07 When God Has Already Said Yes : Deborah and Jael's Story (Invisible Women of the Bible)

Rooted and Resilient : Faith After 50 (or 60!): Navigating Challenging Seasons, Starting Over After Empty Nest, Life After Divorce, Finding Purpose for Christian Women

Have you ever felt like you’re waiting for someone to notice you? To give you permission? To say, “Yes, you’re the one for this”?

In this powerful episode of Rooted & Resilient, we meet Deborah and Jael—two courageous women of the Bible who didn’t wait for approval to step into what God had already called them to. Their story speaks directly to Christian women over 50 who are navigating divorce, empty nest, life after loss, or simply wondering, Is it too late for God to use me?

Spoiler: It’s not.

If you’ve ever:

• Wondered if your best contributions are behind you

• Felt overlooked or underestimated in church, family, or life

• Longed to lead, but hesitated because no one officially invited you

Then friend, this message is for you.

We’ll walk through the bold leadership of Deborah, a prophetess and judge, and the surprising strength of Jael, a woman who took action when the moment called for it. You’ll hear how they both said yes to God’s call—without apology, without credentials, and without permission from anyone but God Himself.

This is encouragement for the woman who:

• Feels called, but isn’t sure she qualifies

• Has gifts that have gone unused for far too long

• Is ready to believe that God’s not finished with her story

If you're in your 50s, 60s or beyond and wondering what’s next, I want you to know: your wisdom, your scars, and your faithfulness are not disqualifications—they're your anointing.

So grab your cuppa, and come sit with me as we talk about courage, calling, and what happens when we lead without waiting for permission—because when God has already said yes, that's all the approval you need.