The Messy Middle: An Invitation When Faith Feels Hard
Episode 1 | February 10, 2025

Episode Summary
If you love Jesus but feel tired, unsure, or are quietly holding the tension between what you prayed for and what your life actually looks like right now — this episode is for you.

In the very first episode of The Purpose Project Podcast, host Valerie Jones names the space many Christian women leaders find themselves living in: the messy middle. It’s the season where faith is still present, but stretched. Where clarity hasn’t come yet. And where old versions of certainty no longer fit.

This episode isn’t about fixing that space or rushing toward answers. It’s about learning to stay present with God there — and discovering that nothing has gone wrong.

In This Episode, You’ll Hear:

• Why The Purpose Project Podcast exists and the kind of space it’s here to hold
• What the messy middle is (and what it’s not)
• Why a quieter, heavier, or simply different season doesn’t mean you’re behind or that your faith is failing
• A gentle invitation to come as you are, not as who you think you should be by now

Scripture Referenced:
Matthew 11:28–30

Featured Quote:
“You don’t have to have it all together. You can’t rush healing–healing is hard work. And you don’t have to walk this season alone.”

Connect with Valerie:
Website: https://thepurposeproject.us
Instagram: @purposeprojectcoach

About the Podcast:
The Purpose Project Podcast is for Christian women leaders navigating the messy middle — the space where expectations and reality don’t line up, but God is still present. Host Valerie Jones creates thoughtful, faith-rooted conversations where Biblical truth, emotional health, and spiritual growth belong together for life and leadership. This is not about spiritual bypassing or rushing toward resolution; it’s an invitation to live faithfully in the tender, in-between seasons.

Welcome to The Purpose Project Podcast, where faith meets real life. In this trailer, host Valerie Gibson Jones shares the heart behind the show, explaining who it’s for and what you can expect in each episode — honest conversations, faith-centered encouragement, and practical insights for women who want to live with clarity, courage, and purpose in seasons of transition.