Advice We’d Give Our 20-Year-Old Selves (and Why It Still Matters Today)

“Dream big, but let God be the author of those dreams.”

Looking back at your twenties can feel like flipping through an old photo album—you remember the dreams, the heartbreaks, and the lessons that shaped who you are today. In this episode, Carol, Kelly, and Tricia share the advice they’d give their 20-year-old selves, from trusting God’s plan to choosing friends wisely. Whether you’re in your twenties right now or decades past them, this conversation will remind you that God is faithful through broken dreams, unexpected detours, and even the struggles we never prayed for.

You’ll laugh, nod along, and maybe even think about what wisdom you’d pass on to the younger women in your life.

3 Takeaways

The relationships you choose—mentors, friends, and community—shape your faith journey more than you realize.

God’s plan is always good—even when your dreams look different than you imagined.

Struggles aren’t wasted; some of the greatest treasures in life come through hardship.

This week, think about one younger woman in your life—maybe a daughter, a friend, or someone at church—and take a step to encourage her. Send a text, grab coffee, or just pray for her. And if you’re in your twenties, reach out to a woman a little ahead of you in life and ask her to walk with you.