Summary:

In this episode of Life 2.0 with God, Tom is joined by his good friend Paul Berard to talk about one of the hardest parts of starting over: learning how to trust again. After betrayal, broken relationships, or disappointing situations, trusting others—and even trusting yourself—can feel impossible. But with God's help, healing is possible. 

Whether you've been hurt by a friend, family member, spouse, or employer, this conversation offers biblical guidance and practical steps to help you rebuild trust the right way—slowly, intentionally, and with wisdom.

What You’ll Learn:

✔️ How to rebuild self-trust after betrayal and regain confidence in your decisions.

✔️ How to open your heart to trusting people again without making the same mistakes.

✔️ Why taking it slow in new relationships helps build lasting, healthy trust.

✔️ Biblical examples of restoration from Peter and David’s stories.

✔️ The importance of trusting God first as the foundation for trusting others.

Why You Should Listen:

If you’ve ever been hurt by someone you trusted or felt like you couldn’t rely on your own judgment, this episode will give you encouragement to move forward.

Tom and Paul share real-life insights about recovering from betrayal, setting boundaries, and taking small steps to rebuild trust with God, yourself, and others. It’s not about forgetting the past—it’s about learning from it and allowing God to guide you into something new.

Why This Episode Matters:

We all face moments when trust is broken, and rebuilding it takes time and grace. But you don’t have to stay stuck in hurt. This episode reminds you that God is the ultimate restorer. As you learn to trust Him again, He’ll heal your heart and lead you toward healthier, stronger relationships. 

Whether you’re starting over after a setback or simply struggling to open up again, this episode offers the encouragement you need to keep going.

Remember: You’ve got this—and God’s got you.

If today’s episode 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.thestartingoverbook.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.

Summary: Why God Removes Things From Your Life

Have you ever wondered why certain things, relationships, or opportunities seem to slip away—especially when you thought they were meant to be? It can feel frustrating, confusing, and even painful. But what if God’s removals are actually His redirections?

In this episode, we’ll explore how God’s plan is greater than ours, and how what feels like a setback may actually be a setup for something better. We’ll look at biblical examples, like Paul’s transformation, Joseph’s trials, and Lazarus’s resurrection, to see how God removes things not to harm us, but to prepare us for something greater.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ Why God removes things from our lives—and how it’s for our ultimate good.

✔️ How to recognize when a loss is actually redirection, not rejection.

✔️ Biblical examples of how God used loss to bring transformation.

✔️ How to let go of what God is removing so you can step into His greater plan.

✔️ Encouragement to trust God’s timing—even when it feels delayed.

Why You Should Listen:

⭐ You’ve lost something significant—a job, relationship, or dream—and you’re wondering why.

⭐ You feel stuck in uncertainty and need encouragement to trust God’s bigger plan.

⭐ You struggle to let go of things that God may be removing from your life.

⭐ You need reassurance that God is leading you to something better, even in difficult seasons.

If you’ve ever felt lost after something was taken away, this episode will remind you that God’s ways are higher than ours. He is always working behind the scenes for your good—even when you can’t see it yet.

If today’s episode 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.thestartingoverbook.com.

Episode Summary: Breaking Free from the Past

We all have things in our past that try to hold us back—mistakes, failures, painful relationships, or even words spoken over us. It can feel like carrying around a heavy suitcase that we just can’t seem to put down. But here’s the truth: Your past doesn’t define you.

In this episode, we’ll talk about how to let go of what’s behind you so you can step into the future God has for you. If you’re struggling with regret, bitterness, or feeling stuck because of past wounds, this conversation will give you biblical encouragement and practical steps to move forward in freedom.

✔️ How to stop letting the past define your present and future – and embrace your identity in Christ.

✔️ Why forgiveness is key to freedom – and how to release bitterness, even when it’s difficult.

✔️ How to set boundaries with toxic relationships – so you can protect your peace and keep growing.

✔️ Biblical truths about breaking free – including 2 Corinthians 5:17, Matthew 6:14-15, and Philippians 3:13-14.

⭐ You feel stuck in past mistakes, regrets, or wounds and want to know how to move forward.

⭐ You struggle with forgiving yourself or others and need encouragement to release the weight of the past.

⭐ You need help setting boundaries with people who continue to drag you down.

⭐ You’re ready to step into the freedom God has for you and stop replaying the past.

Breaking free from the past isn’t easy, but it’s possible. God wants you to walk in freedom, and this episode will give you the tools to take that first step.

If today’s episode 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.thestartingoverbook.com.

Episode Summary: How to Handle the Emotional Rollercoaster of Starting Over

Starting over comes with emotional highs and lows—one moment you feel excited about a fresh start, and the next, you’re overwhelmed with doubt and uncertainty. Sound familiar? The good news is that this rollercoaster is completely normal. Learning how to navigate it with faith, self-compassion, and emotional release can help you keep moving forward without feeling stuck.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ Why emotional ups and downs are a natural part of change – and how to stop feeling frustrated by them.

✔️ Biblical examples of people who struggled with uncertainty – including David and the Israelites, and what we can learn from their experiences.

✔️ The importance of self-compassion – how to be kind to yourself when setbacks happen.

✔️ Why emotional release is necessary – and practical ways to process feelings instead of bottling them up.

Why You Should Listen:

⭐ You’re struggling with the emotions of starting over and need encouragement to stay the course.

⭐ You feel frustrated by the ups and downs of change and want a biblical perspective on why it’s normal.

⭐ You need help processing emotions in a healthy way so they don’t keep you stuck.

⭐ You want to be reminded that God is with you through every valley and that starting over is part of His plan.

We’ll dive into Psalm 42:5-6, Psalm 23:4, and James 1:2-4 to remind you that walking through the valley is part of the journey—and God is leading you to something greater.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by the emotional rollercoaster of starting over, this episode is for you!

If today’s episode 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.thestartingoverbook.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.

Podcast Episode Summary: "Starting Over After a Career Setback" with Host Tom Clairmont

Why You Should Listen

A career setback can feel like a punch to the gut—whether it’s losing a job, missing out on a promotion, or realizing that your current path isn’t where you belong. It’s not just about the paycheck; it’s about identity, security, and confidence. In this episode, Tom Clairmont shares his personal experiences with unexpected career shifts, including the painful challenges of job loss during a difficult life transition.

Tom explores how setbacks—while discouraging in the moment—can actually lead to growth, new opportunities, and a stronger version of yourself. If you’re struggling to find your next step after a career disappointment, this episode will help you reframe your perspective and find hope in the process.

What You’ll Learn

• Dealing with the Emotional Toll: Why setbacks can make you feel like a failure—and how to break free from that mindset.

• Biblical Encouragement: The story of Peter’s restoration in John 21, and how God can redeem your situation just as He did for Peter.

• Practical Steps for Rebuilding: How to shift your focus, explore new opportunities, and develop skills that could open new doors.

• The Role of Faith in Career Challenges: Proverbs 16:9 reminds us that while we plan our steps, it’s God who establishes them. Trusting His direction—even when things don’t make sense—can lead to a more fulfilling path.

• Resilience & Perseverance: Why Galatians 6:9 urges us to “not grow weary in well-doing,” and how staying persistent will eventually lead to something greater.

Tom is joined by Paul Berard, who shares his own experiences with career setbacks, how faith played a role in his journey, and why surrounding yourself with the right people can make all the difference.

If you’re in a season of uncertainty, this episode will encourage you to keep moving forward. A career setback isn’t the end of your story—it’s the beginning of something new. Tune in for insight, encouragement, and a reminder that God’s got this—and He’s got you.

If today’s episode 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.thestartingoverbook.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.

Summary:

Why You Should Listen

Have you ever looked at your life and thought, It wasn’t supposed to be this way? Maybe you had a vision for your future—your relationships, career, or faith—but things have taken a completely different turn. When life doesn’t go according to plan, it’s easy to feel frustrated, stuck, or even hopeless.

In this episode, Tom Clairmont explores what to do when life feels off-course. Through personal reflection, biblical insights, and a message of faith, Tom challenges listeners to shift their focus from what’s missing to what God is doing in the present. He reminds us that faith isn’t about waiting for perfect conditions—it’s about trusting God and taking small steps forward, even when the way ahead isn’t clear.

What You’ll Learn

• Letting Go of Expectations – How to trust God’s plan, even when it looks nothing like what you expected.

• Faith in Action – Lessons from John 5 and the man at the pool of Bethesda—why Jesus calls us to get up and walk instead of waiting for circumstances to change.

• Staying Persistent in Prayer – The story of the persistent widow (Luke 18) and how faith requires perseverance, even when it seems like God is taking too long to answer.

• Moving Forward with Confidence – How to take steps in faith, even when you don’t feel ready.

If you’re struggling with disappointment, frustration, or waiting on God’s timing, this episode will encourage you to trust that He is working, even when you can’t see it. Tune in for an uplifting conversation that will help you move forward, knowing that God’s got this—and He’s got you.

If today’s episode 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.thestartingoverbook.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.

Episode Summary: "Facing Financial Hardships" with Host Tom Clairmont

Why You Should Listen

Financial struggles can feel overwhelming, isolating, and even shameful. Whether it’s due to job loss, unexpected expenses, divorce, or past financial mistakes, money troubles have a way of shaking our confidence and sense of security. But you’re not alone. In this episode, Tom Clairmont shares his personal journey of rebuilding from financial hardship at age 51, with no savings, no safety net, and a mountain of uncertainty ahead. Through faith, persistence, and practical steps, he found a way forward—and you can too.

What You’ll Learn

• Managing Financial Stress: Why money struggles are just as emotional as they are practical—and how to find peace in the middle of uncertainty.

• Taking Action: Small but impactful steps to cut expenses, create a plan, and start rebuilding your financial stability.

• Finding Contentment: How to shift your mindset from scarcity to gratitude, and why true peace doesn’t come from having more, but from trusting God with what you have.

• Biblical Encouragement: Scriptures and faith-based principles that will help you navigate financial hardship with wisdom and trust in God’s provision.

Tom’s story proves that it’s never too late to start over, and no matter how tough things feel right now, there is always hope. Tune in for encouragement, practical strategies, and a reminder that God is walking with you every step of the way.

If today’s episode 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.thestartingoverbook.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.

"How to Find Purpose Again" with Host Tom Clairmont

Why You Should Listen

Have you ever felt like your sense of purpose has slipped away? Maybe it happened after retirement, when the kids left home, or after a painful loss. Suddenly, the identity and direction you once had feel uncertain, and you're left wondering, What now?

In this episode, Tom Clairmont shares his personal journey of losing and rediscovering purpose after a major life transition. Through real-life experiences and biblical insights, he explores why purpose can feel lost, how to take small steps toward rediscovery, and why this journey—though challenging—is filled with opportunity.

What You’ll Learn

• Why Purpose Feels Lost – How major life transitions can shake our sense of identity and direction.
• Taking Small Steps – Why curiosity, not pressure, is key to exploring new passions and interests.
• Biblical Encouragement – Stories from Elijah, Moses, Ruth, and Gideon that reveal God’s faithfulness in seasons of uncertainty.
• The Role of Serving – How purpose is often found in helping others and stepping into new opportunities.
• The Confidence-Purpose Connection – Does confidence come first, or does purpose help build confidence?

Tom is joined by Paul Berard, who shares his own experiences of reinvention and how stepping out in faith—despite uncertainty—can lead to discovering a deeper, more fulfilling sense of purpose.

If you’re feeling stuck, this episode is for you. Your purpose isn’t gone—it’s waiting to be rediscovered. Tune in to be encouraged, take small steps forward, and trust that God is guiding you toward something new.

If today’s episode 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.thestartingoverbook.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.

Episode Summary: "Rebuilding Your Life from Scratch" with Host Tom Clairmont

In this deeply personal episode, Tom Clairmont dives into the challenges of starting over when life feels like it’s fallen apart. Drawing from his own experiences of hitting rock bottom—facing financial struggles, emotional setbacks, and a complete loss of direction—Tom shares the lessons he learned about rebuilding with faith, resilience, and determination. This episode is for anyone feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges and looking for practical steps to create a fresh start while trusting in God’s plan.

What You’ll Learn

• Where to Start: Tom discusses the importance of acknowledging your pain and taking the first small step toward rebuilding your life.
• Building Confidence: Learn how to set small, achievable goals that help rebuild your confidence and shift your mindset toward hope.
• The Gift of a Fresh Start: Discover how to embrace new beginnings, learn from the past, and allow God to create something beautiful out of life’s struggles.

Tom also draws inspiration from biblical examples like Nehemiah, Job, and Isaiah 43:19, offering spiritual encouragement and practical advice to help you see the possibilities in your own journey. He reminds listeners that rebuilding isn’t about fixing what’s broken—it’s about becoming the person God has called you to be.

Whether you’re dealing with the end of a relationship, financial hardship, or the death of a dream, this episode is packed with insights and encouragement to help you move forward, one small step at a time.

If today’s episode 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.thestartingoverbook.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.

Why You Should Listen

In this deeply reflective episode, we tackle one of the most challenging aspects of faith: those seasons when it feels like God is silent. If you’ve ever prayed, cried, or begged for clarity, only to feel met with silence, you’re not alone. Through personal stories, biblical insights, and a meaningful discussion with guest Paul Berard, we’ll explore the emotional struggles, spiritual questions, and profound lessons that come with navigating God’s silence. This episode will encourage you to see that silence is not the same as absence and that God is still working in your life, even when He feels distant.

What You’ll Learn

• How to manage doubt and feelings of isolation when it feels like God isn’t responding.
• Why trusting God’s timing, even when it doesn’t align with our plans, is crucial for spiritual growth.
• Practical ways to reconnect with God through prayer, worship, and acts of service, even during spiritually dry seasons.

If today’s episode 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.thestartingoverbook.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.