Episode 42: He’s Preparing You: 5 Signs God is Directing Your nEXt Chapter

When God carries you through the fire, He is not only rescuing you. He is refining you for the life that waits beyond the ashes.

In this solo episode, I share how God carried me through the end of my 28-year marriage and revealed the lessons that prepared me for life after divorce. Drawing strength from scripture, prayer, and community, I walk through the five C’s of divine preparation and how they showed up in my own journey. If you’ve ever felt stuck, scared, or uncertain about your next step, this conversation is a reminder that God is already preparing you for what’s ahead.

Song of the week: He's Preparing Me by Daryl Coley

Topics Covered:
(00:03:15) He is preparing me
(00:05:43) A 28-year marriage, hard truths, and the choice to divorce.
(00:09:25) Calling: The nudge from God to move
(00:15:15) How whispers from God grow into undeniable signs
(00:21:06) Counsel: Wise people who provide guidance
(00:26:21) Clarity: The truth revealed in God’s timing
(00:28:02) Clarity may arrive painfully
(00:31:33) Courage: Strength to act in faith
(00:34:38) Community: People who walk beside you in the journey
(00:37:13) You are never alone
(00:40:42) God is directing your nEXt chapter
(00:41:00) Our upcoming membership community!

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Key Takeaways:

"When God is prompting me to make changes in my life, the calling that He often sends as a signal is discomfort.”

“Our job is not to let these whispers or these pebbles turn into boulders but to listen to that inner voice, to listen to that higher power that is trying to tell us to shift directions.”

"God put people in my life long before I knew that I would need them in this way.”

About Your Host
Dr. Nicole is a pediatrician, the owner of a successful healthcare consulting company, a riveting keynote and TEDx speaker, and the mom of two beautiful young adult daughters. From the outside, she appeared to have it all. But in 2023 she faced the most difficult challenge of her life- ending a 28-year marriage and navigating heartbreak, deception, and loss. Dr. Nicole is committed to creating a safe space where other women who have experienced a “divine disruption” can heal, recover, and THRIVE!

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Your nEXt Chapter podcast explores the challenges and triumphs women face as they reclaim joy, reimagine the future, and redefine their identity after divorce and other unexpected life transitions. Join Dr. Nicole as she shares insights from her journey as a high-achieving professional woman navigating divorce while walking in her Christian faith.