When You're Feeling Behind: Trusting God in the Longing with Rebecca George

In this short but powerful episode, Tierney sits down with returning guest Rebecca George to talk about seasons of waiting, the deep longing that so many women face, and what it looks like to trust God’s timing—even when everything in the world says to hurry up. Rebecca shares insight from her new book You’re Not Too Late, opening up about personal experiences with isolation, envy, and the spiritual journey from doubt to hope. If you've ever questioned whether you’re behind in life, this conversation is a timely reminder that God's timing is never off.

 

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⏱️ Episode Timestamps (22:38)

00:00 – Welcome back Rebecca + reflections on early podcasting growth
02:05 – Rebecca’s heart behind writing You’re Not Too Late
03:42 – Longing vs. lingering: the spiritual cycle of desire
06:15 – The emotional weight of waiting and envy in community
08:22 – From despair to joy: why joy doesn’t depend on your circumstances
10:00 – From isolation to community: Rebecca’s personal struggle and breakthrough
13:25 – How comparison and self-reliance sabotage our faith journey
15:50 – Creating the space you wish existed
17:10 – Behind the scenes of writing with God: discerning what’s for you vs. your reader
19:20 – Where to connect with Rebecca and grab the book
20:40 – What “Living Bold” means to Rebecca
22:00 – Final encouragement + CTA to grab the book and connect

 

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🔥 Key Takeaways

• Longing isn’t the problem—lingering in comparison is.
  
  

• Biblical joy is rooted in God’s character, not outcomes.
  
  

• If you feel isolated, you might be called to build community.
  
  

• The enemy uses envy and self-reliance to keep us stuck.
  
  

• Obedience—even when it’s costly—is the boldest move you can make.
  
  

 

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💬 Favorite Quotes

“Joy doesn’t hinge on getting the thing you want. It’s rooted in the character of God.”
“Living bold means obedience—regardless of the cost.”
“If you can’t find the community you need, maybe God is calling you to create it.”

 

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📚 Connect with Rebecca George

• Instagram: @rebeccageorgeauthor
  
  

• Podcast: Radical Radiance
  
  

• Book: You’re Not Too Late: Trusting God’s Timing in a Hurry-Up World 

 

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👉 Call to Action:
Feeling “behind”? You’re not alone—and you’re not too late.
Listen in, grab Rebecca’s book, and be reminded that God is never in a hurry, but He is always on time.
🔗 Listen now and share with a friend who needs this reminder.

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