Grief after pregnancy loss can feel isolating, confusing, and deeply personal.
And so often, women are left wondering where to turn, what to say, or how to keep going.

In this episode of the Purpose Beyond Motherhood Podcast, we sit down with Rachel Dickey, a labor and delivery nurse, mom, and author, to talk honestly about navigating pregnancy loss and learning how to live alongside grief.

Rachel shares her own story of loss, how it reshaped her understanding of motherhood, and why advocacy in healthcare matters so deeply for grieving parents. We talk about honoring children who are no longer here, the different ways men and women grieve, and how faith and Scripture can become anchors when answers feel out of reach.

This conversation is for the woman who has experienced pregnancy loss and is still trying to find her footing.
 For the one who needs permission to grieve honestly.
 For the one who needs to know she’s not alone.

If that’s you, this episode was made with you in mind.

Connect with Rachel
Rachel’s heart for grieving mothers extends beyond this conversation. You can learn more about her work and her book using the links below.

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Nicole sits down with Dalton and Jenni McGaha for an honest conversation about miscarriages, IVF, adoption, and what it looks like to trust God when the waiting feels endless. They share both the wife and husband perspective—what helped, what hurt, and how they stayed connected when hope felt thin.

You’ll hear about:
 • Navigating miscarriage and unanswered questions
 • Finding a doctor who listens and prays with you
 • The emotional and practical side of IVF
 • How infertility impacts marriage and communication
 • Their adoption story and God’s timing
 • Real encouragement for couples still waiting

Jenni speaks directly to the woman who feels out of hope, and Dalton closes with a heartfelt prayer over listeners.

If you’re walking through infertility, loss, or considering IVF or adoption, we pray this meets you with compassion and courage.

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Holidays can be beautiful. They can also break your heart.

In this episode of the Purpose Beyond Motherhood podcast, Nicole and Holly sit down with special guest Shana-Lee Scott, author of “Mommy and Waiting,” for an honest conversation about what it’s like to walk into the holidays with empty arms, delayed dreams, or a story that doesn’t look anything like what you pictured.

Shana-Lee shares her journey of longing to become a mother, being told to get a hysterectomy, traveling out of state for surgery, and having 33 fibroids removed. She talks about hope, disappointment, and what it feels like to hear “this might never happen” while you’re still believing God for a miracle.

This is not a polished, “it all worked out” story. This is what it looks like to cling to Jesus in the middle of not-yet.

Inside this episode:
 • The quiet grief of waiting to be a mom when everyone else is posting family photos
 • Holidays with unmet longing — and how to prepare your heart
 • “Crazy faith” and the tiny ways God sends reminders that He hasn’t forgotten you
 • Why you don’t have to fake being “okay” for God to love you
 • Practical ways to hold on to hope: worship, prayer, voice-your-heart honesty, and real community
 • A powerful live prayer from Shana-Lee over the woman who feels hopeless right now

If you’re walking through infertility, loss, miscarriage, childlessness not by choice, or just a story you didn’t ask for — this one was recorded for you.

Resources mentioned:
 • “Mommy In Waiting” by Shana-Lee Scott
• Instagram: @mommyandwaiting1124
• Twelve 12 Ministries Instagram
• Twelve 12 Ministries Website 

Scripture anchors in this episode:
 Mark 11:24
 Psalm 112:7
 1 Corinthians 15:58
 Psalm 16:5–6
 Hebrews 3:5–6

Prayer begins around 17:59 — save that part and play it back when you need it.

You are not alone. You are seen. Your tears matter to God.

When headlines feel loud and your heart feels heavier still, how do you stay steadfast? In this Purpose Beyond Motherhood episode, Nicole and Holly talk about anchoring your life to God’s word in seasons of infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy loss, childlessness, and the everyday weight of motherhood. They share honest, practical rhythms: choosing Scripture over the noise, surrendering instead of striving, pacing your faith like endurance—not a sprint—being transparent with the Lord, and leaning on community when you’re tired.
 Key Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 15:58; Psalm 112:7; Psalm 16:5–6; Hebrews 3:5–6; Proverbs 3:5–6.

 You’re not carrying this alone. Christ holds every piece of your story—and the victory is already His.

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Welcome to the Purpose Beyond Motherhood Podcast. This is a space for women walking through infertility, miscarriage, loss, or the ache of unfulfilled motherhood. You’ll hear honest conversations and stories of hope that point you back to God’s Word and remind you of your identity and purpose in Christ.

Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and connect with us on Instagram @twelve12ministries or visit twelve12ministries.org — we’d love to walk this journey with you.

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In this episode of the Purpose Beyond Motherhood Podcast, Nicole and Holly sit down for a real conversation about engaging with God’s word when life feels heavy with infertility, miscarriage, or childlessness. They share how different Bible translations, devotionals, and study tools have helped them stay rooted in Scripture during seasons of waiting and loss.

From choosing the right translation to praying through verses when words are hard to find, they remind us that time with God doesn’t have to be complicated or perfect. Whether it’s meditating on one verse, journaling, or starting in the Gospels, the invitation is the same—God wants a relationship with you.

If you’ve ever felt unsure about how to approach Bible study in the midst of grief, this episode will give you encouragement, simple resources, and reminders that His word meets you right where you are.

Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on Purpose Beyond Motherhood: 

Write The Word 

Skip Heitzig: The Bible from 30,000 Feet: Soaring Through the Scriptures in One Year from Genesis to Revelation 

Holly's Episode With Angela Mackey 

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Nicole and Holly sit down for a heartfelt conversation about what it really looks like to navigate infertility while holding on to faith. They share personal stories of loss, unexpected friendships that became lifelines, and the scriptures that brought comfort in the hardest moments. Together, they talk about the power of perspective, choosing hope even when life feels uncertain, and the beauty of community support in seasons of waiting. This honest, faith-filled discussion is a reminder that your hope is valid, your faith is not wasted, and God’s timing is always worth trusting.

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Hey friends! Welcome back to another episode of Purpose Beyond Motherhood! Today, we’re joined by our sweet friend Sarah, the heart behind Stacked With Purpose—a prophetic jewelry company on a mission to remind women who they are in Christ.

We absolutely loved hearing Sarah’s story—from stepping out in faith to go on a missions trip, to starting her business by simply making bracelets that speak truth and encouragement. What began as a fundraiser turned into a ministry, a movement, and a reminder to women everywhere that they are seen, known, loved, and not alone.

In this episode, we talk about identity, motherhood, bold obedience, and the power of speaking life over one another. You’ll leave feeling inspired and uplifted—and maybe ready to stack your own wrist with purpose, too!

Grab your coffee, press play, and join us for this impactful conversation.

Episode Highlights: 

• Meet Sarah!
• Missionaries in our own back yard.
• The heart to be a stay at home mom.
• When you aren't sure about your calling.

Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on Purpose Beyond Motherhood and Sarah Vanornum:

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• Visit the Stacked With Purpose Website
• Follow Sarah on IG: @stackedwithpurpose  

This show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.

In this impactful episode, we welcome Becky Thompson—USA Today bestselling author and founder of the Midnight Mom Devotional—as she shares her powerful journey of faith, healing, and prayer.

Becky opens up about the inspiration behind the Midnight Mom Devotional, a nightly prayer movement that now gathers nearly 2 million women every evening. With deep compassion for anxious and weary moms, Becky invites listeners into the comforting truth that God meets us right where we are—even in the middle of the night.

We also dive into her book, Healing Rest, and explore how our personal testimonies can become powerful tools of encouragement and restoration.

Whether you’re in a season of peace or clinging to hope in the chaos, this episode is a beautiful reminder that you are seen, held, and never alone.

Episode Highlights: 

• Meet Becky!
• How Becky came into ministry.
• Midnight Mom Devotional.
• He will meet you everywhere.
• The heart behind Healing Rest.
• Our testimony.

Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on Purpose Beyond Motherhood and Becky:

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• Midnight Mom Devotional Website
• Healing Rest Book
• Visit Becky’s Website
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This show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.

In this episode, we sit down with Moria Rooney, the heart behind Mother of Wilde. Moria shares the deeply personal story of losing her son, Noah, who was stillborn at 35 weeks—and how God met her in that place of heartbreak with a calling to create beauty from ashes.

What began as simple remembrance prints for grieving moms has grown into a powerful ministry that holds space for women walking through loss and gently points them to the hope of Jesus. Moria’s story is tender, raw, and full of God’s redemptive love.

She also shares about Holy Ground, a new retreat she’s launching that invites moms into a deeper place of healing, rest, and restoration. Through her ministry, Moria reminds us that while loss shapes us, it doesn’t define us—and that our truest identity is found in being daughters of the King.

This conversation feels sacred, and we pray it meets you with comfort, hope, and the reminder that even in the midst of grief, God is near.

Episode Highlights: 

• Meet Moria.
• What Holy ground is.
• Reclaiming what the enemy has stolen.
• Having a Kingdom Mindset.

Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on Purpose Beyond Motherhood and Moria Rooney:

• Twelve 12 Ministries Website
• IG Handle: @twelve12ministries
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• Email: [email protected] 
• Visit the Twelve 12 Ministries Shop
• Visit Mother of Wilde
• Learn more about Holy Ground Retreats

This show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.