Episode Description
The most confusing seasons of life are often the ones that change us the most: the old map stops working, the new one is not here yet, and you are left standing in the messy middle. We sit with that reality and talk about what career transition and personal reinvention actually feel like when you stop pretending it is all clarity and momentum. If you have ever changed jobs, questioned your direction, or felt shaken by a life shift you did not expect, you will recognise yourself here.
I’m joined by Timothy Stobbe, a pastor and speaker who has walked with many people through major turning points, and who is also living his own transitions in real time. We start with an honest story about family change and the quiet impact of an empty home, then move into the myth that the “right move” always feels certain. Tim shares a simple metaphor for uncertainty that sticks: crossing a foggy bridge where you can only see the next few steps, not the whole destination.
From there, we dig into identity and work, including what happens when a job title has been carrying your sense of value, belonging, and purpose. We talk grief and loss that can accompany transitions, and why allowing the feeling is part of staying healthy. Tim also explains how faith can be a steadying force that brings peace without removing the unknowns, and why knowing your people matters as much as knowing your plan. If you find this helpful, subscribe, share it with someone who needs solid ground, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show.
Website: https://meetmeintheword.com
Podcast: Meet Me in the Word — The Daily Devotional with a Weekly Rhythm (available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Pocket Casts, and YouTube)
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kbSd4dpieEgVm2JDWK9c5
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-me-in-the-word-the-daily-devotional-with-a-weekly-rhythm/id1866634200
Email: pastor.stobbe@gmail.com
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