Seeking Happy, Finding Joy | Christian Women 50+ | Faith & Purpose
Hey friend — welcome to Seeking Happy, Finding Joy, a podcast for Christian women over 50 who have a stirring in their heart that there is more to life than simply surviving the hard stuff. Maybe life doesn't look quite like you thought it would by now. You've experienced loss, disappointment, unexpected change, or choices you wish you would have made differently. Maybe the roles that once defined you have changed, you're wondering what's next, or you know God is calling you forward — but you're not sure what moving forward looks like. There IS more ahead. Because God is not finished with your story. I'm Sherry Shipley, Christian life coach; and I believe some of life's hardest storms can become the very places where God rebuilds us — stronger, wiser, more courageous, and deeply rooted in Him. Here we'll have honest conversations about faith through hard times, your identity in Christ, finding purpose after 50, starting over, trusting God, releasing guilt and fear, building resilience, and discovering lasting joy — not because life is perfect, but because God is faithful. We'll dig into biblical truths and practical steps that help you move beyond just getting through life and begin moving confidently into what's next. We'll talk about what keeps us stuck, what God may be asking us to release, and what it looks like to trust Him when we can't see the whole road ahead. I've learned something about roads. After losing my husband suddenly, rebuilding my life, enduring another devastating loss when Hurricane Ian destroyed much of my home, and navigating plenty of unexpected turns along the way, I know what it feels like when life takes you somewhere you never intended to go. I also know this: Your past is a place you've been. It does not define who you are or what God wants to do with your future. We can't always control our circumstances. But with God, we can choose who we become through them. So if you're ready to deepen your faith, rediscover who God created you to be, find renewed purpose, and boldly step into the life He's still writing — pull up a chair. Or maybe grab a helmet. I'm so glad you're here.
Episodes
The Good You May Be Missing — How Gratitude Cultivates Joy
What if there’s more good in your life today than you realize?
Not because every day is good. And definitely not because the hard things have suddenly disappeared.
Sometimes what we’re going through becomes so big that it fills our entire field of vision—and we stop seeing the good that is still there.
In this episode of Seeking Happy, Finding Joy, w...
How You Can Release Old Beliefs to Move Forward
What’s in YOUR backpack?
Friend, sometimes the thing keeping us stuck isn’t what happened to us.
It’s what we came to believe about ourselves because it happened.
- A disappointment becomes I’m a failure.
- Rejection becomes I’m not lovable.
- Comparison becomes I’ll never measure up.
- Regret becomes If only I had done things differently… ...
What’s Next? 3 Ways to Find Your Point A
What happens when the life you planned doesn’t look anything like the life you’re living?
Maybe the roles have changed. The relationship ended. The kids grew up. The career shifted. Loss changed everything. Or maybe life simply took a turn you never saw coming.
And now you’re wondering…
What’s next for me?
Before you can answer that question, there&rsquo...
Why I Went Silent — And What God Revealed
Hi Friend,
Have you ever known God was calling you toward something … but somehow kept finding perfectly reasonable reasons to wait?
Maybe you told yourself you needed more clarity. More confidence. Better timing. Maybe you needed to feel more qualified before you could take the ...
Hi friend,
We’ve all made mistakes at some point, right? Made a poor decision or bad choice?
You’ve looked back and wish you’d had chosen differently? “If I had been a better parent; hadn’t taken that job; married that person; listened to my mother; said that horrible thing … “
We have all done or said things we regret. But all too often that regret morphs into Guilt.
What happens when...
Hi Friend, Faith, Trust, Gratitude … pretty easy to have, when life runs smooth, right?
But how about when you’re navigating difficult life storms … especially the ones that come at us full force; the ones that tear down everything we believed would always be there or rip away life as we know it. How easy is it then?
If you’ve ever experienced a nasty life storm, you may have asked yourself:
- Is there mo...
Are you frustrated because you’re not living the life you know you were meant for, because you let fear rule instead?
Are you FULLY using your gifts and talents to create a life you love, or is fear making you play small?
It’s really, really important to understand what fear is, and how to recognize when you’re in that space, because if you don’t, fear can keep you from living a full, satisfying and joyful...
Hey friend,
Do you feel like there is more to life … and question why others seem to get all the good stuff instead of you?
Do you feel uncomfortable when you’re given an unexpected gift and instead of gracefully accepting, perhaps you negotiate with that person so you feel better?
Are you asking now, what could these two different questions possibly have in common regarding living your best life?
We love to give &h...
Hey friend,
Do you practice a gratitude attitude?
Is it possible you have some hidden areas of in-gratitude?
How does gratitude even tie-in to living a joyful, purposeful life!?!
Lean in today as I reveal 6 reasons why cultivating a gratitude attitude up-levels your ability to recognize all the great and wonderful ways God is working in your life every day.
And there’s a bonus! I also share 8 different ways to kick-start yo...
Show Notes
Hey friend,
We all want to be happy, right?
But have you discovered when you do find happiness it’s fleeting and when the moment has passed, you are left feeling the same as before?
How is Joy different than Happiness?
How can Joy be long-lasting; provide the peace and comfort that Happiness can’t?
In today’s episode, we will explore these questions and more as we discover the abundant power that’...
Welcome to Seeking Happy, Finding Joy!
Hey friend,
Today's episode is an introduction on why I created this podcast, and a little background information about me.
Do you believe God is calling you to a life of “more” but not sure what that looks like or where to begin?
Are you navigating a big life transition, loss, or facing disappointment because life doesn’t look the way you expected?
Are you questioning your p...
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