In this week’s episode of The Trailblazer Talks, Courtney sits down with author and adoptive mom Kara Stout for an honest conversation about trusting God’s timing, letting go of control, and learning to find peace in the in-between.

Kara shares her 10-year journey of waiting to become a mom, what God taught her through grief and loss, and how her devotional book An Untroubled Heart was born from walking closely with God through unanswered prayers.

This conversation is filled with wisdom and encouragement for anyone navigating an uncertain season, wondering if God is still near. If your heart is aching for peace, this episode is for you.

Topics Covered:

• How to find peace with God when life feels uncertain

• Trusting God when prayers go unanswered

• Kara’s adoption story after a decade of waiting

• Why persistent prayer matters—even when God feels silent

• The power of morning and evening devotional rhythms

• Creating a peaceful home through worship and Scripture