{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"the REALIFE Practice Podcast","title":"S6, Ep. 04 Seasons of Formation: Midlife Calling and Career Transitions, with Jim Carroll","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/8a590e1d\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1985,"description":"What does it look like to make a big transition in mid-life, and how does this impact life with God? In this episode, we continue our series on seasons of spiritual formation across decades by welcoming Jim Carroll, who transitioned from nearly 30 years in physical therapy to serving as a campus pastor. Jim shares how midlife questions like “Is this all there is?” led to a process of discernment and a career change. He describes the excitement and challenges of the shift, especially time boundaries, while noting strong continuity in people-focused care. Jim reflects on God’s long-term preparation through loss, faith development, mentors, and community. Listen in!\n\nCLICK HERE for your free resource on life stage questions.\n\n00:00 Welcome and Series Setup\n00:56 Meet Jim Carroll\n02:36 Midlife Questions and Career Restlessness\n05:42 The Unexpected Pastoral Call\n06:24 Discerning the Decision\n10:03 First Months as Campus Pastor\n15:47 How God Prepared Him\n19:56 New Rhythms and Spiritual Practices\n26:04 Mentors Community and Generational Perspective\n29:53 Wrap Up Resources and Next Episode\n\nLIFE MAPPING TOOLS\nGain clarity at life’s transitions and know yourself and God better through our visual life maps. CLICK HERE to learn more about oneLife Maps. Now available digitally!\nJOIN REALIFE CONVERSATIONS!\nREALIFE Conversations is our monthly 90-minute live call where you’ll engage in deep discussions facilitated by Sibyl Towner and Lindsay Sterchi. CLICK HERE to learn more and to sign up.\n\nJOIN OUR FREE COMMUNITY\nCLICK HERE to become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! Connect with Teresa & Lindsay and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE.\n\nREAD TERESA’S BOOK\nBanish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com.\n\nAbout Teresa McCloy:\nTeresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®, a framework designed to empower individuals...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/gqrO2MIMP2zyVk1nCFPbjoAHsUlUJ6yvSW3RRNRGLlk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jZDFi/NzUzMDQ0MWY0ODY3/MGMxZmYwNTg5Mjhm/ZmU0My5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}