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What do you do when life takes an unexpected turn and you’re left waiting for answers?
In this powerful episode of Igniting Hearts, Kiersten sits down with her friend Debbie to talk about walking through wilderness seasons with intention. Debbie shares the emotional story of receiving a frightening medical possibility for her one-year-old daughter and the five-month season of waiting that followed.
Instead of giving her the outcome she desperately wanted, God gave Debbie a surprising instruction from Scripture: “Celebrate in the wilderness.”
Through honest prayers, intentional worship, and radical acts of joy—Debbie learned how obedience and celebration can transform the way we walk through hardship.
Her testimony is a powerful reminder that our joy isn’t dependent on the outcome, but on the goodness of God.
If you’re walking through uncertainty, grief, or a waiting season, this episode will encourage you to lift your eyes, hold onto God’s promises, and celebrate His goodness—even before your breakthrough arrives.
In This Episode You’ll Hear
- Debbie’s powerful testimony of facing a possible diagnosis for her baby daughter
- What it means to walk through a “wilderness season”
- How God spoke through Exodus 5:1 — “Celebrate in the wilderness”
- How choosing joy can transform your family culture
- The importance of community and prayer support during difficult seasons
- How God uses the process to shape our purpose
Key Takeaways
1. Wilderness seasons are part of the journey of faith.
Even when we trust God’s character, we still have to walk through uncertainty.
2. Sometimes God gives us instruction instead of answers.
Debbie didn’t receive a promise about the outcome—she received a command to celebrate.
3. Worship shifts our perspective.
Choosing to worship in difficult moments can ignite joy and strengthen our faith.
4. Joy is a fruit of the Spirit, not a result of circumstances.
True joy comes from focusing on who God is, not what we see.
5. Community matters.
God designed us to walk through both joy and wilderness seasons with others.
Memorable Quotes
- “Through the process, there’s always a purpose.”
- “God didn’t tell me the outcome. He told me how to walk through it.”
- “Our joy doesn’t come from the outcome—it comes from the Lord.”
📌 Resources Mentioned/ Stay Connected
Connect with Debbie:
https://heraldoffaith.org
https://www.facebook.com/apvcampamento
Kiersten’s Website: kierstenclegg.com
Kiersten’s Book:
📕Going After More: Leaving Limitations to Pursue the God of Possibilities
Signed Copy: https://pci.jotform.com/form/232815439200147
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📣Share this episode with someone who comes to mind.
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By KierstenWhat do you do when life takes an unexpected turn and you’re left waiting for answers?
In this powerful episode of Igniting Hearts, Kiersten sits down with her friend Debbie to talk about walking through wilderness seasons with intention. Debbie shares the emotional story of receiving a frightening medical possibility for her one-year-old daughter and the five-month season of waiting that followed.
Instead of giving her the outcome she desperately wanted, God gave Debbie a surprising instruction from Scripture: “Celebrate in the wilderness.”
Through honest prayers, intentional worship, and radical acts of joy—Debbie learned how obedience and celebration can transform the way we walk through hardship.
Her testimony is a powerful reminder that our joy isn’t dependent on the outcome, but on the goodness of God.
If you’re walking through uncertainty, grief, or a waiting season, this episode will encourage you to lift your eyes, hold onto God’s promises, and celebrate His goodness—even before your breakthrough arrives.
In This Episode You’ll Hear
- Debbie’s powerful testimony of facing a possible diagnosis for her baby daughter
- What it means to walk through a “wilderness season”
- How God spoke through Exodus 5:1 — “Celebrate in the wilderness”
- How choosing joy can transform your family culture
- The importance of community and prayer support during difficult seasons
- How God uses the process to shape our purpose
Key Takeaways
1. Wilderness seasons are part of the journey of faith.
Even when we trust God’s character, we still have to walk through uncertainty.
2. Sometimes God gives us instruction instead of answers.
Debbie didn’t receive a promise about the outcome—she received a command to celebrate.
3. Worship shifts our perspective.
Choosing to worship in difficult moments can ignite joy and strengthen our faith.
4. Joy is a fruit of the Spirit, not a result of circumstances.
True joy comes from focusing on who God is, not what we see.
5. Community matters.
God designed us to walk through both joy and wilderness seasons with others.
Memorable Quotes
- “Through the process, there’s always a purpose.”
- “God didn’t tell me the outcome. He told me how to walk through it.”
- “Our joy doesn’t come from the outcome—it comes from the Lord.”
📌 Resources Mentioned/ Stay Connected
Connect with Debbie:
https://heraldoffaith.org
https://www.facebook.com/apvcampamento
Kiersten’s Website: kierstenclegg.com
Kiersten’s Book:
📕Going After More: Leaving Limitations to Pursue the God of Possibilities
Signed Copy: https://pci.jotform.com/form/232815439200147
🔔Subscribe for more faith based conversations
📣Share this episode with someone who comes to mind.
⭐Leave a Review!