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A divorce can feel like an ending, but sometimes it’s the first quiet doorway to a different kind of life. I’m sitting down with author Eli Brackenbury, whose newly released book Finding God at Fifty begins with an ordinary morning in an empty house and an unexpected, unmistakable peace. What follows is a raw, grounded conversation about what happens when you stop trying to muscle your way through pain and start practicing daily surrender to God.
We talk about the difference between religion and relationship with Jesus, especially for anyone carrying religion trauma or fatigue from feeling like you have to perform to be loved. Eli shares how chasing recognition, career wins, and even education still left him unfulfilled and how a simple “be still” message became a turning point for spiritual growth, identity in Christ, and a new direction in midlife.
If you’re navigating grief, rebuilding after divorce, questioning your purpose, or stuck in the same patterns, we break down practical steps for daily surrender you can try tomorrow morning. We also get honest about wilderness seasons, storms, and the fear of change, plus how faith can deepen when you stop demanding certainty and start taking the next right step.
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If you want to connect with Eli or purchase his book, visit his website at: https://elibrackenbury.com/ or connect with him on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elibrackenbury/
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