In this episode of the Equip Podcast, Mark is joined by Brent and Tori Haverkamp to talk about the “fall” season of life: midlife and beyond. They talk about the challenges and opportunities that come with this stage, including career pressures, shifting priorities, anxiety, and the process of learning to trust God more deeply.
Episode Highlights
00:27 — Introducing Brent and Tori Haverkamp and the “fall” season of life
01:00 — What defines midlife and how this season feels different
02:15 — The pressure to perform and achieve in earlier seasons
04:56 — Career success, identity, and the hidden costs of striving
07:23 — How ambition and drive can shape (and strain) life
09:46 — Shifting priorities and re-evaluating what really matters
11:51 — The role of mindset and internal pressure in midlife
13:50 — Anxiety, fear, and the emotional weight of this season
15:54 — Family, responsibility, and the complexity of midlife decisions
18:09 — Recognizing God’s work even in difficult or unclear seasons
20:10 — The danger of being too exhausted to enjoy life
22:37 — Letting go of control and trusting God more fully
25:03 — How God uses messy seasons to shape deeper faith
27:10 — Processing suffering, pain, and hardship with a biblical lens
29:21 — Moments that redefine perspective and deepen trust
31:39 — Gratitude and learning to be present in the moment
33:48 — Looking back and seeing God’s faithfulness over time
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