Book 4, Episode 5: When Retirement Feels Like a Wilderness
This week on the Circle 31 Podcast, Melissa introduces us to someone very close to her heart — her best friend, Denise Hammond. After running a vibrant farm camp for over 16 years, Denise made the difficult decision to retire. But what she didn’t expect was the identity crisis, depression, and loneliness that followed.
In this honest and powerful conversation, Denise opens up about what it’s been like to transition from a full calendar to a quiet house — and how God met her there. Whether you’re in a season of retirement, transition, or simply asking “what now?” Denise’s story is proof that God is never finished writing your story.
You’ll hear:
- How to let God make an impact in your life before you try to make one for Him.
- What retirement really feels like — the good, the hard, and the unexpected.
- Three ways to glorify God even when your days look very different than before.
- Click here to download a transcript of this episode.
This is the final episode in our series on Five Mere Christians — but the conversation isn’t over! Don’t forget to RSVP in Mighty Networks for our live Beyond the Pages event with Jordan and Kaleigh, happening tomorrow!
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