In this week’s episode, I sat down with Hannah Menacof to discuss her wilderness journey through a season of heartache amidst her son’s struggle with addiction. She shared how God met her in her deepest moments of desperation and transformed the way she saw her son’s situation. She talked about the strategy God gave her to walk out her journey and the miraculous events that followed. It’s truly a story that only God could have written. We hope it encourages everyone walking through a similar season with their son or daughter. There’s always hope!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

05:40 Wilderness Journey and Family Dynamics

12:17 Struggles with Addiction

20:23 The Impact of Addiction on Family

28:44 Faith and Healing Through Struggles

39:09 Supernatural Faith and Prayer

49:06 Navigating Recovery and Hope

49:37 The Weight of a Mother's Prayers

52:54 The Reality of Addiction and Law Enforcement

54:36 Solitary Confinement: A Turning Point

01:00:10 A Mother's Hope and a Son's Return

01:06:08 Transformation Through Trials

01:10:57 The Power of Faith and Spiritual Growth

01:18:07 Finding Purpose in Pain

01:24:30 Building a Future: Recovery and Leadership

01:27:31 Launching a New Podcast Together

01:33:15 New Chapter

A CITY NOT FORSAKEN

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In this episode, I’m unpacking a common issue that will keep us from moving forward. That is the fear of man. The fear of man shows up often in our lives in our need for approval from others, a need to be affirmed or a fear of how others will perceive our decisions. It’s a big one we have to tackle if we want to reach our potential.

00:00 Overcoming the Fear of Man

05:42 Delaying the Journey to the Promised Land

10:28 Navigating Personal Struggles and Self-Doubt

18:21 Hearing God's Voice and Trusting His Direction

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In this episode of the Navigating the Wilderness Podcast, Nicole Delaney welcomes her friend Mayana Frederickson, who along with her husband, leads a ministry focusing on addiction recovery in Ohio and building community wherever they are led to go. Mayana shares her faith journey and a powerful encounter with Jesus which set her free from sleep paralysis. This is a powerful story you want to miss!

02:16 Mayana's Faith Journey

08:13 Experiencing the Wilderness

13:24 Encounter with Jesus

19:27 Life and Ministry with Her Husband

22:52 Current Work and Women's Ministry

28:28 The Power of Community and Friendship

30:16 The Importance of Serving and Honoring Others

32:39 Encouragement in Times of Loneliness

36:24 The Transformative Power of Seasons

37:36 Navigating the Wilderness with Faith

39:45 The Power of our Speech and Mindset

46:15 Trusting in God's Guidance

50:15 Final Thoughts and Prayers

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YouVersion devotionals

Join me in reading Becoming an Overcomer:

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Join me in reading Freedom From Addiction:

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In this episode of the Navigating the Wilderness podcast, I delve into the theme of forgiveness. I’m sharing my personal experiences with forgiveness and the ways God has revealed when I’ve needed to forgive others. We also discuss one of the most amazing biblical examples of forgiveness in scripture. I address the dangers of holding onto bitterness and how it can affect both our physical health as well as our spiritual well-being. We also will talk about a sneaky way that bitterness can show up in our lives that is often overlooked. I hope that as you listen you will receive insights into how you can let go and receive freedom in your own life.

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00:00 Welcome to Navigating the Wilderness

01:44 Introducing the Topic of Forgiveness

01:57 Recognizing Unforgiveness in Our Lives

03:08 The Gentle Conviction of the Holy Spirit

03:32 A Dream of Reconciliation

05:56 The Example of Jesus' Forgiveness

10:20 The Impact of Unforgiveness on Our Lives

19:18 The Story of Joseph: A Lesson in Forgiveness

28:32 Forgiving Yourself

32:47 Practical Steps to Forgive Others

36:10 Final Encouragement and Call to Action

Join me as I dive into this conversation with Scott Nary, founder of 420 Fire International Ministries. Scott was raised as the son of a coal miner in West Virginia and later called into ministry. His journey in ministry over the past 30+ years has taken him all over the world. He’s been in a process of unlearning what it means to follow the Lord and partner with Him rather than work for Him. Scott has experienced numerous wilderness seasons and shares wisdom and insights about the process of refining that happens in the wilderness when we learn to embrace the process. I know you’ll find this conversation enlightening and encouraging.

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In this episode of the 'Navigating the Wilderness' podcast, I sit down with special guest Shelley Jones, a master's graduate from Jerusalem University College. Shelley shares her heartfelt journey through significant personal losses, including the deaths of her parents, and how she managed to find healing and purpose in the midst of profound grief. We discuss her experiences studying in Israel, her work as an instructor, and how her deep understanding of the Bible's historical and geographical context has enriched her faith. Our conversation dives deep into themes of resilience, the power of community and the unfailing faithfulness of God.

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📝 Shelley's blog: https://peanutbutterandshelley.wordpress.com/

(To read about the grief and singleness journey that Shelley shared on the podcast in the order she wrote them type the word “Trust” in the search bar and scroll to the bottom from the “vulnerability” post from September 2014 and read up from there)

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00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:21 Shelley's Background and Teaching Experience

00:55 Impactful Moments in Israel

04:30 Shelley's Faith Journey

07:56 Coping with Grief and Loss

15:51 Support Systems and God's Faithfulness

23:41 Navigating Financial Hardships

31:18 Lessons from the Wilderness

39:18 Life After Loss: Navigating Grief and Transition

40:10 Finding Purpose in Service and Ministry

41:30 A Season of Bloom: Personal Growth and Healing

45:24 A Lifelong Dream: Pursuing a Master's Degree in Israel

57:59 The Impact of War: Returning to the U.S.

01:00:43 Forced Rest: Rediscovering Faith and Purpose

01:03:35 New Beginnings: Launching a Podcast and Future Plans

01:08:46 Reflecting on God's Faithfulness

In this episode of the 'Navigating the Wilderness' podcast, I’m joined by author and speaker Kate Battastelli. We discuss Kate's journey from Broadway actress to embracing God's call to a different life path, including struggles with infertility and discovering purpose beyond traditional societal roles. Kate shares how her book 'The God Dare' came to be and offers insights on trusting God's guidance even in silence and challenging seasons. I hope our conversation will encourage you to trust in God's timing and take your God Dare when it is revealed to you.

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00:00 Welcome and Guest Introduction

00:32 A Life-Changing Encounter

01:09 Struggles and Encouragement

02:16 Finding Purpose Beyond Motherhood

02:47 Kate's Journey and God's Plan

03:10 Infertility and Trusting God's Timing

06:29 The Role of Suffering in Faith

09:29 Raising a Gifted Child

13:43 Broadway Dreams and Divine Redirection

18:37 A New Life and Spiritual Awakening

24:28 The Call to Write a Book

26:41 Overcoming the Overwhelm: Writing My First Book

27:35 The God Dare: From Blog Post to Book

28:07 Struggles and Triumphs: Battling Anxiety

30:00 Embracing the Call: Writing and Speaking

31:08 The Importance of Obedience: A Story of Reinhard Bonnke

33:06 Facing Fears: Starting a Podcast

37:10 Trusting God's Plan: Letting Go of Expectations

40:52 Guiding the Next Generation: Raising a Musician

42:57 Finding Purpose: Beyond Infertility

44:39 The Wilderness Season: Coping Strategies

48:17 Embracing Obscurity: God's Unique Callings

49:08 Final Thoughts and Prayers

This week I am speaking about gratitude and stewardship. The Wilderness is a place where we get what we need but not necessarily what we want. If we're not careful the temptation can become to focus on what looks like deficiency or lack and fail to recognize God's sufficiency in our life. Gratitude is a powerful weapon against discouragement when life becomes challenging. 

Thanks for joining me this week! When we are in a wilderness season it often feels like we are going in the opposite direction of where we think we should be going. God often gives us a glimpse of where He's taking us but when we experience testing and difficulty we can lose sight of what He has said. Today I'm talking about the importance of holding onto the vision He's given you and some practical ideas you can implement that will help you to remain resolute in moving in the direction the Lord has given you. 

If this is an encouragement to you I'd love it if you would share it with another that will be blessed by it.