn’t happen or rushing toward false peace. It’s about understanding forgiveness as a process, a repeated decision, and a spiritual posture that often begins with resistance and grief. Through Scripture, lived experience, and practical reflection, this episode reframes forgiveness as an act of freedom—not weakness—and offers hope for those who want to forgive but don’t yet feel ready. What You’ll Hear Why forgiveness usually starts with pain, not peaceThe difference between forgiveness, reconciliation, and trustHow emotional resistance is often grief, not rebellionWhy forgiveness is a decision of obedience, not a feelingWhat it really means to hand justice over to GodHow forgiveness can be repeated without being fakeWhy forgiveness is ultimately for your healing, not their relief Why You Should Listen If you’re carrying resentment, anger, or unresolved pain—and feel stuck because forgiveness feels too hard—this episode meets you where you are. It creates space for honesty without lowering the biblical call to forgive. You’ll be reminded that struggling with forgiveness doesn’t disqualify you from healing, and that God is patient with the process. This is a grounded, realistic conversation for anyone who knows forgiveness is right but feels emotionally unable to take the next step. Why This Episode Matters Unforgiveness quietly keeps people tied to the very pain they want to escape. This episode matters because it reframes forgiveness as freedom, not surrender to injustice. It helps listeners understand that forgiving doesn’t erase the past—it releases its power over the future. For anyone starting over after betrayal, loss, or deep disappointment, this conversation offers a path forward that is both honest and hopeful. Share this episode with someone who may need a reminder that they’re not alone. Let’s inspire hope and show that with God’s grace, even the most broken seasons can lead to a beautiful new beginning. Be on the weekly encouraging email list: https://subscribepage.io/QoLunB Do you want to know God and receive Jesus as Savior into your life for healing and salvation? Put your trust in Him with a simple prayer of faith HERE.

    19 min
  7. 36: Why Staying the Same Feels Safer Than Moving Forward

    JAN 23

    36: Why Staying the Same Feels Safer Than Moving Forward

    Like the Podcast? Go deeper with the book on Amazon- HERE Episode Summary In this episode, Tom Clairmont and guest Paul Berard explore one of the most subtle struggles people face during major life transitions: the urge to recreate the past instead of stepping into something new. When life feels unstable, familiar patterns, relationships, and routines can feel safer, even if they were unhealthy or limiting. Tom and Paul unpack how nostalgia, fear, and a desire for control can quietly keep us stuck, and why God often closes old doors not as punishment, but as protection. Through honest conversation, real-life stories, and biblical perspective, this episode encourages listeners to stop trying to rebuild what they lost and start trusting God with what He is building next. What You’ll Hear • Why our instinct after loss is to restore what was instead of reimagining what could be • How fear of the unknown keeps people stuck in familiar but limiting patterns • Why God often builds forward, not backward • The difference between substitution and true transformation • How small steps of faith weaken fear and build confidence • Why growth requires leaving your comfort zone • How God uses painful transitions to shape who you are becoming • Why blessings can feel uncomfortable when you are not used to being blessed • How God turns closed doors into protection, not punishment • Why life is a series of transitions, not a single turning point Why You Should Listen If you find yourself longing for the way things used to be, trying to recreate old routines, or hoping the next chapter looks exactly like the last one, this episode will speak directly to your heart. It offers practical encouragement for releasing the past, trusting God’s direction, and embracing the growth that comes from change. You will gain clarity on why discomfort often signals progress and how God’s plans for your future are not smaller than your past, but greater. Why This Episode Matters Many people unknowingly sabotage their own healing by trying to make everything feel “normal” again after loss, betrayal, or major life disruption. This episode matters because it gently challenges that instinct and replaces it with a faith-based vision for transformation. It reminds listeners that God’s thoughts and ways are higher, that fear does not get the final word, and that the real work of starting over is not about reclaiming the old life, but becoming a new person with deeper faith, courage, and purpose. Share this episode with someone who may need a reminder that they’re not alone. Let’s inspire hope and show that with God’s grace, even the most broken seasons can lead to a beautiful new beginning. Be on the weekly encouraging email list: https://subscribepage.io/QoLunB Do you want to know God and receive Jesus as Savior into your life for healing and salvation? Put your trust in Him with a simple prayer of faith HERE.

    26 min
  8. 35: Finding Joy Again After Everything Changed

    12/26/2025

    35: Finding Joy Again After Everything Changed

    Like the Podcast? Go deeper with the book on Amazon- HERE Episode Summary After loss, betrayal, or a major life transition, enjoying life again can feel almost impossible. In this episode, Tom and Paul talk honestly about what joy really looks like after everything has fallen apart. This is not about forcing happiness or pretending the pain never happened. It’s about discovering how God gently restores joy through healing, worship, mindset renewal, and learning to live again with purpose. Drawing from Scripture, personal experience, and insights from Starting Over | Life 2.0 With God, this conversation reminds listeners that joy doesn’t return all at once. It comes quietly, moment by moment, as God rebuilds what was broken. What You’ll Hear Why joy feels foreign after deep pain and why that’s normalThe difference between temporary happiness and biblical joyHow worship and gratitude help reopen the door to joyWhy guilt often blocks joy and how to release itHow daily rhythms and mindset shifts support emotional healingWhy joy is part of healing, not a reward for being healedHow helping others can unexpectedly restore your own joyThe connection between hope, peace, and joy in ScriptureWhy joy doesn’t erase the past but changes how you carry itHow God restores joy without rushing the healing processWhy You Should Listen If you’ve survived something painful but feel emotionally flat, disconnected, or unsure whether joy is even possible again, this episode speaks directly to where you are. Tom and Paul don’t offer clichés or quick fixes. They offer real encouragement, grounded in faith and lived experience, for anyone who wants more than survival. This episode helps listeners understand that enjoying life again isn’t a betrayal of their pain. It’s part of God’s restoration. Why This Episode Matters Many people rebuild their lives outwardly but remain stuck internally, believing joy is no longer meant for them. This episode challenges that belief with biblical truth, compassion, and hope. It reframes joy as something God desires for His people, even after heartbreak, and shows how joy can return gently, honestly, and without denial. For anyone starting over, this conversation reminds them that God never intended them to just survive life. He created them to live it. Share this episode with someone who may need a reminder that they’re not alone. Let’s inspire hope and show that with God’s grace, even the most broken seasons can lead to a beautiful new beginning. Be on the weekly encouraging email list: https://subscribepage.io/QoLunB Do you want to know God and receive Jesus as Savior into your life for healing and salvation? Put your trust in Him with a simple prayer of faith HERE.

    33 min
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The Podcast for those that have had their world turned upside down. Life has a way of throwing us curveballs—divorce, job loss, unexpected heartbreak, or even just the nagging feeling that we’re stuck. If you’ve ever found yourself asking, “What’s next for me?” or “How do I rebuild when everything feels like it’s fallen apart?”—this podcast is for you. Life 2.0 With God is a space where we tackle those tough, raw, and real questions head-on. Drawing from personal experiences, biblical truths, and practical wisdom, I’ll walk with you through the challenges of starting over and creating a fresh start filled with hope and purpose. This isn’t about having all the answers or sugarcoating the struggles—it’s about being honest with where we are and leaning on God to guide us forward. You’ll hear relatable stories, powerful lessons, and even conversations with people who’ve faced their own “starting over” moments and found the courage to rebuild. Whether you’re picking up the pieces of a broken relationship, navigating a career setback, or simply trying to figure out who you are in this next season of life, Life 2.0 With God is here to remind you that you’re not alone. Together, we’ll embrace the beauty of second chances and discover what it means to live a life full of hope, faith, and purpose. If this Podcast encouraged you, take the next step by visiting www.newlifewithgodpodcast.com. There, you’ll find additional resources, stories, and tools to help you navigate life’s challenges and rebuild with faith and purpose. Share this episode with someone who may need a reminder that they’re not alone. Let’s inspire hope and show that with God’s grace, even the most broken seasons can lead to a beautiful new beginning. If you'd like a copy of Tom's book "Starting Over: Life 2.0 With God', visit www.thestartingoverbook.com. Do you want to know God and receive Jesus as Savior? His death paid the price for your sins. Put your trust in Him with a simple prayer of faith HERE.

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