In this episode of the Equip Podcast, Mark is joined by Brent and Tori Haverkamp to talk about the “fall” season of life: midlife and beyond. They talk about the challenges and opportunities that come with this stage, including career pressures, shifting priorities, anxiety, and the process of learning to trust God more deeply. 

Episode Highlights

00:27 — Introducing Brent and Tori Haverkamp and the “fall” season of life

01:00 — What defines midlife and how this season feels different

02:15 — The pressure to perform and achieve in earlier seasons

04:56 — Career success, identity, and the hidden costs of striving

07:23 — How ambition and drive can shape (and strain) life

09:46 — Shifting priorities and re-evaluating what really matters

11:51 — The role of mindset and internal pressure in midlife

13:50 — Anxiety, fear, and the emotional weight of this season

15:54 — Family, responsibility, and the complexity of midlife decisions

18:09 — Recognizing God’s work even in difficult or unclear seasons

20:10 — The danger of being too exhausted to enjoy life

22:37 — Letting go of control and trusting God more fully

25:03 — How God uses messy seasons to shape deeper faith

27:10 — Processing suffering, pain, and hardship with a biblical lens

29:21 — Moments that redefine perspective and deepen trust

31:39 — Gratitude and learning to be present in the moment

33:48 — Looking back and seeing God’s faithfulness over time

Resources

• Cornerstone Sermons: Listen Online
• "Falling Upward" by Richard Rohr

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