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Navigating The Wilderness | Hearing God’s Voice in a Hard Season episodes
- Finding God's Perspective in a Chaotic World
This week on *Navigating the Wilderness*, I share from my heart about walking through transition, battling discouragement, and learning to embrace God’s higher ways in uncertain times.
From reflecting on cultural shifts over the past 30 years, to processing grief, to confronting the spirit of intimidation, I unpack what it means to see our lives through an eternal perspective.
If you’re in a season of wilderness or waiting, this episode will encourage you to slow down, quiet the noise, and trust that God is preparing you for something greater than you can imagine.
Scripture: Isaiah 55:8–9
Links:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NicoleDelaney01
Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/NicoleDelaney
Mentioned in this episode:
Wild At Heart Podcast episode 835 https://youtu.be/N2vISlmx5Io?si=HtG9VXoy4fIvWu97
21 min - When God Feels Far Away: Holly's Story of Doubt, Healing & God's Faithfulness
What do you do when you love God but can’t feel Him anymore? Holly, founder of Elderwise Organics, shares her honest testimony of walking through a wilderness season filled with grief, health challenges, and deep spiritual doubt.
In this heartfelt conversation, we talk about:
- The hidden shame of doubting God while still leading in ministry
- How silence and suffering can pull us toward counterfeit comforts
- The importance of safe community and accountability in hard times
- The surprising ways God pursues us in the wilderness
- A prayer for anyone barely holding on to faith
Whether you’re questioning God’s goodness or walking with someone who is, Holly’s story will remind you of His unchanging faithfulness and the hope found in Christ.
🙏 If this episode encouraged you, please follow the podcast, share it with a friend, and leave a review. Your support helps others find hope in their own wilderness journey.
Resources:
Elder Wise Organics
Holly’s podcast : Let's Live Radically Podcast
Video Podcast:
YouTube episode
Rumble episode
Social Media Channels
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What happens when your child is diagnosed with autism and life takes a turn you never expected? In this powerful episode of the Navigating the Wilderness Podcast, Nicole talks with Tahni Cullen, co-author of Josiah’s Fire, about her family’s journey through heartbreak, faith, and unexpected encounters with God.
Tahni shares how her son Josiah went from silence to expressing breathtaking spiritual insights, and how God met her in the middle of doubt, struggle, and surrender. Their story opens up conversations about faith in hard seasons, the prophetic voice of children, hope in autism, and God’s ability to speak through unexpected vessels.
If you’ve ever wrestled with questions about suffering, calling, or how to hold on to hope when everything changes, this conversation will encourage you and remind you that God is still at work—even in the wilderness.
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Video Podcast:
YouTube episode
Rumble episode
Social Media Channels
Facebook
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1 hr 24 min - Overcoming Trauma and Finding Purpose in Christ | Tammy Kelley Interview
Tammy Kelley shares her powerful story of healing from trauma and abuse through faith in Jesus. From childhood grief and family struggles to discovering forgiveness, hope, and the healing power of music, Tammy’s testimony is a reminder that restoration is possible through Christ.
00:00 Introduction to Tammy's Journey
02:57 Childhood and Early Trauma
06:02 Family Dynamics and Grief
09:11 The Impact of Abuse
11:54 Struggles in Early Adulthood
14:50 Confronting Family Abuse
17:58 Finding Forgiveness and Healing
20:49 The Role of Faith in Recovery
23:44 Transformation Through Church Community
26:37 Rebuilding Relationships and Life After Trauma
30:40 Finding My Path in Music Ministry
32:37 The Healing Power of Music
39:41 Trusting God Through Trauma
48:05 Steps to Healing from Abuse
52:48 Navigating Difficult Marriages
01:00:06 A Prayer for Healing and Hope
1 hr 1 min - Breaking Free from False Labels: How to Live in Your True Identity
Are you living under a label God never gave you? In this episode, I share how the enemy uses false labels and titles to shape our identity—and how those lies get reinforced through life experiences. You’ll learn how to recognize false identities, break free from them, and live in the truth of who God says you are.
Whether you’ve been called “not enough,” “too much,” or something that’s held you back for years, this message will help you exchange those lies for God’s truth and step into your true identity in Christ.
What you’ll discover in this episode:
* How the enemy plants and reinforces false labels
* The connection between experiences and identity
* Steps to recognize and reject false labels
* How to embrace your God-given identity and live in freedom
You were made for more than the names the world gives you—discover the name God calls you by.
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[00:00] Introduction: Navigating the Wilderness
[02:15] The Birth of the Podcast: Personal Journey
[05:30] Understanding Labels and Their Impact
[10:45] Personal Story: Overcoming False Identities
[15:00] The Power of Words: Life and Death in the Tongue
[20:30] Breaking Free: Embracing True Identity
[25:00] Conclusion: Moving Forward with Truth
NAVIGATING THE WILDERNESS
📺YouTube: https://youtube.com/@nicoledelaney01?si=dtd77HC-vJQ-pdYO
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-6642145
💻 Nicole’s website
Nicoledelaney.com
📧 Email at [email protected]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/navigating_the_wilderness/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563937066977
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27 min - When the Mess becomes the Message: Troy's Journey to empowering men as husbands and fathers
In this episode of Navigating the Wilderness, Nicole Delaney interviews Troy Whitman, a certified mental health coach, who shares his profound journey of faith, personal struggles, and redemption. Troy discusses his upbringing, the impact of his grandparents, and the pivotal moment of infidelity in his marriage that led him to seek counseling and ultimately change his life path. He reflects on the challenges of grief after losing his wife and emphasizes the importance of community support. Troy's vision for the future includes helping men become better husbands and fathers through counseling and coaching, while deepening their relationship with God.
00:00 Troy's Early Life and Faith Journey
04:28 Turning Point: Infidelity and Redemption
10:31 Navigating Grief and Loss
20:05 Finding Purpose in Pain
23:52 Empowering Men for Generational Change
30:00 The Journey of Faith and Personal Growth
37:46 Discerning God's Voice in Our Lives
43:19 A Prayer for Healing and Strength
GUEST TROY WHITMAN:
🎙️Troy's Podcast: Rooted for Growth https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rooted-for-growth/id1818447266
https://open.spotify.com/show/104u1aDOxRy5IVMXtysEId?si=d2d466f64e6a4286
Whitman Collective (Coaching and Speaking): https://whitmancollective.com/
NAVIGATING THE WILDERNESS:
💻 Nicole’s website
Nicoledelaney.com
📧 Email at [email protected]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/navigating_the_wilderness/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563937066977
47 min - Soul Scan: A Powerful Testimony of Healing, Faith, and PurposeVanesa Alcantara is an author, speaker, and founder of Soul Scan Inc., a faith-based movement equipping women to rise from feeling stuck to walking in freedom. With a background in Psychology and Biblical studies from Alliance University, Vanesa combines spiritual insight and emotional intelligence to guide women on their healing journey.Since 2012, she has served in ministry alongside her husband Ernesto. He currently serves as a pastor on staff at their church. They are raising their three beautiful children—Sarai, Joelle, and Samuel—with intentionality and faith. Vanesa is passionate about helping women experience deep transformation by confronting pain, breaking free from limiting mindsets, and drawing closer to God.Through the annual Soul Scan Women’s Conference, Vanesa creates a dynamic and sacred space for women to Deal, Heal, and Grow—offering tools, truth, and community for lasting change. Her mission is clear: to empower women to live whole, walk boldly, and fulfill their God-given purpose.
https://soulscan.org/
Vanesa's book: https://a.co/d/iTPZtm4
1 hr 1 min - When God Redirects Your Calling: Cory Potter’s Story
Episode Description (Podbean):
What do you do when God calls you to something… and life doesn’t unfold the way you expected? In this episode of the Navigating the Wilderness Podcast, Nicole sits down with Cory Potter, host of Mind and Faith Matters, Christian counselor, and ordained minister, to share his powerful journey of calling, setbacks, and unexpected redirection.Cory opens up about wrestling with ministry, navigating serious health struggles, and learning what it means to wait on God when the path forward feels uncertain. Together, we explore themes of obedience, authentic community, suffering and hope, and finding contentment in the wilderness.
If you’ve ever asked, “God, what now?”—this conversation will encourage you to see that He hasn’t forgotten you, and He’s still writing your story.
Key Topics:
Cory's early life and introduction to faith
Overcoming personal and health challenges
The calling to pastor and the shift to podcasting
Building authentic community and spiritual growth
Guest: Cory Potter - Host of Mind and Faith Matters Podcast
Connect with Cory:
Website: mindandfaithmatters.com
YouTube: Mind and Faith Matters
https://www.youtube.com/@MindandFaithMatters
Don't forget to subscribe and if you are enjoying this podcast please leave us a review!
NAVIGATING THE WILDERNESS links below
📺YouTube: https://youtube.com/@nicoledelaney01?si=dtd77HC-vJQ-pdYO
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-6642145
💻 Nicole’s website
Nicoledelaney.com
📧 Email at [email protected]
55 min - Runaway Car at 75 MPH… and the Voice That Saved Me | Janell Kremer
What do you do when your car won’t stop accelerating—and a voice asks, “Do you trust Me?”
In this conversation, Janell Kremer (author of Now My Eyes See You; host of You Are My Witnesses) tells a raw, hope-filled story: years of illness, a communion moment that changed everything, the day a freeway exit became a test of trust, and the long, honest road through TBI and PTSD. We talk about Jesus’ shepherding in the valley, learning authority vs. power, simple practices that “water” hope, and how God turns former triggers into places of ministry.You’ll come away with:
Language for trusting God when outcomes lag
Gentle steps for trauma recovery (worship, Word, and community)
A fresh lens on Psalm 23 for messy, modern life
Connect with Janell: Now My Eyes See You (book), You Are My Witnesses (podcast)
Host: Nicole Delaney | Navigating the WildernessDon't forget to subscribe for more inspiring stories. If you are blessed by this I'd love if you would leave a review. Share this episode with someone who needs a dose of hope and faith!
Navigating the Wilderness Podcast Video links
📺YouTube: https://youtube.com/@nicoledelaney01?si=dtd77HC-vJQ-pdYO
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-6642145
💻 Nicole’s website
Nicoledelaney.com
📧 Email at [email protected]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/navigating_the_wilderness/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563937066977
Guest: Janell Kremer - Podcaster, Author, and Inspirational Speaker
🎙️Podcast: You Are My Witnesses
https://janellkremer.com/you-are-my-witnesses-podcast/
📕 Book:
Now My Eyes See You
https://janellkremer.com/janell-kremers-new-book/
📷 Photos from her car crash and additional details of her story:
https://janellkremer.com/2025/05/14/when-the-holy-spirit-said-jump/
Janell Kremer; Now My Eyes See You; You Are My Witnesses; runaway car miracle; Christian healing testimony; communion healing; PTSD recovery; traumatic brain injury; authority in Christ; spiritual warfare; Psalm 23; faith in suffering; hope in hard seasons; Nicole Delaney; Navigating the Wilderness Podcast; charismatic testimony; prophetic encouragement
1 hr 6 min - From Addiction to Identity: Erik Frederickson’s Recovery Story
“Addiction wasn’t the problem—it was my solution to an internal storm.”
That’s how Erik Frederickson describes his 13-year battle with drugs and alcohol, beginning at age 13 and leading through arrests, overdoses, and near-death moments. But God interrupted Erik’s story with encounters, healing, and eventually, a whole new identity.In this episode, Erik (author of Recovering Reality, sober coach, and YouVersion devotional writer) shares how:
God met him even in his rebellion
Recovery began with honesty, but identity required Christ
Wilderness seasons are where God establishes who we really are
Provision comes in surprising ways (housing, vehicles, finances)
Intimacy with God sustains more than circumstances ever can
Whether you’re navigating recovery, leadership, or just a hard wilderness season, Erik’s testimony will encourage you that favor often looks like testing—and provision always follows trust.
Chapters
Introduction to Eric Fredrickson 01:22
Eric's Testimony and Early Struggles 06:49
Turning Point: Seeking Help and Recovery 12:57
The Role of Identity in Recovery 16:09
Understanding the Wilderness Experience 22:22
Navigating Challenges in Ministry and Life 29:10
New Beginnings in Ohio 30:07
The Humor of God and Unexpected Blessings 32:00
Provision in the Wilderness 33:28
Responding to God's Tests 35:26
Intimacy with God in Hard Times 37:46
Faithfulness in Daily Life 40:21
Understanding Favor and Wilderness Seasons 42:27
The Process of Growth and Identity 44:27
Stewardship and Favor in Life's Journey 46:24
Current Endeavors and Future Plans 53:00
NAVIGATING THE WILDERNESS video links below
📺YouTube: https://youtube.com/@nicoledelaney01?si=dtd77HC-vJQ-pdYO
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-6642145
💻 Nicole’s website
Nicoledelaney.com
📧 Email at [email protected]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/navigating_the_wilderness/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563937066977
Erik’s website with links to courses and coaching
https://www.recoveringreality.com/
Recovering Reality book with Erik’s testimony
https://a.co/d/bb6USiI
YouVersion Links:
Freedom from Addiction
https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/31236-freedom-from-addiction
Becoming an Overcomer:
https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/46415
Transforming Culture:
https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/58310
The Power of Gratitude:
https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/57581
Stewarding the Gift of Prophecy:
https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/45698
Living in Salvation:
https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/43007
The Renewing of the Mind:
https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/40891
Pursuing the Gift of Prophecy:
https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/37200
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About Navigating The Wilderness | Hearing God’s Voice in a Hard Season
From the publisher's feed
Welcome to Navigating the Wilderness.
If you’ve found yourself in a season where life no longer fits—but the way forward isn’t clear—you’re not lost. You’re in the wilderness.
This podcast is for those walking through in-between seasons—where things feel uncertain, stretched, or stripped back—and where God often does His deepest work.
Here, we talk about what it really looks like to walk with God when clarity is limited and the path isn’t mapped out. You’ll hear reflections on discernment, identity, and learning to recognize His voice in the middle of it all. At times, I’ll also share conversations and stories from others who have walked through their own wilderness seasons and encountered God there.
This isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about learning how to navigate—anchored in truth, guided by His presence, and growing in the ability to discern what He’s doing in your life.
If you’re in a season that feels unclear, uncomfortable, or stretching—you’re not alone. And you’re not without direction.
🌿 Work With Me
If you’re a woman navigating a season of transition and you’re looking for someone to walk alongside you, I offer one-on-one coaching designed to help you find clarity, hear God’s direction, and move forward with confidence.
Learn more at https://nicoledelaney.com