That Feeling Isn’t Anxiety… It’s a Wake-Up Call (Over 50)

About That Feeling Isn’t Anxiety… It’s a Wake-Up Call (Over 50)

Are you feeling restless, emotional, disconnected, or like something is trying to get your attention? It could be a wake-up call 💛 Free Spiritual Awakening Awareness Guide: https://upwardspiritsoulstice.myflodesk.com/awareness (https://upwardspiritsoulstice.myflodesk.com/awareness) Welcome to Upward Spirit Soulstice, a heartfelt weekly series, faith-centered podcast for women over 50 experiencing spiritual awakening and seeking greater clarity, peace, Divine purpose, and connection with God. What You'll Discover: Moving from anxiety to peace Discovering God's Divine purpose for your next sacred chapter Hospice life lessons and spiritual wisdom Faith-based encouragement and healing Practical steps for sacred living Developing deep inner awareness Living in the present ✨ Why spiritual awakening can feel like anxiety ✨ Common signs of spiritual awakening over 50 ✨ Moving from confusion to clarity and peace ✨ Discovering the deeper Divine purpose behind life's changes ✨ How faith can guide you through your next sacred chapter ✨ Practical first steps for listening to your inner guidance Hosted by Barbara Bedford, author of Life on Fire: Change Your Mind, Change Your Life, hospice nurse, minister, and spiritual guide helping women over 50 awaken to their inner spirit, clarity, peace, divine purpose, and become all that GOD created you to live. CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to Upward Spirit Soulstice 01:05 Why I Created This Podcast 03:15 That Feeling Isn't Anxiety... It's a Wake-Up Call 06:20 Signs of Spiritual Awakening After 50 10:15 Why So Many Women Feel Lost During This Season 13:30 Hospice Lessons About Life, Purpose, and Regret 17:20 The Invitation to Your Next Sacred Chapter 20:10 Your First Step Forward 21:45 Free Spiritual Awakening Guide 22:30 Closing Blessing Connect With Barbara: 💛 Free Spiritual Awakening Awareness Guide: https://upwardspiritsoulstice.myflodesk.com/awareness (https://upwardspiritsoulstice.myflodesk.com/awareness) https://www.facebook.com/SpiritSoultics (https://www.facebook.com/SpiritSoultics) Life On Fire (Change Your Mind) ( Change Your Life) https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B079KZY36Y?ccs_id=14406da4-8799-42fe-aa1d-daedcb9673aa (https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B079KZY36Y?ccs_id=14406da4-8799-42fe-aa1d-daedcb9673aa): https://www.youtube.com/@upwardspiritsoulstice (https://www.youtube.com/@upwardspiritsoulstice) Follow Upward Spirit Soulstice for this heartfelt weekly series conversations on spiritual awakening, faith, purpose, healing, sacred aging, and soul-led living over 50. If this episode resonated with you, please follow the podcast and share it with a friend who may need this message today. Love and Light, Barbara Bedford UPWARD SPIRIT SOULSTICE DISCLAIMER: The teachings and perspectives shared are based on personal experience, spiritual understanding, and faith-based principles. Individual experiences and spiritual journeys may vary. This content is intended for educational and inspirational purposes only.

Publisher

Barbara Bedford

Category

education · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 May 2026

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

19 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   HEAL TIRED MIND

   If your mind feels tired from worry, overthinking, fear, disappointment, old wounds, or the weight of everything you've been carrying, this Mind Healing Prayer is for you. Barbara Bedford invites women over 50 to pause, release what they can’t control, and seek God’s peace, comfort, and healing. In this healing prayer for your Mind. Take a quiet moment to breathe and bring one burden into the prayer with you Chapters 00:00 — Part 1: Mind 01:05 — Prayer for peace 02:17 — Healing emotional wounds 03:25 — Releasing fear 04:26 — Letting go 05:00 — Closing prayer 06:14 — Part 2: Body preview 07:35 — Final blessing "God, renew my mind." Your prayer may encourage someone else who is silently struggling. Subscribe to Upward Spirit Soulstice ➡️ Continue with Part 2: When Your Body Hurts — Heal Your Body This series is created for spiritual encouragement, prayer, comfort, and reflection. It is not a substitute for medical or mental-health care. Please continue to follow the guidance of your qualified healthcare professionals. RESOURCES ✨ DAILY MORNING INSPIRATION 👉 Listen to the Dawn Awakening Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXkMyru8EXSo_ (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXkMyru8EXSo_) Follow me and keep your morning routine active all week long! ✨DAILY MIRACULOUS PEACEFUL EVENING PRAYER 👉Listen to the Peaceful Evening | Leave It With God https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLw-wIRQLLPw (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLw-wIRQLLPw) 🎥 Subscribe toUpWardSpiritoulstice:  https://www.youtube.com/@upwardspiritsoulstice (http://www.youtube.com/@upwardspiritsoulstice) Life On Fire:Change Your Mind, Change Your Life https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B079KZY36Y?ccs_id=14406da4-8799-42fe-aa1d-daedcb9673aa (https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B079KZY36Y?ccs_id=14406da4-8799-42fe-aa1d-daedcb9673aa) Upward Spirit Soulstice is a Christ-centered ministry encouraging women over 50 to deepen their relationship with God through Daily MorningScripture and EveningScripture, 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 Barbara Bedford Upward Spirit Soulstice

2. 

   29 Sept 2026

   STOP PLAYING GOD

   Are exhausted because you are trying to play God in your own life? For women over 50 who feel overwhelmed or anxious, Barbara Bedford shares a moving story from a hospice bedside that reveals the exact moment a human soul finally finds total peace. If you are struggling with anxiety, overthinking, or the crushing weight of trying to control your future. In this episode, you will discover: invitation to stop white-knuckling your life. Stay to the end and listen closely,and take a deep breath, and join for a powerful Surrender Prayer that will help you hand the controls over to God. ⏳ Timestamps 0:00 - You Are Trying to Play God 0:25 - Cindy”s Story: A Lesson from Hospice 1:40 - Pain vs. Benefit: What is the Surrender Prayer? 2:20 - The Surrender Prayer (Meditation) 4:10 - How to Let Go Today If this episode brought you peace. Share with another woman who needs to Let Go and Let God. RESOURCES ✨ DAILY MORNING INSPIRATION 👉 Listen to the Dawn Awakening Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXkMyru8EXSo_ (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXkMyru8EXSo_) Follow me and keep your morning routine active all week long! ✨DAILY MIRACULOUS PEACEFUL EVENING PRAYER 👉Listen to the Peaceful Evening | Leave It With God https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLw-wIRQLLPw (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLw-wIRQLLPw) 🎥 Subscribe toUpWardSpiritoulstice:  https://www.youtube.com/@upwardspiritsoulstice (http://www.youtube.com/@upwardspiritsoulstice) Life On Fire:Change Your Mind, Change Your Life https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B079KZY36Y?ccs_id=14406da4-8799-42fe-aa1d-daedcb9673aa (https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B079KZY36Y?ccs_id=14406da4-8799-42fe-aa1d-daedcb9673aa) 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 Barbara Bedford Upward Spirit Soulstice

3. 

   24 Sept 2026

   FIND YOURSELF

   Are you tired of who you were? You're ready to find out who you were always meant to be. Uncover the powerful,cherished identity God has for you, not defined by your roles but by His unchanging love. Barbara Bedford leads a reflective prayer and affirmation session for women who feel weighed down by labels, expectations, and old roles. Drawing from her experience as a hospice care nurse, she shares the common regret she heard from patients and connects it to the spiritual invitation to release false identities and embrace God’s Purpose. In this video, you will discover: 1.  How to release the exhausting weight of old labels 2.  A simple, guided prayer to quiet the world’s noise and reconnect with your true self. 3.  The biblical truths 4.  How to find lasting peace Timestamps 00:00 — Have you lost yourself in your roles? 02:43 — Guided prayer begins 05:27 — Speak your new identity 07:59 — Daily affirmation practice RESOURCES ✨ DAILY MORNING INSPIRATION 👉 Listen to the Dawn Awakening Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXkMyru8EXSo_ (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXkMyru8EXSo_) Follow me and keep your morning routine active all week long! ✨DAILY MIRACULOUS PEACEFUL EVENING PRAYER 👉Listen to the Peaceful Evening | Leave It With God https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLw-wIRQLLPw (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLw-wIRQLLPw) 🎥 Subscribe toUpWardSpiritoulstice:  https://www.youtube.com/@upwardspiritsoulstice (http://www.youtube.com/@upwardspiritsoulstice) Life On Fire:Change Your Mind, Change Your Life https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B079KZY36Y?ccs_id=14406da4-8799-42fe-aa1d-daedcb9673aa (https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B079KZY36Y?ccs_id=14406da4-8799-42fe-aa1d-daedcb9673aa) 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. If this prayer resonated with you, please consider sharing this video with someone who might be feeling lost. And I invite you to subscribe for more encouragement on this journey. Love and Light Barbara Bedford Upward Spirit Soulstice

4. 

   17 Sept 2026

   WHEN FAITH HURTS

   What do you do when you don't know what comes next? Barbara Bedford in Psalm 23 reminds women over 50, that you don't have to have every answer when you have a Shepherd who leads, protects, provides, restores, and stays with you through every valley. In this episode: You explore the meaning of Psalm 23 and how its timeless message can help you exchange fear for trust, exhaustion for rest, uncertainty for direction, and loneliness for the assurance of God's presence. Timestamps 00:00 — Releasing control and trusting God 00:49 — “The Lord is my shepherd” 02:19 — Finding rest and stillness 03:03 — Restoring your soul 04:26 — The valley is not the end 05:42 — Peace in the presence of opposition 06:26 — Goodness and mercy 07:54 — “I am led” declaration RESOURCES ✨ DAILY MORNING INSPIRATION 👉 Listen to the Dawn Awakening Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXkMyru8EXSo_ (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXkMyru8EXSo_) Follow me and keep your morning routine active all week long! ✨DAILY MIRACULOUS PEACEFUL EVENING PRAYER 👉👉Listen to the Peaceful Evening | Leave It With God https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLw-wIRQLLPw (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLw-wIRQLLPw) 🎥 Subscribe to UpWard Spirit Soulsticehttps://www.youtube.com/@upwardspiritsoulstice (http://www.youtube.com/@upwardspiritsoulstice) Life On Fire:Change Your Mind, Change Your Life https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B079KZY36Y?ccs_id=14406da4-8799-42fe-aa1d-daedcb9673aa (https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B079KZY36Y?ccs_id=14406da4-8799-42fe-aa1d-daedcb9673aa) 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 Barbara Bedford Upward Spirit Soulstice

5. 

   10 Sept 2026

   FORGOTTEN PRAYER

   Do you ever feel like your prayers have an expiration date? Has God forgotten about me? If you're a woman over 50, you may feel like you've spent decades praying. Barbara Bedford shares A spiritual lesson from a hospice patient's final moments teaches a powerful truth for women in their later years. In This Episode: Learn to recognize the three unexpected ways God is speaking to you and answering the prayers you thought He forgot. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro: Do You Feel Invisible to God? 0:50 - A Story You'll Never Forget: The Hospice Nurse and the Patient 3:03 - The Moment God's Answer Became Clear 3:50 - 3 Unexpected Ways God Is Answering Your Prayers 4:13 - Answer #1: The Peace That Transcends Understanding 5:10 - Answer #2: The Sustaining Presence of People. 6:17 - Answer #3: The Growing Clarity for Your Path. 7:12 - Share Your Story & Subscribe 7:36 - A Prayer For You 8:25 - Conclusion: You Are Not RESOURCES ✨ DAILY MORNING INSPIRATION 👉 Listen to the Dawn Awakening Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXkMyru8EXSo_ (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXkMyru8EXSo_) ✨DAILY MIRACULOUS PEACEFUL EVENING PRAYER 👉Listen to the Peaceful Evening | Leave It With God https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLw-wIRQLLPw (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLw-wIRQLLPw) 🎥 Subscribe to UpWard Spirit Soulsticehttps://www.youtube.com/@upwardspiritsoulstice (http://www.youtube.com/@upwardspiritsoulstice) Life On Fire:Change Your Mind, Change Your Life :https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B079KZY36Y?ccs_id=14406da4-8799-42fe-aa1d-daedcb9673aa (https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B079KZY36Y?ccs_id=14406da4-8799-42fe-aa1d-daedcb9673aa) 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 Barbara Bedford Upward Spirit Soulstice

6. 

   1 Sept 2026

   HER FINAL BREATH

   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 👉 Listen to the Dawn Awakening Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXkMyru8EXSo_ (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXkMyru8EXSo_) Follow me and keep your morning routine active all week long! ✨DAILY MIRACULOUS PEACEFUL EVENING PRAYER 👉Listen to the Peaceful Evening | Leave With God Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLw-wIRQLLPw (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLw-wIRQLLPw) 🎥 Subscribe to UpWard Spirit Soulsticehttps://www.youtube.com/@upwardspiritsoulstice (http://www.youtube.com/@upwardspiritsoulstice) Life On Fire:Change Your Mind, Change Your Life https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B079KZY36Y?ccs_id=14406da4-8799-42fe-aa1d-daedcb9673aa (https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B079KZY36Y?ccs_id=14406da4-8799-42fe-aa1d-daedcb9673aa) 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 Barbara Bedford Upward Spirit Soulstice

7. 

   27 Aug 2026

   PROTECT YOUR SPIRIT

   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 (http://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 Timestamps 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 👉 Listen to the Dawn Awakening Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXkMyru8EXSo_ (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXkMyru8EXSo_) Follow me and keep your morning routine active all week long! ✨DAILY MIRACULOUS PEACEFUL EVENING PRAYER 👉Listen to the Peaceful Evening | Leave With God Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLw-wIRQLLPw (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLw-wIRQLLPw) 🎥 Subscribe to UpWard Spirit Soulsticehttps://www.youtube.com/@upwardspiritsoulstice (http://www.youtube.com/@upwardspiritsoulstice) Life On Fire:Change Your Mind, Change Your Life https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B079KZY36Y?ccs_id=14406da4-8799-42fe-aa1d-daedcb9673aa (https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B079KZY36Y?ccs_id=14406da4-8799-42fe-aa1d-daedcb9673aa) 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 Barbara Bedford Upward Spirit Soulstice

8. 

   21 Aug 2026

   SCRIPTURES OVER PAIN

   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 Timestamps 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_ (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXkMyru8EXSo_) Follow me and keep your morning routine active all week long! 🎥 Subscribe to UpWard Spirit Soulstice https://www.youtube.com/@upwardspiritsoulstice (https://www.youtube.com/@upwardspiritsoulstice) Life On Fire:Change Your Mind, Change Your Life https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B079KZY36Y?ccs_id=14406da4-8799-42fe-aa1d-daedcb9673aa (https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B079KZY36Y?ccs_id=14406da4-8799-42fe-aa1d-daedcb9673aa) 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 Barbara Bedford Upward Spirit Soulstice

9. 

   13 Aug 2026

   HUNTED BY LOVE

   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_ (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXkMyru8EXSo_) Barbara Bedford shares a hospice story that reframes grief, loneliness, and Psalm 23:6 through the lens of God’s active, relentless love. The episode centers on one patient’s final words and the idea that goodness and mercy are not passive comforts, but a pursuing force meant to meet people in pain.This is a solo devotional-style message aimed at women over 50 who are carrying deep hurt and need to know you are loved and never alone. 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_ (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXkMyru8EXSo_) Follow me and keep your morning routine active all week long! 🎥 Subscribe to UpWard Spirit Soulstice https://www.youtube.com/@upwardspiritsoulstice (https://www.youtube.com/@upwardspiritsoulstice) Life On Fire:Change Your Mind, Change Your Life https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B079KZY36Y?ccs_id=14406da4-8799-42fe-aa1d-daedcb9673aa (https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B079KZY36Y?ccs_id=14406da4-8799-42fe-aa1d-daedcb9673aa) 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 Barbara Bedford Upward Spirit Soulstice

10. 

    6 Aug 2026

    THE WOUND YOU HIDE

    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_ (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXkMyru8EXSo_) Follow me and keep your morning routine active all week long! 🎥 Subscribe to UpWard Spirit Soulstice https://www.youtube.com/@upwardspiritsoulstice (https://www.youtube.com/@upwardspiritsoulstice) Life On Fire:Change Your Mind, Change Your Life https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B079KZY36Y?ccs_id=14406da4-8799-42fe-aa1d-daedcb9673aa (https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B079KZY36Y?ccs_id=14406da4-8799-42fe-aa1d-daedcb9673aa) 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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    30 Jul 2026

    Psalm 23:4 | The Valley Won’t Break You

    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. In This Episode • 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 Timestamps: 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 Resources Life On Fire: Change Your Mind, Change Your Life https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B079KZY36Y (https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B079KZY36Y) Monday, 8/1/26: Join me: Dawn Awakening Scripture —a new daily morning Scripture and prayer 🎥 Subscribe to Upward Spirit Soulstice https://www.youtube.com/@upwardspiritsoulstice (https://www.youtube.com/@upwardspiritsoulstice) 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 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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    23 Jul 2026

    WHY AM I STUCK?

    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. In This Episode 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 Resources 📘 Life On Fire: Change Your Mind, Change Your Life https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B079KZY36Y (https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B079KZY36Y) 🎥 Subscribe to Upward Spirit Soulstice https://www.youtube.com/@upwardspiritsoulstice (https://www.youtube.com/@upwardspiritsoulstice) ✨ Watch the 40-Second Daily Scripture Reminder – Psalm 23:3 https://youtube.com/shorts/_VLavf3X2Rk (https://youtube.com/shorts/_VLavf3X2Rk) About Upward Spirit Soulstice 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. ❤️ Barbara Bedford Upward Spirit Soulstice

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    16 Jul 2026

    THE GIFT OF REST

    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. Scripture Focus Psalm 23:2 "He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters." In This Episode • 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 Chapters 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 Resources ✨ Watch the 40-second Daily Scripture Reminder for Psalm 23:2 (https://youtube.com/shorts/_VLavf3X2Rk?feature=share (https://youtube.com/shorts/_VLavf3X2Rk?feature=share)) 📘 Life On Fire: Change Your Mind, Change Your Lifehttps:// (https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B079KZY36Y)www.amazon.com/stores/author/B079KZY36Y (http://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B079KZY36Y) 🎥 Subscribe to Upward Spirit Soulstice https://www.youtube.com/@upwardspiritsoulstice (https://www.youtube.com/@upwardspiritsoulstice) About Upward Spirit Soulstice 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. Love And Light Barbara Bedford Upward Spirit Soulstice

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    7 Jul 2026

    You're Not Fading

    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 In This Episode • 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 Resources ✨ Watch the 40-second daily reminder for Psalm 23:1 [https://youtube.com/shorts/L3g1bPzxLsA?feature=share (https://youtube.com/shorts/L3g1bPzxLsA?feature=share)] 📘 Life On Fire: Change Your Mind, Change Your Life https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B079KZY36Y (https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B079KZY36Y) 🎥 Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@upwardspiritsoulstice (https://www.youtube.com/@upwardspiritsoulstice) 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. Change Your Mind. Change Your Life. love and light, Barbara Bedford Upward Spirit Soulstice 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.

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    30 Jun 2026

    HEAVY SILENCE

    " 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 https://upwardspiritsoulstice.myflodesk.com/heart (https://upwardspiritsoulstice.myflodesk.com/heart) 📘 Life On Fire: Change Your Mind, Change Your Life https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B079KZY36Y (https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B079KZY36Y) 🎙️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@upwardspiritsoulstice (https://www.youtube.com/@upwardspiritsoulstice) Join Upward Spirit Soulstice weekly for inspiration, spiritual elevation, divine purpose, connection with God Change Your Mind. Change Your Life. love and light, Barbara Bedford Upward Spirit Soulstice DISCLAIMER: The teachings and guidance are based on personal experience, spiritual understanding, faith-based principles. Individual experiences . Spiritual journeys may vary.

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    23 Jun 2026

    AFTER 50 WHISPER

    The After 50 Whisper: Have you been asking  God for a sign… only to be met with silence? In Upward Spirit Soulstice, Barbara Bedford explores the spiritual awakening that often happens after 50 and reveals how God frequently communicates through gentle nudges/ Through biblical wisdom, personal stories, and powerful lessons learned as a hospice nurse, Barbara shares how to recognize the quiet whisper that may be guiding you toward your next season of healing, purpose, and divine connection. If you've been feeling isolated, restless or wondering why you can’t hear him the way you used to…This is for you In This Episode: • Why God often changes His way of speaking during the second half of life • The powerful story of Elijah and the still, small voice (1 Kings 19) • How spiritual awakening after 50 often begins with silence and reflection • Learning to trust divine nudges instead of waiting for dramatic signs • Why stillness is essential for spiritual growth and discernment • How your lifetime of experiences becomes spiritual wisdom • A moving hospice story that reveals the power of God's whisper in sacred moments Chapters 00:00 The Whisper of God After Fifty 03:02 Navigating Spiritual Awakening 06:13 The Gentle Nudge: A Divine Invitation 08:56 A Hospice Experience: Lessons in Listening 11:59 Embracing the Second Half of Life Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction: God's Volume Changes After 50 00:29 – Why Spiritual Silence May Be a Sacred Invitation 01:03 – Elijah, the Wind, the Earthquake, and the Whisper 01:53 – Recognizing the Gentle Nudge 02:20 – Why God Speaks Differently During Awakening 03:43 – The Divine Invitation of Spiritual Awakening After 50 04:16 – A Personal Story About Listening to God's Whisper 05:14 – The Power of Stillness 06:13 – Training Your Spiritual Senses 06:58 – Free Gentle Nudge Guide 07:30 – The Gift of Spiritual Wisdom After 50 08:00 – A Hospice Story About Divine Guidance 09:24 – A Sacred Moment at Life's End 10:00 – The Purpose of God's Whisper 10:47 – Why the Whisper Leads to Your Purpose 11:18 – Encouragement for Women Feeling Lost or Alone 11:59 – Reflection and Community Invitation 12:36 – Closing Thoughts ✨ FREE GUIDE Gentle Nudge: 7 Signs You've Been Ignoring Your Soul's Wake-Up Call https://upwardspiritsoulstice.myflodesk.com/guide (https://upwardspiritsoulstice.myflodesk.com/guide) About Your Host Barbara Bedford is an author, hospice nurse, minister, and spiritual guide devoted to helping women over 50 embrace spiritual awakening with faith, healing, clarity, and divine purpose. Resources 📘 Life On Fire: Change Your Mind, Change Your Life https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B079KZY36Y (https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B079KZY36Y) 🎙️ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@upwardspiritsoulstice (https://www.youtube.com/@upwardspiritsoulstice) Subscribe and join me weekly on Upward Spirit Soulstice Change Your Mind. Change Your Life. With love and light, Barbara Bedford Upward Spirit Soulstice DISCLAIMER: The teachings and guidance shared in this episode are based on personal experience, spiritual understanding, and faith-based principles. Individual experiences and spiritual journeys may vary.

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    11 Jun 2026

    Rude Awakening Over 50: God Is Waking You UP

    Episode 02: Rude Awakening Over 50 Louder ticking, restless shifts—are you sensing a divine awakening? In this powerful episode of Upward Spirit Soulstice, Barbara Bedford explores seven signs that God may be waking you up to a deeper purpose during the sacred second half of life. From unexpected disruptions and changing priorities to renewed dreams and heightened discernment, discover how these spiritual shifts may be God's invitation to higher calling. Drawing from Scripture, personal experience as a hospice nurse and minister, and the wisdom gained through life's seasons. If you've been sensing that God is calling you into something more, this conversation will help you understand what you're experiencing and embrace this season with faith, clarity, and courage. ✨ Download your FREE guide: "7 Signs God Is Transforming You Over 50" https://upwardspiritsoulstice.myflodesk.com/transformation (https://upwardspiritsoulstice.myflodesk.com/transformation) In This Episode: • Understanding the Holy Disruption and why life changes • Recognizing the shift from success to significance • Discovering the purpose of solitude and stillness • Developing a deeper hunger for truth and authentic connection • Finding peace in the midst of uncertainty and transition • Reawakening dreams and desires you may have set aside • Understanding discernment as a gift that often emerges through hardship and healing Chapters: 00:00 – The louder ticking: recognizing the sacred wake-up call 00:36 – The Holy Disruption: when life shifts become divine preparation 01:44 – From success to significance: redefining what truly matters 02:53 – The gift of solitude and spiritual preparation 03:40 – The Broken Vessel: when God lets the light shine through 04:54 – Developing a hunger for truth and authenticity 06:31 – Finding peace in seasons of uncertainty 07:22 – The resurrection of buried dreams 08:04 – Heightened discernment and the wisdom gained through heartbreak 09:03 – Understanding that pain can become a pathway to clarity 10:28 – Embracing your highest calling with faith and courage 10:44 – Reflection, encouragement, and your next step RESOURCES ✨ Free Guide: 7 Signs God Is Transforming You Over 50 https://upwardspiritsoulstice.myflodesk.com/transformation (https://upwardspiritsoulstice.myflodesk.com/transformation) 📘 Life On Fire: Change Your Mind, Change Your Life https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B079KZY36Y (https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B079KZY36Y) 🎙️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@upwardspiritsoulstice (https://www.youtube.com/@upwardspiritsoulstice) Barbara Bedford is an author, hospice nurse, minister, and spiritual guide devoted to helping women over 50 embrace spiritual awakening with faith, healing, clarity, and divine purpose. Through compassionate guidance and practical spiritual insight, she encourages women to step confidently into the sacred second half of life. Join Upward Spirit Soulstice each week for inspiration, spiritual encouragement, and practical wisdom as you deepen your relationship with God and discover the purpose waiting within this season. Change Your Mind. Change Your Life. With love and light, Barbara Bedford Upward Spirit Soulstice DISCLAIMER: The teachings and guidance shared in this podcast are based on personal experience, spiritual understanding, and faith-based principles. Individual experiences and spiritual journeys may vary.

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    4 Jun 2026

    Is God Calling you over 50

    EPISODE 1: Is God Calling You Over 50? Have You Been Feeling a Shift in Your Life Lately? ✨ Download Your Free Spiritual Awakening Commitment: https://upwardspiritsoulstice.myflodesk.com/god (https://upwardspiritsoulstice.myflodesk.com/god) Have you been feeling a shift lately—like something inside you is changing, but you can't quite explain it? In this first episode of Upward Spirit Soulstice, Barbara Bedford explores the signs of spiritual awakening in the second sacred half of life and why many women over 50 are being called into a deeper relationship with God, greater clarity, healing,peace and renewed divine purpose. Upward Spirit Soulstice is a weekly sacred and soulful series designed to help spiritually awakening women over 50, reconnect with their inner wisdom, strengthen their faith, and embrace the next sacred chapter of life with confidence and peace. In This Episode: What spiritual awakening can look and feel like over 50 • Why inner shifts are often signs of transformation, not confusion • Lessons learned from years of hospice care and witnessing what truly matters in life • How reconnecting with God can bring clarity, peace, and divine purpose • The importance of slowing down, reflecting, and listening to your inner spirit • A simple first step to begin your spiritual awakening journey • An invitation to download the free Spiritual Awakening Commitment Chapters: 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:29 Who This Message Is For 00:57 Recognizing Internal Shifts 01:27 Barbara's Hospice Experiences 01:57 Spiritual Awakening and Divine Purpose 02:26 Awakening vs. Confusion 02:57 Understanding Restlessness and Change 03:26 Your Free Spiritual Awakening Commitment 03:54 Growing Together in Faith 04:16 Sharing the Message 04:42 Acknowledging the Call 05:12 A New Beginning About Your Host: Barbara Bedford is an author, hospice nurse, minister, and spiritual guide dedicated to helping women rediscover their spiritual awakening with faith, healing, clarity, and divine purpose. Connect With Barbara: ✨ Free Spiritual Awakening Commitment: https://upwardspiritsoulstice.myflodesk.com/god (https://upwardspiritsoulstice.myflodesk.com/god) 📘 Life On Fire: Change Your Mind, Change Your Life https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B079KZY36Y (https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B079KZY36Y) 🎙️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@upwardspiritsoulstice (https://www.youtube.com/@upwardspiritsoulstice) Follow Upward Spirit Soulstice each week for spiritual awakening, faith, healing, personal transformation, and deeper connection with God. Change Your Mind. Change Your Life. With love and light, Barbara Bedford Upward Spirit Soulstice DISCLAIMER: The teachings and guidance shared in this podcast are based on personal experience, spiritual understanding, and faith-based principles. Individual experiences and spiritual journeys may vary.

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    25 May 2026

    That Feeling Isn’t Anxiety… It’s a Wake-Up Call (Over 50)

    This conversation introduces Upward Spirit Soulstice, a heartfelt sacred series weekly for spiritually awakening women over 50. It emphasizes the journey from confusion to clarity, anxiety to peace, and into the divine purpose that God has created for you. Host, Barbara Bedford, author, hospice nurse, minister, and spiritual quide, invites women over 50 to embrace the second sacred half of your new beginning and subscribe to join her on your journey. Takeaways signs of spiritual awakening for women over 50 Embracing the second sacred half of life Faith-based encouragement and healing Developing deep inner awarenes Moving from confusion to clarity and anxiety to peace Hospice life lessons and spiritual wisdom Why spiritual awakening can feel like anxiety Discovering the deeper Divine purpose behind life's changes 💛 Free Spiritual Awakening Awareness Guide: https://upwardspiritsoulstice.myflodesk.com/awareness (https://upwardspiritsoulstice.myflodesk.com/awareness) https://www.facebook.com/SpiritSoultics (https://www.facebook.com/SpiritSoultics) Life On Fire (Change Your Mind) ( Change Your Life) https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B079KZY36Y?ccs_id=14406da4-8799-42fe-aa1d-daedcb9673aa (https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B079KZY36Y?ccs_id=14406da4-8799-42fe-aa1d-daedcb9673aa) https://www.youtube.com/@upwardspiritsoulstice (https://www.youtube.com/@upwardspiritsoulstice) Follow Upward Spirit Soulstice for this heartfelt series weekly conversations on spiritual awakening, faith, purpose, healing, sacred aging, and soul-led living for women over 50. If this episode resonated with you, follow the podcast and share it with a friend who may need this message today. Love and Light, Barbara Bedford UPWARD SPIRIT SOULSTICE DISCLAIMER: The teachings and perspectives shared are based on personal experience, spiritual understanding, and faith-based principles. Individual experiences and spiritual journeys may vary. This content is intended for educational and inspirational purposes only.

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