Finding direction when you feel lost with Cari Trotter and Terri Flannagan

Have you ever had a season where you question everything about yourself? Have you found yourself in an insecure spot and wonder if you’re too late or too old? Do you wonder if you have anything to offer the world?I have been in this place more times than I can count. Being a mom and balancing career and purpose and raising kids can be very complicated and very discouraging. It’s so very hard to discern what to do when God feels quiet and sometimes the path feels uncertain or vulnerable.My guests today, Cari Trotter and Terri Flannagan, share their own stories about why it’s so hard to discern around career and calling. I believe their honest feelings and practical advice will encourage you in your own journey.Please don’t miss this entire episode. It’s a little long, so you may need to listen in two parts. My favorite part is at the end when we start tackling the practical stuff. What do we do with a complicated situation? How can we take a step? How can we discern what to do in the next season?I pray this episode meets you in such a special way. That you feel like we opened your heart and soul and spoke to a place that needs encouragement. I am insanely thankful for authentic and honest friends that love me and love Jesus. It’s a true gift.In this episode, we discuss:Handling a midlife crisis, work and reinventing ourselvesBalancing careers and raising kidsHow to discern what God has for us How to fight the very loud lies that want us silent and frozen00:00Introduction and Entertaining Start04:02Talking About Fashion and Passion Projects05:50Midlife Crisis, Work, and Reinventing Ourselves08:51Introductions and Current Life Situations11:54Why Balancing Work and Personal Life is Hard16:38Discerning What's Next and Dealing with Lies22:13Navigating Transitions and Evaluating Priorities25:20Dealing with Comparison and Seeking Authenticity27:13Being True to Yourself and Finding Support31:48Conclusion and Final Thoughts34:46Staying Rooted and Grounded37:13Embracing Silence and Growth44:34The Journey of Faith50:56Redefining Success57:45Embracing Struggles and FailureConnect with Pardon The Mess:Christian ParentingPardon The Mess Courtney DeFeoGet your 2024-2025 prayer journal, A Life of FaithResources from today’s show:CariTrotter.comParty On Purpose - Cari’s business with girlsCari’s InstagramTerriFlannagan.comThe Unreal Reel - Terri’s InstagramOur Sponsors:* Check out IXL and use my code TODAY for a great deal: www.ixl.comPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy