Starting Over : Life 2.0 With God

Tom Clairmont
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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 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.startingoverbook.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. Sep 4

    57: What Are You Expecting Your New Life To Be Like?

    Episode Summary When you’re starting over, it’s natural to focus on what you’ve lost. But eventually, another question comes up: What are you expecting your new life to actually be like? In this episode, Tom and Paul talk about how hardship can quietly lower our expectations. After enough disappointment, we may stop thinking about building a meaningful life and start concentrating on building a safe one. But starting over can also give us an opportunity to rethink our priorities, relationships, work, habits, and especially our relationship with God. Why You Should Listen If you’ve been knocked down a few times, taking another risk may not sound very appealing. Tom and Paul share some of their own experiences with career changes, family decisions, moving, and plans that turned out very differently than expected. Looking back, some of those unexpected changes became opportunities they couldn’t see at the time. The conversation challenges you to consider whether you’re being wisely cautious about your future or whether disappointment has caused you to think smaller than you need to. Why This Episode Matters Starting over doesn’t have to be only about surviving what happened to you. There comes a point when you can begin looking beyond survival and asking how your life can make an impact again. That might mean helping someone, serving in your church or community, taking a career opportunity, learning something new, or simply becoming more willing to step outside your comfort zone. And as Christians, our confidence isn’t supposed to come from believing everything will work out the way we want. Our confidence is in God, knowing that we can make plans while trusting Him with where those plans ultimately lead. Go Deeper Pay attention to what you’re telling yourself about your future. “I’m too old for that.” “I tried that before.” “I don’t want to be disappointed again.” Those thoughts may feel reasonable, but they may also be fear talking. As the episode points out, you don’t have to say yes to every new opportunity, but you don’t want fear saying no to everything either. Proverbs 16:9 reminds us that we can make plans while God directs our steps. So bring your expectations, fears, and plans to Him and leave room for your new life to look different from what you imagined. You don’t know what the next six months or the next few years will look like. But you can ask God to make you wiser, stronger in your faith, and more useful to Him through whatever comes next. Important Links: If this podcast is encouraging you, you'll find a deeper roadmap in my book, Starting Over | Life 2.0 With God, where I walk through six biblical phases of turning your life around: Pray, Worship, Heal, Hope, Move Forward, and Trust. www.startingoverbook.com 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: tom-clairmont-4ebvan.subscribepage.io Do you want to know God and receive Jesus as Savior into your life for healing and salvation? Put your trust in God through Jesus Christ with a simple prayer of faith https://tinyurl.com/asalvationprayer Book Website: www.startingoverbook.com

    57: What Are You Expecting Your New Life To Be Like?

  2. Aug 26

    56: What Actually Changes When You Take Your Faith Seriously?

    Episode Summary There’s a difference between saying you believe in God and actually letting that belief affect the way you live. In this episode, Tom and Paul talk about what changes when faith becomes more than going to church, praying when there’s a problem, or calling yourself a Christian. It starts showing up in your decisions, relationships, finances, habits, priorities, and what you do when God’s direction isn’t what you wanted. They also discuss Christian maturity and how you gradually stop focusing so much on what everybody else is doing wrong and start asking, “God, what are You trying to change in me?” Why You Should Listen Maybe you’ve been a Christian for years, but there are still areas where you make the decisions and ask God to come along afterward. Maybe it’s money, a relationship, your time, or a habit you’ve gotten good at defending. This episode isn’t about becoming a “better Christian” so God will love you more. It’s about honestly looking at your life and asking where God really has authority—and where you’re still holding on to control. Why This Episode Matters As your relationship with God grows, your perspective starts changing. You don’t read the Bible to earn points with God. You want to know Him. You don’t pray simply because you’re supposed to. You recognize that you need Him. And instead of always asking, “What can God do for me?”, you begin asking, “God, how can You use me?” That’s the shift from obligation to relationship and from being self-focused to becoming increasingly God-focused. Go Deeper James 2:17 tells us that faith without works is dead. Our works don’t save us—Christ saves us—but genuine faith eventually shows up in the way we live. So pick one thing this week. Give God the first part of your morning. Look honestly at your finances. Have the conversation you’ve been avoiding. Deal with the habit you know needs to change. Or pray before making that decision instead of asking God to bless it afterward. As Tom writes in Starting Over: Life 2.0 With God, Chapter 9: “Our job is to focus on today instead of worrying about the future. We need to consecrate ourselves to Him now and live in the present.” Sometimes taking your faith seriously begins with one ordinary decision where you decide that God gets a say in this part of your life too. Important Links: If this podcast is encouraging you, you'll find a deeper roadmap in my book, Starting Over | Life 2.0 With God, where I walk through six biblical phases of turning your life around: Pray, Worship, Heal, Hope, Move Forward, and Trust. www.startingoverbook.com 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: tom-clairmont-4ebvan.subscribepage.io Do you want to know God and receive Jesus as Savior into your life for healing and salvation? Put your trust in God through Jesus Christ with a simple prayer of faith https://tinyurl.com/asalvationprayer Book Website: www.startingoverbook.com

    56: What Actually Changes When You Take Your Faith Seriously?

  3. Aug 17

    55: What Happens When You Build Your Life Around Avoidance

    Episode Summary We all avoid things. A hard conversation. Looking honestly at our finances. Dealing with a relationship problem. Admitting we need help. Sometimes we even avoid opportunities because we're afraid of failing, succeeding, or simply stepping outside what feels comfortable. In this episode, Tom Clairmont and Paul Berard have a very practical conversation about why we do this and what avoidance can quietly cost us over time. They share personal examples of things they've avoided and talk about the fears that are often hiding underneath. They also look at the difference between something we need to repent of and something that's simply hard and needs to be faced. If there's something in your life you've been telling yourself you'll deal with "later," this episode might help you finally understand what's been holding you back and how trusting God can help you face it. What You'll Hear Why avoidance can actually feel good at firstHow "I'll deal with it later" can turn into months or yearsWhy admitting there's a problem means accepting responsibilityThe fear that can hide behind procrastinationWhy we avoid hard conversations in relationshipsPaul's surprising struggle with the fear of successHow staying comfortable can keep us from growingThe difference between avoiding sin and avoiding something that's simply hardWhat Jonah teaches us about running from what God wants us to faceA practical way to identify and deal with something you've been avoidingWhy You Should Listen Maybe there's something you already know you've been avoiding. You don't need anybody to tell you what it is because it probably came to mind while you were reading this. This episode isn't about making you feel guilty about it. It's about understanding why you've been putting it off, being honest about the fear underneath it, and figuring out how to face it with God's help. Why This Episode Matters I've learned that the things we avoid don't usually disappear. Sometimes they sit quietly in the background until we're forced to deal with them under much worse circumstances. Whether it's a relationship, money, personal growth, sin, or a decision you simply don't want to make, facing it now may save you from a lot more pain later. And sometimes the thing you've been trying so hard not to face is exactly where God wants to begin doing something different in your life. Go Deeper If this podcast is encouraging you, you'll find a deeper roadmap in my book, Starting Over | Life 2.0 With God, where I walk through six biblical phases of turning your life around: Pray, Worship, Heal, Hope, Move Forward, and Trust. www.startingoverbook.com 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: tom-clairmont-4ebvan.subscribepage.io Do you want to know God and receive Jesus as Savior into your life for healing and salvation? Put your trust in God through Jesus Christ with a simple prayer of faith https://tinyurl.com/asalvationprayer Book Website: www.startingoverbook.com

    55: What Happens When You Build Your Life Around Avoidance

  4. Jul 25

    54: The Decisions That Quietly Shape Your Life Over Time

    Episode Summary It's easy to believe our lives are shaped by the big moments. A divorce. Losing a job. Retirement. A financial setback. But when you look back, it's often the small decisions made day after day that quietly determine where life takes you. In this episode, Tom Clairmont and Paul Berard explore how the everyday choices we make gradually become habits, habits become character, and character shapes our future. Through personal stories and practical biblical wisdom, they discuss why choosing comfort over growth, putting things off, or neglecting our relationship with God can slowly move us off course. More importantly, they explain how God can use small, faithful acts of obedience to change the direction of our lives over time. If you're trying to turn your life around, this conversation will encourage you to stop waiting for one big breakthrough and start allowing God to work through the ordinary decisions you're making today. What You'll Hear Why small decisions often shape life's biggest outcomesHow daily habits determine your future directionThe danger of choosing comfort over growthWhy consistency matters more than occasional effortPaul's story of one decision that changed his lifePractical ways to strengthen your faith through daily choicesHow God works through ordinary obedienceWhy routines shape your characterThe long-term impact of wise decision-makingOne simple question to help guide your choices each day Why You Should Listen If you're trying to rebuild your life, it's easy to think you need one big breakthrough. This episode shows why lasting change usually begins with small, faithful decisions that God uses over time to reshape your future. Why This Episode Matters When life falls apart, it's natural to look for one big answer that will fix everything. But real change usually happens much more quietly. This episode reminds us that every small decision matters, and when we invite God into those everyday choices, He can gradually lead us toward a completely different future. Go Deeper If this podcast is encouraging you, you'll find a deeper roadmap in my book, Starting Over | Life 2.0 With God, where I walk through six biblical phases of turning your life around: Pray, Worship, Heal, Hope, Move Forward, and Trust. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNNG1XRB 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: tom-clairmont-4ebvan.subscribepage.io Do you want to know God and receive Jesus as Savior into your life for healing and salvation? Put your trust in God through Jesus Christ with a simple prayer of faith https://tinyurl.com/asalvationprayer Book Website: www.startingoverbook.com

    54: The Decisions That Quietly Shape Your Life Over Time

  5. Jul 15

    53: When Life Gets Quiet But Your Mind Doesn’t

    Episode Summary Life has a way of slowing down when we least expect it. Retirement, an empty house, unemployment, divorce, or simply a new season of life can leave us with something we haven't had in years: time. But instead of feeling peaceful, many of us discover that when life gets quiet, our minds get louder. Old regrets surface. Questions about the future creep in. We replay conversations, wonder if we've accomplished enough, and struggle to know what God wants us to do next. In this episode, Tom Clairmont and Paul Berard talk about the difference between healthy solitude and unhealthy isolation, why so many of us are uncomfortable with silence, and how God often uses quiet seasons to heal, renew, and redirect our lives. They also share practical ideas for making the most of this season, from spending time in God's Word to rediscovering forgotten passions and learning to simply sit quietly in His presence. If life has slowed down and you're wondering what to do next, this conversation will encourage you to see this season as an opportunity instead of something to escape. What You'll Hear Why quiet seasons often make us uncomfortableThe difference between solitude and isolationHow busyness can distract us from what's happening insideWhy God often speaks during seasons of stillnessLearning to listen instead of constantly staying busyPractical ways to use extra time wiselyWhy silence can become a season of healingHow technology often keeps us from slowing downRediscovering purpose through prayer and reflectionWhy quiet seasons can prepare you for what comes next Why You Should Listen If life has become quieter than you expected and you're not sure what to do with the extra time, this episode offers practical encouragement and a biblical perspective. You'll learn how to stop seeing quiet as something to fear and begin seeing it as an opportunity to grow closer to God and discover what He may be preparing you for next. Why This Episode Matters Many people spend years asking God for relief from life's busyness, only to become uncomfortable when that quieter season finally arrives. This episode reminds us that silence isn't something to avoid. It can become one of the greatest opportunities we'll ever have to hear God's voice, grow spiritually, and prepare for whatever He has planned next. Go Deeper If this podcast is encouraging you, you'll find a deeper roadmap in my book, Starting Over | Life 2.0 With God, where I walk through six biblical phases of turning your life around: Pray, Worship, Heal, Hope, Move Forward, and Trust. If this podcast is encouraging you, you'll find a deeper roadmap in my book Starting Over | Life 2.0 With God, where I walk through six biblical phases of turning your life around: Pray, Worship, Heal, Hope, Move Forward, and Trust. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNNG1XRB 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: tom-clairmont-4ebvan.subscribepage.io Do you want to know God and receive Jesus as Savior into your life for healing and salvation? Put your trust in God through Jesus Christ with a simple prayer of faith https://tinyurl.com/asalvationprayer Book Website: www.startingoverbook.com

    53: When Life Gets Quiet But Your Mind Doesn’t

  6. Jul 4

    52: When You Haven't Been Down This Path Before

    Episode Summary Have you ever found yourself standing at a place in life where you simply don't know what to do next? Maybe a relationship ended, your finances changed, your health took a turn, retirement arrived, or life no longer looks the way you thought it would. In this episode, Tom explores the powerful story of Joshua Chapter 3 and Israel's crossing of the Jordan River. More than a story about crossing water, it's a story about transition, uncertainty, faith, and learning to trust God when the path ahead isn't clear. If you're facing a major life change and wondering how to move forward when you've never been down this road before, this episode offers biblical encouragement and practical hope. What You'll Hear Why major life transitions often feel overwhelmingThe deeper meaning of Israel crossing the Jordan RiverWhat it means to follow God's presence when the future is uncertainWhy God doesn't always remove obstacles before asking us to moveThe difference between faith and presumptionHow to take the next step when you can't see the whole planWhy survival seasons aren't meant to be permanentThe importance of preparing your heart before rebuilding your lifeHow God uses hard seasons to shape characterWhy God's faithfulness remains unchanged even when life changes Why You Should Listen If you're going through a major life transition and feel uncertain, scared, disappointed, or overwhelmed, this episode will remind you that you're not the first person to stand at the edge of an unknown future. More importantly, it will remind you that while you've never been this way before, God has. Why This Episode Matters Many people get stuck because they want to know the entire plan before taking the first step. But life rarely works that way. This episode matters because it encourages listeners to stop waiting for perfect clarity and start looking for the next faithful step. Through the story of Joshua 3, listeners are reminded that God often opens the path after we choose to trust and obey Him.  Like the Podcast? Go deeper with the book on Amazon- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNNG1XRB 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: tom-clairmont-4ebvan.subscribepage.io Do you want to know God and receive Jesus as Savior into your life for healing and salvation? Put your trust in God through Jesus Christ with a simple prayer of faith https://tinyurl.com/asalvationprayer Book Website: www.startingoverbook.com

    52: When You Haven't Been Down This Path Before

  7. Jun 24

    51: What to Do When You Don’t Trust Yourself Anymore

    Have you ever looked back at your life and thought, "How did I not see that coming?" Maybe it was a relationship that ended badly. A financial decision you regret. A job you stayed in too long. Or maybe it's not one decision at all, but a series of choices that left you questioning your own judgment. After enough disappointments, something begins to happen. You stop trusting yourself. You second-guess simple decisions. You overthink things that used to come naturally. And before long, you're carrying around a quiet fear of making another mistake. In this episode, Tom Clairmont and Paul Berard talk about what happens when confidence in your own judgment begins to disappear. They discuss why many of us get stuck replaying the past, how regret can quietly shape our future decisions, and why God's wisdom becomes even more important when we don't know what to trust anymore. If you've ever felt uncertain about yourself, your future, or your ability to make good decisions, this conversation is for you. What You'll Hear Why repeated disappointments can make you doubt yourselfHow regret can quietly affect future decisionsThe difference between wisdom and self-confidenceWhy fear often leads to hesitation and overthinkingThe importance of getting advice from trusted peopleHow God uses Scripture to guide us through uncertaintyWhy your past mistakes don't have to define your futurePractical ways to rebuild trust in your decision-makingHow to stop replaying old failuresWhy God's direction matters more than having all the answers Bible Verses Proverbs 3:5–6 (ASV) "Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding: In all thy ways acknowledge him, And he will direct thy paths." Proverbs 9:10 (ASV) "The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding." James 1:5 (ASV) "But if any of you lacketh wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him." Book Quotes "God is not surprised by your mistakes. He's ready to work through them."— Battlefield of the Mind, Joyce Meyer"Growth is the great separator between those who succeed and those who do not."— The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth, John C. Maxwell Excerpts from Starting Over | Life 2.0 With God "I stopped trusting myself after a series of decisions I wish I could take back. But I learned that my future didn't depend on perfect judgment. It depended on trusting God."— Chapter 6"You don't rebuild confidence by pretending nothing happened. You rebuild it by moving forward with better direction."— Chapter 5 Why You Should Listen If you're carrying around regret from past decisions, questioning your judgment, or feeling stuck because you're afraid of making another mistake, this episode will help you see that you're not alone. More importantly, it'll remind you that God can still guide your future even when you're struggling to trust yourself. Why This Episode Matters A lot of people aren't held back by a lack of opportunity. They're held back by fear. Fear of getting hurt again. Fear of trusting the wrong person. Fear of making another bad decision. And after enough setbacks, it's easy to lose confidence in yourself. This episode matters because it addresses a struggle many people carry but rarely talk about. It offers hope, practical wisdom, and a reminder that God's direction is more dependable than our own understanding. If this podcast is encouraging you, you'll find a deeper roadmap in my book Starting Over | Life 2.0 With God, where I walk through six biblical phases of turning your life around: Pray, Worship, Heal, Hope, Move Forward, and Trust. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNNG1XRB 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: tom-clairmont-4ebvan.subscribepage.io Do you want to know God and receive Jesus as Savior into your life for healing and salvation? Put your trust in God through Jesus Christ with a simple prayer of faith https://tinyurl.com/asalvationprayer Book Website: www.startingoverbook.com

    51: What to Do When You Don’t Trust Yourself Anymore

  8. Jun 14

    50: When You’re Doing Everything Right But Nothing Is Working

    What do you do when you're making better decisions, trying to follow God, and putting in the effort, but the results you expected still aren't showing up? Episode Summary Have you ever felt like you're doing all the right things, making better choices, praying for wisdom, working hard, and trying to honor God, yet nothing seems to be improving? In this episode, Tom Clairmont and Paul Berard discuss the frustrating reality of putting in a mountain of effort while seeing little or no visible progress. Together they explore unmet expectations, God's timing, hidden growth, perseverance, and how to recognize when God may be doing something different than what you originally expected. This conversation offers practical encouragement for anyone who feels discouraged because the results they're hoping for haven't arrived yet. What You'll Hear Why effort and results don't always move at the same paceHow unmet expectations can create frustration and discouragementThe difference between visible progress and hidden growthWhy God's goals for your life may differ from your goalsThe role of patience when nothing seems to be changingHow small decisions can affect long-term outcomesWhy perseverance matters during seasons of uncertaintyThe importance of seeking wise counsel when you're confusedLessons from ministry, business, relationships, and personal growthHow obstacles can become part of God's preparation process Why You Should Listen If you've ever found yourself wondering, "What am I missing?" or "Why isn't this working?", this episode speaks directly to that experience. You'll hear a practical discussion about expectations, faith, perseverance, and how to keep moving forward when results seem delayed or invisible. Why This Episode Matters Many people give up not because they're doing the wrong things, but because they don't see immediate results. This episode reminds listeners that growth often happens beneath the surface before it becomes visible. Sometimes the greatest progress isn't found in changed circumstances but in the person God is shaping you to become.  Like the Podcast? Go deeper with the book on Amazon- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNNG1XRB 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: tom-clairmont-4ebvan.subscribepage.io Do you want to know God and receive Jesus as Savior into your life for healing and salvation? Put your trust in God through Jesus Christ with a simple prayer of faith https://tinyurl.com/asalvationprayer Book Website: www.startingoverbook.com

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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 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.startingoverbook.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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