In this heartfelt episode, hosts Deborah Larson and Katie Shive welcome special guest Joanne Johnson to discuss navigating life’s unexpected transitions. Joanne opens up about her recent journey navigating the seasons of life—from her daughter moving across the country with her granddaughter to the closing of a ministry she helped build for over a decade. She shares how she’s learned to embrace the uncomfortable stillness, process disappointment properly, and reframe her perspective on endings as opportunities for new beginnings. Through vulnerable conversation, Joanne explains how leaning into discomfort rather than staying busy allowed her to hear God’s direction more clearly.
This episode offers profound wisdom for anyone in a season of transition. Joanne discusses practical strategies for processing change including seeking objective counsel, making intentional declarations, and reexamining core beliefs. She emphasizes the importance of allowing yourself to feel emotions rather than suppressing them with spiritual platitudes. Joanne shares how surrender opens up space for unexpected gifts. Whether you’re facing an empty nest, career shift, relationship change, or ministry transition, this conversation provides encouragement to step into the unknown with hope and trust that seasons change for our growth and ultimate good.
If you feel overloaded navigating the seasons of life, watch the full video here:
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