Thanks for joining us for this episode of That’s Why We’re Friends. The podcast is created for women in the oldish season of life, where we get real & vulnerable about all things: faith, family, our bodies, health & everything in between.  If you’re looking for a space to laugh & cry about the real stuff, this is it! In this episode, we’re joined by Colleen Stickl, pastor’s wife at Valley Creek Church, for a conversation about purpose, calling, vocation, and what it looks like to follow God into the next season of our lives.We can make plans for our lives, but ultimately, God is the One who prepares and directs our steps. Sometimes He is shaping us in ways we don’t understand yet, preparing us for something He has ahead.Together, we unpack the difference between vocation, calling, and purpose—and how each of these can show up in our everyday lives. We talk about recognizing God’s preparation, trusting His direction, and remembering that our purpose and calling aren’t ultimately about us—they’re for His name’s sake.“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” — Proverbs 3:5–6If you’ve ever wondered, “What am I supposed to be doing with my life?” or felt like God might be preparing you for something you can’t quite see yet, this conversation is for you.To get all the freebies we offer, follow this link:https://thatswhywerefriends.com/freebiesRemember to subscribe & follow so you never miss anything we’ve got going on!Find us on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thatswhy_werefriends/OR at https://thatswhywerefriends.com/And watch our episodes on YouTube here:https://www.youtube.com/@thatswhywerefriends*Note: this description may contain affiliate links to products we enjoy using or mention on the show. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you.  We appreciate your support. **Intro/Outro music ‘Joy’ used with permission from Valley Creek Kids.