If you are a woman over 50, carrying fear, sleeplessness, or the heavy weight of caring for everyone else, this episode is a gentle sanctuary for your soul.

In this heartfelt conversation, Barbara Bedford shares a deeply moving hospice story about Lucy—a patient whose final sunset reframed what it means to face anxiety with faith and surrender. Discover how a shared evening prayer transformed an atmosphere of fear into a profound moment of peace, and how Lucy’s final whisper, “God, I am ready,” completely changed Barbara's own battle with nighttime anxiety and may heal you.  

🤍 In this episode, we explore:

• How shared prayer calms the physical and spiritual storms of anxiety.

• A deep reflection on Isaiah 41:10 and finding strength when you feel weak.

• Moving from fighting your worries to handing them over to God.

• A closing spoken prayer specifically for women over 50 experiencing grief, and anyone facing the uncertainties of aging.

Timestamps:

0:00 – The Heavy Weight of Nighttime Anxiety

2:15 – Meeting Lucy: Facing Fear After Sunset

5:30 – The Calming Ritual of Shared Prayer

8:45 – Scripture Reflection: Finding Strength in Isaiah 41:10

12:10 – Lucy’s Final Breath: "God, I Am Ready"

15:40 – The Power of Surrender Over Resistance

18:15 – How to Pray Through Your Worries Tonight

21:00 – Closing Prayer for Women, Caregivers, and Healing

RESOURCES

✨ DAILY MORNING INSPIRATION

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✨DAILY MIRACULOUS PEACEFUL EVENING PRAYER

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Hosted by Barbara Bedford—author, hospice nurse, minister, and spiritual guide— Shares hospice story experiences, and Helps women discover renewed hope, purpose, peace, clarity with God.

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Feeling hurt, overextended, or emotionally drained? This is a morning prayer for women over 50,is a reminder to guard your heart, set healthy boundaries, and let God heal what you cannot fix on your own.

This short morning prayer centers on Proverbs 4:23 and speaks directly to women who have spent so much time caring for others that they’ve lost sight of their own hearts. Barbara Bedford offers encouragement, boundaries, and a prayer for healing without closing off love.In this solo devotional, Barbara reflects on hurt, betrayal, exhaustion, and the wisdom of letting God handle what cannot be fixed alone.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Guarding your heart
• Forgiveness without returning
• Boundaries and compassion
• Healing hidden wounds
• Wisdom for yes and no

00:00 - Opening reflection on the heart and Proverbs 4:23

00:29 - Guarding your heart without becoming cold

00:57 - Forgive, love, and keep boundaries

01:26 - Prayer for wounded places and hidden pain

01:56 - Wisdom about yes, no, and what to allow in

02:25 - Closing reminder that God is already waiting

RESOURCES

✨ DAILY MORNING INSPIRATION

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✨DAILY MIRACULOUS PEACEFUL EVENING PRAYER

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Upward Spirit Soulstice is a Christ-centered ministry encouraging women over 50 to deepen their relationship with God through Daily MorningScripture, Daily Bible Verse, prayer , spiritual encouragement

Hosted by Barbara Bedford—author, hospice nurse, minister, and spiritual guide— Shares hospice story experiences, and Helps women discover renewed hope, purpose, peace, clarity with God.

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Are you waking up in pain and needing God’s comfort before the day begins?

In this uplifting episode, Barbara Bedford speaks directly to women who wake up with chronic pain and need spiritual encouragement, comfort, and strength. Through seven powerful Bible verses, she reminds listeners that pain does not get the final say — God’s presence, rest, strength, grace, healing, and glory do.The message is especially for spiritual awakening women over 50 who are ready to start their day anchored in faith instead of discomfort. Barbara closes with a heartfelt prayer for physical restoration, supernatural endurance, and peace.

This episode includes:

• 7 powerful scriptures for healing and strength
• Encouragement for women facing chronic pain
• A prayer for restoration, rest, and peace
• A reminder that God’s promises are greater than pain

0:00 — Welcome and introduction to Scriptures Over Pain

0:37 — Promise 1: God is close to the brokenhearted — Psalm 34:18

1:05 — Promise 1 explained: God is with you right now

1:10 — Promise 2: Invitation to rest — Matthew 11:28

1:34 — Promise 3: Source of strength — Isaiah 40:29

2:30 — Promise 4: Sufficiency of grace — 2 Corinthians 12:9

3:00 — Promise 5: Prayer for healing — Jeremiah 17:14

3:29 — Promise 6: Future glory — Romans 8:18

4:28 — Promise 7: Final goodbye to pain — Revelation 21:4

4:57 — Pain loses, God wins

5:36 — Final encouragement: frame your day with God’s word

6:06 — Closing prayer for chronic pain, restoration, and endurance

6:34 — Challenge to watch daily and comment

RESOURCES

✨ DAILY MORNING INSPIRATION

👉 Listen to the Dawn Awakening Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXkMyru8EXSo_

Follow me and keep your morning routine active all week long!

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Upward Spirit Soulstice is a Christ-centered ministry encouraging women over 50 to deepen their relationship with God through Daily MorningScripture, Daily Bible Verse, prayer , spiritual encouragement

Hosted by Barbara Bedford—author, hospice nurse, minister, and spiritual guide— Shares hospice story experiences, and Helps women discover renewed hope, purpose, peace, clarity with God.

Love and Light

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Upward Spirit Soulstice

Have you ever felt like your struggles have left you abandoned and your faith empty over 50?

Listen to the Dawn Awakening Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXkMyru8EXSo_

Discover the shocking and beautiful reality of a love that doesn't just wait for you, but actively hunts you down in your darkest moments. This isn't about earning a prize; it's about finally letting yourself be caught.

She closes with a healing prayer for women who need to feel God’s nearness right now

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - The secret to healing years of pain.

1:17- A 40-year sadness and a life’s final words.

2:21- The shocking truth behind Psalm 23:6.

3:22 - The real meaning of the Hebrew word "radaph."

4:06 - To the person who feels unseen and alone.

5:20 - You don't have to win this prize, just accept it.

07:20 - Invitation to share, subscribe, and pray together

RESOURCES

✨ DAILY MORNING INSPIRATION

👉 Listen to the Dawn Awakening Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXkMyru8EXSo_

Follow me and keep your morning routine active all week long!

🎥 Subscribe to UpWard Spirit Soulstice

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Upward Spirit Soulstice is a Christ-centered ministry encouraging women over 50 to deepen their relationship with God through Daily MorningScripture, Daily Bible Verse, prayer , spiritual encouragement

Hosted by Barbara Bedford—author, hospice nurse, minister, and spiritual guide— Shares hospice story experiences, and Helps women discover renewed hope, purpose, peace, clarity with God.

Love and Light

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Upward Spirit Soulstice

What happens when a wound from your past still hurts—even decades later?

In this episode For spiritual awakening women over 50. BarbaraBedford shares Psalm 23:5 and the hidden wounds many women carry into the second half of life: betrayal, disappointment, rejection, injustice, broken relationships, and dreams that never unfolded as expected.

Psalm 23:5 reminds us that God is present in the middle of our story. He sees what others may never see, and our wounds do not have to define who we become.

This is an invitation to move from hidden hurt toward healing, from shame toward honor, and from identifying with what happened to you toward embracing who you are in God.

Stay through the end for a special prayer for healing and a new beginning.

Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction: Confronting hidden wounds in women over fifty

00:26 - A hospice patient’s story of carrying a fifty-year-old betrayal

00:55 - Recognizing the silent, persistent ache of unmet dreams and relationships

01:22 - Common hidden wounds women over fifty carry and their invisible nature

01:51 - How superficial motions mask underlying pain and hurt

02:20 - Using Psalms 23 verse 5 as a divine blueprint for healing

02:50 - The shift in imagery from Psalm 23 revealing God's preparedness

03:19 - The concept of divine protection in the face of ongoing pain

03:48 - The metaphor of a feast in front of enemies and divine abundance

04:17 - The continuous presence of pain and its influence on self-view

04:43 - How hidden wounds can define current perceptions and relationships

05:14 - The feeling of being misunderstood and the emotional exhaustion that follows

05:34 - Recognizing that spiritual prayers might seem unanswered during pain

06:06 - Moving from hidden hurt to divine healing through God's promises

06:35 - The power of seeing oneself as loved and valued by Jesus

07:05 - The significance of God's personal attention in our pain

09:30- Closing prayer and Blessing

RESOURCES

✨ DAILY MORNING INSPIRATION

👉 Listen to the Dawn Awakening Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXkMyru8EXSo_

Follow me and keep your morning routine active all week long!

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Upward Spirit Soulstice is a Christ-centered ministry encouraging women over 50 to deepen their relationship with God through Daily MorningScripture, Daily Bible Verse, prayer , spiritual encouragement

Hosted by Barbara Bedford—author, hospice nurse, minister, and spiritual guide— Shares hospice story experiences, and Helps women discover renewed hope, purpose, peace, clarity with God.

Barbara Bedford

Upward Spirit Soulstice

Disclaimer:

Teachings shared are rooted in Scripture and enriched by personal experience in hospice ministry. Every individual's faith journey is unique.

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Are you walking through a dark valley? Here we explore the promise of Psalm 23:4 and why this season of life is building strength you didn't know you had.

If you're walking through grief, illness, loneliness, an empty nest, or wondering what God has planned for your next season, this message is for you.

In this week's episode, Barbara Bedford shares a deeply moving story from her years as a hospice nurse—a woman whose final moments revealed the profound peace that comes from knowing the Good Shepherd is with us, even in the valley.

• Why Psalm 23:4 is about God's presence—not fear

• A powerful hospice story that forever changed Barbara's understanding of this verse

• The biblical meaning of the Shepherd's rod and staff

• How God guides women through seasons of grief, uncertainty, and transition

• Why your darkest valley may become the place of your deepest spiritual awakening

• A heartfelt closing prayer for courage, peace, and renewed faith

00:00 - Introduction: The promise in Psalms 23 verse 4 and the importance of spiritual strength 

00:26 - A hospice nurse’s story of a woman near her final days and her spiritual awakening

 00:54 - The impact of witnessing spiritual transformation in times of physical decline

 01:24 - Reflection on the moment of stepping into eternity and divine confirmation

 01:53 - Reframing the dark valley as a spiritual invitation, not punishment

 02:22 - Understanding transitional seasons such as empty nesting and identity shifts

 02:52 - Recognizing different forms of 'death' and rebirth in women over fifty

 03:00 - Introduction to Psalms 23:4 and its comforting message 03:30 - The significance of the rod and staff as divine tools of protection and guidance

 04:00 - How God's discipline (rod) and gentle correction (staff) work for our good

 04:30 - The staff as a symbol of gentle nudges away from danger and toward purpose

 05:00 - Practical encouragement to listen to the internal 'nudge' and stay on track

 05:22 - Empowerment: feeling the shepherd’s gentle guidance in everyday life

 05:49 - Closing prayer for courage, faith, and divine presence

Monday, 8/1/26: Join me: Dawn Awakening Scripture —a new daily morning Scripture and prayer

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Upward Spirit Soulstice is a Christ-centered ministry encouraging women over 50 to deepen their relationship with God through Scripture, prayer, spiritual encouragement, and biblical wisdom.

Hosted by Barbara Bedford—author, hospice nurse, minister, and spiritual guide—sharing insight from life's most sacred moments and helping women discover renewed hope, purpose, and peace in every season.

Barbara Bedford

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Disclaimer:

Teachings shared are rooted in Scripture and enriched by personal experience in hospice ministry. Every individual's faith journey is unique.

Have you ever felt like you've lost yourself?

In Episode 7 of our verse-by-verse journey through Psalm 23, Barbara Bedford reveals one of the Shepherd's most beautiful secrets hidden in Psalm 23:3:

"He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake."

 Using a powerful hospice story and the image of the “cast sheep,” she reminds listeners that feeling stuck is not failure—it can be a sign that the Good Shepherd is near, ready to restore, lift, and carry them back into purpose. Ending with a prayer of encouragement for anyone feeling stuck, weary, or lost.

An introduction to the message of restoration in

 Psalm 23:3

The story of Avia, a hospice patient who found peace

• The meaning of spiritual exhaustion and why it is not failure
• The illustration of the cast sheep
• How God restores dreams, gifts, and identity
• A prayer for renewal and surrender
• A closing encouragement to trust the Good Shepherd

Timestamps: 

00:00 - Introduction: Feeling lost and asking God who you are

00:31 - The story of Avia and her peaceful final season

01:01 - “I wore every single coat they handed me”

01:31 - Mourning the lost self and finding peace

01:59 - Exhaustion means the Shepherd carries you

02:16 - What a cast sheep is

02:41 - Regret, heaviness, and being lifted

03:11 - God restoring spiritual circulation

03:44 - You are not abandoned

04:12 - Prayer for restoration

04:38 - Releasing who we thought we had to be

04:59 - Closing blessing

05:28 - Listener question and invitation to comment

05:57 - Final sign-off  

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If you’re a woman over 50, seeking a deeper relationship with God, welcome. Each week we journey through Scripture together, discovering hope, healing, and God’s purpose for this season of life. Through biblical teaching, heartfelt stories, and ministry experience, you’ll be encouraged to walk more closely with the Good Shepherd.

Hosted by Barbara Bedford — author, hospice nurse, and minister.

If this message encouraged you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs this reminder today.

Have you ever felt spiritually stuck and later discovered God was restoring you? Comment “Shepherd” — I’d love to pray for you. 

Follow Upward Spirit Soulstice for weekly biblical encouragement as we continue walking verse by verse through Psalm 23. ❤️

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What if your exhaustion isn't a sign of failure...

...but a divine invitation?

In Episode 6 of our verse-by-verse journey through Psalm 23, Barbara Bedford explores the life-changing invitation found in Psalm 23:2:

"He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters."

Through the unforgettable story of a hospice patient named Mercedes, you'll discover that exhaustion isn't always a sign of weakness—it may be God's loving invitation to stop striving and allow the Good Shepherd to restore your soul.

If you're a woman over 50 feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or spiritually weary, this message will encourage you to exchange worry for peace and discover the rest God has prepared for you.

Psalm 23:2
"He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters."

• Why God sometimes makes us slow down
• The hidden meaning of the green pastures
• What "still waters" really means in Scripture
• A powerful hospice story about surrender and peace
• How God restores an exhausted spirit
• Why your second season of life is an invitation to deeper intimacy with Him

00:00 What if your exhaustion is God's invitation?
00:35 Psalm 23:2
01:00 Mercedes' story
04:15 Why God makes us lie down
06:30 Green pastures explained
08:30 Still waters and true peace
11:00 Spiritual awakening after 50
13:45 Letting go of worry
15:30 Prayer for peace and restoration

✨ Watch the 40-second Daily Scripture Reminder for Psalm 23:2
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If you're a woman over 50 seeking a deeper relationship with God, you're in the right place.

Each week you'll receive biblical encouragement, spiritual awakening, practical wisdom, and hope rooted in God's Word. Together we'll discover healing, renewed purpose, and the joy of walking more closely with the Good Shepherd.

Hosted by Barbara Bedford—author, hospice nurse, minister, and spiritual guide—sharing wisdom from life's most meaningful and sacred moments.

❤️ If this message encourages you, please Like, Subscribe, and Share it with someone who needs God's peace today.

💬 Question for you:
What area of your life is God inviting you to surrender to Him today? Share "Stillness" in the comments if this message spoke to your heart.

Follow Upward Spirit Soulstice for weekly biblical encouragement as we continue walking verse by verse through Psalm 23.

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Psalm 23 Series | Episode 5 

Have you ever felt invisible or wondered if your best years are behind you?

In this episode, Barbara Bedford shares how Psalm 23:1 transformed her understanding of aging, identity, and God's purpose. Drawing from her years as a hospice nurse and one unforgettable encounter with a patient, Barbara reveals why growing older is not the end of your story—it's an invitation into a deeper spiritual awakening.

If you've ever struggled with feeling unseen, uncertain, or no longer needed, this message will encourage you to embrace God's promise that your worth has never depended on your age.

Scripture Focus:
"The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want." — Psalm 23:1

• The biggest lie many women over 50 believe about aging

• A life-changing lesson from Barbara's hospice nursing experience

• What Psalm 23:1 really means for your identity and purpose

• How to stop seeking the world's approval and start trusting God's guidance

• Reflection questions to help you embrace your next season with faith

✨ Watch the 40-second daily reminder for Psalm 23:1 [https://youtube.com/shorts/L3g1bPzxLsA?feature=share]

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About Barbara Bedford

Barbara Bedford is an author, hospice nurse, minister, and spiritual guide who helps women over 50 embrace the sacred second half of life with faith, healing, clarity, and divine purpose.

Thank you for listening to Upward Spirit Soulstice. If this episode encouraged you, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend who may need hope today.

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Disclaimer: The content shared in this podcast is intended for spiritual encouragement and is based on biblical principles, personal experience, and faith. Individual experiences and spiritual journeys may vary.

" Wondered Why God's Silence Hurts So Much? Today we'll explore 3 keys to sacred silence for women over 50, to help you find spiritual strength when He feels quiet. Heavy Silence ( Heart Break )

Barbara Bedford, Upward Spirit Soulstice, shares personal insights from her experience as a hospice nurse.   

Main Topics Covered:

         The purpose behind heavy silence during spiritual awakening.   

           How to interpret and embrace the "sacred pause" as a divine detox

          Three keys to turning heartbreak and silence into spiritual power

          Practical exercises for mindset shift, active stillness, and

compassion.

          The transformative power of heartbreak—turning pain into open-

hearted rebirth

          The Story Telling: The Sacred Heart Break

Time stamps:

00:00 - Why God's Silence Hurts So Much Over 50

 02:15 The Hospice Story: Understanding the "Sacred Pause"

04:45 - The Spiritual Detox: Mirror Questions & Lamentations 3

 07:10 - Key 1: Healing the Invisible Ache & Your Free Gift 

09:30 - Key 2: The 5-Minute Soul-Settle for Restless Anxiety 

11:15 - Key 3: Overcoming Loneliness & The Broken Heart 

13:00 - The Garden Story: How Your Heart Breaks Open for His Glory

13:17 - The heart's transformation from brokenness to openness

13:49 - Encouragement to share your awakening story and find community

14:10 - Download the Sacred Heartbreak practice sheet

14:25 - Join the Upward Spirit ⁓ Soulstice community for continued growth

⏳ Chapters: 

00:00 - The Hospice Story: The "Sacred Pause" in the Quiet

02:30 - Why God's Silence Hurts So Much Over 50

05:00 - The Spiritual Detox: Mirror Questions & Lamentations 3

07:15 - Key 1: Healing the Invisible Ache & Your Free Gift

09:45 - Key 2: The 5-Minute Soul-Settle for Restless Anxiety

11:30 - Key 3: Overcoming Loneliness & The Broken Heart

13:15 - The Garden Story: Stay Until the End for Your Rebirth

13:49-  Call to comment, share, reflect

14:10-  Download Sacred Heart Break: Daily Practice Sheet

14;25    Closing and Invitation To Subscribe

✨ Free Guide: Daily Practice Sheet: THE SILENT HEART BREAK
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Join Upward Spirit Soulstice weekly for inspiration, spiritual elevation,

divine purpose, connection with God

Change Your Mind. Change Your Life.

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Barbara Bedford
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DISCLAIMER:
The teachings and guidance are based on personal experience, spiritual understanding, faith-based principles. Individual experiences . Spiritual journeys may vary.