Purpose Beyond Motherhood

What does it look like to invite God into the disappointment of infertility?

In this episode of Purpose Beyond Motherhood, Nicole and Holly talk about the grief, unanswered prayers, and heavy emotions that can come with infertility and hard seasons. They share an honest and encouraging conversation about staying close to God, trusting His character, and making space for Him in practical ways even when faith feels hard.

This episode is a reminder that you do not have to clean yourself up before coming to the Lord. You can bring Him the disappointment, the questions, the waiting, and the ache of what has not gone the way you hoped.

In this episode, we talk about:
• inviting God into disappointment and infertility
• trusting God’s character in hard seasons
• staying connected to Him through prayer, worship, and time in the Word
• Romans 8:11 and the reminder that His power is still at work in us
• practical ways to be with the Lord in the middle of grief and waiting

Scripture mentioned
Romans 8:11

Books + resources mentioned
The Worship Initiative
 More Than You’ve Been Told by Hosanna Wong

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Have infertility or loss ever made you feel like you’re carrying more than you can hold?

In this episode of Purpose Beyond Motherhood from Twelve 12 Ministries, we’re sitting down with Heather LaVigne for a real conversation about infertility, miscarriage, endometriosis, and the slow work of healing when your heart is tired.

Heather shares her long road through unexplained infertility, IVF, secondary infertility, and multiple losses. She also talks about the moment she realized endometriosis had been impacting her body for years, and what it looked like to keep showing up to God when she honestly felt like she couldn’t anymore.

We talk about lament, the words you’re scared to say out loud, and the kind of community that helps you breathe again.

If you need an episode that makes space for grief while still pointing you back to Jesus, press play.

Book + resources mentioned
Barren (Heather LaVigne)
Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy

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Infertility has a way of quietly reshaping how you see yourself.

In this episode of Purpose Beyond Motherhood, we sit down with counselor and ministry leader Monica Bates for a gentle, honest conversation about identity, emotional health, and finding your footing again with God while you’re still waiting.

We talk about what it looks like to name what you’re actually feeling without rushing to fix it, how grief and stress can dysregulate both your body and your faith, and why Scripture calls you God’s masterpiece even when your life doesn’t feel whole.

This episode is for the woman who feels disconnected from herself.
 For the one who loves God but feels emotionally worn down.
 For the one who needs permission to slow down and tell the truth.

You don’t have to pretend here.
 You are still deeply seen.
 And you are still God’s ongoing work of art.

Connect with Monica:
The Honey Rock Collective
https://www.honeyrockcollective.com

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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.

Grab her book on Amazon 

Visit her website 

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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.

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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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